The pup is home!

Well, I’m a little bit late to this, since the pup has in fact been home for over a week. (She was due to come this past Monday, but then that got pushed forward by the breeder to Saturday, and then on the Thursday I got a phone call that I can come and fetch if I want. Which I did!)

She is extremely cute. I’ve wanted a Boston Terrier ever since I baby-sat one when I spent some time at Martha’s Vineyard. That dog was the smartest and most awesome dog I had ever had, and I vowed to get one of my own. Also, her name was Mona. So this pup’s name is Lisa. Get it? (Thanks to my sister for the inspiration!)

The family LOVES her, especially the kids. But Craig’s heart also melts whenever he plays with her. As does mine. She’s exactly what we needed to round of our little family. #Love

(But jeez! Puppies are hard work!)

Always sleeping!

xx,

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