What a mess

There has been a lot of people at my house lately.  Some times they are all dressed up.  My girl told me that it was because her sis is graduating high school.  I do not know exactly what this means but it sounds big.  My girl also told me that her extended family is coming into town for the big event.  I have not met them so I am a little nervous.  The other day My girl took me for a walk with Lilly and Big mama.  Big mama wanted to talk to the neighbors so my girl told me to sit and stay.  I love and trust my girl so much that I did what she told me to do.  She rewarded me by letting me run.  We ran all the way home from the other side of the street.  It is the longest and fastest I have ever run.  She was so happy with me that she gave me two treats.  People have not been feeling well around here as of late.  Big mama was gone a long time and my girl looked worried.  I can smell when someone is not feeling their best and big mama reeks of it.  I am hoping she feels better soon because I love walking with her and when she calls me Ellie Bockashnelli.  It lets me know she cares about me and my girl.  My girl has been trying to teach me something.  She says "High Five" and I am supposed to do something.  I do not know what it is but it has something to do with the fact that she gently takes my paw in her hand.  I am not comfortable with this idea.