7th grade here we come!

Hard to believe this little girl is going into 7th grade next year. 

It seems like I took this picture of her 

(going into Kindergarten) yesterday.

All A's, All year and the smartest girl I know! Kind and caring with a heart of GOLD! 

I am so proud of the girl she has become. 6th grade was easier than we thought it would be...in more ways than one. She never once forgot her locker combination, made new friends, loved her teachers and is going to be on the dance team next year.

 There was that little hardship....when she was in a wheelchair for a few months....but let's remember the good times!

Looking forward to a great summer! 

I love you, Kaci!

Beach Trip!

I fish, 2 fish, red fish......we all got a little sun at the beach, didn't we? A great trip with Mom, Dad and Amber. Clint stayed home to hold down the fort, work and watch the dog! Thanks Clint for watching over things while we were gone. We had a great time!

Dog sitting!

The kids are having such a good time watching the neighbors dogs. In the last month- 

they have picked up 3 dog sitting jobs here in our culdesac. 

This week they are watching Bailey Tate and Bailey Acosta! 

Yup! 

That is right....

2 of our neighbors have dogs named, Bailey! 

How funny is that? They are both girls though! 

Here is sweet Bailey Tate.

She has the prettiest eyes I have ever seen. 

She loves to play fetch and greets you as soon as you open the door. 

Here is Bailey Acosta! 

She is a feisty little thing and loves to run laps around us in the backyard. She is full of energy and always smiling (just like she is in this picture!) So sweet!

Last day of 4th grade....

Today was the last day of 4th grade! It has truly been a great year at Parkside and we are so thankful that Bailey had Mrs. Griffith as his teacher.

 A new school district, a new school with new friends and teachers- had mom pretty worried last summer.Thankfully- Bailey is smart, funny and outgoingn and with the help of his awesome teacher - he had no problems at all. 

We are so proud of the boy he is growing up to be. Straight A's all year and a heart of gold. 

We love you, Bailey! 

Another Home Visit

Well, here she is again...Miss Mae.

I think she has us wrapped around her little paw! 

 We picked her up Wednesday after school and let her hang out at our house for a few hours.

 She is so calm and very chill!

 It didn't take long before she was pooped and needed a nap.

 What a pretty face. 

 Payton is still getting used to the idea of her being around. She isn't so sure about her- but-

 she was protective of her when we brought her in for a nap though. She didn't leave the blanket until Mae woke up.

 Here is Miss Mae getting a little rest time in with Clint, Bailey and Payton.She needs to make sure Clint likes her too!

We love Miss Mae!

To puppy...or not to puppy...

That is the question!

Could she be any cuter? 

I think not. 

Nothing is more precious than a sleeping puppy. It is the "AWAKE" time that often proves more difficult! The teething, the digging, the biting, the pooping and the peeing.....

Are we ready for all of that? ...

Wait....who am I kidding....

Am I ready for all of that?

She is cute and everyone in the family will love her- but there will be ONE OF US who gets to love her the most and that will be ME! 

I will get to clean the messes, wake up in the night when she cries, potty train, feed, walk and take to her vet appointments. ACK! Luckily - she gets to come over for a visit today. Let's hope she is on her best behavior and that in just 2 short weeks she gets to come home with us for good. 

In the meantime...we need help with a name.

 Any suggestions?

Duncan and Jack!

Who knew dog sitting could be so much fun?!

Kaci and Bailey had a blast last weekend watching the neighbors dogs while they were out of town for a wedding. Duncan and Jack are super cute and so much fun. 

They really have a super set up at their house too! They have a built in doggy door that leads to the dog run on the side of their house. So- Kaci and Bailey didn't have to feed, water or take them out to potty. They just had to take them for walks and play with them! How easy and fun is that??

 Jack was so sweet! He cries a "happy cry" the whole time you walk him. He is just so excited to be on his leash. Duncan is super sweet too. He could walk for hours!

 Here is a great shot of Bailey and Duncan.

Here is Jack and Kaci!

Thanks to Beth and Robert for letting the kids watch over your babies while you were gone. 

They are happy to do it anytime!