On this morning in 2006, I packed up the kids and headed to the local Humane Society to trade the aforementioned humans in for an 8 week old lab mix puppy named Buddy who had just been de-testiculated. 

At least I think that’s a word.

When all was said and done, I returned home with the kids intact and Buddy’s littermate who had been named Blossom. 

Blossom was re-named, and the saga of the TharpSter TreadMill was born.

Happy Anniversary Faith!