Miss Maddie

This is the newest addition to our family! She's a mini schnauzer and her name is Maddie. She's been a doll, so far. Loves to be with the family and is great with the kids. Has done really well with potty training and is getting there with the kennel training. She's not a barker, thank heaven...unless she's in her kennel and that only last about 5 min. and then she's done when told to be quiet. We're loving having her in our family...
Now, some of you may be thinking...wait, don't they already have a dog? Well, we did. 2 previous dogs in fact, haha. So I'm going to clear the air on this before you hear the "untrue" tales of what happened from my husband or someone else, haha! When we got married we bought a mini schnauzer, Eli. He was great. But I got pregnant and was hormonal and emotional and we were moving in with my parents and we had to get rid of him. Always felt like that was a mistake, but it is what had to happen. About 3 years later we got another dog, Wally. He was a Yorkie/bichon mix. He was so cute, but had SOOOOOOO many issues. We found out about the time he was 1 that he came from a puppy mill and was inbreed, which explained a lot. But his issues were too much for me to handle with 2 toddlers and a newborn, so we sold him at the beginning of 2010. So here we are with Maddie :o) It feels like a great fit and with having our own home and a great, fenced backyard we're looking forward to all the fun and love that a new puppy/dog will bring to our family.

BIRTHDAYS!

February is a big month for our family :o) We have Tessa and Will's birthdays, 2 days a part. Tessa turned 5 (on the 6th) and Will turned 1 (on the 4th). I can't believe I have a 5 year-old nor can I believe that my baby is 1!

At 5, Tessa is a very much our little/big girl. She's the second mom and a great help (when she wants to be, haha). She's full of giggles, songs, dances, make-believe, and sass! 100% girl! We're so grateful to have her in our family...not sure what I'd do without my Tessie :o)

At 1, little man Will is pretty much the ruler of the house, haha! His mood often directs mine and then in turn the household. He's such a love bug and has the best smile and laugh, but is often a very serious child with a furrowed brow and deep stares. He's got 8 teeth and is a part-time walker...I think crawling is still faster for him to get where he needs to go. He LOVES his brother and sister and adores the family pet(s). He's been a great eater and of course loves any kind of treat...though he wouldn't touch his birthday cake, haha! Though he's been my toughest baby, I wouldn't trade even the worst days with him. Love you Wilbur man!!

(note: Wilbur is just a nickname, haha)