…..our newest member of the family. Buddy is a Lab & Australian Shepherd mix and is the CUTEST little puppy on the planet! I wish you could have seen him playing with the girls on Easter morning! That’s when we surprised them with their new puppy! They have been BEGGING for a dog forever but we’ve had to keep putting it off until after our move to MS. We were going to wait a while longer even with a new baby coming soon but after thinking more about it decided to just go for it. I think it will be a fun distraction for the girls while Mom is busy focusing a lot of attention on their new baby brother for a while. Shane got him from the Animal Rescue League here on Saturday. How could you not fall in love with this face? He has really blue eyes too but you can’t see that in the photo. His markings are so fun and he has a white-tipped tail. He’s a happy little guy and will have plenty of love and attention! Here are some photos of the girls with him. 
I swear you can’t tell by the look on Bailee’s face that she’s ecstatic but she was/is!!! It’s cute to see them run out to the backyard as soon as they get home from school to say hi to Buddy!
Anyway, the puppy definitely over-shadowed the whole Easter basket thing this year so I didn’t even bother with posting photos of that. LOL Kacie and Karlie posed for a photo for me though. I guess I haven’t worn them out on the picture taking yet. (Evil Laugh) Here’s a few more photos of the girls on Easter Sunday. Mine were less than thrilled as you can see by their faces because it was actually pretty cold outside and trying to get some pretty Easter smiles was asking too much. Except from my ham Cassidy. And my cute little redheads Kacie & Karlie! Alrighty….gotta get back to some scrappy stuff so I can start posting some creative goodies again! Hope everyone has a great week! My next Doctor’s apt is tomorrow. Not holding my breath but it IS TIME…..I’m hurting from the stretching now. 
March 25th, 2008
March 25th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Brooke Says:
Very cute puppy! And the girls are all darling!
March 25th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Heather Says:
OMG! He is just the cutest! Congrats on your new family member!
March 25th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
kaelene zapata Says:
He is soooooooooooo cute! I bet the girls will be great with him!
Although I love his name, it reminds me of the movie, “Bounce”. Have you seen it?? If not, you must do; their dog’s name is “Buddy”, too! I you have seen it, just remember when the boys are trying to change Ben Affleck’s character’s name! I love that part!
Here’s good luck wishes for the Dr’s appt this week!
March 25th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Sara Says:
How cute! They look thrilled with Buddy! My girls want a pet in the worst way but my hands are full with them! The girls are all so cute in their dresses! Good luck on the dr’s appt tomorrow!
March 25th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Edith Lamb Says:
Has Bailee asked if Buddy can sleep on her bed yet? I can imagine how excited the girls were when you surprised them. Love their Easter dresses. Tell them “Hi” and I miss them!!
March 25th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Michelle Says:
CUTENESS!!! I wish I had the patience (and backyard) to have a dog. I’ll have to live thru you now! So keep the pics coming of my new dog!! hahaha
We miss you, dawg!
March 25th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
Laura Davis Says:
Awww he is darling! Congrats:)
Laura
March 25th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
Hope Says:
He is seriously so cute! I want a dog so bad, but we are waiting for now. Enjoy him!
March 25th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Leslie Ashe Says:
Oh my Buddy is CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats and enjoy that new baby!!
March 26th, 2008 at 4:42 am
Nadine Says:
The girls look so excited about their new puppy! I’m sure he will be a great little addition. Glad to hear you all are doing so well, and can’t wait to hear the baby news!!
March 26th, 2008 at 8:14 am
Mel Says:
I had to laugh when I came across your blog– we also picked up a puppy, on Sat, as an Easter gift for our son. Same mix as yours!!
We love him just as much as you guys look like you do yours!! Enjoy!!! 
March 27th, 2008 at 12:26 am
lisa Says:
i just saw this post. i feel so bad. hope everyone is doing ok over there!!!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:52 am
Dianne Says:
aawwww so cute!!! yes all of them. well I c no pics of you, shanna???? a puppy is the next cutest to a tiny baby.My Grandkids tiny puppy passed away from cat flu the same week as my Mom, so they think the puppy had to go and look after Great Grand Ma. No more pups for a while in my house. Too much to deal with right now.
We await your app results in anticipation.
Hug Dianne
March 27th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Hope Says:
Well, I’ve already commented on that adorable puppy, but wanted to leave you a comment to tell you to check out my blog. I’ve tagged you ;)!
March 27th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
Jenny Shumway Says:
Shanna, I found your blog and love keeping up with the fun things you’re doing and your cute family! I can’t wait ’til you have that cute baby boy. Cute dog - you’re a great mom! I have a blog (it’s so not cute, just plain) - send me an email (azshums@msn.com) when you have a minute and I’ll give you our blog address.