Crazy Dog Lady!!!

Okay! Those of you who know the first part of this story can skip it! In the past two years we have attempted to be a pet friendly home! I had this great desire to have my kids grow up with a pet as I did when I was a kid. So the story begins.........
Two years ago, around Novemberish (this month is important), I saw a man selling Golden Lab puppies, so I bought one on impulse. We named her Daisy. After 9 months of pure torcher (read, Marley and Me, and you'll understand) we gave her to a loving home in the country where she would spend her days running through the fields and playing with other dogs.
We Soon after in January bought a cat! It was a retired Devon Rex, beautiful chocolate point, we got him home and he hated the kids and used my house as his litter box. Stupid cat! We gave him back to the breeder. At this point I was done; I would do research on pets that were more suitable with our life style and conditions. My results were a Miniature Schnauzer. Great I thought I will wait and be patient than we can try again.
In November I saw a lady selling Miniature Schnauzers along the road! Yes! I stopped and again on impulse bought one. Should I mention that Todd didn't know until later. Poor guy, what he puts up with. Bennett is his name and for the most part things were awesome. I than gave birth to Lauren and had no time to take care of Bennett. Poor guy! We gave him to a loving home. A couple who adores and adorns their Miniature Schnauzer and wanted Bennett. The kids were all crying, I was crying it was for the best though!
All this leads up to my latest crazy dog experience. November, what is it with this month? I no longer thought we would get a dog. Todd how ever promised Joshua that he with his own money could buy one. During Priesthood session I went to be with some friends and one of my friends mentioned (knowing very well my dog history) that a girl in our ward was going to get rid of her Miniature Schnauzer. To make a long story short. I didn't buy on impulse, I consulted with Todd, and Joshua payed for 1/2 of her we payed the other half; he gets the head we get the butt. This story does have a happy ending. Her name is Jetta and we love her she is almost a year old and is awesome with the kids. No accidents in the house!!!!! She is what I have been searching for. Call me crazy!!
All of my friends here laugh at me; she is here for good!

Soccer, Soccer and more Soccer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay! I love soccer, but who knew that it could take up so much time! Coming from a family of two children sports didn't take up that much time for my parents. So having the kids start sports seemed like a natural thing to do. Wow! Ella, Joshua and Austin are now playing. On Saturday we will have 5 games, two double headers and pictures, all with out Todd(he'll be out of state with SMU). I laugh at myself because this could be totally avoided. On the other hand the kids love it and we find that our family is much stronger as we support each other in what we are doing. So all you sports moms out there, "I feel the rush!" Oh and I need a sympathy note!

The ZOO!!!!

The Dallas Zoo is such a fun place for us!

We are all little animals so we fit in great!

The children's Play area has this obnoxious stream that our kids love to play in. Ella and Brooklyn took great liberties here.

Lauren and Austin had way fun too. Joshua's picture wouldn't rotate so he's not pictured but he's my crazy one so you can only imagine. I'm surprised he didn't take off all of his clothes and streak

The Dallas Temple

Primary Activity was at the Dallas Temple. We had such a great time. I love seeing the kids there and teaching them about the importance of going to Heavenly Fathers house.

POOH!

Okay! I think every mom can appreciate a Pooh moment, here's my story.
Brooklyn has been wanting to wear underwear, so the good mother that I am thought it was a great idea to encourage her and we were doing very well with the Pee part. A couple of days ago, Brooklyn was on the toilet, it looked like she would be awhile and I was getting ready for the day. Did I mention that Lauren was in the bathroom with us?Shuanna my friend calls, she has been helping me with my blog, I had a question for her. I left the bathroom to fix the problem and was gone for about 3 minutes. When I got back I noticed round brown balls on the bathroom floor. Strange what ever could they be. Than I noticed Lauren with one in her hand and looking delighted as she raised it to her mouth, a normal 9 month old reaction. It than dawned on me as I looked at Brooklyn standing with her panties down that she had not gone in the toilet but on the bathroom floor and Lauren was going to eat the product of her mess. This whole episode took about 10 seconds of recoginition on my part. I scooped up Lauren at the same time shacking the pooh out of her hand;mothers are so multitalented. Thinking "how gross I hope she didnt eat any of it."Fished my finger in her mouth and found I wee bit inside, grabbed soap and proceeded to wash hands and face. Grabbed my tooth brush and brushed her two teeth, tongue and what ever she would let me. Lauren was as happy as could be and I however was worried she would get some diease. Come to find out she's fine and now I have a POOH moment.

Crib moment

Lauren is getting to be so big. She is pulling her self up in the crib.

Reading Together

This summer we stayed home. Which was good because Austin was able to take the time to read to his brother and sisters. They loved it.