Willow Rose

Well, Bill thought it only fair, if I was getting a new kitten, then he wanted a puppy. We headed to trade days and found this little cutie. She is a Shih-Poo and was born Feb 18. And like most trade day pups, she got sick the next day. We took her in and she was diagnosed with Parvo. We were fortunate to have a very understanding vet who took her under her wing and was able to keep her from the hospital. It took a couple nights away from home and several days of meds, but she is a very healthy pup now! We hope to never have to go through that emotional roller coaster again!

First Bath

Home from the Doc's...her IV leg

It's a Dog's Life

Hayley's Acting Debut

Minshew decided to split up the spring programs by grade this year (loved it!). Hayley's 2nd grade decided to do a play of 3 different stories. She couldn't wait to try out for a speaking role...and was so excited when she got the part of Little Red Hen! She did a great job, and we are so proud of her!! Sorry about the video...I picked the right spot to sit to have the microphone in her face almost the entire time..ugh! But you can still see our pretty little star and enjoy the great work she did!!

Maggie's a Minshew Colt

Well, for a day anyway. The Kindergarten classes are having pet week and Maggie decided that she would love to visit all of Em's classmates. She had a great time...and though I had my hands too full to take pictures, she wanted to be sure that I blogged that it was a lot of fun and she can't wait to do it again.....LOL!!! Okay, maybe those weren't her exact words.....and this probably wasn't the picture she wanted me to post, either!

Easter 2009

Life Changes and Yuck!

After a couple months of job searching, Bill finally found a job!! It is in Okla City which means a move for us this summer. Luckily, we will be able to move back to our hometown, so it isn't completely like starting over. He will be spending the weeks with my parents and coming home on the weekends.

And, to save some of my sanity of being a single mom during the week, I had to let my job go. It was a tough decision as I was really starting to get into it and the extra money was nice, but I just couldn't handle it all without Bill with me. We rely on each other so much when it comes to the girls. Plus the fact that I need to start getting the house in order to sell...so fun!

And wouldn't you know, Hayley woke up this morning (Bill's first day gone and his first day of work) with one of her earrings inside of her ear! I was too chicken to get it out myself, so we went to the doc. It was gross and I'll spare the details, but they were able to numb it before working it back out. Now we have to wait for it to heal completely before getting it pierced again. Poor girl! Let's hope that is the last of the gross stuff while Bill is not home!!!

Bella Marie

For my birthday, I really wanted a kitten. After searching the shelters and pet stores, we finally found the perfect one at the sister's house of one of our Minshew teachers. We just have to wait to a few weeks before we bring her home....

Girl Scouts of the Past

At one of Em's Daisy meetings, the girls tried on different girl scout uniforms from the past. It was a very cute fashion show, and the girls had a lot of fun!