Ben's new best friend

Oh my. How did it come to this? We have a dog. A puppy, actually.

Meet Jem.

Jem is a 3 month old beagle we got this morning from a breeder in Littleton. She's very sweet, quiet, and playful. And truly truly outrageous.

By the way, this was her first time seeing grass and dirt. She's a scent hound, so "walks" are more like "wander around and sniff." But Ben is already getting her used to the leash and the "come" command.