Exciting News!

WE HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT TO MAKE! WE GOT A PUPPY!

Roxy came to live with us! For those of you who don't remember, Roxy is Maximus's sister that lived with my friend Ashlee. Recently Ashlee asked me if we would be interested in having Roxy because Roxy has been bored and lonely lately. There other dog Abby is just getting to old to play and all Roxy wants to do is play. Ashlee and her family love Roxy dearly but they just want her to be happy and get the attention she deserves. They felt that Maximus and her would get along great and would be able to play with each other really well. So when I came back from Washington I brought Roxy home with me from Idaho. The best part of all this is, is that Jackson had no idea she was coming!

A few months ago Ashlee asked us if we would be interested in getting Roxy, so Jackson and I have previously discussed and talked about it in the past on whether we wanted Roxy or not, which we both agreed that we would take her if we could. So I already knew that Jackson would be fine with it, hence the reason I didn't tell him until Roxy and I showed up last Thursday. If only everyone could have seen Jackson's reaction! Roxy and I walked in and I said, "Happy Father's Day!" Jackson and Maximus both were so happy to see Roxy. Maximus and Roxy instantly started to play, so outside they went.

We haven't told very many people about Roxy just incase it didn't work out. Dogs, especially boxers can be very territorial and can become aggressive if you bring another dog into the house and we weren't quite sure how Max would react with Roxy around. Maximus has had his moments of jealousy over Roxy being around and not wanting to share some of his chew toys but Jackson and I kept telling Maximus "no" and stopping that habbit that way he learned that Roxy was here to stay. Which by yesterday Maximus gave up on being territorial and loves Roxy now more to death! In fact anytime Roxy is laying down sleeping, Max will go and try to lay as close to her as possible.

I was kind of hesitant at first about getting Roxy when we first discussed it a few months back just because I thought it would be more work for us. Plus Maximus is already such a hyper playful dog that I didn't really know if I wanted two of Maximus. But after Jackson and I talked about it we realized that maybe it would be good thing for Maximus to have another dog around because Maximus too would get so bored around the house and all he would want to do is play. In fact Jackson and I have already decided that when Maximus got older that the next time we got a puppy, we would get two of them just because it was sad to see Max get so bored. We would play with Max but it just never seemed to be enough.

After having Roxy here for just a few days Jackson and I are so happy to have her, as well as Maximus is too. We love Roxy! Roxy is such a good good dog, she is so sweet and so laid back. I never realized that until having Roxy constantly around the last few days. Roxy is no where near as hyper as Maximus either, she is so care free and easy going. In fact I think Maximus drove her crazy the first day because all Maximus wanted to do was play with her and be around her constantly, but luckily the novelty of having a new dog around the house has warn off for Max. Maximus still follows her around and loves to play but at least he's not driving Roxy crazy anymore. They are even cuddling up to each other now. Maximus has even mellowed out, Maximus gets too tired now from playing with Roxy to where he doesn't even try and make us play with him anymore. We still play with him but Max use to try and chew on our shoelaces or our pant legs for attention and that habbit is gone now. In fact anytime he's in the house the both of them are usually in to just sleep and relax.

We just want to thank Ashlee and Clint for letting us have Roxy, I know it was hard for them to let her go but we do love having Roxy around and we will continue to show her the same love and attention we give Maximus. We love you Roxy!

Roxy in the car wearing her pink bow ready to surprise the boys!

We bought Roxy a pink collar! Pink for some reason fits the name I think.

They are both so excited for Jackson to be home!

Jackson training the dogs!

Just wanted to show this picture of them as puppies! Aren't they so cute! 

Can't believe how big they are now for only being 9 months old. Welcome to our home Roxy! You are such a great dog and we are so happy to have you with us!