It's big brother!

I just could not let Abbie have ALL the picture time on the blog now, could I? For anyone who does not know, this is Abbie's big brother. His name is Little Al and he is a 6 year old 105 pound baby of a pit bull. Yes he is a pit bull and yes we are fine with having him around Abbie, so do not even go there. He loves his little sister and she loves him even more. She will follow him all over the place just to be around him. Speaking of Abbie following, it is so cool when I go into another room and she makes a bee line in her fastest crawl to follow me. She is starting to give hugs, too. It is the coolest thing in the world to see her light up and show affection. I forgot, this one is about big brother. Little Al shows affection, too. Unfortunately, you have to wipe the saliva off after he has kissed you. I wish he was younger, I hope he lives a long time and Abbie can grow up with him but I am afraid he will not get to be with her for a long time. He is still healthy, but he is getting older for a large dog. Amber and I will have a very tough time when he dies. He really has been like a child for us. I am sure some people think that is nuts, but they have never had a dog like Al. I just hope that Abbie will have the same love of animals (dogs in particular) that Amber and I have. There is nothing like a dog waiting for you with tail wagging every time (and I mean EVERY time) you come in the door. I have a hard time remembering that when I walk in and see Abbie smiling, too. It is hard not to pass over Little Al and grab Abbie up and love on her. Amber is good about reminding me to show Al some affection, too. Well, that is a little about Little Al, he is a wonderful dog and I am grateful to have him.