Saturday, March 22, 2008

You, you are my pride and joy

And a love like mine, yeah baby is something nobody can ever destroy -- Pride and Joy -- Marvin Gaye -- 1963






We have a new arrival at our house. I have kept this news under wraps because it really has been both exciting and stressful. I didn't want to say too much until we were certain it would turn out well.

He came into our world on March 17th. Saint Patrick's Day. He arrived earlier than expected, but we were overjoyed nonetheless. The labor began at about 1 in the afternoon. It was relatively short, with the hard labor only lasting a few hours. We didn't have much time to prepare for such a quick delivery, but there were lots of professionals there to help.

When he was finally here, we were all ecstatic. He was big, but beautiful. From the moment he joined us, he has been a true joy. Easy to care for, quiet and calm. And, did I mention beautiful?



Our lives felt complete.





So, without further adeiu, named appropriately in honor of the day he was born, I would like to introduce my Blogger friends to Patrick:





























Isn't he just perfect?????????

12 c'mon, tell me what you think:

Julie said...

Darn! I thought it was another poodle!

He is.... um.... unique!

annie said...

Ooo baby! He's HOT!

Ha-ha-ha! I crack me up!

Lola Magnolia said...

Awwww! Coochie coochie coo, Patrick!

*flicks Avalon in the head and runs away snickering*

Avalon said...

Julie~~~ And he never needs to be groomed!

Avalon said...

Annie~~~~You crack me up too! Which kind of scares me a little.

Avalon said...

Lola~~~ Owwww! Isn't he just the sweetest little guy?

Kim said...

Okay, here I was thinking you had a new puppy, and it is only a water heater:o) Hope he works well.

kelly said...

hahaha! I thought it was going to be a puppy too!

He is beautiful though... ahhhh

Avalon said...

Kim~~~ Be still my heart. Another puppy might push me right over the brink!

Avalon said...

Kelly~~~ yes, handsome little bugger, isn't he?

Theodorable said...

Ok, I thought it was going to be another poodle, too! At least you don't have to feed or groom this one. And no poop to pick up! May Patrick bring you as much warmth as a fully coated poodle.

Avalon said...

Theo~~~ Yes, Patrick is low maintenance, thankfully. If I had to groom one more Poodle, I might develop a slow leak!