Welcome to the Family, Charlie

Meet Charlie, the newest member of the Posti Family. 

We found Charlie (at the time, his name was Puffie) at the local SPCA, sitting in a lonely cage, waiting for a new family. We had a SPCA Volunteer come and get him out of his cage so we could check him out. While we were getting our first real look of him, some lady came by and said that she wanted him and was taking him home now. We were devastated! The volunteer said she made a mistake by not removing his paperwork from his cage, so the lady had every right to say she wanted to adopt him. We were crushed. We didn't even get 2 minutes with him and they were going to take him away. 

Reagan started crying and Scott and I were speechless ... couldn't believe the rudeness of that lady. 

As we were standing there, not sure what to do next, the "rude" lady walked up to Reagan, handed her the paperwork and said, "here, you can have him" and walked away. 

We felt like it was a sign that he was meant to be apart of our family, and we just couldn't leave there without him. 

So, here he is! 3 1/2 months old, 17.9 lbs, Shepard/Lab mix ... Charlie (a name the girls just fell in love with). 

Upon arriving home, we immediately gave Charlie a bath and welcomed him into the house.

He was such a good boy getting his bath, he actually laid down in the sink and relaxed, while I washed him.

Isn't he just the cutest thing?!

Then it was time to explore ... oh, and clean up all the toys! That is something the girls are going to have to learn real quick ... toys on the floor are FAIR GAME!

Rolling around with him.

Then it was back outside to check out the backyard. He ran in circles and had a great time.

Then back inside for a treat ... yummy bone that he devoured in just about and hour. 

The girls first official picture with their new puppy ... a bit awkward, but still cute. 

Didn't take him long to find a comfortable place besides his bed.

Look at his sweet eyes.

After an afternoon of getting used to his new place, he fell into a deep sleep, right next to where Scott was sitting.

Goodnight sweet boy ... sure hope you sleep well throughout the night!!!