Meet Jasper Blue McGrath!

Brian and I are getting ready to run our 2nd half marathon this Saturday... NEVER in a hundred years did I think I would say that. Last weekend, we brought home a puppy.... NEVER in a million years did I think I would say that! But, we did! 2010 has been an awesome year for our family.... from Mickey Mouse to running to a puppy...so blessed.

Meet the 4th boy to join our crew: Jasper Blue McGrath (Jasper, for the city he was born in and Blue for the Colts)

DOB: 8/16/2010 (Making him 8 weeks old)

He's a puggle... half pug, half beagle, 100% adorable.

I drove Patrick & Nate down to Jasper, Indiana on Saturday to pick him up and it's been a whirlwind of fun and excitement ever since. After a day or two of adjustment, everyone loves our new little guy... including Brian! Here are some pics from the first 24 hours...

Here's Ethan playing "tug of war" with Jasper. It took Ethan a day to get used to sharing toys with a dog! It also took Ethan about 2 hours to not be terrified of this little creature in his home. By the end of day one though, Ethan coudn't get enough. We had to tear him away from the crate, crying, to give Jasper a rest. It's sort of like having two toddlers in the house!

This is how Nate carries Jasper around. Nate can't get enough of Jasper. We're working on setting boundaries for how often Nate can carry the puppy. Thankfully, Jasper came from a breeder who also has young kids, so he's doing great with all the hugs & love!

PROOF: Brian with his dog! Wow!

Highlights:

• Patrick & Nate singing to Jasper to get him to sleep the first morning
• Ethan letting Jasper out of his crate (while we were getting kids dressed for school) and then bringing all of his toys to him
• Driving home from Jasper (~ 3 hours) while holding him
• Finally giving in the first night at 2 am and sleeping with him on the couch
• Sleeping the second night in my own bed... priceless!

We're lovin it!