Just LEAF the sweeping to us!

In the previous post, I mentioned we had to sweep all the leaves this fall since none of own a rake. It worked pretty well!

On a side note, Terrell loves playing (I mean beating up) Corban and Zander. It's so funny to watch!

Fall Friends

This post is late, but the pictures (the last 2 especially) were way too cute.

Corban and Zander are Lexi's bestest buds. They live right next door, and she prays for them every night. She calls them her Princes.

sweeping the leaves because we don't have a rake.

Corban kept burying himself, and you literally could NOT see him because he'd go all the way under!

RARRR! Popping out of the leaves.

Corban, Zander, & Lexi Forever

This melts my heart.

My 30 Days of Thanksgiving

Day 1
I'm thankful for an excellent Occupational Therapist that not only helps Lexi, but cares about her, and loves her.
Day 2
I'm grateful for good friends whom I can be around to lift my spirits.
Day 3
I'm thankful for the drink Emergen-C, which I could never have survived this week without.
Day 4
I'm grateful for a little girl who know what true beauty is - a royal daughter of our Heavenly Father, a beautiful princess.
Day 5
I'm thankful for a handsome husband who will be home from travels today!
Day 6
I'm grateful for the opportunity to vote for who I believe is best for my country.
Day 7
I'm thankful for a cute daughter who has such a happy demeanor.
Day 8
I'm grateful for my cute little Yoda, who turned 9 today!
Day 9
I'm thankful for my cousin's ward who graciously donated to Lexi's Piggy Bank! And that I got to go on a date with my honey!
Day 10
I'm grateful for my thoughtful parents (and brother) who sent Lexi a fun package to help her feel better!
Day 11
I'm thankful for the United States military and servicemen/women - past, present, and future.
Day 12
I'm grateful for my sewing machine that lets me make things. Even though I'm not very good!
Day 13
I'm thankful for SKYPE and modern technology that allows me to communicate with my husband while he is away on business!
Day 14
I'm grateful for The Friend magazine.
Day 15
I'm thankful for a fun sister who goes to school here in Utah.
Day 16
I'm grateful for our pretty Christmas tree!
Day 17
I'm thankful for a fun surprise visit from friends.
Day 18
I'm grateful I got to play board games with my husband! Just like old times!
Day 19
I'm thankful I got to see my sister and her cute family today!
Day 20
I'm grateful for blankets.
Day 21
I'm thankful for good books.
Day 22
I'm grateful that we were able to celebrate Thanksgiving with some family.
Day 23
I'm thankful that Lexi loves the temple so much.
Day 24
I'm grateful for modern medicine.
Day 25
I'm thankful for wonderful talks at church to help me feel the spirit.
Day 26
I'm grateful for a sweet woman from the ward who had her kids do a project and earn money for Lexi's Piggy Bank.
Day 27
I'm thankful that Terrell was finally able to get a new pair of shoes!
Day 28
I'm grateful that I am an aunt - 13 times!
Day 29
I'm thankful for my own aunts and uncles.
Day 30
I am so grateful for the Gospel in my life. I'm so thankful for the knowledge of the true Church, and of my Savior, Jesus Christ, the companionship of the Holy Ghost, the power of the Priesthood, the holy scriptures to guide me, and pray to comfort me, and a prophet, Thomas S. Monson who gives us guidance for our day.

Meet Rosie

Meet Rosie

born August 30, 2012

Blue Heeler & Mini Aussie (australian shepherd) mix

Current age: 8 weeks

[she is here to stay]

[poor Cooper, we miss you]

Right after Lexi picked out her puppy (Saturday)

picture taken of Rosie by the breeder family, for Lexi.

We picked her up! Lexi is thrilled! (Monday)

Headed back to our house. They snuggled the whole way home.

picture montage sent to Lexi from the breeder family

Rosie

Lexi reading Rosie stories the first night home

The following morning: "Mom, I'm so happy to have my puppy at my house!"

Helping Lexi calm down and relax after a meltdown.

We purchased Rosie from a wonderful family farm (breeder) where she was with her 12 siblings and 10 half siblings. Yeah, those are huge litters. I'd been in contact with Chantell (breeder) for a few weeks, finding the right fit for Lexi.

Lexi picked out Rosie from all the rest. She's shy, (yet sassy), and Lexi wanted "the wittle owange one, Mom!" 

So, Rosie it was. 

Lexi followed her everywhere on the farm, even climbing in the doghouse!

[Rosey] was the name the breeders gave her to help distinguish her, and Lexi wanted to keep it, so, we just changed the spelling. Not a huge fan of the name but it'll work!

We picked out Rosie down in Genola (west of Santaquin) on Saturday night and on Monday night, Lexi and I drove down to pick her up. Lexi couldn't have been more excited. Chantell (breeder) had Rosie all bathed and cute with a big tulle bow around her neck for Lexi. She was SO happy to finally "snuggle that Wosie"!

We got Rosie at age 7 weeks, which is super young, so there is a lot of training that will go into this puppy. After she is housebroken, we will begin obedience/service/therapy dog training, eventually trying to get her officially certified.

Rosie and Lexi have this "sibling" complex. Rosie likes to "bite" and jump on Lexi because Lexi gets attention. Well, duh, dog...Lexi's our kid! ;-) We're working on the biting thing!

So far she's been a good puppy, and I'm very anxious for her to get a little older so life is less "NO ROSIE" and more "GOOD DOG". 

;-)

Little Lady

Classic pictures of little girls wearing their mommy's heels. I got lots. Except they are dancing shoes. Not heels.

Look at my Little Lady!