I got the Texas thing HALF right.

So last week we got rid of Oscar the bright green Mustang & replaced him with a new-to-us 2002 Saab 93 turbo named Saabastian. So as far as the Texas assimilation process goes, that's probably a step backwards.

But yesterday we got a puppy:





Here's the story: last Saturday hotpantsgalore & I went hiking in Austin's Greenbelt, & while talking about our upcoming schedules, we realized that we both have a lot of free time this summer. So why not get a dog?

When we got home that night, I got a text from my Hopedale co-worker Nick. While leaving the work site on Saturday night, he found seven puppies on the side of the road. He took them home to Alabama & posted photos of them on Facebook. HPG & I saw the photos & asked about one of the puppies. On Monday, I got another text from Nick: "The puppy is in Austin". Turns out his neighbor from back home was moving to Austin & wanted a puppy. Nick said: "Take two, & call Angela when you get to Austin." Puppy delivery!

So we have named her Shadeaux - the spelling is a nod to her Louisiana origins. She is VERY young - so young I'm not sure that she had even been properly weaned. We're taking her to the vet today to start her vaccinations & get her checked out. We are working on crate training & housebreaking, & looking around for puppy socialization/obedience classes.

SHE'S SO CUTE!!!