Penny For Your Thoughts

We have a new member in our family! And yes for those of you who know me well, know that I don't like animals. BUT, this little creature stole my heart. Penny (the name we have given her) is an 8 week old mixed breed of Jack Russel Terrier/Cocker Spaniel/something else. She is a VERY good dog and prefers to snuggle rather than run around and play. But she is still adjusting to her new home. We suprised the kids with her when they came home from church on Wednesday night. We are still working of house training.

Her Royal Majesty

Abby loves nothing more than to be the center of attention. Her Daddy, remembering this, brought her breakfast in bed on Valentine's Day. (OH, and by the way, his wife did not get such treatment).

"Brace" Yourself

Tyler got braces on February 10 (good-bye $5000). He's been doing really well with them and say they don't hurt that much.

Tyler Turns 14!

I don't really feel old enough to have a 14 year old! But I guess I am, becuase I now have one. The big thing about turning 14 is getting your learner's permit. Tyler will be aloud to take the test for this when he can show some responsibility at home. So...when that time comes, ladies grab your children! Tyler's hittin' the road (with a licenced driver).

The highlight of Tyler's birthday (for him) is going to Red Lobster. I hate seafood and everthing there, seafood or not, tastes like seafood. The big deal for Tyler is ordering the whole Maine lobster. This actually turns dinner into an autopsy rather than a dinner. Here are some pix of the lobster event including him kissing the lobster as waitress told him to do.

By the way...he did eat the entire thing!

For his gift from us, he got a compound bow.

Abby Turns 10!!!!!

I can't believe that my baby turned 10 this week. I remember looking at her in bed with me on her first night with a panicky feeling running through me thinking,"I am in charge of this. If I don't feed her she could starve." Well, she no longer wants to be snuggled in bed with me and I did manage to feed her for 10 years now with out forgetting.

She wanted a Webkinz party this year and we had 8 little girls spend the night. WAY to much giggling! WAY too much screaming! WAY too much flitting from one thing to another! Here are some pix of my effort making a "Wheel of Wow" cake!

Family Pix

I know I have not posted in a LOOOOOOONNNNNGGGG time but, as most of you know, I have had health issues. I'm doing better so I thought I would share the awesome pictures that my friend Megan Duerksen took.

GRRRRR!

The @#$% cat came back, BUT...he is not longer alowed in the house, just the laudry room and goes outside during the day. A happy compromise!