Carlo or Ben?

The whole family went to the Delaware Humane Society today.

That was an eye opener!

We took a look at about 25 dogs big, medium and small.

We picked Carlo, and the worker guy brought out Ben.

We romped and ran with both.

The kids were in heaven! Chad and I were in shock that we were looking at dogs!

This is Ben. He is two years old. He's cuter in person.

He's mellower, shorter and Kirk votes for him.
This is Carlo. He is 4 months old.
He's younger, taller and everyone else votes for him.

Both are Beagles. Both are short haired and don't shed "much."
Whatever that means!
Both will live outside, and will run around on a dog run in the back.

Who do you vote for?

Chad, Kirk and a Bet!

Last Sunday, on the way to church, Chad made a bet with Kirk. It went something like this....

"Kirk, if you can guess who sings this song we'll go get a dog tomorrow."

(Side note: all four kids have been hounding us for a dog unmercifully all summer! Ha, no pun intended!) Anyway, Chad never, ever thought what happened next would happen next! Kirk guessed "The Beatles" and he was right! How does a 1st grader even know about the Beatles? Needless to say, we've been on the internet looking for the perfect dog. My criteria is that it doesn't slobber, shed or leave "anything" in the house or live in the house! We're still looking. Chad, Chad, Chad. What are we going to do with you? And you know, we're going to have to name it "Beatles."

To My Dad On His Birthday!

These are two of my most favorite pictures.

1. When we were sealed as a family

at the Washington D.C. Temple.

2. Getting ready for a Daddy-Daughter Dinner.

Sorry Dad, the outfits date us!

Happy Birthday!

Love You!

To My Little Brother Rex!

You will always be my "Baby Yoda" to me!

Isn't he too cute!

Happy Birthday!

We Love You!

What in the World Have I Been Up To?

Okay, I have just spent two hours catching up and commenting on everyone's blogs, old and new, because the last couple of months have been crazy and I haven't blogged in a while. "What have you been up to?" you ask. Well, for ONE, I completed my second "William B. Keene Elementary School" yearbook. That was interesting because I did it all on the computer which was a fairly new experience for me. TWO, I have now completed four graduate classes and still have a 4.0 GPA thank you very much. I am on a self appointed break until late August. Whew! THREE, I fulfilled my job as Stake Young Women's Girl's Camp Crafts Coordinator. That was fun. Caroline enjoyed her first year at Girl's Camp, BTW! And FOUR, I know there is something else but I can't think what it is right now!

Anyway, we sent the two older boys to frolic in Utah (they are actually working on Grandpa's cabin, farm, etc.) and Caroline, Kirk and I enjoyed a nice, quiet week at home after Girl's camp. Unfortunately, for Chad, he has to work everyday. But it was a little too peaceful and relaxing so we drove half way to Connecticut to get Kylie and Jack to come stay for a while. It has been interesting with two boys and two girls in the house. It brings on a completely different atmosphere. Don't get me wrong, it's not peachy keen. But for the most part it is surprisingly pleasant...so far.

So, there you go, that's what I've been up to! Pictures will come later...

Caroline's Family

As I was cleaning my bedroom this afternoon

I came across this picture Caroline drew.

I think Chad and Christian's portraits are

quite good. What say ye?

Guess Who Got A Haircut?

Can you believe it?
I'm still in shock and so is she!
The stars, moon, sun and heaven were all alined.
In other words, she and I were on the same page,
On the same day, and neither of us
Wanted to brush the HUMONGOUS tangle out.
The hairdresser only brushed
Out as far as she needed
And cut the tangles right off!
I think "Little Miss Thing" looks FABULOUS!
(Only encouraging comments please!)