Our Pup, Zed

So you may be asking yourself what is new in the Kaminski house hold? Well it is small black and furry...Yes, we have finally gotten our dog. We have christened his name Zed. Now you may be wondering why that name? Well Tyler and I are a little bit a book geeks, and we have been listening to some audio books called the Sword of Truth series. In the series there is a Wizard by the name of Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander. Zed is a lovable character in the books and we thought it would make a cute simple name for our dog that is not common:) I think there are plenty of Shadows, Jacks, and Baileys in the world...We wanted something new and fresh:)

I feel I must tell you of our adventure to go get him. We left Friday afternoon after Tyler had come home from work. We drove all the way to Lafayette, Louisiana. Tyler and I were really struggling...We were both so tired. Some how we made it though:) That was only the 4 hour mark of our 11 hour drive! We woke up fairly early and finished our 7 hours left to get to Clanton, Alabama. 

When we arrived at the breeder's, Dana's, house, We were so tired. Dana and her three friends were very nice and told us all about flat coats and things to do   

or not to do. We then got to meet his parents. Lilli, his mom, was beautiful and well behaved and Dealer, his dad, was full of energy and rather large. We took pictures, and then came the final moment when we got to meet our puppy. They called him Double Yellow. There had been 9 puppies in the litter so every puppy got labeled with a color. He was the most chill puppy I have ever met. He was so content to just sit and play with us. Of the two puppies left, I am glade we got the one we did. He fits us perfectly. We then said goodbye to our pup and did paper work and set off to our hotel for dinner and bed.The next day was fresh and clear when we got there to pick up our pup. He whimpered a little when we left, but other wise was pretty quiet:) I thought the trip home was quite enjoyable, though it was much longer since we had to take potty stops along the way. 

Zed is quite a character. We have had him four days now and with each day I feel as though we are opening up a new aspect of his personality. He is very energetic when it comes to taking a walk outside or when meeting new people or when he gets to play with a new dog. Everything is so new to his world. 

Being the planner that I am, I read ahead of time about crate training and such and every book that I read warned about the first night and there being alot of crying. We got home from our long drive, and the whole night, not a peep. We were thinking wow, this is going to be awesome! We have this great amazing dog who totally is not going to be vocal! Tyler had to leave monday for work in Dallas, so our second night was just me and the pup. Don't ask me what made the second night different, but nether of us slept. He howled on and off all night. That was super tough:p and I was super tired!

 Yesterday was fun. Zed and I went to Petsmart. He rode in the buggy while we tried to figure out what kind of tie to get him for Tyler's parents yard. He was a little worried at first and then settled down quite nicely. I think he actually enjoyed meeting people.
What he had the most fun with though was Tyler's parents back yard. I let him run around. Just like any baby, he put everything in his mouth. He had to try every root and plant he could find. He found a couple of pine cones and a stick. Needless to say, Zed is going to be a constant entertainment factor.
I will say that as I lay in bed the other night listening to him howl and yelp, I had a moment of realization, or a teachable moment. I put Zed in his crate because I know that it is good for him. I don't want him free roaming because he could chew on something like an electrical cord and get shocked or go the bathroom some where, or even better chew up something he shouldn't. I know what is best for him and yet he complains because it is not exactly what he would call his favorite accommodations or circumstances.
As I was laying there reminding myself that I was doing this for his own good, I felt God speak. "Jules, how often do you act that way to me? How often do you complain about the circumstances or the problem I have put before you? Do you not know that I love you and have your best interests at heart? Do you not know that I do this so that you might grow and learn to be secure in me?" Wow... That is all I can say! It has been hard not having my husband home all the time. I know it will only get harder as he goes on his first off shore rotation April 18th. God, however, has it all worked out. He knew before we had even begun this journey of knowing each other, that we were going to go through this...and He wants to bring us closer to each other, and also closer to Himself. I am so glade that God knows what He is doing, because I would never have chosen this for myself or for my relationship with my husband.

Our little family:)

God has truly blessed me with an amazing husband! Today, March 14th, 2012 is our two year mark of when we started our courtship. How crazy is that?!?!?!?! Two years ago he asked my dad if he could court me:) I remember that day! I remember when he asked me through an email....I remember reading it and then going out to feed the horses because I was on weekend duty. I remember being so excited and so confused. The first man to ever want to pursue me and express it! God has truly blessed me. Choosing to wait for the right man was the best choice that I ever made!
Well I suppose that is all for now:)
Jules