Monday, November 10, 2008

A Boy and His Dog

Jackson turned 9 on the 23rd and got a dog for the event. We fostered "Benny" for a few weeks and have decided that he's the one for us. Jackson is leaning toward changing his name to Max and we think that it will stick. Max is very good natured -translation- he let's Ava play with his ears, crawl on him and in general torture him without even seeming bothered.

The first few days were kind of rough as we figured each other out but now Max is fitting in quite well with our family. Jackson is every bit as good of a pet owner as we'd hoped. If anything he is a Nervous Nellie, doting on him too much. We'll see if it lasts.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Sweet that means I have to come over again real son and see your dog Benny or Max. I hope you have fun with your dog and you should try to confince my dad to let me have dog! I love ya HANSENS "RULE"

Kasey said...

I thought he was getting a dog if he DIDN'T get a brother! ;P

Wow, a new dog a month before a new baby. You are a brave woman!

The Bellyakers... said...

Do you want another one? On just about any given day Britton swears he is getting rid of Molly! (She has an attraction to the drippers and sprinkler system that Britton spends nearly every Saturday repairing...) Eye-yie-eye!! Congrats to you!

BIGSKYBLAST said...

Jackson, Max is looking like your best friend already! I'm sure you'll take good care of him. Congratulations!

Anonymous said...

You know that Grampa thinks that very boy should have a dog! Jackson, you did a great job of choosing for the whole family. We can't wait to see you...and the dog!

Gretchen said...

Congrats to Jackson! It is so fun to watch the bond. Kian just got his first dog this summer after the move to NY. He loves her SOO much and she is already sleeping on his bed at nights, she's such a good puppy! (Mind you now a 50 lb- puppy, and still growing)

Anonymous said...

Jackson, that's a great photo with your new dog. I think he looks like a Max. Good job!

Lena Hart said...

Aw, Jackson is getting SO BIG! The new dog is too cute!

jhasay said...

Oh my gosh! Are you the Carolyn and Jason Hansen who taught anatomy at BYU? If you are, then "Hey there." This is Jenny Asay (formerly Larson). How are you guys? Congrats on the new baby soon to come! My email is jhasay@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Love the dog--I too, succumbed and bought a dog (rescued) She is a cutie, 7 lbs. full grown, she's two, a Shih Tzu named Gracie. Absolutely the sweetest dog ever born. Way to go Jackson, from one dog owner to the next!
Aunt Carolyn

Anonymous said...

Jackson thats a cool dog you got there.I hope I can see it sometime. What is it's name? So is the dogs name Benny or Max? I don't know when I'll come back.

Your Cousin
Tyren