07 September 2006

Introducing Our New Puppy Nala

After talking about it for a long time, my parents finally bought me -Momma Lou's orders before she left. I am a beautiful carmel colored Cocker Spaniel with specks of white on my nose and chest. I smile when I run (even though I look funny doing it) and I enjoy being with people (I guess that's good since my parents have people coming over all the time). I am 3 months old and spoiled rotten already because I love being held and everyone likes holding me. Two days after I came home, I went on our team retreat where I was overwhelmed with new smells, sights and sounds. The Parker's brought their new 2 month old poodle, Cha Cha as well and we played ferociously together. I, Nala, also had my first visit to the beach where I ran from the water, let the kids burry me in the sand (it was cooler that way), and I brought everyone something I found called seaweed (strange stuff). I had been in a cage for almost two months at the pet store before Mom and Dad got me, so my legs were weak and I was not used to so much activity. So even though I had to take many knaps, I held up pretty well on the retreat and made my parents proud. I am a very happy dog and my new family loves me!!! Love to all, Nala

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Nala looks beautiful! We've been waiting for another grandchild.

Grandma and Grandpa

Anonymous said...

MaVa!! It has been way to long. I just stumbled across your blog and had to say hello! My site is having some problems at the moment so I have to post anonymous. But look me up and send me your e-mail so we can catch up.

Jennifer Lovelace (Stubblefield)
thestubblefields.blogspot.com

Sarah said...

how cute! what a nice puppy.

Mary Virginia said...

Jennifer, I tried to leave you a message on your blog but it wouldn't publish it. I like it. It's really good to hear from you. My e-mail is mabery@missionsalvador.com. Hope you and your family are well.
emm vee

Anonymous said...

Does she bark in Portuguese?

Mary Virginia said...

Katy,
It's interesting because she's having to learn commands in portuguese and english. She doesn't really bark yet except for the one time she tried to bark at the microwave popcorn. Miss you! Played Rooke on the retreat and couldn't help but think of you!
Emm Vee

Anonymous said...

War Eagle, Hey!! Auburn won their game saturday - it was a nail-biter!! It was on CBS so I actually got to watch it. I wish we could do that again. Maybe in a few years!!
Let me know what your plans are when you come back to the states in November (?).

gary & kimber said...

Wow! Matt, I got an invitation to the 10-year HS reunion and started googling people to see if I could figure out what everyone has been doing for the last decade. I am so excited to see that you and your wife (hi, Mary Virginia!) are missionaries in Brazil. That is awesome! My husband, Gary, and I are in the application process to become missionaries with the Southern Baptist International Mission Board. It will probably be another 18-24 mos before we are actually on the field, though. (We are tentatively looking at Russia/E. Europe.) I will be checking back to pray for you all and get an idea of what we can expect down the road! :-) Blessings to you both.