Our growing family
September 12, 2007For those of you who haven’t heard, we do have some news to share about the Howe family. It’s been four years of “just the two of us” and a few months ago we talked about taking the plunge and starting to grow our little family. Last week, just in time for my birthday, I received a big surprise. The news came as quite a shock, but I’m happy to share that the time has come…we’re getting a puppy! (Gotcha)
Brian had been planning our new arrival for some time, but came to me for that last approval before making the surprise final. I grew up with a cocker spaniel who unfortunately passed away a few weeks ago, so the timing couldn’t have been better. On September 22nd, we’ll drive out to Cobleskill to pick up our own little 9 week old cocker spaniel. Brian had the luxury of getting to meet our little girl last week. He went to meet the breeder and pick out one of the three puppies who were not yet spoken for. The choice was easy. While the other playful puppies ran immediately for their breeder, one ran straight to him, jumped into his arms and snuggled her head up on his chest. Game over: Puppy owns Brian.
She has pretty much stolen his heart…he continuously refers to her as “his best friend.” Last weekend, I told him I was nervous that he was going to end up liking her more than he likes me, to which he matter of factly responded “I kinda already do.” Hard to blame him though, she’s pretty stinkin’ cute. Don’t take my word for it, check her out! We’ll post more when we bring her home!
If you’d like to weigh in on her name, we welcome your suggestions. We’ve thrown around Sophie, Sadie, Roxie, Maya and about 100 others but the current frontrunner is Posh. I wasn’t a fan at first, but it’s grown on me significantly, especially since I started saying “Poshy” and “Come here Poshy-Poo.” Sad but true. I’ve been practicing verbalizing her name. Today I found out posh means “fashionably luxurious.” The deal is almost closed! Please throw any ideas you have our way!
ummm….she doesn’t look like a Posh….you should change Brian’s name to Posh…..
She looks like a Sadie
I’m in love. She is adorable!! So tiny. Can’t wait to meet her
She looks like she is smiling at Brian in the second one.
before deciding on a name for child or animal, the sure fire test is going to the backdoor and shouting the name about 50 times. If after doing this you still wish to hear the name you can use it. Not sure about me, but I don’t think I am ready to yell “here Poshy” out the back door that many times. She sure is cute, she must take after her mother….
She’s absolutely adorable.
Yeah but can you believe Kelly’s news? I told her she needs to raise that child right and move back to NY. CNY represent!
I like the name Posh. =)