Holly

On December 23rd, Holly (formerly known as Ellie) came to her new forever home. Even though Conal PROMISED me that we would not get another dog until after Daphne (whose over 14 years old) passes.....Well, we all know Conal can't hold to a promise like that!

We went out to meet this litter of 10 puppies..border collie/queensland heeler/golden retreiver mixes on the 14th, and Conal just mushed over this little runty girl. They were born on November 11th, so they wouldn't be ready until after the first of the year. So we put our claim on her and rattled off names on the way home. Settling on Ellie, we told Hayden we were getting a puppy after New Years. Tay was with us that day so she already knew.

The Wednesday before Christmas we were told to come pick up our puppy early. What a Christmas gift! Potty accidents, crying, wailing, lack of sleep. It was awesome! There is no doubt about it...a puppy is WORSE than a newborn!

Conal and the girls decided that Ellie didn't fit her. After about a day, they decided to call her Holly, in celebration of Christmas. Or at least I think that's why!

I will admit, as reluctant and aggitated as I was to get her, I'm actually liking the littler buggar. She's really sweet and super cute. Although she's quite the biter and she sure poops a lot!

She had her first vet appointment on the 28th and weight 6.9 pounds and seems healthy. Her first vaccinations are under way, and we'll go back every 3 weeks for check ups and the rest of her shots until she's 16 weeks old.