Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Introducing...the newest addition to our family!

shhh...don't spoil the surprise just yet!
Welcoming "Claus" Burkey into our family...

(another video yet to upload--having technical difficulties..sorry!)

A VERY sweet-natured black Labrador Retriever/Jack Russell terrier mix found in a trash can with his 3 siblings. He was the runt of the litter. Known by the rescue agency as a sweetheart and one who kept his crate immaculately clean and rarely barks. I have to say, this is one perfect puppy! I think the kids agree with me as well.

Luke's 1st reaction: "Aw, mom...for my birthday, can I get a brother then?"

Hope's 1st reaction: "Where did you get him from?"

Noelle's 1st reaction: "Awesome!" then a few minutes later sobbing with a downpour of tears, "This is sooo un-be-liev-able!" (a truely priceless moment!)

Our family of 6...

7 comments:

Jane said...

YAY!! Wow, after all the picture taking this weekend, those are the most natural smiles on the kids I've seen! haha =) CONGRATS!!!

Kimberly said...

So happy for you guys - you all look So SOO happy!!...=D Can't wait to meet little Claus - congrats to you!

Nancy Brown said...

That is wonderful! I love having our dog! We missed you at MOPS!
:)

Esther Cho said...

he looks like such a natural fit to your family...how great for your kids...let me know how taking care of him is!

Dawn said...

He is so cute! I can't wait to meet him!! Let us know if he ever needs a playdate, Daisy would love him!

Vivian said...

Congrats on the newest addition! Cairo would love to have a puppy playdate too!
I teared up reading about Noelle's reaction. That's just too sweet :)

Sandy said...

Very sweet! We miss our black lab!