Natalie meets Semper Fi

Last night the whole family went to the mall to do some last minute Christmas shopping, which you could argue was not the best decision if you want to be an efficient shopper (the goal and desire of every male on the planet). So, you can see that I cashed in my chips before even leaving the house...this trip was for the females in the family. My one hope was to go to Home Depot, which is right next to the mall, but that ambition quickly faded with the sight of a packed mall. Oh well, I guess I will save the trip to Home Depot for another day.

Anyways, while we were at the mall, the local Marine Corp recruits had the regions mascot, Semper Fi, on hand for petting and taking pictures. Natalie is getting more and more curious and excited when she gets around dogs and she is getting very good at saying "puppy, puppy, Puppy, PupPy, PUPPY, PUPPY!!!" when she sees a dog nearby.

So, here is to you, GG-Ma and GG-Dad, Natalie with Semper Fi. Although she doesn't fully understand who the Marine Corp is or what Semper Fi means (always loyal), rest assured she will know someday. We told her that we were taking a picture to send to GG, and she gladly stood with the dog.

I was amazed at how calm the dog was. I came to the conclusion that they probably medicated the thing before into the mall. After we took the picture, the Marine that takes care of Semper Fi gave him a biscuit, and it took him a few seconds to figure out what he was smelling.

Got to run...getting ready for church.

Landon