Story Time

With the baby being over 6 months now, she can hear and recognize our voices. I was reading and have heard about other couples who read to their unborn babies. Daniel liked the idea as well. So we decided that we would like to read her a story every night before bed (getting ready for the real thing). Last night we started. We read "You Are Special" by Max Lucado. I love this book. Daniel did the voice of Eli at the end - so funny. Kind of a cross between what Santa and Yoda would sounds like :) The really cool thing was that she was listening and would move a little as we read.

If you have any suggestions for books, let me know!

Family Reunion

Over this last Christmas (2010), we got all the puppies together!
We were dog-sitting Bentley, Elisa & Josh were in town and brought Mimi, and then we stole Lacey from my parents to complete the reunion.

Seriously, it was so fun!

They all just formed this little circle and were enjoying being together sooo much!

From left to right - Tiger, Bentley, Jasper, Mimi, and Lacey (you can barely see her - she's wearing the pink dress in the picture above!)

So much Love!

Christmas Surprises!

Yes - I know, I know... Christmas was A LONG time ago...

But I forgot to post these adorable pictures!

My lovely puppies decided to take my cabbage patch doll out to the back yard and had a little fun with her. Thankfully, they didn't tear the actual doll - just her clothes.
So, my sweet mother saw the tragedy and took the doll home and then proceeded to MAKE her a new dress and under-garments (bloomerish type).

I actually like this dress better than the original!
(It was a light blue, shiny -fancy dress.)

The bloomers - underneath! - Seriously, I was so excited. It was such a thoughtful gift.

My mom said that she had so much fun making it... Hmm.... I think I can find her some other than doll clothes to make :)

Count down from the BIG day!