We Call This Work "Untitled": "P" is for Puppy... and that's good enough for me

So, we had been talking about getting a puppy for awhile. I finally brought it up again one day, and Ben said he'd been planning to get me one for Christmas, but it might be more fun to do together, so if I wanted, we'd start looking. I wanted. =) So, we did a ton of internet research about breeds and their temperment, exercise and grooming needs, kid-friendliness, etc. We found several breeds that would be a good fit for us (all small dogs) and then started looking. We searched the humane society websites in the area, but all the dogs were either a) "not good for first time dog owners" or b) "best with children over 8 years of age". So that was out. So we went to a pet store in Jenison to "look". We saw there the cutest little pug tzu (pug and shi tzu mix) ever!! He was sitting in his cage, just quietly watching us, wagging his little curled tail. I was in love. Ben wasn't sure yet... so I warned him. "If you let me put one hand on that puppy, I am going to take it home. Don't let them take it out for us unless you are sure." So... we stood there. Ben contemplating, me silently pleading for him to say, "let's do it"... and he finally did. And we DID take him home. By the time we'd pulled into the driveway at home, we'd decided on a name- Crescendo- in honor of our mutual love of all things musical. Ben was so busy freaking out about the whole thing that he didn't sleep that first night, but already, just 3 months later, we can't imagine what it would be like without him. He's a great dog- quick learner, smart, affectionate, and loves people- especially kids. I'll attach some pictures here...