I have wanted a chocolate lab foreeevvveeer.

Not really, but that is what my family would say out loud the moment I started to say this. And they'd do it with their best impression of me - in junior high. :P Speaking of Junior High, that's about when I decided I wanted a chocolate lab. ;) These little guys are the sweetest little things. And I might as well admit that there is probably some self-conceited bit involved when it comes to me loving their green eyes and dark brown hair. But labs in general are the most playful, loving, kind-hearted dogs I've ever met. I adore them. It doesn't help that every time I visit Kim & Jason in Nashville, I get cuddle and play time with Jeep & Seven - their two beautiful labs. And now, they're shopping for a chocolate one (CJ). Between that, and a recent happening that I might share with you all - which involved my dream apartment and the prospect of me being able to get a dog (a big dog even!), my hearts kind of set back on wanting a lab... today. I definitely had one of two dreams for this stage of my life: married. Or single, with a big dog that I went running with every morning.  Confession: I bought my car because I thought it would be awesome for a dog (and then maybe two kids). In fact, I nearly bought a dog gate for it, before I'd even purchased my car. I was in the middle of emailing back and forth with the owner on Craigslist and realized I was being a bit ridiculous. That was back in 06.  My parents are big pet people - they are just not big pet people. So yes, this dream has always included me moving out... somewhere they'd let me have a (big) dog.  :/ 

So in short, Kim, stop sending me pictures of these sweet things - you've got me googling images of them myself now!! :(