This week with a new puppy has brought some different challenges. One of them being jealousy. Isabelle loves Roscoe but she also hates the attention I give him. The day where I find her eating dog food must be right around the corner because she has already started acting like him :)

Her constant laughter washes the frustrations of the potty training messes and chewing on everything!

 

 

 

 

 

Roscoe being spoiled by Nate

Working on tracing her numbers

Finishing a 24 piece puzzle all on her own and one that she has never done before!!

Hanging out with the neighbor at a park birthday party. That little boy just turned 5 and Belle is 2.5.....

I must say that each day I find her growing up so much faster than I would have every expected. When we go to the park she runs with the older crowd. Maybe she possess an old soul? Wise beyond her years at 2.5? I guess it doesn't hurt that her physical traits match those who are 4+.

I signed Isabelle up for a preschool two days a week starting in August. This will complement the Wednesdays that she attends bible study for her age. I honestly believe that she will excel but I want her to have fun. This summer, actually starting now, I want to focus on her being a kid. At the same time I struggle because the things that she finds interesting and attention grabbing happen to be surrounded around things she shouldn't be doing until she is 4 and 5. The letter tracing was her idea one morning and so I wasn't going to tell her no. I do however want to document somewhere that she pushed these things and not me! I just followed along and supported and when she is 14 and hates me I can show her this :)

Off to play outside before it gets cold and freezes again!

Sara

Wordless Wednesday

Best photo of the day with my good lens. Her hair is out of control!!!

Brother

I have been calling Roscoe Isabelle's brother and she loves the new name! She call herself sister :)

All of her giggles really brighten the worst day!
Sara

Great Grand Parent Day

Today we made the trek home but before we left we wanted to see the grandparents!! Cheers to me for busting out the big boy camera three days in a row. Hopefully I can keep it up!

As you can tell from the pictures Belle had had enough..... I still think she looks cute!!

Sara

Parents/belle

I need to perfect my photo taking and why not start with family? Here are a few from this afternoon. Turns out getting three people to look at the camera and smile is hard!

Roscoe

I have recently been informed that I either need to post everyday or send out an email when I do because I have fallen so far behind. I will make an honest effort to post mon-fri and take weekends off.

Getting everyone up to speed for the moment- we picked up our dog Roscoe, cavalier king charles, from Tulsa and stayed with family for a small meet and greet. Tulsa is always such a hard place to visit with so much family and so many friends to see. Each time we make the visit we talk about what life would be like if we moved back here. Let's just say our calendars would be jam packed!

Life with a new little puppy should be interesting and Belle is already obsessed. Roscoe is also obsessed with Belle as well :). Just what I had hoped for! I can see the future with these two being partners in crime. I can also see roscoe painted with lipstick and a dress at some point in his life!!

To the sleepless puppy nights ahead of us and chewed up furniture!!

Professional Photos

We had our photos done two weeks ago and here are the some of them! Unfortunately I do not own the rights to the digitals so you have to deal with a photo of a photo from my phone.

We did however order several prints for family ;)

This was such a fun adventure and I am so happy that we could capture some moments together. Each day I am trying to use my nice camera and who knows... Maybe one day I will learn to take photos like these!!

Sara

The Rodeo

It wouldn't be Texas if didn't have a great rodeo to go to! Although its not as big as Houston's is still just as fun.

I just assumed that the rodeo would be held in the famous Ft worth stockyards but it turns out it was being held at the fairgrounds area. The trip to the stockyards wasn't a lost trip but a chance for a small petting zoo :) as you can see Belle was a little hesitant! The camel really freaked her out she laughed the whole time.

Next we went to the Rodeo/fair and I bet that she would have spent the whole day there if she had enough tickets! The bad part was she was tall enough to ride ALL the kid rides. Nate and I of course went with her because we don't trust he just yet! Maybe in a year.

I think Nate has more pictures on his phone but we saw tons of animals and Belle couldn't focus on a single thing!

Sara

New Addition!

It's time to announce a new member to the family! He is due to arrive February 14 when he will be 8-9 weeks old. His name is Roscoe and he is a Cavalier King Charles!!

We couldn't be more excited!! The breeder we found lives in Tulsa so we will have to make a special trip up there to pick him and maybe stay a few days visiting family! Win win in my books ;)

Until then we will be gathering the necessary arsenal to take care of a puppy. Let the sleepless nights begin.... Oh wait. I already don't sleep ;)

Sara

Glitter, Scissors and Such

This week of recovery I decided to introduce some new items to craft day! Child proof scissors, glue and glitter are quickly becoming favorites to decorate anything. Today she was making valentines to send out.

I can't tell you how proud she is of herself for using scissors and I let her do it all on her own! Don't worry they really can't hurt her.... I tried to cut myself with them before I let her loose with no help.

The week so far has been great and I hope this health continues!

Sara