And introducing Sophie....

Really.  Not kidding.

Here's the story, in Bob's words:

"Mom and I happened to be going to the Family Dollar around the corner just to get some batteries.  When we came out there was the cutest but scrawniest little kitten I have ever seen.  She ran up to me like she knew me and mewed loudly.  She hopped into my lap and rubbed into my hands purring loudly.  I noticed she had a scar from a recent spay, and her ear was clipped from having been captured and received shots from the city Animal Control.  This meant she was just caught and released to help control rodents, but she was so scrawny I didn't think she was getting anywhere with that except starving to death, so mom and I had a problem.  We had our hearts melt as we tried to decide what to do and she started running over to other people or cars trying to get their attention.  We realized her lifespan would be very short, and since her shots and surgery were already done, we felt we had no choice but to take her home.  Shaking our heads and rolling our eyes at ourselves and being in this situation again, I turned around and bought a litter box and some cat food and we brought her home.  Boy, were all the kids shocked and surprised.  None more than Evelyn who had to keep asking if she was dreaming.  Then we told her we were giving her the kitten since she was losing her sister to college and a mission, and I thought Evelyn was going to have a seizure she was so incredibly happy.  It was actually very sweet.  This kitten is probably about the same age as our puppies, so they will probably grow up best friends.  It is funny to watch them as they try to figure each other out.  Hilariously the puppies who are about 15lbs and very stocky are afraid of this little waif of a kitten that probably weighs 2lbs soaking wet.  She does have the hissing and arching of the back that they are not sure about, but it is her that should be more afraid.  They have already started playing together a little bit so I am sure it won't take long for them to trust each other.  And maybe she can be a great help to teach them about not biting, who knows?  Her name is Sophronia (after Joseph Smith's sister) and we call her Sophie.  She is so adorable and I forgot how much I loved cats!  Especially when they climb on you, purring loudly, and curl up in your lap.  So fun."