Thanksgiving to Remember?

This year we were officially uninvited to Thanksgiving at my mothers. Well, it really wasn't that bad, we were just all sick. She was so generous and kind, however to bring the feast to us. She prepared our own plates for me to go get and bring to our family, a plate of Turkey, Bowl of Potatoes, etc. It was delicious and such a treat. It was just our little family, all coughing, sneezing and throwing up. Fun huh? Well, we'll always remember it. And I am SO thankful for my wonderful family that we could all be together, for my mom for supplying us with a feast, and mostly for my dear husband who stayed home with me instead of running to safer (less germ infested) ground to keep me sane!

The Puppies are Here!

Last Friday morning at 5:30 am I heard a squeaky noise, I looked over the side of my bed and saw my cute roxy carrying her first pup! Roxy seemed nervous, I was more nervous, so I followed her, she hopped up on my chair with the puppy and just lay there. I pet her and sat with her for about 40 minutes, but was so sleepy, I finally crawled back in bed. Seriously it could take hours to get them all here right?

Anyway 7:30 rolled around and I woke up to 5 healthy puppies! They are so cute, quite squeaky, and tiny. Taylor, Kate, and Jordan have been enthralled with them, along with any visitor that comes our way! I have had so much fun watching my kids enjoy this experience. I know this is the easy part, Roxy completely takes care of them. As they get cuter, I am sure they will get more difficult. Yikes!

There are 2 jet black ones, 2 brown, and 1 black/brown (each day it looks more and more brown). Now in our home we have 6 females and 6 males. 4 of the 5 puppies are boys. Ryan and Jordan and happy to have the score evened out!

memories

i can't believe how times flies by so fast! i love looking back at old pictures. Today we raked leaves and got our yard ready for winter. I was impressed at how helpful our kids actually were. I guess that means progress right? Anyway, Taylor and Jordan have played so well today, and really I don't think there is anything better than a morning of work for them. That sets them up for such a good day. Physical work, being outside, getting something done, and then feeling really good about it! I am so thankful to have healthy children who love and play with each other.