We are now a family of three!!!

On Thursday of this week one of my students parents came into school to talk to me and update me on his sons appointment with his doctor.  As we were talking I brought up the new puppy they had gotten because her son always talked about it.  She told me that she was going to take it to the animal shelter because she could not find someone to take him.  She asked if we would be interested.  I knew Jacob would die if we got a puppy and he would be good with it but I told her I had to ask him and get back to her.  As soon as the words came out of my mouth Jacob was ready to die.  So after work we headed to their house to get our new puppy.  At first my student wash;t very excited but after talking for about 15 minute he gave "Ace" (we change his name to Jackson) a kiss and told him he loved him and he carried the puppy to our car.  We brought him home and have been on a roller coaster ever since.

Jacob and Jackson in the car as soon as we got home.  His first car ride ever.

Me and Jackson

First family picture ever!

Jackson's first meal at home.

Such a cutie.

we took him to see our friends the Lybbertt's.  Guy loved Jackson, he was so cute with him.

The kiddos playing with both dogs.

Super cute Paige.

Jackson did not know what to think of Chico.

When we tried to take him out to go potty he just sat down.  Then we took him inside and he peed in the living room and pooped in the dining room (2x).   This is part of the roller-coaster I was talking about.

He loves Jacob and when Jacob rubs or scratches his belly.  He kicks his foot against the couch.

His first walk.   He was a little confused and so it took forever.  I think he is still trying to get use to the leash.

I love my new cuddle buddy.

This is from today (Saturday) so we have had him for two whole days.  He pretty much slept all day.  He is a pretty cute sleeper though.  I have done a lot better with the whole potty training thing.  I got some advice from friends at work and my sister Nicole and they seem to be helping.

M co-worker brought by her black lab Annie to meet Jackson.  I thought the size comparison was pretty great.  Jack looks so small next to her.

Just "playing" together.  I think Annie really didn't want anything to do with Jack.  They were pretty cute though.

Jackson following Annie.  He got in trouble because he followed her into the street and he has never done that before.

Jackson and I walked to the Lybbertt's and spent some time with them.

Guy loves Jackson but he nibbles on people and things and so when Guy was trying to touch his face Jackson nibble and scared Guy to death.  

See I told you Guy loves him

He is a lot of work and sometimes I am frustrated and want to get rid of him.  However, we have only had him 3 days and I love him.  I could never get rid of him.  I never thought I could get so excited over a dog going pee and poop outside.  He has made so much progress already.  Yesterday I couldn't even count the amount of accidents he had inside the house.  Today with a little more help from me he has only had three accidents and one was my fault because I did not take him out right after I got home.  He is just going to get better and then we won't even have to worry about it.  He is such a great addition to our family and I can't imagine our lives without him.