King Miles of the Santa Catalinas

I can hardly contain my joy and giddiness in getting to share the secret scrumptiousness regarding the newest member of our family.  Meet...

♥ Miles ♥

 

I can not contain myself.

I am madly in love.

He is funny and spunky and independent, and hilarious.

He is fearless, and playful, and LOVES his big brother.

 

And big brother loves him back, big time.

Matty (Matisse) thinks that Miles is his puppy.

:)

Matty accepted him as though they were brothers from birth.

They play and jump and tumble, and are hilarious.

I have video to share some time. 

A few months after we lost our precious Baby (a golden retriever), I started to hunt for a sibling for Matty.  But it always led to tears of missing her, and the unknown.  So I said a huge prayer, and whispered into the wind, that I was ready for a new furry baby, and to send me one when it was right.

We filled out adoption papers at rescue organizations.  But something didn't feel right (although we still want to rescue an older pup). So, we kept waiting.  And, I kept dreaming of a puppy.  I really had my heart set on a golden retriever, like Baby.

I woke up one day knowing, the day was near, for a new family member to enter our lives.

Then super unexpectedly, I found out about two baby golden retrievers available to adopt (a boy and a girl).  But, there was a couple in line before us, who would get first choice.  I secretly had fallen in love with the boy from a photo that was sent to me.

And then, the couple chose the little girl.

So, the last of the litter, was ours.

A boy pup.

The same way we got Matty, the last to be adopted. 

It seems that our boys were sort of chosen for us. 

Which I prefer, as I would have never been able to choose.

We made lists of names, but nothing suited him at all.

Miles wasn't even on our lists, until I just called it out (out of the blue), and it was the first name he responded to in two days.

Miles is a golden retriever, and I extra love how light and fluffy he is.  (his fur will get a bit darker as he gets older)

He is very young, just under 6 weeks, and gets sleepy quickly.  He can be tumbling around playing, and then find a spot and cuddle up.

These puppy times go so fast, I am devouring each moment... 

Miles is a little tough guy.  He grabs my nightgown hem and pulls on it, whilst growling at me.  He is very loveable, but doesn't like to be super babied.  He wants to run around like a big boy.

 

At night, he wakes up every two hours to go potty.  He does good at notifying me.

Today he slept for a four hour stretch, 3a.m. - 7 a.m. 

Yay for me :)

 

I love him so much, that I look forward to seeing him at 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. (And I especially love when we accidentally wake Matty, and he joins us)

Miles is a butterball of love. 

So fluffy, such a character already.

It is sooooo sweet to see Miles and Matty together...

We are so proud of Matty, and at how super well he is taking this.

Cuddly, cutie cutieeeeeee!

I can't even think of words to type right now. 

Other than squeals and delightments in high pitched baby talk :)

I made littles (what I called him before he had a name) a bed right by my bed, surrounded by soft washable rugs, potty training pads (newspapers too), and then I blocked him in.  I also blocked him from being able to go under the bed.  He loves his space.

 

Mammie gave Matty the fluffy bed for Christmas, and Matty didn't want it, but puppy loves it.  Only, now Matty cuddles up on it with puppy.  So funny the way that happens.

So, that is my secret.

My wondrous lil' no longer a secret.

A new baby, of the furry variety.

Beyond bliss (to me).

And, as I watch him sleep...

It is snowing in the desert.

Can you believe it? 

 

It's a good week to welcome our fluffy

King Miles of the Santa Catalinas

into our lives.

(Mister Lovee thought up the King and Santa Catalinas part, since we live at the base of the Santa Catalina mountains and all)

So, with that, I am off to cuddle my bundle of pure goodness, and my Matty love.

I am besotted.

Head over heels.

Madly in love.

(Mister Lovee is crazy in love too)

Oh and, I adore Matty so much, I didn't know how my heart was going to be able to love two, but it does, and quite naturally at that.

I am in a house of all boys, who would have thought?

 

 

ps:  Remember when we brought Matty home, here???  He grew up way too fast. Oh, I love this post here too.

