I was pretty busy this weekend and didn’t get a chance to finish the card I was working on. We took a trip out of town to pick something up and, of course, Wally went along. He loves road trips and all the neat places we stop along the way.
He’s always pretty tuckered out when we get home and likes to curl up with a blankie and a toy for a nap on the couch.
But, what’s that “little something extra” I mentioned – the something we went out of town to pick up? Well, it’s very little… Here’s a hint:
Can you guess?
It’s probably a pretty good hint, isn’t it?
Okay, here she is!
I’d like you to meet Wally’s new baby sister, LuLu!!!
She was pretty tired when we got home, too.
I wish I had better pictures but, believe me, I’ve had my hands full just working out the Wally/LuLu routine. I need to make LuLu feel loved and welcome without disrupting Wally’s routine and making him feel uncomfortable or slighted. LuLu has bonded with me like Super Glue, but she also thinks the sun rises and sets with Wally. On Sunday, when she first joined us, Wally wasn’t too sure about her, but as I write this Monday night, he’s already decided she might be pretty fun to play with. The two of them are trying to figure each other out as to how far they can go. There’s such a huge difference in their sizes, but Wally has been very gentle with her. He’s going to be a wonderful big brother.
We’ve been planning this for a while, but once our decision was made, we had a hard time finding a litter. LuLu is from Washington state. The breeder was making a delivery in Portland, OR and agreed to meet us in Eugene. He said he actually prefers doing deliveries because he likes to see the prospective home of his pup. That was reassuring to me, too, knowing our little LuLu had been so well cared for. I sent him a link to the Wally category of my blog and that was reassurance enough for him.
So here she is, asleep at my feet:
And Wally is happy and relaxed at his usual spot on the couch:
There are going to be good times ahead. Thank you for being here to welcome LuLu into our lives.
Oh what a beautiful little sis for Wally!!!! Thanks for sharing this wonderful news. Welcome LuLu!
Posted by: SueB | 11/08/2011 at 02:31 AM
what a sweet addition to your family! LuLu is adorable and I just know she is going to fit in nicely! More pictures please!
Posted by: Glenda | 11/08/2011 at 03:13 AM
Okay, I see what you're doing!! Now I can't come by and steal Wally because Lulu would be sad and I couldn't live with myself knowing that. Yep, I see your game plan!!
Seriously, I can't tell you how excited I am that Wally now has a little sister. Looking forward to seeing the pics on how they play together. Plenty of smiles in your future, Leslie!!!
Posted by: Peggy K | 11/08/2011 at 03:14 AM
Oh WOW..I am jealous of you and happy for you at the same time...LOL!!! what a fun post to read first thing in the morning!!....She is so cute...and I bet Wally will be her best "bud".....I will look forward to seeing more pics along with your lovely creations!!!
Posted by: Diane Hover | 11/08/2011 at 03:55 AM
Leslie, it's a good thing you're on break from the DT because you'll be super busy for a while. She's adorable. They'll have so much fun together. Will you have puppies?
Posted by: Beth Greco | 11/08/2011 at 03:57 AM
Awwww little Lulu! You are beautiful!! You are so fortunate to get to share your life with Wally as your big brother. The two of you are going to have a great time growing up together. We know! We've been reading your two-legged mama's blog since Wally came to live with her. (Our two legged mama reads the blog for papercrafts but we like Wally! And now YOU wee Lulu!)
Congratulations from your Newfoundland dog pals,
Gabe, Noah and Paige
(and our mama, Jennifer)
Posted by: Jennifer Woodward | 11/08/2011 at 04:08 AM
She is adoreable!! You're going to have so much fun watching Wally and LuLu together.
Posted by: LorraineB | 11/08/2011 at 04:21 AM
Congrats on your new arrival. We have a new babe in our family and wish she had a big brother to help show her where and when to "go out" lol.
Posted by: Linda | 11/08/2011 at 04:38 AM
OMG!!! I am so happy and excited for you, Leslie! Lulu is adorable and this is going to be one of the most entertaining and joyful periods of your life. You have given Wally such a wonderful gift. I can't wait to hear more Wally and Lulu adventures. Enjoy. Linda
Posted by: Linda Bullard | 11/08/2011 at 04:53 AM
What a FUN blog to read this morning.....!
And the perfect name "LULU" she will be a Lulu I bet...
You and Wally with have you hands full with Lulu for sure.... maybe Wally will step up to the challenge and help train her in all the good ways to be. Can't wait to see what happens next!
Thanks for sharing your new addition to the family with us.... more pics please!
Posted by: Dotty A | 11/08/2011 at 05:03 AM
awwwwwww so cute !! TFS Hugs n' Stuff, Lynne
Posted by: Lynne Hurlburt | 11/08/2011 at 05:04 AM
Oh what wonderful news! Sweet little LuLu will no doubt be another joy to your family. Congrats to all of you..especially that wonderful guy, big brother Wally. I Look forward to updates as your time allows. Thanks for sharing, Leslie.
Posted by: Janet T. | 11/08/2011 at 05:14 AM
What a cute puppy and Wally is so handsome and will make a wonderful big brother! Congrats on your furry family.
Posted by: Bev J. | 11/08/2011 at 05:45 AM
Well she is just too cute for words! As a "parent" of two 4 legged kids I will tell you they will be great for each other. Each will be fighting for you attention - can't wait to see them both trying to get on your lap! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: NancyK | 11/08/2011 at 06:06 AM
Awwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! She's a cutie pie, and Wally is as handsome as ever. They are going to get along fabulously! Thanks so much for sharing these pictures with us. :-)
Posted by: Holly | 11/08/2011 at 06:14 AM
Oh, my gosh! She's so cute, and I love the name Lulu! You're going to have so much fun with a little pup and a big pup in the family. I hope we get to see lots of pictures. I've really enjoyed watching Wally grow up through the pictures you've shared with us.
Posted by: Anne | 11/08/2011 at 06:46 AM
Oh my goodness, Lulu is so precious. What a wonderful addition to the family!
Posted by: Bonnie | 11/08/2011 at 07:06 AM
She is just so cute and so lucky to have such a great family to love her. I have so loved your blogs with Wally and now we will have double the pleasure of Wally and Lulu. thank you for sharing.
Posted by: karol hall | 11/08/2011 at 07:11 AM
Oh, how exciting! She's adorable and Wally is going to have so much fun. Will this make his sleep-over friend jealous? I'm sure they'll all have too much fun together. So happy for you!!
Posted by: Karen W. | 11/08/2011 at 07:29 AM
Awwww, your new little fur baby is just adorable and what a nice addition to your little family! It looks like you will have your hands full...no wonder you couldn't finish your card! Thank you Leslie, for sharing your story and pics with us! Debbie from Buffalo, NY
Posted by: Debbie Pokerwinski | 11/08/2011 at 07:30 AM