My son Kyle turned 14 the other day. Forgot to mention he’s an ever changing person–taller than me and a bigger smart-#$%$% than me. But he’s maturing beautifully and at times I feel the urge to want to grab a box of hair color to hide the gray he gives me. It’s all good. I finally gave in and succumbed to the pleas for a cell phone. Texting is his new hobby. When he isn’t found playing his guitar in lieu of homework you can find him straining his thumbs and wrists. Apparently the unlimited texting feature I paid so handsomely for has paid for itself twenty-fold. So, yes, happy belated birthday my 10 pound 5.5 ounce bundle of joy. Here’s to another 14 years. 
I write this post with a raging headache and level of fatigue that plagues any new parent. Yes. I am a new parent. I finally have the daughter I have always longed for. Little Ms. Karma Biasotti has joined the household at 9 weeks of age and is resting comfortably on Riley’s old pillow next to my feet in my office. She came home last night. It’s been almost 10 years since I raised a puppy so it feels like I am rusty in some of the routine. Like any other mom I worry about her getting enough food, her poops and sleep schedule.
Karma has a sprinkle of Riley in her–her great great grandfather was Riley’s grandfather, Dakotah. Karma was conceived right around the time Riley became ill and passed away so abruptly. She comes from a surprise litter. Her breeder wasn’t planning on breeding her little agility star mama Sunshine but nature had a different plan and the little dynamo gave birth to 9 healthy puppies. Red collar girl came home with me. She’s smart. Very smart. We have an obedience and possibly agility path to follow ahead of us. Here’s a photo I casually snapped of my new princess today. Girl Power. Finally, I am not the only bitch in the house.
March 12th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
RED GIRL!!! I love her!!! Love love love her. Congrats to your little piece of heaven. I think truly, a piece of Riley is with you. She’s so beautiful.
March 12th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
She is beautiful! I cannot wait to see how she grows and develops through your wonderful pictures! Have lots of fun!
March 12th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Riley is smiling from above:}
March 12th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Congrats. Cute Picture!
March 12th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
it’s totally fate…..the whole story about her being conceived when your dog got sick….a friend had the same kind of thing. her new dog was born within the same hour they had to put her dog down. totally reincarnation
karma is beautiful, btw!
March 13th, 2009 at 12:41 am
Such a beautiful girl! And she already knows how to pose! Congratulations to you and your new bundle of happiness!
March 13th, 2009 at 2:28 am
I am so pleased for you – she looks so sweet! Enjoy her!
March 13th, 2009 at 4:27 am
pitter pat goes my heart. I waaaaaant one! Even dog-person relationships go full circle, don’t they?
March 13th, 2009 at 6:59 am
AHhh there she iS!!!!!!!!
So sweet little red girl. She is awesome Pam!
Riley will whisper to her so she will know how and what to do
Can’t wait to watch her grow up
March 13th, 2009 at 8:30 am
She is so pretty!
March 13th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Ooohhh, look at that sweet girl! Congratulations!! LOVE the pic of her posing looking all regal-like. lol LMAO about the last comment on your post too! Have fun with her & post lots of pics!
March 13th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Congratulations! She’s soo beautiful. Enjoy and I can’t wait to see more pics!
March 13th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Karma baby! She is gorgeous and happy belated B-day to your texting teen
March 13th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Pammy, she is so cute!! I just loved your blog post, it brought a smile to my face.
March 13th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Red Girl was meant to be! So happy for you to have a wee piece of your Riley all tied up in a girly girl package. Go b*tch power!
March 13th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
OMG she’s such a beauty! It’s nice not to be the only one. What a beauty. I cannot wait to watch her grow as you share her here with us!!
March 13th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
I love love LOVE her!!! <3
March 13th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyy – and it begins, the documenting of the evolution of Karma
I can hardly wait!
March 13th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
What a beautiful pup!
I check this blog from time to time. I am a photographer myself.
I remember reading about the dog that you lost and that so stuck with me… I was so sad for you.
I have a black lab, Jetta and really hate to think about the day that she will be gone.
I was so happy to see this post with this gorgeous new puppy for you to love.
Congrats and remember it’s all worth the lack of sleep soon!
:0)
~cheryl phillips
March 14th, 2009 at 10:29 am
Awwww, she so cute!!! Congrats!!!
March 14th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
She is just BEAUTIFUL! I have such extreme puppy envy. Congratulations on your new adorable addition.
March 15th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
There’s nothing quite so nice as a new puppy. Congrats!
March 15th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
She is perfect!!
Makes me want to get a puppy again when seeing these.
March 16th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Red girl, love her! Also love how you ended up blog post. Made me chuckle, LOL!!
March 16th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
She is beautiful Pam…I am so happy for you.
March 24th, 2009 at 1:52 am
soon to be: “the most photographed dog on the internet”.