Bella Joins the Family February 12th, 2011

We met Bella for the first time Valentine's Day weekend.   And what a present of love and joy she has brought to our lives so far.  She is soooo loving.   She was eight months old when we first met her.  She is a cavalier King Charles spaniel.  I became familiar with this breed through my sister-in-law, Margie.  She has four in her family.  They are the most loving, affectionate dogs you have ever met.  I love Bodhi so much but he is such an independent little male and he's not too much into receiving or giving affection or being held.  I wanted a puppy who was affectionate.  She is such a comfort to me, especially after I get chemo.  She's just my little buddy and I just love love love her!

Rob taking her for a walk before we head home.

We stopped by Rob's sister Geri's house near Birmingham and let them all meet Bella. She was a hit. 

From the first moment she saw Rob she bonded with him and felt safe with him.  

I love this picture.  Geri loved Miss Bella, too. 

Leah meets Bella for the first time.

Kristen meets Bella for the first time.  Bella was a great little trooper.  She didn't mind being passed around.  She is very friendly and likes meeting people.  

We had to take our new baby to PetSmart to get her "the works."

Bella BEFORE. 

The ladies at PetSmart were wonderful.  They really cared about their jobs you could tell.  

Bella AFTER.  

Here's she saying, "Hey, Mama, they made me into a princess :-)"