Happily Ever After (and our adventures along the way): Welcome Home, Dolly-girl!

People have been asking me if I am crazy to bring a puppy into our house at this time of our life. I mean, we already have a dog, we have three kiddos, I haven't had more than a three hour stretch of sleep in eight months, and about a zillion other things going on at one time. So YES, I must be a little bit crazy. But the reason that I said yes is simple. I love my husband. He works his tail-feathers off for this family, both at work and when he gets home. He is the most amazing dad and husband, he is always there for me on good days and bad, and, well, he asked for a puppy, and I finally said yes. You probably remember our amazing dog Kramer who we lost last February. Well, after he passed away I said I wouldn't ever get another dog because it was too heart breaking to lose him. Miles felt differently and he wanted a new puppy almost immediately. Not to replace Kramer, of course, but because he gets so much joy from our dogs. I do too, I just wish I didn't have to potty train her AND my two year old! (Although the puppy is proving to be a much easier student!!). Anyway, crazy I may be, but Dolly is here to stay!

When I finally told Miles that I was ok with the idea of getting another puppy, he researched and found Willow Creek Kennels in Minnesota. They are a great place, very reputable, and got great reviews from past puppy-purchasers. Combine that with a two-day trip to visit with his BFF Luke, and Dolly was ours.

Miles went and picked her up three weeks ago, and she is settling in nicely. She has learned to use the dog door, loves Sawyer to death (Sawyer, on the other hand, could pretty much careless), and is sleeping through the night. Miles and Max are awesome helpers with her. She is absolutely adorable and we love her to pieces!

And to answer your question, sweet husband of mine, EVERYTHING I buy for her will continue to be pink!!!