Meet our new joy! Baby girl puppy Lexi “Peanut” !!
Lexi says “Hello Friends!!!”. She’s probably going to be a little confused at all this blogging world, but hopefully you all can re-assure here that you’re all a group of super nice folks who will welcome her to the blog with open arms!
Meet Lexi, our itsy-bity-tiny cute-sy Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy, aka “Peanut”.
Her nickname given to her by her breeders is “Peanut” because she is the runt of the litter of 11 puppies. Lexi “Peanut” is almost nine weeks old now, but when she was born she came in at only 5 oz. Super tiny for a ridgie puppy. She barely even made it in this world, but she has the spirit and heart of a ridgeback and is now charging through life fearlessly. And with lots of love, care and attention from the great breeders, she’s now ours to take home and to love to bits and pieces!
Though Lexi is only nine pounds, she still holds up to her own. She loves to play and explore the backyard garden with curious puppy eyes. Lexi and Sierra have bonded quite quickly and their sisterhood began as soon as they started sharing toys and beds.
As you all can tell, we’re super happy to have our two-dog family back together again since we lost Dante last year. Our little family feels complete again.
So expect many puppy pictures over the next few weeks!! months!! or even years!!
hugs,
diane, todd, sierra and lexi “peanut”
Sierra and Lexi became quick friends
They can share outdoor beds for now, but we’ll have to get a new one soon!
Lexi and her little “ridge”
Lexi learning to “sit”
Lexi and her first heirloom tomato. She says “yuck, not interested”.
becoming sisters…
back to our two-dog family!
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OH MAH GAH!!!!! I cannot wait to meet her!! I may just have to make a trip JUST to meet the new baby puppy 🙂 yayayayayayay!! Love you guys xoxo
*gasp*…i’m in PUPPY LOVE!!! I can’t wait to meet her!!!! what a sweetheart – Congratulations!!!!!!
Meet our new joy! Baby girl puppy Lexi “Peanut” !! http://t.co/Mv8sEhlI
Squeeeee!! Oh what a sweet puppy!
Ohmygoodness she is just too precious!
I am now a puddle. . . too much puppy cuteness!
You know, I make an excellent dog sitter. She is adorable! Rhodesian Ridgebacks always make me think of Harry Potter…one of the dragons was a norwegian ridgeback. Sometimes my nerdiness astounds even me.
hey lexi new fan here 🙂 I love you 🙂
xoxo
Hi, Lexi. You left me breathless. Aren’t you just the luckiest little Ridgeback in the world? I think so! Congratulations on being part of a great family. I look forward to watching you flourish.
You know to sit here at 6:30 in the morning and to have this puppy be the first image I see……..made my day. Welcome Peanut.
Eeee!!! So cute!! What a great addition to your growing family 🙂
Oh, she is adorable!
Aw!! So sweet! Congrats on getting back to “full” family status! If only my (cranky) old, lady cats would allow me to get a puppy…
she is gorgeous and so leeetle!! my favorite dogs ever!! congratulations, you guys! cannot wait to see more pictures of her as she grows up. xx
She is just the cutest!!!! the one of her sharing the dogs bed just slays me! I am so jealous I can’t wait to get a puppy!
Hello Lexi, you are wonderful. May you grow to be a very adorable dog. Welcome to the family.
Congratulations. She is such a cutie. Glad to see you have 2 great pups again.
Omg, yay!!! I’m so happy for you guys!!! Must meet her soon!! She’s so cute & what a great big sister Sierra is. I know your hearts are so full right now. xoxo I’m so thrilled for you guys. Can’t wait to show Curtis. 🙂
Incredible love ! 🙂
P.
She is adorable!! Sierra is the cutest as well!!
@WhiteOnRice Oh. My. God. I just want to reach into my computer and squeeze him!! SO SO CUTE! Congratulations! http://t.co/KJ6kVGtQ
She is perfect! I just love that little face!
She is absolutely PRECIOUS!!!
