A Girl and Her Dog

Landrie LOVES Snoopy! No surprise, but 2 instances lately have proved just how much this girl loves her dog.

A few weeks ago after church, Landrie was holding Snoopy's collar in the front yard while I went to find her leash. I heard Landrie say "Uh Oh" and looked down the street to see Snoopy several houses down. I dropped everything (but my cell phone) and started running up the street. As soon as I got close, Snoopy would take off running again.

Once I realized this wasn't going to be a quick rescue, I called Lamar to come pick me up so we could drive to find the dang the sweet dog. When Lamar went to get Landrie to come back outside, he heard her crying, "What have I done?"

We finally found Snoopy about 6 streets over in the older part of our neighborhood. I wish I had thought to record the conversation that Landrie and Karsyn had with Snoopy:

Karsyn: "Snoopy, you could have been hit by a car!" She's obviously heard this a few times before.

Landrie: In between sobs, "Snoopy, we don't run away from Mommy. That is very bad!"

Karsyn: "Landrie, why did you let go of Snoopy?!?"

We were laughing so hard we were crying!

Tonight, Justin got to experience the die hard devotion to Snoopy.

He came over for dinner and played with the girls while I ran to the store. I forgot to shut the garage when I left. It was about to rain, so he let Snoopy into the garage without looking to see if the door was shut first. Snoopy took off!

When I got home, Justin was driving up with Snoopy in the car. Landrie was still balling her eyes out while smiling and laughing at the same time. It took a good 15 minutes to get her to settle down.

As indifferent as I am about Snoopy, I realize that she is too special to Landrie to ever let anything happen to her.

Meeting Snoopy

Yesterday the girls met Snoopy for the first time. Landrie was immediately enthralled with her. Karsyn - not so much. She likes to watch her, but she doesn't want to touch her and she definitely doesn't want Snoopy approaching her. It all has to be on her terms.

Landrie loves to take her on walks and just to sit and pet her. It really is pretty sweet to see how much she already loves her dog.

I'm still definitely on the fence! She's very mellow and sweet, but she's still a dog! Gigi thinks she'll grow on me - the jury is still out on that one.

I think it will be good for Landrie to have Snoopy and have the responsibilities that go with her. We'll see how she does, but right now I'd give her an A+.

Pictures will follow

Who Knew?

Who knew that Snoopy would get me so much blog attention? Maybe I should have written about the "Challenge" our pastor has issued to the married people at church. That may have gotten even more attention.

Check out Good Morning America tomorrow for an interview with our pastor! On ABC from 7-9 am (not sure when the segment will air).

A new family member

Tonight we shared with Landrie and Karsyn a BIG surprise!

"Snoopy" is coming to live with us after Thanksgiving! Landrie cried real tears she was so excited!! Snoopy is a Beagle and is supposedly a very mellow, loveable dog.

I admit that I am still reluctant in adding a dog to our family, but Landrie's excitement was just so heart warming! She has asked and asked for a dog and hopefully this will be her dream come true!

Thanks Gigi & Grandpa...I think!