And So the Puppy Grows.........

.....into a nearly full grown "thing"! hahaha  I won't say he's a terror, but he DOES have personality. I won't say, "Off to the sausage factory with you," but I will say, "It's a darn good thing you're cute!"

Man, the puppy stage can be a toughie with some breeds! We are used to the cute fluffy can-take-a-steakbone-from-your-mouth kind of dogs. This Puppycakes has opinions and attitude! It's a darn good thing he's cute! and he IS adorably cute! It has saved his hide when he's growled, nipped, chewed,chewed,chewed,chewed...... did I mention he chewed? 4 or 5 holes in my DENIM comforter, 3 or 4 in my NEW bed sheets, 2 holes in BRAND NEW throw pillows.... multitudes of rawhides, a playstation remote, wii nun-chuck, canvas bag, hundreds of paper towels, and probably many other things that I've either forgotten or haven't found yet! Good thing he's cute enough to melt my heart.

He's also a "happy-pee'r" and a "scared -pee'r" and an "I-don't-know-you-pee'r". In other words, if he can't chew it, and he's happy about it, scared about it, or doesn't know what else to do with it..... he pees. He's getting to the point where it's now just a sprinkle... but.... ?....! I've never dealt with this before! Bless his pea-pickin' heart (as Granny used to say), if you talk to him when he doesn't expect it, it scares him. If your voice is deep, it scares him. If it gets loud, it scares him. My house is NOT a quiet calm house. He has had quite the adjustment! hahaha Truly, it's a good thing he's cute!

At now 6 months old.... i'm hoping he's finished growing because, well, he's cute as the dickins at the size he is now..... and he fits perfectly in my lap..... which is his place of choice when he's scared. (Which is fine as long as he doesn't pee while there!  hahaha)

Don't believe me that he's beyond cute? :D Check out these never-before-seen photos : then tell me I'm wrong:D

The beginning of his obsession with our bed! We had no clue what was coming:D

The beginning of his "love of momma"..... ignore my lack of make-up, it was EARLY in the morning!

See? Proof that he chews.....everything.

Silly bands taste good........ "You're not looking, you're not looking....."

"What? Who me? I'm too cute to get fussed at!"

"I'm a lover....... really, I'm not going to be trouble.....wink,wink."

Then, he grew a bit........

Ignore the fact that it was wash-the-sheets-day and check out how he managed to get his chew toy wrapped completely around his head!!! We laughed our heads off at that! Notice he's on my bed again?

 

 

 

He's learned to "play with the big dogs...."

The smaller big dog, but a big dog nonetheless!

Messing with the biggest dog! lol

Getting messed with by a big dog......

Pushing his limits ...with the big dogs.

Ahhhhhh, but when all is said and done........

He's still a lover.... (AND a chewer!)

Sir-Pees-A-Lot-Dumpster-Diver is officially part of the gang around here. Did I mention his penchant for digging in the trash can?  hahahaha..... good thing he's cute, huh?

Things that make you go hmmmmmmmm.....

For instance, THIS?

 

Sorry, it's a fuzzy iphone picture but???????!!!!!!!! Really??????

This trap was set. BY MY KIDS! In our back yard. To catch animals. Because, well, they can. And they wanted to. And because, well, they have no TV to entertain them so they create their own entertainment. 

Apparently, when I clean out the fridge and have a spoiled item and say, "Go toss this in the woods, kids." They bait the trap (it's no kill... back off PETA!). and wait. Sigh.......

Many an innocent creature has fallen victim to it...... this particular critter "stayed with us" for 3 days.... I noticed gibblets missing from the fridge..... but then they said, "Mom, we should release the opposum. He's been getting rained on for 3 days." WHAT?!?!!?!?!? 

In my defense, I was vaguely aware that he was there (I just forgot to tell Rex to release him until day 3.) and the kids HAVE been properly trained to operate this contraption and they don't let Warrior near it..... yet. They do know to stay WAY away from any wild animal. They are not in any actual danger by doing this. It just always amazes me that they've done it.... AGAIN?!

Tom Sawyer would be proud...... Huck would egg him on in his next attempt.

Rainbows and Butterflies and Snowflakes, oh my!

