{"id":1593,"date":"2014-05-25T22:43:19","date_gmt":"2014-05-26T05:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kevinneal.com\/blog\/?p=1593"},"modified":"2014-05-25T23:00:29","modified_gmt":"2014-05-26T06:00:29","slug":"a-neal-family-furry-children-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kevinneal.com\/blog\/a-neal-family-furry-children-update\/","title":{"rendered":"A Neal Family furry children update"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"jackbella\"<\/a><\/p>\n

As Brandee and I were having dinner tonight our two furr-ball children began their typical \u2018food encroachment\u2019 activities.\u00a0 Although both of our children are well-fed and taken care-of, they have instinct to beg for food.\u00a0 Anyhow it occurred to me that I should supply an update on the happenings of Isabella Neal, our nearly 11 year old orange blood-thirsty daughter, and Jackson Neal, our nearly 7 year old black high-energy son.<\/p>\n

It’s amazing what joy the last 10+ years have brought us. \u00a0First with our daughter, Bella, who was an orange nearly hairless (hard to believe) little kitty. \u00a0She was so small and fragile that just getting her healthy was our main priority. \u00a0Little did we know that she would not only become healthy, but she would rule the entire house. \u00a0The truth of the matter is that she is the boss.<\/p>\n

Bella is a huge furr!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"bella<\/a>Bella doesn\u2019t wander too far from home any longer.\u00a0 She typically hangs out either in our backyard on the cool grass or she is inside the house with us.\u00a0 In her youth she would be gone the entire day and only show up for meals.\u00a0 In fact Bella was so wild that we would have to lock her in the house to avoid her leaving and causing too much ruckus in the neighborhood!\u00a0 These days she is more conservative but she still has an occasional wild streak so humans should be aware of her instant ability to draw blood within seconds.<\/p>\n

Jack – A great hunk-o-doggy<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"jack<\/a>Over the past few years Jack has grown from a little puppy into a terrific, full-grown doggity-dogg!\u00a0 In fact while I\u2019m trying to write this very update about him in particular, he thinks he\u2019s still this little 25lbs guy instead of a 80lbs mammoth and wants to lean on me.\u00a0 Jack; sit!<\/p>\n

Jack enjoys activity and he\u2019s always got to be the center of attention.\u00a0 We have taken Jack camping, car-traveling and shared all of our experiences with him. \u00a0Jack is way overprotective of his sister and he is always well behaved.<\/p>\n

In particular I am so proud of him with small children.\u00a0 As you can see from the photos, Jack is not a small guy and I would assume that he might be mean given that he is some sort of Rottweiler, Labrador mix.\u00a0 However, Jack is absolutely trustworthy with young children.\u00a0 Brandee and I have several friends with infants or young children and we love to have these people to our home for visits.\u00a0 Jack is always such a gentleman and kind with babies or your children.<\/p>\n

\"jack<\/a><\/p>\n

The kids care<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019m glad to report that Jack and Bella are absolutely a great brother-sister combo.\u00a0 They spend nearly all of their time together because they want to.\u00a0 These kids are certainly an odd combination but it works well and I hope that each one of them is so happy beyond belief (which I think they are).\u00a0 The only thing in this world that we want to do for Bella and Jack is to give them the best in the world.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s amazing to me how much my furr-children really are my kids.\u00a0 I often get good natured teasing about how often I post pictures and\/or updates about \u2018my children\u2019 on Facebook.\u00a0 All I say to them is — My kids have furr!<\/p>\n

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\"Jack-<\/a>
Jack- 3 Months Old<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Bella<\/a>
Bella was raised on my wife’s desk.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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