Good-bye Sarah

Sarah, we never really did right by you. You were such a gentle and beautiful dog. I'm sorry you weren't inside with us more. I miss you already. When I scraped the plates after breakfast this morning, I felt wasteful dumping it in the garbage. You would've licked 'em clean. :) When I turned off the kitchen light last night, I felt a little lonelier. I guess I always took some comfort, knowing you were outside that door.

I know you're in (dog?) heaven now, and I can imagine you and Hannah running, and barking, together. I'm glad you two are together again. Maybe I'll see you again someday.

What happens when you leave him alone?

On Saturday, Luke and the kids and I spent the morning cleaning up after tropical storm "Forever Fay." Fay lingered a long time and left a lot of tree debris in our yard. So, after a morning of raking, I took the kids inside to watch TV while I hopped in the shower. As soon as I got out of the shower, I heard a noise like glasses being clinked together. Needless to say, I went rushing out of the bathroom to find out what on earth the kids were up to, and this is what I find.

Yes, that's right. Deacon had pushed a chair over to the kitchen sink and climbed in, all by himself. (He's crying because I took away the glass that he was playing with and also turned off the water.) Guess I shouldn't leave him alone anymore. :)

First day of VPK!

Today is Wyatt's first day of Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (paid for by the state of Florida!) Yeah! He was a little tentative this morning, walking into class, but he didn't cry and he ultimately went willingly. I can't wait to pick him up and hear how it went!

Sad

I just made a disturbing phone call.

Our sweet Rottweiler, Sarah, is old and sick, and it is time for Luke and me to help end her misery. She has cancer, along with crippling arthritis in her back legs/hips. It's hard for her get around easily anymore. Well, Luke and I talked about it over the weekend, and we decided the time has come. So, I called the vet today and scheduled an appointment to have sweet Sarah put to sleep. I know it is the right thing to do, but I felt terribly strange after I hung up, knowing that I had just scheduled my dog's death. Very macabre.

Sir Wyatt

I am pleased to introduce Sir Wyatt, Knight of the Shenandoahs. Dragons, and little brothers, beware!

Try-outs

Here's a shout-out to my niece-in-law (is there such a word?), who's trying out for American Idol in Jacksonville, FL, this week. Maggie Granlund is an awesome singer, with a strong, clear powerful voice. Here's wishing you the best, Maggie! Good luck on Wednesday!

Jobs

Let's keep praying for some good news on the job front for Luke. He surely needs it, and I want him to be both successful and happy. Why is finding the right job so hard? Only God can see the big picture, I suppose, but I am ready for some divine intervention.

Just some kid pictures

Hi there...I've nothing important to share. I'm just posting so that I can move the ridiculous "Chicken Dance confession" on down the page. Here's some pictures of the kids...


Spending time at Grammy's house....

Deacon wearing mommy's shoes...

Wyatt hammin' it up for the camera