A new addition...

Well, we want to make the happy anouncement that there is a new Cannon in San Jose. She's blonde (of course), and has the sweetest eyes. She's got long legs and a tail that wags non-stop. Her name is Ana and we love her so much already! Ana is a 3 1/2 month old golden retriever puppy that we "adopted" on Saturday. Brooklyn is in heaven - she's always loved "puppeeees" It has taken some time for the two of them to get used to one another. Ana is all puppy and is, consequently, always anxious to play which makes Brooklyn a little worried. On the other hand, when Ana has played out all her energy and wants to sleep, Brooklyn has found she is even more fun to play with than her stuffed toy puppies. It has been fun to have a dog around, though somewhat tiring. We've always loved dogs and for years have talked about getting a golden retriever puppy. When the opportunity presented itself we just couldn't resist getting one and so...here we are! Granted, we hunted this opportunity down but...anyway. Ana will make the move to Ecuador with us when that time comes.

One thing is for sure. Our work is cut out for us. A puppy and a toddler. Here's what it sounds like to our neighbors: (Remember Ana is the dog.)

"No, Ana, NO. Give me my shoe." "Brooklyn, yuck, get that out of your mouth."
"Brooklyn, don't touch that." "Ana, NO! DOWN!"
"Fetch it, Ana." "Brooklyn bring Mommy that marker, RIGHT NOW!"
"Ana, drop it." "Brooklyn put that down."
"Brooklyn, next time you need to go peepee, tell mommy." "Ana, NOOO! Outside!" (praise the Lord for tile floors.)
"Sit, Stay." "Ana, you too."
"Atta girl!" "Such a big girl." "Such a good dog!"













Ana




















Brooklyn reading Ana to sleep...