puppy love

Have I mentioned lately, how much joy our new addition has brought to our family?! We are still adoring her to death and squeezing lots of love into her everyday. She really is the sweetest dog and has such a cute personality. I didn't know a dog could be so lovable.

I am pretty sure Sophie thinks Piper is a real live stuffed animal and I can't believe that Piper actually puts up with the.... in and out of the carry bag ~ the in and out of the kennel ~ the in and out of the bike rides in her basket ~ you name it... she is in and out of every position you can imagine.

And, she still loves Soph.

Sophie has her ready to go bye ~ bye

Since we have never owned a dog or really had a pet besides a couple of hamsters, this is a new experience for our family. Scott and I were both quite apprehensive about taking the plunge and trying this out. It has been fun to watch each kid interact with her and see who really cares about her needs, even when the newness of it all wears off. So far, it seems like everyone still equally adores her and she is still the main hit in our house.

I think Piper has completed Cannon's world

He is so sweet with her

Even Cooper is loving her to pieces

Our niece Ava comes over now to hold Piper, Sophie has taken the back seat in her world.

During Christmas break, Sophie was the one who got up with me to take Piper out to go potty. She was a little trooper, it was cold outside!

The one who has shocked me the most....

is my husband.

I was finally able to capture a picture of him tonight. He snuggles with this dog like he does with our kids! I had no idea Scott would be this attached to an animal.

She pretty much melts our hearts, hopefully I will still feel the same way in a year?!