A Very Special Christmas Surprise

Our old pug, Zig, died last March and our little family has missed him so much. Jeff and I finally decided we were ready for a new dog and we knew that Christmas was the perfect time to add a new family member. I was convinced we would find a perfect pug by Christmas, but it never worked out. After doing a lot of research, we decided to look at Golden Retriever puppies. We found the perfect little puppy and decided that Santa would bring him Christmas morning. Well, Jeff and I are horrible at surprises. There have not been many Christmases or anniversaries that we have been able to wait until the actual day to give each other our presents. The little guy stayed with us this weekend while Brylan was in Muleshoe and we just couldn't stand to send him to my brother's house when he was just getting adjusted to ours. This afternoon we decided we couldn't stand to keep the secret any longer. The puppy, with a bell around his neck, ran in to Brylan's room and woke her up from her nap. I was so excited I could barely stand it. Brylan was a little shocked at first, but in 2 minutes Bry and the puppy were running circles around the living room. Santa Claus even left her a letter telling her that the puppy would get to cold in his sleigh Christmas Eve night, so he delivered him early. She is crazy about the little guy. Mickade isn't sure what to think yet. I am so excited to watch the puppy and our kids grow up together. Brylan told me tonight that her heart has been sad since Ziggy died, but now her heart is happy again. That statement and the happiness she gets from loving this puppy will make the inevitable long nights, chewed up shoes, and messes worth it. Stay tuned to find out his name! We are hoping to talk Brylan out of her first choice, Jingle Bells.

Sweet Christmas puppy with his bow

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Action shot! Two living things with boundless energy should get along very well.

They were finally still enough for me to get a decent picture.

Sweetness

Merry, Merry Christmas!