Hi my Gorgeous Friends in Christ!

In exactly one week, we pick up our puppy. My family has been getting more and more excited as the day gets closer.

I was the last one on board when it came to saying yes to a puppy. We have 5 kids, 2 cats, 2 bunnies, and one bearded dragon. So the idea of a dog has always been so overwhelming to me.

My husband patiently waited for me. He never pressured, never pushed, never even suggested, yet anytime the talk of “maybe” taking the puppy plunge, he would glow and say, “Our family needs a dog.”

Something shifted in me about 3 months ago, and I felt like we could give a puppy the time and devotion needed. We are home for the summer and now possibly even longer. And all of our kiddos are finally diaper free!!!

So we jumped and said yes to a sweet golden doodle puppy when he was 1 week old, and we have been waiting for him to turn the magic 8 weeks so he can come home!

Monday is the magic day!! So, Chuck and I will be taking a short weekend trip alone while my bestie takes care of our babies. And then we will end the weekend getaway by driving to GA to pick up our 8 week old goldendoodle!

He still remains nameless. We have tossed around at least 100 names! If you have a suggestion, please share.

Here is his growth journey in pics!

You can follow our puppy’s journey on Instagram at: ourgoldendoodlejourney

I am excited to become a dog mom! And our family is ready to embark on puppy training! Wish us luck and most of all many prayers!

Vanessa Lynn