CHLOE BELL

Announcing Miss Chloe Bell...
She is beloved, even though she is no Penny. We hope she will develop into a wonderful pet for our family.
We all really do love her. She is still acting a little shy and demure. We couldn't possibly have gotten the world's perfect dog.
She is so sweet. She is nervous and shakes a lot. Peyton is being very gentle with her too which is a pleasant surprise. She says she is the mommy. Chloe definately has her favorite. Marcus seems to be the master at this point. We will update later.
We are having a blast.

This is a little of what I have been working on instead of being a golf-aholic. I am finding it quite rewarding and enjoyable.
Swim Team starts tomorrow and Cloe is officially part of the Stanger Family as of 10:30 Saturday morning. (More about Cloe later.) So, I don't imagine I will have as much discretionary time to play in my yard...but I do
I find myself wandering through the different gardens I have planted around the place.

*** Yes, I am aware that the reds clash with the color of the house. I am working on it, and loving the process. I will be planting more yellows, oranges and whites in the future. The flowers in the baskets were supposed to be more of a deep purple, but they look so great in person.

This is Penny. Penny is beloved by miss Peyton (and Peyton's momma) We are actively searching for a Penny of our own. Penny's birth mother is expecting and we are on the waiting list for her little sister. We have been checking Kijiji everyday for a designer doggie of our own. If we don't find one, we will wait for the little sister to Penny. We are enjoying Penny on a doggie timeshare with the Quinns. We have talked and bribed our way into keeping Penny... Their little sister Kate is unfortunately attached to her too. SHOOT!
This is the only dog I have been able to have around without suffering with any allergies.

YAY! Tis the season of mommy's joy!
In so many ways this is better than Christmas.
I love swim season. The kids are entertained and the sun is out.
We spend time with friends and make new ones. It really is the best time of year for me.

Marcus is so happy because he has a new "old" friend.
Ely Cooper-Leavitte was in his preschool class in West Salem, and their family is building a new home here in Monmouth. We are THRILLED. Especially Marcus and I because this is a Cub Scout we will have in our troop!

Did I announce I get to pull the yellow shirt out of retirement?
Another yay. I will be over the wolves and bears. I am so excited. And Marcus is too.

MARCUS BAPTISM

Marcus's special weekend.
He was baptized. Pinchie and Frosty came from Idaho, Gan & Heather and the kids came from Canada and we were surrounded by beloved friends.
It was a very special weekend where we spent time at Duane's beachhouse coast and loved hanging out together.

Pinewood Derby

Marcus' first Pinewood Derby... He had so much fun. The track was fast and official and he placed several times. Most of all, he had a blast with his friends.