Kershaw is 8!

Happy Birthday, Kershaw!

Born on Veteran's Day, 2016, he was originally named, Sarge,

and all of his litter given military names.

Our family debated names: Hermione if she was a girl,

Marty came up with Dak or Kershaw if he was a boy,

and everyone loved those choices, especially Kershaw.

We picked him up a few days after Chris broke his leg and before Marty went on his mission.

We had him home a few days, then left to Hawaii on our family trip and Kershaw went to puppy training.

Now he's eight years old!

Here he is with his second family -- also the Schaffers!

They watch him when we're out of town and the two little girls adore him.

He gets lots of treats and spoiled when we're gone.

Kershaw goes hiking every day he's home with a pack and is soooo excited 

when Aimee comes to the door to pick him up.

If any other white truck pulls into the driveway, he tries to jump in thinking he's going hiking.

Early days eight years ago!