Meet Haley. She's my loving little Schnauzer that adores the company
of anyone who will cuddle with her. She's the perfect dog if I may say
so myself!

After having lost our other dog to cancer, we set out to find a dog that
we could have indoors and my allergies could tolerate. We found a
breeder in Quincy, WA who presented us with photos online and we
were able to pick her out weeks ahead. The anticipation was so much
fun for our family and picking her up has created memories to last
a lifetime.

It's been great for our kids to have an animal to take care of and love.
I wouldn't have it any other way. Haley is our little snuggle pup and
she fits into the family well.

We headed over to my parents house
to let the kids play on the lake.
We had a BLAST!

Mom and Dad bought this paddle boat
and Jason, being only 3, was a little concerned about it.
So, he watched the girls have fun
and warned them to watch out for sharks.

Funny!

Meet Jason. He's my special little guy and he's 3.

I asked Jason to get some shoes on so he could attempt
to ride around on his bike.

He was quick to grab his cowboy boots and head out for a 'spin'.

Lookin' good with those denim shorts and fleece hoodie.

Whoohoo!

Okay, so I'm one of those moms who had a little surpise in my mid 30's.

Well, let's just say it wasn't so 'little'. I was shocked speechless and spent
the next 8 months or so sorting it all out.

Honestly, I had just joined a gym 2 weeks prior to getting pregnant
so one of the ways I learned to deal with my ever-so-changing body
was to remind myself ......

that I'd have TIGHT abs again.....

at least until I gave birth.

Ha!

This picture was taken and sent out as a 'thank you' card to all my
guests at the baby shower.

I LOVED including my girls in this pregnancy. What a gift!