Happy 2nd Birthday, Spencer!

Today is our dog, Spencer's, 2nd Birthday! He is a black and white English Springer Spaniel. I was raised having Springer Spaniels, so when we decided to get a dog, I knew I wanted a Springer Spaniel. They are such nice dogs with kids and families. He does have quite a bit of energy, but he has also settled down a LOT since we first got him. We got Spencer from a good friend in Cadillac, who breeds Springers. Natalie is a teacher at Cadillac Heritage Christian School, where I used to teach. I believe her husband, Brad's, birthday is today also. Happy Birthday Brad!

Ethan sharing his birthday balloons with Spencer.

He is a beautiful dog!
Such a cute face!
This is Spencer with all of his brothers and sisters 2 years ago (when he was probably 4-6 weeks old). Can you guess which one is Spencer? He is at the top right;the one with the most black in his coat.

Spencer and I getting to know each other, before we could bring him home.

Bart eventually warmed up to the idea of us getting a puppy. (It only took 8 years. :-))In fact, one of our teens from our Youth Group one Sunday night, said, "Debbie, I finally figured out how you got pregnant." I said, "Good!" (Where is this heading?) She said, "You got a puppy, and then you got pregnant!" (Phew!) She was partly right, I guess. We got Spencer and conceived about a month later! (How's that for a new fertility plan?) Anyway, we're glad we got him, most of the time. :-) (It is more difficult to plan to be away with a dog. He rides nicely in the van though. And he does great at Nana & Papa's house. Grandma & Grandpa have a dog just like Spencer (black and white Springer also), and he does not like to play with Spencer. He's not used to "fellowshipping" with other dogs. :-) ) Time to go out for a walk.