Shelly & Rosey

Introducing our newest family members, Shelly (on the left) and Rosey (on the right)!

The girls have been begging to get another dog since our beloved Jesse passed away in May. I've been putting them off for months and making excuse after excuse as to why we don't need any pets right now. With Christmas fast approaching, the begging reached an all-time high, "Mommy, all we want for Christmas is a puppy! PLEASE!" Tired of hearing this over, and over, and over... I explained to them that puppies cost a lot of money, but I sarcastically said, "Maybe I would consider it if I saw a box on the side of the road that said FREE PUPPIES!"

I never should have said that!

Saturday night my girls had a "Nana Nite" and so as Joel and I were coming home from church Sunday morning we were discussing what we should buy the girls for Christmas. We were almost home when Joel said, "Look! There's a box in that parking lot that says FREE PUPPIES!" Of course, we pulled in and I couldn't say no. They were just way too cute. And not only was I crazy enough to get them A puppy, but I got them EACH a puppy! Even though they were "free" we've already spent a pretty penny on them at the vet, on food, toys, etc.

When the girls got home Sunday evening I was expecting screaming and excitement, but I think the best word to describe their reaction was shock! Take a look :-)

The girls thought long and hard about good names for their puppies. Zora's is Shelly and Lily's is Rosey. Yesterday we took our first visit to the vet to get an exam and shots. The girls were almost in tears as their puppies got their shots, but the puppies didn't mind one bit! Not even a flinch!

Right now Joel and I feel like we have newborn twins. The puppies definitely have their nights and days mixed up. They want to sleep all day, then play, eat, potty & whine all night. This mommy can't wait until they are old enough to sleep outside!!! Very soon we are going to have a nice dog house for them with a heat lamp to keep them warm, then maybe we'll get some rest around here!