Do you know the difference between a Rainbow baby and a Butterfly baby? I didn't until this past year......

This precious face is neither one....  we adore him!

Next a Butterfly flew into our lives for a brief moment.


Then came THIS one;

.........our first Rainbow..........

Another Butterfly and then, God gave us these two precious Rainbows...........

 ....... and later, one more brief Butterfly.


Next, our hearts were crushed when we almost got to keep this beautiful Butterfly, our Sweet Pea.......

Now, we have been given another amazing chance at a beautiful Rainbow..............

Our precious Snowflake will make her appearance sometime between Valentine's Day and Easter! We are so thrilled to welcome this blessing!!!!! We are 2/3 of the way there and are completely overjoyed!!!



 :D In case you didn't figure it out, a Butterfly is a baby that lives in heaven. A Rainbow  is  a baby born after the birth (death) of a Butterfly! We are so blessed to have ALL of our children. :D

Thankful Veteren's Day

To all of you who have and are and will serve our country.... thanks.

Because of you, my children sleep without worry and fear of catastrophe. Because of you, I sleep knowing that my kids are safe to live life in the country we live in. Because of you, we live blissfully ignorant of the reality others around the world face.

Words do not really convey the sentiments of my heart. Your sacrifice is humbling. You are appreciated and prayed for..... and your family is too. They go without you so that I can feel this way.

You make America great, and you keep it safe.

My favorite Vet with his favorite unit!!! Thanks babe :) You are my hero.

Angry Birds

If you know what that is , then you love it or hate it!

This post was suggested to me by a friend. It is quite tongue-in-cheek.

Angry Birds have invaded my home:

This is disturbing on sooooo many levels. I am viciously jealous of them. They have stolen my family away from me. I tried to play with them and make friends.... 3 times. But I just DO NOT GET IT!

And so, I am forming a club on Facebook : Angry Wives and Mothers Against Angry Birds. My neighbor informed me that she is the first member. I'm taking numbers and issuing t-shirts. We shall form our first protest on April Fool's Day.

In case you are clueless, this is THE MOST IRRITATING APP available for an iphone or ipad.

Electron volunteers to be member #2.

:) Next in line?

I gotta say something...soooooo!

Well, it's been a whole week and no new post! Grandfolks, I'm falling down on the job again! Sorry!

Truthfully, I've got a post in my back pocket.... but I'm waiting for one more photoshopped picture to make it perfect! hehehe, no hints on what it is:)))))

But I feel I must say something........ so, hmmmmmmmmmm.

How about I dig out some photos you haven't seen?

hehehhehe, How about what the photographer never shows you? BEHIND THE SCENES!!!! I need a laugh today, how about you?

No, really, the camera slipped! hahahaha, This is what happens when the photographer is IN the picture and we forget to bring a tripod... you should have seen the contraption he rigged to get the camera to the right height.... it dropped once and we nearly panicked at the thought of it breaking! Dollar signs flashed before my eyes!

The wind was blowing, I was feeling CRAPPY! and the kids, by this point, were bored with standing in one place interminably! Seriously, how much more fidgeting do you have to do? And can you at least warn us when you are testing the flash? lol

My attempt at getting a picture with him in it so that we could photoshop them together to look like we were all in there.... um, yeah. It was something crazy like 6 am....at the beach?!?! Who gets up at 6 am at the beach?????? Obviously, NOT US! :) Our eyes were open but nobody was functioning yet.

No, really , Dad, the sun IS in my eyes.... I promise! Constant problem at our house.... a certain photographer gets the light just the way he wants it but forgets to take into account that IT'S IN OUR EYES! lol And then he has to deal with squinty eyes..... :)The light IS pretty, no?

"Huh? Whaaaaaa?  I don't get it? You want me to do what? Oh forget it, I'll smile later"......  poor Glitter. This is HOURS into the photoshoot. Another side effect of having the photographer IN the family.... no time limit to be conscious of.  Hahahaha. She was such a trooper that day! But pooped out for the very last shot on the list. It was time for breakfast.

Hope you had a great laugh... our out takes are usually much more entertaining than what we send out at Christmas! hehehehe, Maybe one year we'll send those out instead! (Just kidding Mom!)

Blessings to you all -