well, i didn't think we would get a dog for awhile, but my dad really needed one. and the house felt so empty. so....we got a puppy yesterday. i wanted to name him brody, but my dad overruled and named him the duke. (as in the duke john wayne...haha:)) he's a terrier pomeranian mix, which is an odd combination, but he is uber cute. a ball of fluff that weighs about 4 pounds, he kind of looks like a mini saint bernard. but he's supposed to stay under 12 pounds...so i can carry him around all day long. everyone should come and play with him, because i said so and puppies are very theraputic. here's a picture of him...look at it now, because i linked it off the petfinder site, and since we found him...it prob. wont be there for long.