Liv is the kind of kid who chooses to play with pets over other kids. We’ll go to someone’s house to play and if she spies a cat or dog, forget her little buddies! It’s all about the furry creatures. Needless to say, she’s been asking to be a “pet owner” for a l-o-n-g time.
So we decided to get her a small critter for her birthday.
And after rotating through everything from Madagascar hissing cockroaches to rats, we settled on… a dog. We had two specifications in mind. 1) The dog had to be kid-friendly because s/he was going to get a lot of loving from an almost-five year old. 2) The dog needed to be as hypoallergenic as possible since several family members are allergic to pet dander.
Details of our plan fell together quickly this last week and it all culminated in a roadtrip yesterday to pick up our 10 week old Coton de Tulear named Shiloh. We told Livia that Daddy had the day off and we were planning to have a picnic and a few adventures. Halfway through our drive we handed her an early birthday gift. Here is her response:
Now taking it all in…
Sheer delight.
And finally, a Mommy-induced pose.
9 Comments
Brook May 2, 2009 10:11 AM
I love this. Got a little teary-eyed in fact. Liv and I have a lot in common when it comes to dogs.
Bethany May 2, 2009 10:36 AM
That is so sweet! I love the photographic progression as realization dawns on her that she’s getting a dog. So fun! What good parents. :)
karen May 2, 2009 1:57 PM
I’m with Brook on the teary-eyedness. Such a sweet moment to be captured on film.
charity May 2, 2009 3:00 PM
awesome! are there photos of her and the first sighting of the dog??
Erin May 2, 2009 4:06 PM
That is too cute! I love that you captured it on film too.
Kerri May 2, 2009 6:41 PM
Nice photo-story!
As a owner of an 8 month old puppy….buy the BIG bottle of stain and odor remover.
I’m just sayin’.
Sarah B. May 2, 2009 10:08 PM
I love it!!
Janna Mawhinney May 5, 2009 6:25 PM
I LOVE the play by play! You are a brave woman to add a puppy to your household. :)
Clare May 15, 2009 12:37 AM
Those will be pictures to love for a lifetime. Very creative and absolutely adorable!