An early Christmas present

Chris and I had decided we would get a new puppy when Ginger started getting really sick with her seizures. The girls just loved playing with her so much, I would hate for them not to have that companionship with a dog. I always grew up with a fun loving dog, so I am sure my emotions play a huge role in how they feel too. Anyway, Daisy is not really a kid dog, so we decided to get a Boston Terrier for the girls, and me too. ;)

When we brought the puppy home on Sunday night, despite the fact that she was supposed to come home on Christmas day, I have never in my life seen all three kids so excited at the same time. It was priceless! There was continuous laughter, happiness and excitement for at least 15 minutes. The puppy seemed to really enjoy her first meeting with the kids too. She was licking them and playing with them and jumping all over them. (the pictures here just don't do the moment any justice) Unfortunately in all the excitement Lucy tripped on the puppy and landed on the puppy's foot. She has been limping ever since that night and not really using her left front paw. She has a vet appointment today, I just hope it is not broken!

Oh, the girls named the dog Piper! So, welcome to our home Piper!

We told the girls that we had a surprise for them and they

were to to wait on the floor in the family room and cover

their eyes. Looks like Maddie and Ava complied... No

surprise that Lucy would peek!