New Additions

Jon pointed out that our last post in July 2010 introduced Lola to the family. It's sad to report that Lola left our family months after that introduction. She was part Boxer, part Labrador and was so high energy. It got to the point that she was constantly jumping our fence and we couldn't keep her contained. She didn't jump the fence to run away, but would jump the fence to go visit the neighbors to the east and to the south, both of which had dogs. On more than one occasion we got the phone call or knock on the door from the neighbors saying that once again, Lola was in their yard playing with their dog. We tried everything, but to no avail, so we listed her on KSL and found her a great family with a stay at home mom and a dad who wanted to take her running twice a day. Interestingly, I got a phone call from them about 2 weeks ago where they reported that she's doing fabulous. She still jumps the fence at her house and still has lots of energy, but she fits in perfect with their family and they are so happy to have her.

Well, we weren't lonely too long, because in February, Tayton joined our family. She is the most good natured little girl ever. Just so happy and easy going. Only fusses when she needs her diaper changed or when she is hungry or tired. Now at eight months old, she's nothing but smiles and happiness. She's so happy and giggly. We recently discovered that if you put her in her excersaucer in front of a Baby Einstein movie, she squeals at the top of her lungs and shivers she's so excited about it. Tayton has a full head of hair that has a little curl to it and everywhere we go, someone stops us to ohh and aww over her. Think she's too young for "Toddlers and Tiaras"? Just kidding. Tayton enjoys blowing raspberries all the time and sticking her tongue out. Not very lady like if you ask me, but I think she can get away with it for a few more months. Noah enjoys giving her kisses and blaming bad smells in the car on her.
A 2nd new edition joined our family on May 23rd this year. Sonny is a black miniature Schnauzer given to us by Jon's brother Mike and wife Sara. We didn't want another dog after Lola, but couldn't resist Sonny. He is calm. . . he wants to lay around all day right next to you with his head on his lap. He is quiet. . . he never barks, even when someone comes to the door. He puts up with Noah hugging on him, kissing him, mauling him and yelling, "Sonny Come!" so quickly and loudly that it sounds like "Sick'em!" He even let Noah bury him beneath mounds of toys. Couldn't have asked for a better dog and am so glad we chose to welcome him into our home.


No other additions to our family to report at this time. I keep telling Jon there is one more little soul out there to join our family, but I don't know how or when. Give us the strength to keep up with the two we have! We love each of them dearly!