Comments

[Tara Bradford]

Miles is too adorable for words! So glad you found each other and that Matty adores him too. A wonderful way to end one year and begin another. Love you, gorgeous girl! xoxox

[Jeanne Lobsinger]

Congratulations on your new baby. Goldens are such joys to have around. Very loyal and loving. We celebrated Ellie's fourth birthday this Christmas. Four years ago she could fit in my pj pocket...not so much this year.

I hope Miles and Mattie have many playful hours together in front of your camera!

Happy New Year!!

[Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions]

I would squeal for you but I'm at the day job and lawyers tend to frown on that type of thing! But, I'm squealing in delight for you inside, Vanessa! : ) Miles is too, too cute. His fur looks so soft and he does look like a King the way he is sitting, and already claiming your land for his own, in some of your pictures!

[Poe]

Oh! He's the cutest little pickle! Congratulations, what a doll!

[Kim / Gerushia's New World]

Oh Vanessa...

Congratulations on your new fur baby! And look...it happened at just the perfect time. All you had to do was pray and wait! He is so cute...I love Goldens and Labradors. I can't wait to watch him grow like I watched Matty.

Have fun with them. Give Matty and Miles a big hug from me, will ya?

Kim
Gerushia's New World

[Michele Lynch]

Awww Miles is cuddly cuteness! Your pictures were so full of love, I could almost smell his little puppy-ness! What is it about puppies, kittens and babies that smell so good? What a wonderful secret you had! I know you will enjoy every moment of him! Happy New Year! Michele

[oldflowers4me]

welcome little one-to a magical world.

[Stacy]

Oh Vanessa, he's beautiful. I wish I lived closer. I could bring Rocky over and pretend they were cousins. So so thrilled for you.

[Sam]

Miles is such a cutie! Happy New Year!

[Natalie VV]

Felicidades! He is oh-so adorable.
Your joy has put a smile on my face... so, he is spreading happiness near and far.
Happiest New Year.

[Shay Gerritsen]

OOOOOEEEEEEE he is SOO cute!! And FLUFFY!! :)

We tried to get a new puppy before Christmas. My Gerrit brought home an 8 week old puggle from the animal shelter and I cried hysterically for 3 hours so we had to take her back & then I cried some more because he'd made such a big deal about how we "saved her life" by bringing her home...drama, I tell ya. It still makes my heart hurt. And now I have to worry that the kiddos lost 2 dogs in 2 months time...this one they can actually blame on me. Praying they forget. I want a new baby lab...

Happy 2011. :)

[Artful Affirmations]

Congratulations! Miles looks super adorable and I am so glad you are delighted.
Hugs,
Terri

[Rebecca]

I'm so happy that you got another "fuzzy," as I like to call them. That little guy is making me squeal with delight.

[Boom]

Miles is just too cute for words. The end and that's all. Did I mention how adorable he is?

[Sarah]

So gorgeous! I was doing my fair share of squealing and aahing as I read your words and saw more and more sweet pictures! Andy thinks he is so sweet too! Lovely Matty-what a good big brother he is! Congratulations!!! xx

[Lisa (WrightStuff)]

What a lovely surprise - such a treasure!! May you have so much fun together. Can't wait to read all about it.

[Nancy Jane York]

This is a huge post on the new love in your life. I do so understand about loving dogs, oh my we have two Weimaraner's which are Uncle and Nephew to each other. They are so loved and cherished in our home and today believe it or not I was looking for a King size bed so we can all fit lol...maybe you already have one and this will work out for you.

[Maria-Thérèse]

He is so, so, so adorable!!!! <3

Wait - you have real life grass? AND snow?
Craziness!

We had -33 degrees on Christmas Eve and snow is very very deep :-S

[ConnieG]

Vanessa! He's absolutely adorable! Congratulations to all of you. So happy to see you and your family had a great Christmas and wishing you a wonderful New Year...Connie G.

[sarah]

And they called it "Puppy Love" for a very good and very obvious reason. Congratulations.

[sarah]

He has a Mohawk, Vanessa. A Mohawk. Ack! So cute!

[Snap]

A big welcome to Miles! The M brothers! Two very lucky little boys!

[Brandi McKenna]

OMG!! This is the cutest puppy I ever saw. My first dog, and the two dogs My sister and I grew up with, were Goldens, Buffy, and Cookie. This puppy is THE cutest pup I have ever seen! Doesn't he have the cutest little pompadour ever?? He came with a HAIRSTYLE of the greatest magnitude of cuteness I have ever seen! YOu are so lucky!! I'm sure you must be absolutely in love! Blissfully! So glad you were able to adopt him. I am happy for you both! :) Incredible photography, too, as usual.

