Introducing SCOUT

I have succor stamped across my forehead right now because we have a new puppy in the house! Since Ringo's departure (our old beagle), we've been a little lonely and completely pet less. I guess it's the natural nurturing instinct of the girls that makes an adorable puppy irresistible. We came across a new breed (for us), the West Highland Terrier, better known as Westies. After oohing and aahing over our friends Westie, we looked into an ad that was placed online for Westie puppies. Friday night with the whole family in toe, we visited the breeder's home and were introduced to the only lady of the liter which we now call Scout. I purposely left the checkbook at home so we wouldn't be overly impulsive and make a decision on the spot. We all fell in love with her but wisely decided to take the weekend to think about bringing home a new puppy. The weekend didn't last long--it is Sunday night and we are now proud owners of Scout. Thank you to the Estes family for coming over and helping us "socialize" Scout. She is eight weeks old and so let the house training and crate training begin--yikes! Wish me luck because I need it!