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I meant to post a recipe for Rum Raisin Cheesecake days ago – even adding a teaser post about the recipe on Facebook and then the little fellow above came into my life.
And I was pretty much dominated by those big blue eyes and puppy breath for a full 72 hours. My dad had been talking nonstop about getting a puppy for the last month. On Christmas, he opened the watch we got him – gushed about it, sighed and said, “I honestly thought you were going to get me a pup.”
Being that Jared and I are pretty much best kids on the planet, we began our search that night. Within 24 hours I located an amazingly gorgeous, Shih-Tzu – Yorkie Mix puppy for my dad. We lured him out to our house with the promise of my special New Year’s Day, Herb Crusted Pork Loin and allowed him to discover the puppy that had nestled himself under our coffee table.
We called him all sorts of old man names like Harry, Herb, Wilbur, and Walden – but Louie seemed to be the winner. Louie then affectionately turned into Lou, Lou-Lou and then Shit Head after he relieved himself twice on my cream tree skirt.
My dad’s reaction was pretty much priceless – he high-fived me then gave me the best hug ever. The next six hours were full of puppy play, huge smiles, and lots of pork and sauerkraut. Louie and my dad have now settled into their new life together and I’m pretty certain that Louie couldn’t have found a better dad!
I’ll be back tomorrow night with the aforementioned cheesecake, but until then – I’ll leave you with this:
Adorable! Our pup is all grown up now, 5 years old, but I remember when she was that size. They are so cute than!
You guys are to sweet! The puppy is so adorable! I just want to kiss that little face!!!
This is the cutest little puppy I’ve seen for a long time. Your Dad must be really special and he couldn’t have more special kids than you two! What a great post-Christmas gift and start of the year!
What an adorable pup!
outstanding choice – so freaking cute! I’m sure your Dad will get more pleasure out of Lou than a hundred other gifts over the years
OOOOOHHHH EMMMM GEEEEEE! seriously! that lil man is stinkin ADORABLE! your dad is a lucky boy!
all of my kids are out of the house now and i broke down and got a puppy this summer. it honestly was the BEST thing i have done for myself in a long time. he is an entertaining, crazy mess of a fur ball, but i love him to pieces. the girls told me, they are not surprised, i have not replaced all their pics with ones of kolby….
congrats on the new family member! keep us updated with pics as he grows into a big boy! happy new year!
omygosh! Louie is the best christmas present ever! You and your sibling really are the best kids on earth:D
Looking forward to your cheesecake recipe!
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What an adorable little guy! He looks like he will get away with all kinds of things with that adorable face.
Happy New Year to you, your family, and especially your Dad and little Louie!
Ohhhh my goodness. That is pretty much the cutest dog I have ever seen! I hope you keep sharing pictures of him as he grows!
So adorable! What a lovely story and how sweet. Such a cutie.