Lexi is one lucky little pup to be joining the WoR family! I cannot imagine all the fabulous table scraps she’ll be getting, and all the love and affection she’ll enjoy. Congratulations to you both – I cannot wait to meet Lexi in person! xo
Congratulations!!!! Dogs bring great joy, specially puppies 😉 she is adorable! Many blessings to you & your now “new” family.
Too adorable! Congrats on your new addition and I breathed a sigh of relief for you when you said your family feels complete again. Awesome!
so so sweet. New puppies are so precious. So happy for you guys 🙂
So happy for you guys! She is a beauty!!!
So, so, so cute! What a wonderful addition to your family. I’m glad big sister Sierra is loving her. Smiles and joy to you all~
OMGcongrats! super cutie Peanut’s adorable!Sierra’s an awesome big sis!“@WhiteOnRice:@Madame_Chocolat Hi Auntie Hasty! http://t.co/C6MXkZLD”
Puppy posts make me tear up….this is amazing! She is perfect in every way. I can’t wait to meet her!
SO sweet — love Ridgebacks. Congrats!!
Hubby says he will dog sit anytime 😉 “@WhiteOnRice: Meet our new bundle of puppy joy! Our baby girl Lexi !! http://t.co/6U60mB6B”
She couldn’t be any sweeter! Congratulations! RT @WhiteOnRice: Meet our new bundle of puppy joy! Our baby girl Lexi !! http://t.co/UXFoQq1N
@WhiteOnRice Ahh! ADORABLE! Congrats! xoxo (pics made my morning brighter 🙂 ) | Meet our new joy! Baby girl puppy Lexi http://t.co/vgwtH36Z
My heart just melted a bit: http://t.co/uYkz5XcF Congrats @whiteonrice!!!
Oh my, she’s gorgeous. Love all the photos, but the one with the 2 doggies sharing a bed most of all. Congrats and enjoy xoxo
And my heart just melted. Adorable. So happy for you!
She. Is. Adorable. XD
Congrats on the new addition!
Congrats you guys! Lexi is absolutely adorable, and I’m so happy to hear she has restored some balance to your lives. Looking forward to many more photos and stories of puppy adventures! 😀
Oh my goodness! Precious. Just precious xoxo
Okay, puppy wiggles and pictures like this make me all teary! This is worse than a Hallmark commercial! In all the best ways, naturally. I’m going to hug my puppy now. Welcome to the blogging family Lexi! Huck says Woof!
She is so so so so so darling! And I just love how the two of them are already so loving towards one another. Congratulations on the new member of your family.
I love her! Congrats & can’t wait to meet her! RT @WhiteOnRice: Meet our new bundle of puppy joy! Our baby girl Lexi !! http://t.co/0B0JsAxR
Congrats!! My friend has a ridgeback and he’s a wonderful dog…looking forward to more pics 🙂
She’s so adorable! I love how the two girls are already bonding, I’m sure they’ll get in lots of mischief together. Congrats! 🙂
What a sweetheart, with her one sock!
Oh my! She is so darling! This makes me want to buy another pug puppy!
What a precious little handful! CUTE is the word. Love her eyes, expression, paws, ears …. SWEET! We got a cocker an year ago, Coco, and she is the best thing that happened to us in a while!
Awww, how sweet she is! I’m so happy for all of you! xo
She is a sweetie! And look at those paws… I beat she’s not going to be a little thing for long.
oooooooooooooh, puppies! Puppy breath! Cute as can be. Lucky you. Congratulations!
Congratulations!! She is absolutely, positively adorable!!! So happy for ALL of you.. give Lexi a welcome “hug” from me!!! (And of course a “hug” for Sierra too!!)
The pic of them together on the bed made me Ahhhhhh!! out loud!!!! What a great addition to your lovely family!!!
ADORABLE!!!!! I want to eat her up 🙂
I am a sucker for dog photos. Especially involving puppies + boxers. Way to make a girl melt. 🙂
Awwwww, she’s so cute. Great that Sierra likes her new li’l buddy.
