Kim gets to pick out her Valentine's Day present in advance: a Weimaraner puppy. We get to take it home on February 3rd!

These pups were eager for attention. View the YouTube video here!

Pink hangs back for a second while the others rush Kim.

There are eight pups total, with five boys and three girls. We're getting a girl!

Pink, purple, & red are the ladies.

Pink takes a nibble.

Purple & red say hello.

Kim picks up purple first. She has "hound marks" on her legs (the hair nearest her paws is a lighter color), but she's a huge chunk of love.

Red peeks over the door.

Red gets a turn. Warning: we have a cuddler.

Hello, there!

Pink gives me some kisses while her mom, Roxie, kisses us both.

Kim picks up all three girls!

Can we take all three?

Pink wants back up.

Red gets some more time with Kim.

Going, going...

...nearly gone!

Pink's turn!

Pink tries to sway Kim's affections with kisses.

Red: "Try to resist these puppy eyes!"

Pink plays.

Pink and red both suck up to Kim...

...while purple takes a nap with orange.

Pink, red, and one of the boys find a new toy: my camera lens cover. View the YouTube video here!

Red: "Take that, pinkie!"

Pink makes a jump for it.

Red: "I got it! I got it!"

More jostling over the lens cover.

Red lights up those puppy eyes again...

...and gets rewarded with some more cuddle time.

Red again.

Pink gets another go.

What a cutie -- both pink and Kim!

Purple is a big, cuddly girl.

Purple's pretty relaxed.

Say hello, purple!

Red: "Whatta 'bout me?!? Don't leave!"

Red: "Screw you guys, I'm takin' a nap."

Pink is looking sleeeeepy.

Red is zonked!

So is pink!

Kim and I have successfully bored the entire litter back to sleep. We're a really exciting pair.

We meet mom and dad, also known as Jerome (yes, named after Jerome Bettis!) and Roxie.

Roxie is just beautiful.

Kim pets Jerome. That is one strong-looking dog! He's a two-time champion, according to the breeder.

Another great shot of Roxie.

Roxie gives us the stink eye for trying to take her kids.

Jerome, despite how strong and muscular he looks, just wants to get close and be scratched. Great genes! We'll see you guys again around February 3rd, but until then...

...time for a pint! :)