And then there were two...

Yesterday, DH, Kya, and I all drove 4+ hrs. to the Washington/Oregon border to pick up the newest addition to our family...Channahon's Kolexi of Saghalie (a.k.a. Lexi). She is a beautiful 2 yr. old Chinook that is just as sweet as can be. She and Kya are half-sisters (they share the same father) and Lexi was also half-sister to Toli (they shared the same mom). The car ride was completely unenventful as both girls did very well--despite Kya's constant bothering of Lexi. She is the typical little sister...has to do everything Lexi does, always jumping on Lexi, and generally just being a big pain in the ass to her. We figure that once Lexi is more settled that will change. :o)

When we arrived home last night Lexi was quite confused and scared. We let both girls out in the backyard and it took us over 30 mins. to convince Lexi it was okay to come back inside. Our hearts just broke for her as it does for her mom who had to give her up. We know with time and patience Lexi will be back to normal and we are giving her all the love and space she needs. This morning has proven much better as she has warmed up to the point that she was trying to jump up on me. Plus, I even got lots of kisses before I went to bed last night, so there's hope yet! She's a total sweetheart and I know she'll fit in perfectly here.

Today will be a big day for both of them. We're taking them both to the U-Wash so they can smell purty. Then the kiddos will be coming back from my dad's and will get to meet Lexi. They are both excited and nervous as I told them that Lexi is bigger than Kya. She was raised around kids about the same age as ours so hopefully she'll be extra gentle w/them. For now it seems that anytime I pet Lexi, Kya must stop whatever she is doing, run across the room, and be petted as well. (insert rolley eye icon here) :o) Both of us feel very lucky to have two Chinooks grace our presence and home and we feel very honored that Cheryl entrusted the care of Lexi to us.

Pictures coming soon! I didn't want to traumatize Lexi anymore than we already did. :oO