You’re killing me with the cute. That is a very lucky puppy! She will love her new home and family!
IIIIIII. AAAAAAM. DYYYYYING.
she’s perfect!
Aww! So sweet! Congratulations 🙂
So happy for you and your family. X0
This makes me so happy! Enjoy, you two deserve it!
So Precious! Having two dogs is just the best – they always have a companion. Love the nickname “peanut” too. We have a “moose” and “squirt” in our house. Any chance Sierra and Lexi will be in your studio Sept 20 (Nestle shoot)? 🙂 Keep posting those puppy pics!
Chris- if you made the request, we can certainly make it happen!
She’s so beautiful!!! Congratulations, I’m so happy for y’all! <3
Puppy!!!! There is nothing more cute! How sweet that your pups get along so well!
look at those eyes.. who can resist her?!?! love all the pics.. but the ones of the two sisters.. precious!!
I can’t tell if I’m happier for you and Todd, or for Sierra!! She looks like a little love, and a perfect addition to your family ; ) Can’t wait to meet her, and give hugs all around.
Enjoy!!
Steve-Anna- you’re one of the first people we thought of when we brought Lexi home! thank you for always being there for us and being such an important part of our two-dog family. xoxo
She is adorable!!!!! Looks like her let foot stepped into a bucket of paint…so cute!
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh! So cute! Video please???
I am DYING from the cuteness. Adorable! RT @WhiteOnRice Meet our new bundle of puppy joy! Our baby girl Lexi !! http://t.co/eNRzJ8tb
SO precious. This makes me want to pull the trigger on getting our Dakota dog a sister too!
Meghan- do it, it’ll be life changing but enriching. We can’t imagine a life without two dogs and Sierra having a sibling. xoxo
You both made my day with these photos. I keep going back to look “one more time”.
Ok, maybe just once more…..
that face! those giant paws! she is absolutely adorable…congratulations on the new addition!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!! Lexi is adorable!
Aw, yay! Puppies are one of the best things about life. So happy you guys have a new friend for Sierra and someone else to share the love with after losing Dante. She is adorable!
puppy video soon?!
Sooooo cute! I heart Ridgies! Can’t wait to see more photos!
she is soooo cute!!!! have fun with her!!!
Hi Diane and Todd, Congratulations on the addition of Lexi “Peanut” to your family. She is absolutely beautiful! I got teary reading how she almost didn’t make it after she was born. I am certain her doggie guardian angel was looking out for her because she was meant for you. I can’t wait to see more pictures of your sweet girl {and Miss Sierra too}. Our Irish Setter Sienna sends all of you hugs and doggie kisses! Have fun!
We didn’t know Cali as a puppy, but I imagine she looked a lot like this. Adorbs. http://t.co/U26FYvcm
SO precious! They look like they took to each other quite well, too (the dogs and humans and dogs). 🙂
Soooooooooo cute! Love the great images of the pups together too, so sweet.
What a little love! Congratulations to you – so happy to see your sweet bundle. Your photos are marvelous, too.
Oh my gosh!!! She’s so stinkin cute. I can’t let me girls see her or they’ll beg me nonstop for a dog lol
That puppy is ADORABLE!!!
Oh congrats, congrats, congrats!
We’ve got two “bully breeds” and they are just the sweetest thing you ever did see.
They also often grace the Shut Up & Cook blog so I’m thrilled to know we’re in such good company.
Keep those pix coming!!
Super cutie alert! Too too cute for words! I want her. Guess I’ll have to settle for all the fab pix I’ll get to see of her in the near future <3 congrats on your new edition!!
SO adorable!!
Oh my god, she’s so cute!!! I want a dog too but our landlord won’t allow it. 🙁
Love these posts of yours!!
