Sunday, January 2, 2011

Maxine The Wonder Pup


My husband and I went on an unexpected trip last Wednesday to Prescott Arizona to check out a litter of boxer puppies we'd seen an ad for.  We've been thinking about adding a new family member for a little while now and came home with "Maxine The Wonder Pup".


We named her Maxine The Wonder Pup because we had quite an adventure acquiring her.  Living in Arizona you don't normally expect to get caught in a snowstorm but that's what happened the day we went to meet her.  

The weather was cloudy when we left our house in Parker that morning and we came across some drizzling rain but nothing major.  We arrived in Congress at the bottom of the mountain and it was raining, by the time we reached Yarnell it was snowing and as we kept driving we really wondered if we were going to make it into Prescott.  

In our area of the country we don't use snow tires or chains so we were totally unprepared!  After picking up the puppy we went home through Phoenix instead of trying to make it back down the mountain.  Our kids were in Wickenburg staying with Grandma and Grandpa, it was fun to walk in at Grandma's with a pup in my arms and surprise them.  They were so excited!


Maxine is 6 weeks old, the 9th boxer dog we've owned in 30 years.  We haven't had a dog now for about 5 years and we're looking forward to watching her grow up and getting to know her.

I'm sure there will be more pictures of her as she grows bigger and bigger.  Have a blessed day!

12 comments:

jimlynn said...

She's a cute one for sure Jan! Know you'll have alot of fun with her.
LYnn

Shirley G said...

so cute. I just love puppies, kittens and babies...why can't they stay that sweet, small and cuddly? I'm sure you will have many years of happiness with her.

Kathi said...

She is absolutely adorable, what a sweet face! Enjoy your new baby!

Nana Donna said...

Cute puppy, I am sure you will have a lot of fun with her. We got caught in the same storm on our way home from Laughlin to Tucson. Traffic was pretty backed up on I-40 as it was closed due to weather. Took us 2 hours to get through Kingman Yikes!

Tami said...

That puppy is just adorable.

1CardCreator said...

Happy New year! ~Diane

TDJ said...

Adorable puppy. I so want a boxer, they have been great doggies for my aunts and I believe they would be great for my 3 young kiddos. Kids and puppies just go together. Now, just to get the hubby on board. Enjoy and glad you and your family made it home safely.

Bonnie Weiss said...

Stinkin' cute ... that's all I can say! Wishing you many, many years of wonderful memories with your new little one!

Louise Fox said...

Oh Jan, She is just so beautiful and cute at the same time. I would love to see her pictures as she grows up! Have a card coming to you tomorrow or Wed. Blessings, Louise

Tammy said...

OM gosh she is so sweet! Congratulation on the new addition to your family!

Unknown said...

She is so cute. I love boxers! They are such great dogs.

Laura said...

Oh Jan she is Gorgeous!!! As you notice I have been.out of the picture.Well today I was really down.I was feeling like it was the end of the world for me.LIke there was no hope.And I decided to finally go to my blog.BOY!! If you could see me and my husband right now.WE cried like a baby.It brougth us so much JOY!THere is no words to express my Thanks.Just KNow God is good.Becuase I believe he used you.In a BIG way!!!