Hi Don and Pierette,
I am sending you, much later than expected, some newer pictures of Carl (taken in July). As you can see, he is growing into a lovely, gentle, sleepy lab. He has tons of energy and is getting close to 40 pounds now.
He still wakes up terribly (and unnecessarily) early—but I have taken Don's advice and put his crate in the basement... and invested in ear plugs. Everyone is much happier. See—even lab owner/lovers can learn.
Hope all is well and we'll see you soon,
Michele, Carl, and family.