I’M IN LOVE! Oh my, I don’t think a puppy could be any cuter. Congrats to you both for welcoming such a delightful creature into your lives. Looks like Sierra as already adopted her, they’re so cute together! I dream of the day I’ll have a puppy too and your pics only make me more eager to adopt one! <3
Wrinkly doggy knees make me melt. Beautiful puppy and I love the two dogs on the bed. Congratulations, and thanks so much for the gorgeous photos.
PUPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
she’s ADORABLE!! my whole family just saw this post and they all want her! lol……….um, did I tell you we already have 4 dogs? lol
It was great seeing you last week Diane, sorry we never ran into each other again.
Todd and Diane,
Greetings from Utah! Lexi is just adorable! What a cute Ridgeback puppy 🙂 So glad that you two (and your caring, responsible breeder) saved the runt of the litter. Lexi is fortunate to have both of you as ‘dog parents,’ as well as Sierra as a canine sister. I’m looking forward to many more photos over the next several months and years. Thanks for posting! I’m so very happy for all of you!
–Amanda
Be still my puppy loving heart! Sweetness!!!!!! Congrats. I for one am looking forward to many pictures 🙂
Seeing those two together warms the heart. Everyone should have a big sister and it looks like Lexi got the pick of the litter. 😉
Peanut!!!!!!!!!! Love your adorable puppy face.
WOW!! Beautiful and inspiring, thank you! Dana
Oh my so cute! I want one 🙂
I really like the food writing and recipes, but many thanks for the dog pictures. They are wonderful.
Congrats! So cute! Looking forward to pics and stories in the future!
Oh wow, she’s divine!
OMG. Adorable.
That’s the perfect ingredient to compliment your family !!!
I have a Vizsla I walk around my studio in Eastside Costa Mesa and am asked often if he is a Ridgeback. I reply ” They are kissing cousins “
Beautiful girl! I have owned several ridgebacks and love the breed! My oldest daughter learned how to walk holding onto the collar of Claudey. Nothing could get near her or me without his permission. Enjoy!
Your puppy is absolutely adorable!!! I remember when I lost my first dog; the sadness was almost unbearable because I’d had him since I was born and didn’t know life without him! But a new puppy just brings new life and joy to your home, and I’m so glad you two have welcomed a new member to your clan!!
OMG!!!! She is too cute, and I adore both names. We are on the fence about getting a dog; we wish we did not have to travel so much, as it would make the decision easier. Enjoy your bundle of joy!!!!
Denise- you and Lenny would be great doggie parents. That will be a lucky dog one day.
Oh my goodness, she is precious…THEY are precious together. How sweet!
oh my god! so beautiful… just loved that last picture although its so tough to pick one!
What a cutie pie! I’m so glad your pack is now complete.
That is just so much adorable in one post. So beautiful! They make a great pair!
Our Labrador Deacon D. Dawg passed away about 3 weeks ago, which leaves us wondering whether or not to get Pilgrim P. Dog, our lonely nine year old German Shepherd, a playmate.
We’re still in mourning, and wait and see mode.
Gahhhh she is so cute!!! Congratulations on the new puppy!
She is super CUTE….!!!… So adorable… Lovely…!! So happy for you all!! 🙂
love! so glad your pack is complete again. as a two dog family, we “get it”!
She is so sweet!
Oh, sheesh. That fifth photo just has me guffawing all over the place. We’ve always been a two pet family too. Our first was a huge Pyrenees Mountain Dog with our little sheltie. You can never bore us with pet photos, that is for sure!
Congratulations! She is gorgeous, it’s just scary (and mind boggling!) to think just how much she’s going to grow! I have a soft spot for ‘runts’, bless their hearts, you got to admire that spirit. 🙂
AWEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! She’s adorabe..Welcome Lexi!! and I can see from those big front paws, though you may be small now, you won’t be for long! Look forward to watching you grow.
What a little cutie-pie. The photos are so sweet. I am considering another one now too.
Wilson sends his regards to the sistas…Congrats!
LL
Oh T & D! My heart jumps for joy for you with the addition of your new little Lexi. She is beautiful! Lucky girl to be brought into your family. Such beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing this special moment!
