Puppies!

Since losing Jack this summer our house has just not been the same....way too quiet!  We all miss the warmth of having a dog always by our side.  Brandon and I agreed a few months ago that we would be getting another dog, but we were going to take our time.  I got into full research mode.  My cousin is a breeder and she was an excellent resource.  I spoke to our vet.  Lots of internet searches.  I spoke to several breeders on the phone.  I feel much more educated and actually learned quite a few things.  The one thing that was really confirmed over time was that our family really wants a dog.  Elizabeth says she wants to be a vet someday and because Grant has few original thoughts he wants to be a vet too!  So they are going to have a veterinary practice 20 some years from now.  I love that picture in my mind.  How can these kids not grow up with a dog?! I will share a few pictures of some very lovable dogs that we have met over that last few months.  I can also confirm that we have a plan in place but until we share the news with the kids we are going to keep it quiet.  We are thinking the news (not the puppy) might be a fun Christmas Day surprise, but honestly, I am not sure I can wait that long!!

 And for the life of me I have no idea why Grant rolls his eyes up when I take his picture!!  I even tell him not to!

Ok, we did not meet this dog, but it is too cute not too share.  Came across this breed in my research...Giant Snoodle:)

Elizabeth brought home a book from school where all the students wrote down their wishes...here is her wish:

The kids have some clue that we will be getting a dog, but they have no idea the circumstances. It's just a thought in their head so Shhh.....Remember we want to surprise the kids! I had to share these pictures and I'm bursting at the seams with puppy excitement myself :)