Maisey and her love of dogs!!

Maisey absolutely loves dogs! Since chewy left I have felt a little bad for her. (Chewy is living with my brother in California, He is doing great and loving the warm weather) When I saw that my neighbor just got a new lab, I thought it might be fun to get a few pictures of them together, Maybe get some cute Christmas pictures. The dog (her name is Misty) didn't want to leave the big red bow on and of course didn't want to sit still and Maisey didn't want to either. Oh well it was worth a shot.

We Love Santa! Well most of us do.

We were lucky this year and got to see two Santa's. We always go over to the school and have doughnuts with Santa. This year Tarrin didn't feel like talking to Santa and waited for us while he ate his chocolate milk and doughnut. Maisey threw herself on the floor kicking and screaming when I tried to put her on Santa's lap. Trey and Wyatt were the only ones content to hang out with Santa for awhile.
On Saturday we went to Kev's works kids Christmas party. The kids love getting a toy from Santa. Maisey had all smiles and waves for Santa so I actually thought that maybe she was going to be okay sitting on his lap but nope this is what happened. I guess some kids are just scared to death of Santa.

I do not get paid enough!

Life with an almost two year old is very rewarding but then you have the days when you think "I am not getting paid enough!" Maisey came downstairs today with no pants on. She had pooped and decided she didn't like it so took off her diaper and then looked around for me to of course clean her up but not before sitting down on the stairs! But then how can I get upset, I just picture her at the ward Christmas party dancing around and wanting to be the center of attention. Such a silly girl and so much fun to be around. Now our next task will be potty training. She has gone a couple of times and is ready but I don't think I am. I hate it!

Bye Chewy, We will miss you!

So we have made our decision. Chewy will be living with another family just has soon as we find him a good home, One with older kids or an older couple without kids. If you know of anyone let me know. We want him to go somewhere where he will be loved just has much as he has been loved here. My kids cried when I told them what we are going to do but I think now they are getting used to it. We have had chewy for over a couple of years now and have had so many fun memories with him. I remember him jumping in the pond up in Yellowstone and spraying water all over us, running and playing with the kids, The kids holding him on their laps as they watch T.V. We have had such good times with our little dog. I am glad my kids were able to have a dog and learn how to be gentle and kind to animals. I feel so bad about what happened but I have to keep my little ones safe. I'm glad Maisey won't remember what happened. She still loves dogs and especially Chewy.

Crazy Morning

This morning was not a very good day for my sweet little girl. As I was walking upstairs from doing some laundry I heard chewy growling. It didn't sound very good so I ran up the stairs as fast as I could and found Maisey sitting under the table with chewy and a can of whipped cream in her hand. I immediately picked her up and saw that chewy had bit her on her face below her eye. She looked awful! I thought that maybe she was going to need a couple of stitches so Trey and I ran to the doctors to see what they thought. They ended up using the glue. Since it was a dog bite she will be on antibiotics for a week. Now we have to decide what to do with chewy. He has never done this before and I know that she is rough with him and I'm sure he just wanted the whipped cream. He has always been a really great dog. He has always been very loving and gentle towards the kids. We technically have to keep him for ten days the doctor said so we can make sure he's not sick or anything. I know he's not and just wanted something to eat but I can't have him hurting Maisey again. I have heard a lot from people on both sides that say give him away and some that say he's a really good dog and you should think about it. I guess we have ten days to decide. Maisey was such a brave little girl and only cried right after the incident. She was so good at the doctors office while they cleaned her eye and took care of her. I was so happy to see this cute smile on her face even after everything that had happened. So what to do? I know what will probably end up happening but would love your input on the situation.

The company is all gone

So after a week my brother and his family went back to sunny California. We had a lot of fun and always enjoy having them come and stay. Here is some of the highlights.

- My sister Amanda will come down and visit almost everyday that my brother is here. So I get to see her a lot more.
- Domino's chicken foot is a very fun game and can become very addicting.
- My brother Jeremy makes a great pot of Zuppa soup(tastes just like Olive Garden)
- Saw Planet 51, The kids loved it
- My kids got to play with their cousins 24/7
- Got to celebrate Brinlee's birthday while she was here.
- My sister in law got me working on another digital scrapbook.
- Staying up late and talking.
- My sister in law painted Maisey nails and she loved it!

Turning Fat

Trey grabbed my wrist today and said "Mom, Your turning fat, Your hand is all squishy! He said feel my wrist its all hard and yours isn't.