…we brought home our puppy, Ellie. (Thank you, Paula!)
She was little and cute and very fluffy. She fit inside a box.
Do you remember how much I blogged about her? She was cute but she was very naughty. She chewed up the Netflix return envelopes and my Magnificat magazine; she repeatedly tore the toilet paper from its roll; and she left brown & yellow presents all over the house for me on my birthday.
She nipped my 3-year-old in the behind; she left a great big hole in Cate’s new coat.
She did all this and more, as you well know.
And yet, we have no regrets.
A dog is not for everyone but for us, she’s the perfect fit. Ellie is kind and patient and very fun. The kids can’t get enough of her and to tell you the truth, neither can I.
*We will always remember the anniversary of Ellie’s homecoming because it falls on the Feast of the Mighty Archangels. We celebrated last night because it is easier for me to bake on Sunday afternoon than it is on Monday afternoon.
You know what? No one complained.
Have a blessed feast, everyone! We promise we will, too.
Ad Jesum per Mariam,
You are welcome! I remember all our talks while you were in the decision process. (Is there anything else you need help with? I miss those phone calls!) She is such a big part of your family now. She was and is the right fit. I never had any doubts. Did she get some cake too? Have a happy Feast of Archangels!
Happy Dogiversary! 🙂 Have fun with your angel and all your angels.
She looks so cuddly! Of course, I’m a sucker for any dog in the setter and retriever family so I’m a bit biased.
I think it is even cuter that you brought home a family member that may act as a guardian and protector on the feast of the Archangels. That’s a really neat bit if trivia.
Happy anniversary! I remember when you got her, and I remember all of her antics! I still can picture that Magnificant issue, ripped to shreds! She is a beautiful addition to your family, however. So happy it worked out.
Ohh, I love how she’s licking her chops in that bottom picture!!! What a sweet pup!
I just can’t believe that was one year ago!
Happy adoption day pup!
Gotta love dogs, a hoover vaccuum on 4 legs!
signed
Theresa in Alberta
What a sweet dog! And so gorgeous, too; love the color of her fur! She must feel very special to belong to such a family as yours. 🙂
Happy Ellie Adoption Day! I’ve watched through the year as she went with you on trips and seemed to always be a big part of your family life. You are a great family to have a dog and it lets the dog become a good family member. You are all (including Ellie) in my prayers continually. lois
Sounds just like our home.. we got our little guy two years ago.. sometimes I thought we had made the worst mistake and felt like I would never master puppy training him… it was a lot of work but I must now admit.. I don’t regret this one bit.. no, it is not for everyone but we are dog lovers and I know I have given my kids what my parents gave myself and my siblings.. the gift of the family pet.. a pet that loves all of us more than we ever thought was possible.. he is loving, loyal and cute as a button.. it is amazing how these sweet pets can come into our lives and create such fun and joy!