Puppy Power

We got a puppy right before thanksgiving.

Ziggy - named in honor of my grandmother, who for 30 years has been trying to get someone in the family to name their child that. She's now very content to have a grandpuppy by that name :-)

i was very uncertain about this puppy decision with all the work ahead on the house and the baby coming. adding puppy training to that just seemed overwhelming. but like any good dog - he stole my heart. and unlike any dog i've ever had, he is now allowed on the couch. he curls up with me and sleeps while i watch tv. well, he does that after he's tried to chew my hands and feet and then his toys. i love him!

we took a 20+ hour road trip each way over Christmas break with puppy in tow. he did great and we all really bonded as a family.

it was a lot of firsts for Ziggy.
First time out of Texas
First trip to the beach, where he could dig all he wanted.

First trip to a dog park, where he made friends and was put in his place.
First hotel stay - thank you, Lord, for LaQuinta (most of them take pets)


it was brutal coming back to work and having to leave him. i feel like he grows in the 10 hours i don't see him everyday. pretty soon he'll be too big for both of us to fit on the couch together, but i'm going to soak it all up while i can.