This is our new puppy Aisha. Theoretically, she belongs to Paul, but that’s a technicality I am willing to overlook, mostly because it will be me driving down to Delray Beach, Florida to pick her up on February 11th. I’m thrilled. For all you skeptics out there (hi Mom and Dad!), just know that Kobe was the best purchase I’ve ever made, and this can only be an opportunity to double my pleasure and double my fun. And hey, on the bright side, at least it’s not a real baby.

Addendum: It did not occur to me when I first posted this to mention that Aisha is a Shiba Inu, just like Kobe. She will be 8 weeks old when I pick her up; she was 5 weeks old in the pictures.