Denali the Welcome Wagon

No matter how long I'm gone, I can always count on Denali to keep watch for my return. After a long work day, it's heartwarming to see her little face in the front window as I drive up the driveway.

She then keeps her eyes on me as I'm getting out of the car and watches for me to head to the front porch. This photo was taken last December, when it gets dark VERY early.

I always feel like...Denali's watching me...

She watches until she sees me start to head up the front porch steps--which is her cue to then jump over to wait for me at the top of the inside stairwell.

Here's a clip from this past Friday, as I'm coming up the stairs to her welcome home greeting.