Week 11

The end of a busy weekend is upon and the boys were gracious enough to get their picture taken before heading off to their volunteer meeting.

Only two weeks left of school and they are certainly on the countdown. Not too much longer until Amma and Baba are back and Jessica and the girlies arrive. We are looking forward to a fun and busy holiday filled with lots of people, screaming kids, glitter, sprinkles and chasing the dog!

The countdown is on!

Grover

Kaedo has had his camera out in full force taking pictures of this little cutie, so I thought I would show some of them off here. He is doing great and adjusting well. Plus he's cute as a button, so that helps.

He's captured our hearts. Just a little!

Week 10

Week 10 and all humans are smiling! 

Grover is saying, "What the hell is this Gnome Picture you speak about?"

There was no option about having him in the picture and it is cool that he arrived on picture day. Ketchup made a few appearances over the years so we are thrilled to have this guy join in the fun.

I got the boys up a little earlier this morning. Giving them each a furry friend wake up. Amazingly it was easy to get both of them moving. hmmm. Grover also seems to like smelly boy feet. Some dogs have no taste!

Welcome Home

I just wanted to take a moment to introduce you to a new love in our lives:

two minutes after meeting him - still a little teary

Craig and I took a surprise road trip today to bring home this beautiful boy. He is a MalShih cross named Grover. He's 16 weeks old and the boys are beyond thrilled. He's 8lbs, quiet as a church mouse and has to wear a bell so we don't step on him. He's wonderfully tempered, quiet, cuddly and since he's no longer a fragile puppy, the boys are able to play with him and carry him every where. The boys are smiling their true smiles today and we've been waiting for them. It has been a hard secret to keep from them but it was so worth it. Kaedo has taken about 70 pictures and some video and these are just a few of the great shots.

We know that next time our families visit they will fall in love with him too. In fact, our friends have already asked when we may need a 'babysitter'.

Anyway, Welcome Grover - so glad you're home!

This Week's Quotes

Here are some quotes I found this week that I really love:

1. Beauty is the opposite of perfection - it's about confidence, charisma and character.

2. Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary life!

3. You are my Bucket List.

4. There are only two types of women; Goddesses and Doormats  -  Pablo Picasso

5. Be happy, it drives people crazy!

Happy Saturday!

What a Wake Up

This is what I found when I woke up this morning! What a sight! I must admit though, that it is only 0 - just cold enough to snow. When I took Sterling to school this morning the snowplows had already been through and the driving was easy (or as easy as it can be with three teenagers in the car). The snow is still here but will melt in the next day or two.

Lots going on over the next few days. I have a bazaar on Friday night and Saturday. Sterling is being punished and is coming with me on Friday and Kaedo has to come Saturday. Just joking - they actually don`t mind helping an old lady out.

Sunday they are volunteering at a Community Christmas event and then they only have two more extra volunteer commitments and will be done until the new year.

They have done very well and have made a lot of difference in our community. As an added benefit, Kaedo has already fulfilled his High School Community Service requirement (40 hours before graduation) and he hasn't even finished his first semester of high school. Yay Kaedo! Sterling will have completed over 100 hours by the end of the year and he is only in Grade 10. Yay Sterling! Brag much? I'm proud of those brats!

Friday is a PA so I get to spend the day with my guys - unless of course they get a better offer.

Until tomorrow,
S

Today....

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... is turning out to be a good day. Let's celebrate!