Thought I would add a picture of our pooches!  Sheldon is the australian shepherd.  We got him as a puppy for Maisie's first birthday.  He is a wonderful dog . . . very loyal, sweet natured and mellow and he watches over the kids.  Riley is the little cocker spaniel.  Anyone want her?  Just kidding.  She is cute but a lot of work.  We got her in November from Josh's sister's family after they decided they weren't really ready to deal with a puppy.  She is now about 9 months old.  At least she is house trained now . . . :)