My Pretty Fairies

The Newest Addition

So we got a new puppy.  I think I must be crazy, but Nathan twisted my arm and bought a Great Dane puppy about a month ago now.  His name is Saxon.  Here is a picture of him next to Toby.

Saxon is HUGE already at only 4 months old.  He already weighs more than 40 pounds.  He is going to take up half of our house. 

Nathan and the girls are completely in love with him.  I like him well enough, but if he eats one more pair of my shoes that could easily change ;)

Wordless Wednesday: Birthday Girl

My Baby Turned 1!

Dear Calina,

Mommy has been in severe denial that an entire year has flown by since you joined our family.  Wasn't it just yesterday that we brought you home from the hospital?  You were such a good baby and are turning into a very sweet girl.  Mommy and Daddy loved you from the beginning.

That first week of your life in the NICU was definitely one of the hardest things Mommy has ever been through.  It has definitely made her a little more protective of you.  You were such a good baby when we brought you home. 

Your big sister, Fiona, has pretty much adored you from the moment we brought you home from the hospital.  Every day you guys become closer and better friends.  I love watching your relationship grow.  You like to follow Fiona around and try to be just like her.  She takes good care of you and doesn't like it when you are left out of things. 

Even though you love your sister a lot, you love your Mommy the most.  You are my snugly mama's girl.  I'm not ready for you to grow up yet.  You are much quieter and more cautious than your sister.  Falling and strangers make you very nervous.  You are taking steps on your own and can walk well when holding someone's hand, but you are too nervous to walk all on your own. 

You make us smile and laugh every day.  You are quite a ham when you want to be.  I love the way that you dance.  When I'm having a stressed out moment I often start singing the VeggieTales theme song because it makes you do your silly shoulder dance.  No one can watch you do that and stay in a bad mood.  You definitely bring lots of smiles and laughter into our family. 

We are so blessed to have you in our lives and in our family. I can't imagine my life without you and I thank God that He gave you to us.

You have grown and changed so much in this last year. I'm excited to watch your personality continue to develop. We love you so much!! Happy 1st Birthday, Calina!!

Super Girl

Fiona's imagination is keeping us in stitches these days (when it isn't making us want to tear our hair out).  Last week she decided that she was super girl.  She demanded that I find her a cape and then spent the rest of the day flying around the house and telling us that she was super fast and super strong.

Here's a picture of her showing her Daddy how she is super strong.