Puppy Adventures

We finally broke down and got the kids a puppy.  We have a standard poodle, Bella Grace (Bella) aka "Bella-bean".  I like the fact that she will be a big dog and I like the fact that she does not shed.  I do not like taking the dog outside, buying dog food, and all that goes into a dog.  The kids love her, but I must say Joshua has really help carry the load.  He is good about taking her out for her morning business and also lets Bella sleep with him (in a small crate) on his bed.  I am really surprised that Jacob has not taken more of a roll since he is the one that always wanted a dog, but maybe that will change. Please pray for me the next few weeks as I learn to manage yet another "child" on top of the three that I watch during the day and also as I try to figure out what I am doing with training a dog.

Girls weekend

Jack took the boys to the mountains this past weekend on a camping trip so Jenna and I enjoyed some girl time.  Actually, I took her out of school early Friday to decorate cupcakes for a surprise birthday party.  Saturday we went shopping and out to eat and she picked out fabric to make a baby blanket for a shower on Sunday (forgot to get pictures) and then we made more cupcakes for the shower on Sunday. I am grateful that she has learned these gifts from people willing to give up their time and I know she will make a much better wife than I will someday.  She can always stay home and earn extra money baking and sewing for people.  I hope as she gets older I can continue to give her some cake lessons (she doesn't feel comfortable yet with that).  Most places won't take a 12-13 year old girl, but I hope to find someone soon to take her to the next level.

7 years later........

Jenna had Lauren (Mrs. Morris) for her kindergarten teacher.......fast forward 7 years and now Jenna has entered youth group with the awesome youth leaders, Chad and Lauren Morris.  So thankful for her and the influence she has/had with my baby girl.