First and foremost, a little throwback/bragging. Remember that tiny merle package of wholesome goodness? Well, we drove 5 hours to pick her up on August 13th, 2016. BEHOLD.
Are you squealing? I did. She has been quite the unique and individual snowflake since day one. Her gorgeous coat attracts attention anywhere we go, and her name- Brisket- has been a surefire way to garner laughs and confused looks. Of course, she has the personality to match her incredible looks and moniker. Since bringing this beauty home, she has grown a wee bit. By wee bit, I mean she went from 11 pounds to 115 pounds. At just over 9 months old, she is big girl! She absolutely loves car rides, chewing on anything, walks, and THE DOG PARK. She has also (sadly) outgrown her puppy bed but that doesn't stop her from trying to use it. I can't bring myself to get rid of it, especially since it's the only bed she refrains from tearing to a million fluffy pieces.
Now, I thought I heard the father was one hundred and TWENTY pounds. Y'all, my husband told me a couple months ago that they said one hundred and NINETY pounds. Yikes! I love it. I wouldn't trade her for anything. She can be infuriating with her relentless digging and constant clumsy playing but I absolutely adore her. She is utterly precious and is currently acting as the daughter I will most likely never have ( only because I don't intend to give birth again...). Everyone who meets this doggo absolutely loves her. Everyone. Even my in-laws!
We're about to take our very first week-long, out of state family visit and I demanded we bring her along, as the previously agreed upon stipulation of getting a dog. Where I go, she goes. This is about to be tested, which I am both excited and nervous about since we are visiting my Alabama in-laws. Their general area is one where dogs are seen as strictly outdoor animals and not actual family members who belong inside all cuddly and warm.
I'm trying to figure out how this whole dynamic will work outside of staying in the house all day with Brisket but, if I'm being completely honest, I wouldn't even mind that.
