Dogs have Christmas too....

Santa left both Chloe and Allie stockings. The had new collars, candy cane shaped raw hide bones, and each a new toy. They were so happy. Chloe wasn't too sure at first about her new bone, but quickly learned to love it.

Christmas 2008

What a great Christmas.....We are all so blessed. The girls got more things than they know what to do with. It was a very hectic day, but very enjoyable.

Christmas Eve

Every year we go to my dad's on Christmas Eve. Our family is getting sooo big! I have four step-brothers, a step-sister, a biological brother, and each of us have significant others except one and there are also four kiddos. The house was busting at the seams!! Regardless of how much room we have, we all seem to have a great time. Averi wasn't able to come on Christmas Eve so she got to open her presents early on the weekend before Christmas.

Pacifier thief

Allie loves to steal Ashley's pacifier. She very gently takes it right out of her mouth and begins biting away. It is hilarious!!!

6 month check-up

We went to see Dr. Mazurek for Ashley's check-up. She weighed 18 lbs and 15 oz. She is growing so fast.

Meet Allie!

Allie showering Ashley with lots of kisses

She takes up half of the couch!

This is the newest member of our family, Allie! Chris has been wanting a big dog for some time. We began searching for dogs online. We found Allie at a shelter in TN. Chris drove 5 hours last Sunday to pick her up. Allie got carsick the whole way home! :) The shelter thinks she is approximately 8 weeks old and 3o lbs. They said her breed was a Newfoundland Mix. Chris and I think maybe mixed with a lab. By the looks of her feet she is going to be a big girl. Chloe isn't so sure of her. She is very jealous, but each day they seem to play a little more. We definitely have our hands full. I am already tired of cleaning up messes off the floor!!! But we have to remember she is just a puppy (hard to do when she looks full grown). We all love her to death. She is such a big lovable puppy.