The Riker's Have A...

DOG!

Uncle Michael... and Wesley!

Now let me back up a bit... My little brother, Michael, has a 5year old Australian Shepard/Black Lab Mix, Jazzy Belle. Michael is heading over to Germany to work for the Army Corp of Engineers for 10 weeks and upon hearing this, we offered to 'try it before you buy it.' Daddy and I were quite surprised when Michael agreed to let her travel the 598miles from his house to ours....

 

Daddy and I chose to not tell the kiddos that she was going to come home with us and instead just have her jump in the car and drive! Well, on our way out there, they all had the idea to steal Jazz, so we went along with it! At points, they even told Uncle Michael their plans! Hannah did become suspicious when she saw the bag of dog food in the vans trunk while we were packing, but Uncle Michael quickly covered!

 

Finally, Saturday came and it was time for us to leave with Jazz. Uncle Michael and Aunt LeLe had gone out of town, so we decided to write a ransom note and have some fun! The kiddos were so excited, yet VERY confused!

"We have Jazz - If you want her come to Florida and find her - Bring small/unmarked bills - The Riker 5" (Yes, we signed out note!)

After snapping a picture, the 5 humans and 1 wannabe human jumped into the van and began the journey home! The kiddos were so excited and have been having a great time with her. They are frequently fighting over who can walk her or throw the ball. Or seeing who she will listen to when they are all talking at the same time - we definitely have some work to do on our end and how better to learn than a very well trained, obedient, easy going dog!

We are so very grateful that Uncle Michael trusts us enough to care for his baby!