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I just thought these pictures were too cute not to post... they are from a few weeks ago. It was raining and the girls really wanted to go somewhere so they could use their umbrellas. We didn't have anywhere to go... so we went for a walk! It was the cutest thing ever to see!

A few months ago Ireland learned how to play checkers. She was a quick study! She has even been know to see double and triple jumps!
One night she really wanted to play... so Chris, being the great dad that he is, played a game with her. It just melts my heart to see them together. Even though he has been gone for more than 27 months of her life they are closer than ever! It shows that a bond between Daddy and daughter is not easily broken!

Seriously, I tear up when I look at these pictures! So precious!

A family of 5!

We finally got our new puppy!!!! We went to the airport to pick her up yesterday. It turned into a pretty bad trip, but the end result was wonderful! The girls were so excited to get the puppy! They were bouncing off the walls all day!
Oh, I forgot to update the last blog... we didn't get to keep the Great Dane. She ended up making me pretty sick my the end of the first full day here. We were very sad... I cried a lot. But we know this puppy will not make me sick! So we will not have to say good-bye to this one!

Here she is! We have decided to name her Parker. She is just too precious!

She had her ears cropped by the breeder and got her stitches out on Wednesday. Usually the ears are tapped up until they heal, but she had to have her tape removed to fly. So her ears look a little wonkie... but the vet told us to let them rest and air out for 3 days and then we will get them retaped on Monday.

So far she is doing great in her new home! She is full of energy and spunk. But she is also calm and attentive. She likes to play with us but when she is done playing and tired she will walk to her crate, lay down and go to sleep!
She did pretty good last night. She got up twice to go potty and kept her crate dry and clean all night long!
It is safe to say we love her already! I will try to get some more pictures soon!

She is just the cutest thing ever! I can't even stand it!
On a side not, the van decided that last night was a good time to break down. After we got to the airport and turned if off, it wouldn't start right up again. Luckily after it sat for awhile it started and we got home. But there is obviously something wrong with it. So say a quick prayer for us if you don't mind... I just don't want to pay a lot of money to get it fixed! :)

A visitor...

We are proud foster parents of this beauty...

For at least the next week she will be staying with us. We have be toying with the idea of getting a 2nd dog for the puppy (which will be here on FRIDAY!!!!). With all the research we have been doing we have learned that Schnauzers are very social dogs and do best in a pack. So we were trying to find another dog that would fit into our family to rescue before the puppy got here.
Well, when Chris went back to work after leave, this dog pretty much fell in our lap.
Chris' soldier had rescued her but couldn't afford to keep her forever. I guess him and his wife wanted her to have a good home, but they already have too many dogs (like 4 dogs).
She is a pure bred Great Dane (registered with the AKC... papers and all). Healthy and all up to date on her shots. Kind of too good to be true!
So we said we would take her for a week and see how she works out... we don't want to make a commitment and have her bother my allergies.
It kind of happened really fast... so its still sinking in! But so far so good. She came last night and spent the night with us and did great. So far there are no signs of my allergies and the dog is great with the girls! So pray that she feels at home here and my asthma stays away! We aren't going to name her until we know for sure we are keeping her... I will keep you all posted!

She is one beautiful dog and seems to like us ok too! :)