Well, we hope that everyone enjoyed the holiday break. We had a nice relaxing holiday and are sad to see that it is approaching its end. We added a new member to our family over the holidays, we got a cute little puppy. His name is Dakota and we have posted some pictures so you can see him.
He is 1/2 rott and 1/2 bouvier shepherd (a long haired shepherd). He is a sweetie and already in the week that we have had him he has grown. His paws are much bigger now than they were when we got him. I think we are in for a big dog later on.
He loves all the toys, although his favorites seem to be things we didn't expect, like pine cones and matchbox cars.
Since we have both had the last two weeks off of work it was a good time for us to get a puppy, we've been able to spend a lot of time with him over the first few weeks. Unfortunately we both go back to work next week. Luckily our schedules work out so that he will not have to be home alone too often. He has already been going everywhere with us and has had many fun encounters with other dogs, people, cats and kids.
Our kitties are slowly adjusting to life with Dakota. The first few days they watched from afar, now they are more curious and know that he is here to stay. They have touched noses a few times and even played games of chase. Although the cats don't like being chewed on and Dakota wants to chew on everything right now. They are adjusting well though and we are now outnumbered by the animals.
We hope everyone had a great holiday season and wish you all the best of luck in 2009!
