…how much work a puppy entails…especially when you are raising it correctly from the beginning. Yep, we picked up Rival last Friday (2.4.11) during a snowstorm! I took 1/2 a day off work and Josh & I spent the afternoon in the city visiting his favorite photo store, eating out and picking up Rival Puppy.
He is the cutest thing and has quite the attitude! He has been with us a week today and is already making great strides in housebreaking. He *loves* playing and is really confused as to why Captain won’t play with him more. LOL. Thanks to one of my trainers advice, Rival’s bond to me is growing each day and he has to be close to me all the time. I can’t wait to start him in obedience and agility…but for now I’m going to work on his ball drive. 
In other news, Josh got great news about Car. They finally found an engine for her (Rehab is paying for all of it) and it only has 56,000 miles on it! His current engine has 140,000 so we are getting an awesome deal. Hopefully, Car will be with us for a while now!
Also, I will be paying off both my credit cards next month! I will have *no* debt whatsoever…except for monthly bills of course. The extra money will go into savings and for a possible vacation this summer.
Josh is doing great in school and finishes his degree within 4 months! I’m so proud of him and can’t wait till he’s able to work full time and carry his load…Hahaha! Juuuust kiddin’, Joshie! Arby’s has been really good to him and given him lots of hours and he is also enjoying taking pictures for the SWOSU newspaper. I am so proud of his growing photography business and how he goes after what he wants. I couldn’t ask for a better husband or best friend.
Valentine’s Day is coming up this Monday. I don’t hate the holiday but I’m not a huge fan either. However, it IS a good excuse to go out & eat…and maybe splurge on a margarita or two!
Till next time,
- Linsey
