Ani O'Flynn

After many years of begging (by Rebekah and the kids), I could procrastinate no longer. No one would have my excuses. So...we introduced a puppy to our family.

After much discussion (and months of research), we selected a Tibetan Terrier.  We named her Ani (Tibetan for Nun or Sister) O'Flynn (after Rebekah's Irish roots).   The kids have loved every minute so far. 

They have even been pretty good about helping out by taking her for walks, feeding her, and playing with her.  They are even obeying Rebekah's guidelines and rules for trying to train her.  We are still working on the potty training. 

Rebekah has also been pleased.  She even took the puppy with her (illegally stowed in a backpack) to apply for a drivers license.

So far she has been really good.  She does not shed, is very mellow, and rarely makes a sound (but that may come later).

 She just wants to be with one of us all the time. While that has made crate training a bit tough, she is getting better. It helps that she is cute.

Although not so much when she is wet.

 Shayne quickly introduced her to our lovely weather here in Ireland.  With a Himalayan heritage, we hope she can cope with the bone chilling winds.

 On calmer days, the kids love to go to the park in front of out house. Weston made a toy utilizing a stick, some string and a plush airplane.  It has provided hours of enjoyment.

Shayne took her down to the ocean, where they played in the seaweed and tide pools.  They both came back smelling of the ocean (which is not as romantic as it sounds)

Ani even  met our resident 'wandering cat' named Moonlight. The meeting did not go well.  Ani received a welcome swipe from Moonlight, and then ran away.

We all look forward to helping her adjust and learn.