I’ve been so busy that I have neglected to write about a major addition to our family —

Introducing Dottie Ferrier!
Dottie is a rescue dog from Bonaparte’s Retreat and she’s absolutely perfect. Seriously. We couldn’t have asked for a better dog. Everyone who meets Dottie falls in love with her.
We chose her very, very carefully and in the process, I learned a lot about choosing a dog that’s right for your family. I wrote about it on the Vanderbilt Monroe Carroll Children’s Hospital’s new blog, Wishing Well. Check it out if you’re thinking of getting a new dog for your family. I had to learn some lessons about having a dog the hard way, and I’d love for you to learn from my mistakes!