And The Winner IS!!

Big time congrats goes out to our winner. Fort Thompson chose this name out of over 650+ names after a very difficult decision. Others that were in the race to the end were Widget, Buddy, Fort, and Tiger.

I want to thank each and everyone of you for the help in naming our new family member. Some of you gave us sooo many great suggestions that I wish I could buy more cameras for you just for your effort. It has given us so much to chose from and we are forever grateful.

We liked this name because I am an avid golfer first and foremost. It also very much sounds like a name that a dog might have. Added to that you have the military who uses the word to describe an enemy aircraft and well there you go.

He was also almost Fort Thompson, which was Mommies pick, but in the end we couldn't bring ourselves to calling our new friend Fort.

Stay tuned for more exciting giveaways and fun contests with GREAT prizes!

Love and Prayers,

Your Gonna Flip Contest!

Ok. Here it is. The moment you have all been waiting for. The contest to name our new little boy puppy has been going so well I'm raising the bar. I had mentioned that the winner would get some kind of surprise. Well now I'm gonna let you in on what it is. Drum roll please....................................................................................................................................................................................................



It's a Pure Digital Technology Video Flip Camera!!! I have one and love it. It shoots great quality video and has a flip out USB connection so that it plugs right into your computer. The files are also automatically compressed so that they upload fast into websites like blogger! Nothing is better than fast uploading video for your blog.



All you have to do is suggest names for our new puppy. You can enter as many names as you like. You have 50 ideas and want to enter 50 times? Leave 50 comments each with a different name. That just raises the odds for you, and of course gives us more to choose from. So get to thinking because you might just be the next blogger to add video easily to your blog.



So make sure you enter as much as you like so that you increase your chances of winning this great prize! The winner will be determined by 1. We choose your name for our dog, or 2. We choose something that wasn't recommended at which time all of Fort Thompson will vote on our favorite of your choices.

I will give you one little hint. We are looking for something short, no more than two syllables. Also we would like it to have some meaning or likeness to things we like or know. You have already given us many great suggestions. If your idea is going to be in the final vote, I will send you an email stating that your entry just got moved to the top of the class. This doesn't mean it will win, but it for sure will increase your chances as your name will have made the initial cut.

Leave your comments or entries here on this post.

Good Luck to all. Now let's see a record number of entries for this camera! It will really help us in finding a name for our new pooch!

Love and Prayers,

Puppy Time

So many of you have asked many questions about our puppy. Most of you just want to know what he is. So this post will hopefully give you some clarification. He is an F1 hybrid known as a maltipoo. Cross between a full pedigree Maltese and a full pedigree Toy Poodle. This is a very popular breed not only due to their cuteness, but also for their lack of health problems that are always present in non hybrid breeds.



He is 3 lbs. now as a 9 week old puppy but wont gain more than 3 to 4 more pounds. His father was 8 lb Maltese and mother a 6 lb. Toy Poodle. He will not change at all in looks as he gets older, and will never shed. Because he doesn't shed he will need regular groomings.



Here is the info on each of the breeds:

Toy Poodle Characteristics:

The Toy Poodle is an elegant, lively, small dog with a profuse, but well-groomed and clipped curly coat. The ears are long, flat and wide, laying close to the head. They like to go for a walk, and will keep in better humor and be fitter if given regular opportunities to run free in a safe area. Toy Poodles are not demanding as far as exercise goes. These dogs are good for city life as well as country living. They are very active indoors and will do okay without a yard. The Toy Poodle is sensitive and remarkably intelligent. Highly responsive, they are said to be one of the most trainable breeds. Pleasant, happy, perky and lively, they like to be with people.


Maltese Characteristics:

The Maltese breed is known for their gentle manner and affectionate personality. They are playful not only as puppies but also as adults. They are playful and friendly to all they meet. Since the Maltese are non-shedding as well as hypoallergenic they are very clean. They are a lapdog that loves to please and does well with basic obedience. The affectionate Maltese, with its devoted manner, could fit into any home where a dog with a bubbly, happy personality is desired. This sweet, playful dog will weave its way straight into your heart.



These pics aren't of our little puppy, but they look just like him. I haven't taken any pics yet nor have we chosen a name. The reason for this is because there is a small chance that my son may be allergic to him, so we are trying not to get too attached. That is so hard with a cute little puppy by the way.

This is a hypoallergenic breed so there shouldn't be much of an allergy problem, but I ma sure that it still sometimes exists just because allergies come from the dander of the skin not because of fur shedding. He doesn't have fur, he has hair so he wont shed but Will might still be allergic. Please pray that he is not because it will be very hard on the kids if we have to take him back or find him another home. I'm not all that sure we could even get our money back, so hopefully this works out. We are hopeful that it is just the shampoo they used or the perfume when we bought him.

No pictures will be posted until we know its safe to keep him. At that time we will announce his name as well as the winner of the contest. You all have given us so much to choose from, and it is so helpful because choosing the right name for a family member is always difficult. So keep the ideas coming in. You can post them in the comments here.

Love and Prayers,