and they call it puppy love

When life overnights you the exact same batch of lemons - to the very anniversary of the day it dropped them in your lap 5 years previous - there's really only one thing to do.

Buy a puppy.

Of course that's just before you take those lemons, get enough tequila to drown an entire small Mexican village, and make margaritas for the long holiday weekend.

But that's later tonight...

Right now, we'd like to introduce you to the newest member of our family. She was born on December 7, 2007 and just joined our household today.

She's a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Her given name was Kara, but we aren't going to put that on the AKC registration. We're currently in family negotiations on that. So far our oldest son has been lobbying to name her "Mommy" — which I've yet to determine if that is a compliment, or just means I'm a true bitch. Hahaha.

Stay tuned. More unbearable cuteness is on the way. After naptime, of course.

Comments and faves

  1. Caterina Moranti Vilariño , venkane, Whisperawish, vnessa, and 552 other people added this photo to their favorites.

  2. Christina Devlin Photography (52 months ago | reply)

    and I can totally see why they call it puppy love...she is the cutest! Congrats! My hubby would divorce me if I got another puppy...hmmm...hubby or puppy...after seeing this, I'll have to think on that LOL!

  3. MissCinemuse (52 months ago | reply)

    Must ... snorgle ... and soft kronsche on that EEEEAR!

  4. thouzndwords (52 months ago | reply)

    She is precious!!!

  5. sesame ellis (52 months ago | reply)

    hot damn...you got a furry ball of love.

  6. tinymommy2002 [deleted] (52 months ago | reply)

    OMG! How adorable!?! Those are my FAVORITE breed of dogs. She's beautiful! And wonderful shot of her.

  7. Heather-L (52 months ago | reply)

    OMG, that's my favorite breed too. Congrats!

  8. KarenLeslie Photography (52 months ago | reply)

    OMG.

    OMG.

    OMG.

    We're dying of cuteness here!

    WHEN CAN I COME AND PHOTOGRAPH HER??????

  9. shutterblog (52 months ago | reply)

    I was praying you'd ask that!!! :-)

  10. Karin RK (52 months ago | reply)

    Oh, is she cute!!!! Definitely something in the flickr water, everyone is either pregnant or getting puppies! We opted for two puppies. :)

  11. nebraskama (52 months ago | reply)

    She's gorgeous!! 5 days younger than our new canine addition! :)

  12. Jana P ~ Brown-Eyed Girl Photography (52 months ago | reply)

    Oh my word, she's precious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

  13. ~ therealme ~ (52 months ago | reply)

    nothing like unconditional love to knock you out of the blue!

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  14. venkane (52 months ago | reply)

    Soooo cute...wonderful image...


    A+++ Grade Photo! please join us

  15. heylisa (52 months ago | reply)

    Awwww, she's perfect!

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  16. jlynnj.albertson (52 months ago | reply)

    Oh she is SO cute!

  17. .summer. (52 months ago | reply)

    oh. my. goodness.

    i must have her! will you loan her out to me a in few weeks when i am going to be having a very bad day?

    congrats on the new addition :)

  18. audra little (52 months ago | reply)

    Well isn't that just the sweetest face you've ever seen! Congrats to you and your family!

  19. ~Camille (52 months ago | reply)

    Adorable!!!!!!

  20. { Beautiful Moments } [deleted] (52 months ago | reply)

    Aww I love King Charles dogs! Soooo cute.

  21. Whisperawish (52 months ago | reply)

    I am completely smitten. This is the kind of dog I'm hoping to get too. She is completely adorable!

  22. fudgyrabbit (52 months ago | reply)

    too too much cuteness........what an adorable little pup...you will be snap happy for sure : )

  23. JuIie (52 months ago | reply)

    sooo cute!

  24. Sharkey M. (52 months ago | reply)

    Congratulations! She's a real sweetheart.

  25. Poopy McSparklepants (52 months ago | reply)

    Funny we did the same thing. I've always wanted a Cavalier, but after having two needy dogs and no time, I'll be looking forward to the dog free days.

  26. ~BJG~ (52 months ago | reply)

    Congrats! She's absolutely precious.

  27. lorissa (52 months ago | reply)

    oh.my.god. she is adorable!!

  28. [erin] (52 months ago | reply)

    Oh man I wish I lived closer to you! No fair! I need some puppy breath so bad.

  29. Dineen (52 months ago | reply)

    Cutest. Puppy. Ever. Welcome to the family, not-Kara!

  30. kevindonahue (52 months ago | reply)

    OMG!!! SHE IS ADORABLE!!!!

    Must... resist.... impulse... pet... adoption....... ((UGH!! I'm so jealous!!))

  31. merrindonahue (52 months ago | reply)

    She's so sweet!

  32. elisabethnixon (52 months ago | reply)

    She's so cute!! :) Now I want one too! :D

  33. Heather McAlister [deleted] (52 months ago | reply)

    She is so adorable!!

  34. Through Your Eyes (52 months ago | reply)

    How adorable can she be!? All the cuteness in the world wrapped in one! Look at those eyes! Good for you! I am so pleased to sense some smiles on your side of the world, again!

  35. TAHAG (52 months ago | reply)

    What a cutie. Congrats!

  36. sousuke117 (52 months ago | reply)

    We have a Cavalier in our family also, tha href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/puppi elove/"
    > Dog Days Group Logo
    This is my *FAVE* from
    THE DOG DAYS Group
    ey are beautiful dogs!

  37. Stink Poop (52 months ago | reply)

    Oh, puppy love!!! I remember when my Bella was little... now she's just.. big. But still a loveable little cutie :)

  38. Bonnie@CB Portraits (52 months ago | reply)

    Oh - puppies are so cute! ADORABLE picture!!!!!!!!!!

  39. Quasiphoto (52 months ago | reply)

    That is a cute dog!

  40. jhenderson (52 months ago | reply)

    Way too cute. I waaaant one~

  41. boodabada (52 months ago | reply)

    One of my favorite types of doggies! She's a beauty! Congrats to you on the new family addition. Sorry to hear you are having other problems. I hope she makes you smile all the time;-)

  42. LeighTaylor (52 months ago | reply)

    YAY!!! I just saw her in person....and OMG is she the CUTEST little thing ever! I think she takes after her momma ;)
    Had a great time tonight babe...... xxoo

  43. shutterblog (52 months ago | reply)

    Thank you SO MUCH for dropping by -- it was an awesome surprise! Were you forgiven? ;-p

  44. .@ndy. (52 months ago | reply)

    Yes she's forgiven...I just wanted to hang out too!!!

    Can't wait to meet her. She's sooo cute. Maybe tomorrow?

  45. ally. (52 months ago | reply)

    oh my! so cute!

  46. shutterblog (52 months ago | reply)

    Heck yeah - long weekend, baby! Todd's off Monday, too!

  47. Melani (52 months ago | reply)

    WOW... she is too cute for words!!

  48. . Jillian . (52 months ago | reply)

    oh my goodness. so adorable!! The boys must be so excited!!!

  49. shutterblog (52 months ago | reply)

    Hey, aren't you coming to FL this year??? :-)

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