[Fair Rosamund]

He is so adorable, I love your pictures!! Congratulations to all of you on the sweet litte addition to your family :) ~Lauren

[Laura]

Oh V!!!! I had no IDEA! He's so cute.
So so so so cute. I'm thrilled Matty has taken to him. I'd be worried he'd have been jealous and shredded him to puppy ribbons. I like his little nest. I wanna little cozy nest, toooooo.
I can't wait to see more shameless puppy ridiculousness.
What does Lovee think????
Welcome, little friend!!!!

[Maryann]

O.M.G. Total, utter and complete "aawwwwwness." Wow, I can just see the mounds of love at your house. I'm so happy for you, Mr. Lovee and Matty!! XO

[Lisa Oceandreamer S.]

Congratulations!! OMG he's an absolute bundle of deliciousness. They change so fast I can't wait to watch him grow. I LOVE that Matty took to him right away...mmaybe Sadey needs a companion to play with!?!
King Miles is going to enjoy his kingdom!!
XOXOXOXO

[Rhonda Roo]

SSSSQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
oh.
my.
goodness.
graciousness.
beyond.
all
that
is
huggably
kissably
squeezably
perfectly
soft
and precious

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!

GO HUG HIM RIGHT THIS SECOND FOR ROO!!!!

Please. I mean. I meant to say owould you please.

LOVE his profound and fabulous name!
LOVE his brother for loving him though i loved his brother before i knew of him but now i love him more so see it works for me too, more room to love more boys-and you know i have no shortage of boys!!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
i m so excited for you all!
Just kisses and hugs and squirmy giggles and love!!!

[Linda Diane]

Oh, I am so THRILLED for you, Vanessa! I know this was a big step. How great great great that Matty is accepting this new family member and loves his new sweetheart little brother! Awww that Matty sleeps with Miles on the fluffy bed heretofore ignored by him. Hugs to all of you!

[Rhonda Roo]

PS i was so excited i forgot to say IT SNOWED HERE TOO!!

{first time in many many years!}

CHRISTMAS MIRACLES

{of the furry and fluttery variety}

HOORAH!!!!

XOXOXOXOXOX

[auntie bliss]

I want to squeeze him so bad! I've always wanted a GR puppy. I love the photos from your parents' house of Matty and Douglas throwing that toy :)
So you have green grass!!!! Can you take that seed over the border? I wonder if your dad would like some...tell him we'll trade for a truckload of oranges LOL! We have wheat too ooohhhh do we have wheat.

[Wendy]

i love him! he's so tiny! i looove babies

[A Fanciful Twist]

Auntie lovely Bliss, The super green grass is at my country house, can you
believe it?? I planted it 1 month ago, it is winter rye. I love that
it is so green and perfect for puppy snuggling ;)

[Romeo and "her"]

Oh my whiskers!!! Will you look at that little fur face?!?! Oh I miss my Brandy girl (also a golden) she was my bestest friend. But now you have Miles and so I can come and visit and be happy again! Oh I am so happy to all of you!!!!If I wasn't a cat I WOULD squeal! But since I can't squeal....mEOwwWWWrrrRrRroOW!

Purrs!

Romeo (yes, you read it right a cat who's best friend was a dog, a Golden at that!)

[Tara G]

OMG!!!
He is so cute. I know the feeling of new puppydom. Savor it.
And ooh~ don't forget to breathe in all that yummy puppy smell. Especially behind the ears.
I don't know how they do it!
One could bottle it up and sell the scent.
ooh~ I do believe that's an idea... of the creative variety anyways!!
Yuuuummy. :D

So happy for you.

[Erin Prais-Hintz]

That Miles has a mohawk! And he is adorable. My heart is melting over here (and that is no easy feat when it is SO COLD here in the Northwoods!)
I am so glad that love has found a home in your heart for another furry baby. Miles is a beautiful boy and will be so blessed to have you for his fur-mama.

Blessings to you and Mister Lovee and Matty too!

