Christmas shopping is cancelled ...

At the moment. 

Because a chance meeting and conversation with a friend in TKMaxx resulted in a life changing decision for us...

"Do you know anyone who wants a labrador puppy? "

Fatal...

But which one? No chocolates in the litter so decision made.

This one.

8 weeks old and a little sweetie at the moment. Getting more adventurous as she settles in...

As her kennel name is taken from the salmon pools of the River North Tyne in Northumberland it seemed fairly appropriate to call her Otter.... Or Ottie 

A country girl from A Northumberland Farm near the River Tyne.

3 days now and it's like having a baby all over again...sleeping... And not sleeping.

But she is a clever girl and is getting the hang of her routine already.

Currently zonked out on the sisal mat with chewed edges .....head under the radiator in the kitchen ..next to my shoes..

I know it is not as attractive as an AGA,  but she likes to play there next to the warmth..... The living room and the stove are out of bounds at the moment until she realises it is hot and not to be explored.... Also the zebra skin on the floor with mane and tail would be too exciting and perfect for chewing.

So if you don't receive a card or present this Christmas ...it's because I am otherwise engaged!

Julie x