Have I mentioned that Seth LOVES puppies! That's really an understatment. The kids took Zeus' passing very hard. Harder than I thought they would. They still talk about him everyday. They also ask for a puppy everyday. Their reasoning, of course, is that since we have 2 cats, we must have 2 dogs. Gotta love the way a four year old mind works.

Jason and I put off getting a puppy for a little while. We weren't really positive it was the best thing for us right now. But after careful consideration...we decided it was time.

After some research, I settled on a breed and found one that I was happy with. We decided to keep the kids in the dark on the whole thing. Of course they were heartbroken when we went to the petstore during an adoption day, unbeknownst to us, and left without a puppy.

So we went to the airport today to pick up our newest addition, Rascal. He's a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The kids were a little confused, like they couldn't believe we actually keeping him, but once we got him home, they knew for sure that he is going to live with us for a long time.

Rascal was pretty traumatized at first, but quickly came around and really has taken to the kids. He loves to play with them and snuggle up on their laps. I know that he is going to fit into our family just fine!

The kids are all very proud of their new pup. Especially Seth! Most of the family has been over to visit him and they all tell the kids that they are going to take him home with them. The kids will hear no part of it! It will be fun to see how much they are going to love him as they grow up together.

Happy Belated New Year!!!!

So, I guess I've been a little lax in updating our blog. I can't believe how fast time is moving. The kids were born, I blinked and now they are almost 5 and will be starting kindergarten next school year.

We had a wonderful Christmas and a very fun New Years! I expect this year to be one of many big changes. Some of them fun and some of them bittersweet and a litte scary. Seth will finally be mofing to his new room. He is very excited to have his own space and a big boy bed. He was planning out the layout of his room today. It will be the first time they have been split up at night since Grace came home from the hospital a couple of days before Elaina and Seth. Also, our district announced the move to full day kindergarten next year. I'm sure the kids will do fine, but I'm really not ready for empty nest.

They are getting bigger day by day and there is no stopping it. I will just sit back, cry (bittersweet tears of joy) and enjoy the ride!

Here are some pictures from Christmas. Enjoy!