Enjoy the day!
Erin

[Oma Linda]

Oh my gracious....Miles is so adorable and Matty and Miles together is so sweet. I love baby furbabies the best. Sweet puppy breath. Oh I am so happy for you.

I do have a question to ask you since you are the queen of all the blog parties. Do you use Linky to do the listing of all the blogs that participate? I am curious because I would love to host a Celebrate OZ blog party. I am not exactly super techie and thought I'd ask someone who I know has done it before. thank you and congratulations on the chubby, cuddly bundle of furry love.
The Olde Bagg, Linda

[Denise]

Can he be any more adorable & delicious?! I want to scoop him up and kiss him!

You've captured him perfectly on film and I LOVE the pictures of him and his big brother together. Seriously.....adorable!

We just lost our furry baby 3 weeks ago. We had her just shy of 14 years. I miss her terribly.

Someday.......

Denise
Happy New Year! Did you get lots of snow down there?

[A Forest Frolic]

Vanessa, he is a sweet ball of fluffy butterballness, hahahahah! I just want to squeeze his little face and squeal baby noises in his ears too, tee hee! Congrats, he is a doll...and so glad Matty is getting along so greatly with him.

Jamie :)

[Cindi aka oldblackcatboo]

Oh My! Looking at him just made me tear up. He's so adorable. I had my Golden for 12 years and the only negative thing that my Maddie did was break my heart when she passed onto Heaven. She was my soulmate. I now have a houseful of furry-kids but I could never get another Golden because I was afraid I'd unfairly compare them with my Maddie. Now, after 8 years I just recently have been thinking about getting another. Maddie was small, red-gold and female. So I was thinking Big Blond-Gold Boy....Someone like your Miles! I'm so happy for you! They are the perfect dog!

[Lisa]

Many heartfelt congrats on your new bundle of joy!

[Amanda]

I am so happy for you! This post is just wonderful. Dogs (and all animals) truly make the world a better place. <3
-Amanda

[Misha/DawaiOser]

Oh yaaaaaaay - Miles is so incredible cute. What a fantastic friend for Matty, and for you and Mister Lovee of course. lol
HAPPY NEW YEAR! <3

[Kelly]

Congratulations! I just had a strong feeling that you would have puppy news to share today! Awesome! I am so glad I checked one more time to read your topsy turvy fabulous news! The name Miles fits perfectly! Oh my gosh, what a face! He looks like the perfect match for his Fanciful Family.
Keep Warm! Enjoy the New Year!
<3 and :) from Phoenix

[Yasmine]

Thank you for sharing so much beauty, joy and love. My heart swelled with happiness and the tears started to run. It is already a wonderful day, because of Matty and Miles. And because of you!

[Papillon Bleu UK]

I am super extra mega giganticly HAPPY for you Vanessa!!!
Make sure he doesn't chew your mini you ( if not arrived she shouldn't be tooooooooo far from you now).

Have a beautiful time with your pups!
:)))))))))))))))))))))

[Martha]

Oh, PLEASE post lots of pictures of the pups playing!! They are so, so very sweet!!!
Congratulations! Our pups were *chosen* for us in much the same way, and I love to ponder that.
So adorable!!!

[Dajon]

Miles is just so cute. I love Goldens. Our friends who have just moved to Rochester are due to collect their new golden next week. They have called her Bella. We hope to visit in the Summer and meet her.
A wonderful way to start a new year with a new furry member of the family.
Take Care and Happy New Year x*x*x

[KittyM]

Vanessa he is GORGEOUS, I am so, so, SOOOOO pleased and excited for you all, what a fantastic start for the new year! I LOVE his paws, they look way too big for that little body ... in the cutest way lol!

Awww please give him a big cuddle from me, how our Alfie would love a little friend like that to play with and your Matty looks as pleased as punch with him :-)

Lots of love to you all for the NY! Kisses Kitty xxx

[Miss Linda]

What an amazing addition to your lovely family. WELCOME to the FAMILY MILES. You will learn so much from your older brother Matty. He is a great teacher and friend. You will learn from your parents too. Enjoy your life romping throught the many beds of flowers and fruits,Learning lots of lessons along the way. Enjoy your new life, for the best is yet to be.
Happy New Year to all of You,with Good Health and Happiness along the way.