Enough Already!

OK - It's been long enough.. I'm sick of checking my dear husband's blog only to see my big ol' mug staring back at me so I'm taking over!  It seems like a good idea especially since I've become a stay at home mom for the time being, and have a little more time than he does.  I know the blog will lack the humor and insight that only dear husband can provide but hey, you get what you get and perhaps if we're lucky he'll make some guest blog appearances of some sort...

I'm keeping it short and sweet with lots of pictures so Grandma D. can check up on the kiddies.  She's 90 and just signed up on facebook, likes to stay in the loop you know.   We only get to see her a couple of times a year but sure wish we could see her more... 
Here's some photos from last summer that led up to our current new addition at home... and a few more cute ones just because... Catch up and enjoy~  Cheers!  Julie

Here is Cousin Larry hanging out with Henry at the Hays cabin.  I think this is what really pushed the family into *thinking* about getting a new dog.

                        

                          Violet, Larry, and Henry basking in the summer sun!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back at home, Henry proves he knows how to take care of a new puppy.  Kinda cute, kinda gross buddy.

And finally after months of looking at online ads, etc. this little guy practically came to us.  We bid on him (sight unseen) over the phone during a Ducks Unlimited banquet that we were not even at.  It was really exciting!  He's a little bigger than we expected (12 wks.) but we figured that was just a little more training he's probably had.  Can't you tell?!

We've named him Max and he's blending right in with our family!  He basically sleeps through the night in his kennel w/o whining or barking and is doing pretty good at potty training too.  Dear husband also has him retrieving already!  He's going to be a good hunting dog and a great addition to the family.  It's hard to believe that we could have this dog until Henry is driving!  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Violet started dance classes with Miss Sue (Grandma Sue!) last week.  She's a year older and really thinks she's got it goin' on!  She comes home singing "All the Single Ladies" and what not. 

I think this is a position in dance - although it reminds me of "Can you pat your head and rub your tummy at the same time?"  Either way it's pretty darn cute.

She got a couple of these sweet flower headbands at Claire's with her cousin Jada.  I secretly wish I could wear them without looking like a fool.

I love when the kids play together!  It's kinda rare.  But when they do - watch out!  Here they are scuba divers with snorkel masks and breathing tubes.  The necklaces are air tubes or something... The hamster?  Well, that's because Henry basically carries some sort of stuffed animal wherever he goes.   I love when they get creative like that!

Hamster.  Represent.