A year ago

A year ago this week, we brought home our fur ball puppy Parker. We kept it a surprise for the boys and they didn't know we were picking him up until either that day or a day ahead of time...I can't remember exactly! Must be something about July, because I'm pretty sure Bill was out of town then too. Let's hope next year we'll break that trend......

He is a sweet, sweet dog and the kids love him to pieces. He has become protective of all of us and he keeps me company when Bill is away. He tends to rest outside L and L's bedroom door while they nap and while I put them to bed. He could care less when the 5 of them pile on hugs and he keeps the crumbs off the floor marvelously. It is oddly quiet when he isn't around (when he's been dropped off at the kennel or our friends before we leave on a trip) and he's so full of energy and happiness when we pick him up.

Thank you God for creating dogs, especially ours!!