First of all, when you’re wondering where your measuring spoons have gone, and you haven’t seen them for a few days, always check the garbage disposal before you run it.  If you don’t, this is what will happen:

Second, when you get a puppy, please be sure it’s at least as cute as ours:
 

Her name is Shiloh, and she’s coming home with us tomorrow.  Yay puppy!