OMG how precious!!!!
My 17 year old Rodesian Ridgeback just passed away. She was the gentlest, loving dog… She never bit or snapped, the cats would sleep in between her paws.
Mazel tov on your new addition <3
She is so adorable. Love the last photo of the two of them together. Congratulations on your new addition and look forward to watching her grow up.
Our itty baby puppy dog, Zach the Ridgeback, died recently of old age. He was 150 lbs of muscle. His brother, Mowgli – the little one at 105 lbs, misses him so much. Lexi is a lucky puppy, but I think you are the super lucky ones. Congrats..
HNNNNNNNNNNNNNNGH sooooo cute!!! look at her paws, she’s gonna get sooooo big!
My 11 mo. old pit/boxer mix is named Lexi! I first gravitated to her because of her adorable wrinkled forehead. All I can say is you have great taste!
Awwww… I <3 both your boxers. I have two as well. My white one looks just like yours. My other is brindle. Not only do you love food, but boxers. I am sold!!!!
Aw! I had a part-Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy for a little bit, and seeing one just makes my heart swell up.
Have fun with her! They’re such energetic dogs! 🙂
Oh my goodness! She is precious. You betcha I welcome her with open arms…just be glad these arms are in NC;). I love her left “milk” leg that matches Sierra’s coat.
What a great picture of Sierra and Peanut on the outdoor bed – the size difference is so sweet. We once had a half Rhodesian-something else dog, the best one ever. All the best to you and your dogs.
Soooo precious!
post more puppy pictures, please!
Congrats on your Rhodesian puppy! Rhodesians are such lovely dogs. They have such great personality. Mine keeps me laughing. Can’t wait to see more pictures of her.
She is so adorable! How quickly is she taking the training now that she’s 4 months old?
SO precious. This makes me want to pull the trigger on getting our Dakota dog a sister too!
This puppy is so cute! I love her name(s) too. I am definitely a dog person, however, I have never gotten to have one growing up. As soon as I have a house and family of my own, I WILL have a dog or maybe two. I love little puppies. My mom and I have actually gone to the humane society to look at dogs, however, it’s taking a little more convincing on my dad.
Lexie must be about 2 years old now. We have two wonderful Ridgebacks, one of whom is at my feet as I type. They are wonderful, wonderful dogs. We love ours so much. We have a male and a female. Would love to see more Lexie photos!
Lexi will be 2 in June. She’s turning out to be such a sweet and beautiful dog. Fastest dog on the beach – as long as the greyhounds don’t show up. 😉 She’s our second ridgie, our first one, Dante, passed away a few years back. We love the breed so much and will always have to have at least one in the family. We’ll try to make sure we sneak a few more pup pictures into the posts for you. Lexi, and our boxer Sierra are frequent subjects on Todd’s instagram. When we were shooting our cookbook, Lexi was just a wee lass and her cute little puppyness is now immortalized in print. Always great to meet another Ridgeback family. Thanks for saying “hi”!
Wow, I just saw Lexi on your instagram, nice to see changes. she’s big now !!
Big body, still somewhat of a puppy mind though. She has turned into such a sweet dog!
Hi!
I stumbled across this trying to find a do chua recipe. I am American and married a Vietnamese guy – hence my new last name – and we are experimenting with banh mi recipes. Your story was great and I will definitely go try these out! Then I saw the puppies. That little ridgeback is adorable! We also have two dogs – both are basset mix rescues – but we think one is half bulldog and looks a lot like a mini Sierra and the other we actually think is half ridgeback! I had a cooking blog for a while as well and just lost the time. But lately I’ve been inspired to start it up again. I love your photography and recipes and will now visit often!
Considering the number of comments, you can tell that she has been more than welcome! And she is the cutest thing ever!
how adorable these shots made me smile so cute
That photo is enough to melt the crustiest heart! Welcome Lexi and hope to see more of you!
Wow, I just saw Lexi on your instagram, nice to see changes. she’s big now !!