Meet Jasper

What I didn't mention yesterday is that in addition to all the enormous, life changing events that transpired, we also became the surprised new owners of a dog!

Robbie was working on the porch when he heard panting and looked down to see a dog standing right next to him. The dog was clearly a stray and was nearly starved, but very friendly, so we gave him some food and water. He stayed near by and let us pet him and he and Riley became fast friends, so we decided that we'd better take him to the vet to see what sort of shape he's in.  It turns out that he's in fine shape and is around 2-3 years old and as good natured a guy as you could meet!

All this dog needed in the world was a friend. 

A friend has been found! 

(note the ribs--poor guy)

Jasper's teaching Riley new ways of bathing.