Meet Pippi

"I can't believe we have a dog. I can't believe dad said 'yes'!" I think I've heard this exclamation at least two dozen times over the last 5 days. Years ago we told the kids there would be no dogs until everyone was out of diapers. Well, it's been quite awhile since I've changed a diaper so it was time. After doing some research and chatting with other Goldendoodle owners we decided on a mini petite Goldendoodle. Mini and petite? yes, apparently one can be both. And boy is she mini. She weighs in just under 3 pounds and will get 15 pounds at the biggest. 

 After a ballot vote (organized by Amelia, of course) Pippi was the winning name. Being a family that loves nicknames I think it lends itself quite well to all kinds of fun nicknames....Pip, Pipster, Pips, Pippers, Pip pip hooray, pip pip cheerio. You get the idea. 

Sweet, tiny Pip has been with us five days now and I can say we are all head over heels for this bitty one. I am now that lady that takes her pup in the car to run errands and the kids keep track of the minutes until they get to be the one snuggling her. She is the 

cutest little bugger and I'm sure glad we finally said "yes."

Moving on up

Today was a big day for our Maggie Lu. 8th grade graduation followed by the much anticipated 8th grade dance. They say the days are long but the years are short. Isn't it the truth? I mean really, this girl was just graduating from preschool.

We couldn't be more proud of her and her sweet friends. Not for a minute do we take 

for granted the wonderful friends she is blessed with. 

some that have even been with her since those first days of life.

Mags and her adorable friend Carson. These two have been doing school 

together since the first days of preschool.

It was quite the photo shoot

Maggie Lu + Gracie Mae

Pretty Girls

So here's to another year. Another milestone and new beginnings.

She is more than ready to take on high school. I am so proud of her courage, her

kindness, her perseverance, her hard work and her love for Jesus. 

You're going to be just fine, Maggie Lu.

Love, your sappy mama

#soccerjo

We are about ready to wrap up Jo's soccer spring season. 

She got to play with some fun friends and a new coach.

It was a great season and she had tons of fun but I think 

we're all looking forward to having some slower Saturday mornings.