puppy {love}

we couldn't stand being without a dog

so...
we did something about it!

Ruger joined our family on Friday night

nighttime is NOT an ideal time to pick up a puppy

but we made it work

he is a 9 week old German Shepherd

he's very calm

and is learning fast

I can't wait till the potty-training phase is over!

winter is not a friendly season to be dashing outside every 15 minutes

with a wiggly puppy

I miss Ani terribly still

Ruger doesn't bark at outside noises yet

but barked at Ava when she came sneaking downstairs yesterday

He's a sweetie though...

and "talks" when we pick him up to snuggle

my dad teases that if we pick him up enough

our arms will get so strong that when he's full grown 90 pounds

we'll still be able to lift him!

I say we DON"T want a 90 pound lap dog!

the trainer might come next week to remind us what to do with this blank canvas of a puppy

I hope I can remember everything she tells me!