Brogan's busy day

I can always tell when Brogan has had a busy day when I walk in the door after work. He likes to throw all of his toys over the back of the couch... that's where the entry way is. He's a stinker! We tell him "no! Don't throw your toys", but he just thinks it's great fun.

We have a new puppy that thinks it's great fun too! Luckily, Harley hasn't destroyed more than a handful of Brogan's toys. He did chew the wheel off of the little monster truck Brogan got for Christmas - 'Donkey Kong' - AND this really upset Audrey!

So here are a few shots of our busy guy AFTER he's emptied his toy box.

We've started NOT giving his toys back after he throws them. They are mommy and daddy's toy now and we put them into a box. Audrey actually is the one who takes those toys and puts them back in his toy box. She's an awesome big sister.

Popcicle Boy

Adventures in Bus Riding... Rural

So - we had my blazer towed to the shop...

(they won't work on it)

We had my blazer towed home...

MSD Ignition system needs to be replaced. Think ordering online and waiting for it to ship? Waiting for payday to order... may be 2 weeks until it is fixed.

Eva riding the bus.. first day - ok. Second day, missed the bus, got on the wrong bus, got off that bus and walked to a bus stop. Got on the bus that stopped there, it was the wrong bus too. Waited for 30 minutes in pouring rain - ok - hood on, rain jacket zipped up. Now know the true meaning of a rain jacket.

During lunch I walked over to Kohl's and bought myself a proper rain/wind/warm jacket. I LOVE this coat. It was very sweet of the Kohl's employees too to take all the tags off for me when I said I wanted to wear it!

Ordeals abound. Monday - Martin Luther King Jr day - I admired the man, have no problem with him UNTIL holiday schedule for the bus. I waited an extra 45 minutes for the bus - so an hour altogether, but in the cold wind, rain and cars going by that swept dirt into my eyes.

One of my friends from work drove past, then had to come back some time later and mentioned they saw me still waiting!

I'm tired, worn out and really want my car fixed. It will be a few tiresome and difficult weeks until we get the blazer back on the road and I just hope my energy and optimism can hold out that long.

I DO KNOW - when I come home, and snuggle/hug love my kids and get them all tucked in and safe, and when Dusty and I can finally go to bed and hold each other while falling into delirious sleep - that it is all worth the hard times. We - together, Dusty and I, take care of this family and of each other, with love. Being married to your best friend is the greatest gift I have ever been given.

Brittney and Harley

Talk about a HUGE contrast, yeah?

Brittney and Harley: Brittney is about half Harley's size. Brittney is about 200% more experienced and more dominant. Harley is so happy with his new doggie friend, he'll do anything she says.

She's had a few occasions to get grumpy at him. He is a puppy after all! But these two dogs are getting on wonderfully. Brittney is showing Harley the ropes, the yard, the pecking order. She would never hurt him. Glad to see and know that Harley would never dream of hurting her either. He is a gentle pup... and a puppy he is for all his size, he's still clumsy and growing into himself yet.

Our family (Dusty, me, Audrey and Brogan) are so happy to have this guy in our lives. He is just great! We are very lucky to have been given the opportunity to adopt him and we will be forever grateful to his previous owners!

Covered

Looks like the kids got Harley covered on both ends!

Harley - Wants to PLAY!!

Oh YES YES YES - Can we Play??? HU? HU?

Sweet Boy - Needs a Haircut??

Sweetest boy in the WORLD. I love my son!

Long Doggin' It

Don't worry - Brogan and Harley play back and forth with this ball! Harley loves it and Brogan loves throwing it!!!

100 % Devotion

Who LOVES Who MORE? What a pair!!

Vacation time fun

The kids are having a blast getting to know Harley our new puppy!

I've been busy doing mountains of laundry and cleaning house - picking up anything the puppy could possibly find fun to play with that isn't his.

Today, I'm making bean soup w/the leftover Ham from Christmas (we froze the bone and meat for soup). I'll bake some potatoes and make cornbread for a nice homey meal. Reminds me of my childhood.

Hope everyone has had a happy and safe New Year celebration. I was the only one that made it to midnight and that's only because I was playing games online!

So Audrey and I are getting ready to go back to school/work on Jan 4th. Vacation is over till next time!