My new puppy, Phoenix

In February, we lost our dear dog Caleb very suddenly to an unknown illness. It's been a really tough road without him. For those of you who have ever known a really special dog, you know how much joy and companionship they can bring. Caleb was a fantastic companion who always saw the best in the situation. He showed us how to find joy in the simplest things. He never let anything get him down.

Our new puppy Phoenix is doing his best to remind us to find the joy in everything. On the first day we got him, he experienced grass for the first time. He rolled end over end through the dew. Laid down and tasted it. Ran crazy circles round and round. What a glorious creation!

He's also found it very exciting to tear through our hostas along the front walk way. He loves ducking through them. Of course, the hostas have taken a bit of a beating, but how can you say no to this?