Introducing Bear...

Yep, our crew FINALLY got a dog this week!  It's been a few years in the making, but after subtle hints, responsibility talks, and a few trips to the shelter, we found one!  She is amazing.  Her name is Bear, and she is a black female Lab mix.  She is 1 1/2 years old.  The best news is that she is already spayed and house trained.  We haven't had one accident yet.  She LOVES to run and play and take walks.  We call her Bear, B or Buddy and she is already loving the boys.  She sleeps in Jonathan and Caleb's room, but ends up in bed with one of them each night.  She can sit, stay, shake and is almost good at fetching.  Caleb could never wake up in the mornings and so far loves her kisses first thing and jumps up to take her on a morning walk.  We can't wait to go hiking and camping with her this summer.  You will probably see a ton of pictures of her for awhile too!