Riley's Gotcha Day

I've learned to never say never the hard way. We always said we'd never get a dog. As the girls grew up, we realized getting a dog wouldn't be too bad. At first we used it as a way to keep the girls in check. Yep parenting at its best.

Eventually, I realized I wouldn't mind having company with me during the day. I  thought of all the pros that having a dog would bring, of course I also thought of the cons. 

Finally the day came when we went to visit a puppy named Riley. She was so playful and sweet. 

We got to bring her home for the day to get to know her better. 

It was instant love.

A year ago today, we made her official and got to bring her home for good. It was the best decision ever!

Update on Riley

We took Riley to the vet today, who confirmed that she had a bad scratch in her eye.  Not sure how it happened.  We have to apply two different ointments directly to her eye, multiple times a day for 10 days.

She's not happy about it.

I miss her adoring eyes, and playfulness.  My poor little puppy.

Random Happenings

We're having a super cold snow day today.  The kids are happy they get to stay home.  I'm happy not to have to go out in this weather.

Gianna lost a tooth, making it the first of the year.

I got started packing up the Christmas decorations.  Usually I leave it up until the middle of the month but something got me motivated to start.  

Gianna likes how toasty warm the Christmas stockings are.  She's my little goofball, always looking for a laugh.

My sweet Riley seems to have hurt her eye.  She won't open it and I'm freaking out.  Taking her to the vet tomorrow.

Piper just wants to be loved.  Always.

Lots of randomness from these last few days but that's life around here.

11-12-13

Today is ELEVEN, TWELVE, THIRTEEN.

We no longer have dates like
11-11-11 or
12-12-12
but today we DO have

11-12-13

How are you spending the day?

Since I don't like posting without a picture, I leave you with these faces.

Our New Puppy!!

Yes, that's right!  We broke down and got a PUPPY!  She has us all wrapped around her little paw already.  Just call me a sucker, because I am.

This picture does not do her justice. She had the sweetest disposition. She just loves people! 

Her name is Riley and she's a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She's 12 weeks old and a bundle of energy!  She's already my baby!