This is my journey into the unknown . . . a wife and mother trying to find ways to help us live a life pleasing to God as we muddle through the JOYS (and exhaustion) of every-day life with two active boys living with diabetes.

Friday, February 24, 2012

WE HAVE A PUPPY!!!!!  Get up and dance, shout a hallelujah, stomp your feet!  I am so excited, I can barely contain myself.  Now hold on - (Oh, do we have to?!)  We don't actually HAVE the puppy here at the house.  The breeder (Warren Retrievers) has chosen our puppy out of the litter and designated it as Our Puppy.   But it's there, in Virginia, growing and waiting and learning the first steps of how to be our D.A.D.  So, so exciting!  We'll get pictures soon, I hope, and we'll be receiving it in mid to late March.  That's soon!  I've been eyeing the dog beds and dog toys at Costco these past few weeks; now I get to buy them!

I have a favor from you all, if you please.  Our dog is a male, chocolate labrador retriever, who has superior scent detection and is mid to high energy (in order to keep up with two active boys).  We have come up with some possible names, but we need your opinion.  Here are our thoughts of names (in random order):

  • Bruno - means "brown" in german
  • Milo
  • Rocco - means "Rest"
  • Branko - means "Protected Glory" in Serbian (we would pronounce it like Bronco, even though the Serbian pronunciation is Bran-ko, because we kinda like the sound of Bronco but like the meaning of Bran-ko.  Isn't this getting too complicated?
  • Sentry - you know, for "Protector"
  • Apollo  - god of protection (among other things)
  • Osman - means "God's Protection"
  • Garrison - means stronghold, protection
  • Schuyler - means scholar, protection
  • Muddy - keeping with the "brown/chocolate" theme
  • Albert - means "noble, bright"
  • Mr. Coffee - need I say more?
This dog is going to be busy protecting the boys EVERY DAY, that's why we've thought of so many "protector" names.  Any other ideas?  We welcome your suggestions!
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  1. gingerFebruary 24, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Love your blog!!!! So excited about the dog and we love the names.... Garrison is pretty cool, but any of the names would do. We are just ready for the new addition to the Mullins family. Can't wait to meet him! Love you all, ginger

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    1. SusanFebruary 26, 2012 at 5:22 AM

      We can't wait for you to meet him! I like Garrison too. Thanks for the vote!

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  2. rebecca @ beurristaFebruary 25, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    "ROCCCCOOOOO!!!!!" screamed the neighbor, as his menacing german shepherd bounded towards the frightened 8-year old, dashing back in the house...

    names always conjure up memories. interesting how it means rest, it sounds so much more... buff.

    garrison, schuyler and albert seem quite proper.

    i actually like rocco the best. plus you need rest.

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    1. SusanFebruary 26, 2012 at 5:23 AM

      That is hysterical! I love the story you tell about Rocco - Big Guy's fav is Rocco.

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  3. Kelly ChildsFebruary 25, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    my vote is for Rocco. Lydia says name him "crayon glue". She says that is a funny name. LOL

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    1. SusanFebruary 26, 2012 at 5:23 AM

      Thanks for the vote! Love hearing Lydia's vote too!!!

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  4. Kelley J. LeighFebruary 25, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    This is so exciting ... promise us you will post a picture!

    I think Sentry is a great name.
    And Muddy seems a right name for a boys' dog.
    Mud for short.
    Oh my.
    Yes.

    Definitely Mud.

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    1. SusanFebruary 26, 2012 at 5:24 AM

      I promise we'll post a picture. I think Mud is such a cute name too! Thanks for the vote - we'll let you know!!!!!

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  5. Kelley J. LeighFebruary 25, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    Now that I think about it, something like "Mud the Dog" is a totally great concept for an illustrated children's book.
    Random. Yes.
    BUT, if you were planning to write a children's book, the dog's name must be Mud.

    'Just saying.

    : )

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  6. BoomFebruary 26, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    George says: HERBERT.
    Chris says: WALTER.
    Sophia says: MAX. or MAJOR MONOGRAM.
    I say lots of names. REady?
    TYRONE. Because it's ridiculous.
    ALBERT is my favorite from your list.
    ARTHUR. HAROLD.
    MILTON is the first name of Mr. Hershey, who invented Hershey's CHOCOLATE (get it?)
    WILBUR. OSWALD.
    I always wanted another boy bulldog named WILLIS. I loved Different Strokes growing up (that's where our Arnold got his name).
    I could play this game all day.

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  7. SusanFebruary 26, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    You have made our "short list" into a heckuva LONG list! Love the names!!! Thanks!

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  8. mlpk625February 29, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    did you know alexander is greek for protector of mankind--he could be called xander for short :-)

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