Meet "Gunner"

Yes, we know y'all think we're crazy. We've been talking about getting a "farm dog" for when we move into the new place (which has about 2 acres). He's an Australian Shepherd/Great Pyranees mix, which are really good family dog breeds. The minute Joel saw him I could tell he'd made up his mind that he wanted this dog! :)

We have two dogs now - Payson (shih-tzu) and this guy! They're getting along great. Once we're at the new place they'll both be outside dogs!

"Let love abound!"

Someone decided he needed to powder his nose!

Perfect! Baby powder! So that's why he was so quiet while I took a shower.

I baked an apple crisp, for no other reason than I was in the mood for it!

My handsome boys!!

Aw shucks.

Road trip to Springfield for thrift shopping!

Yes, I do occasionally drink soda!

"Melt in your mouth biscuits" (the cook-book doesn't lie!)

Little traveler.

My Apologies

My computer broke (like, literally just quit working) a couple weeks ago, so I only have internet access in the evenings when Joel brings his laptop home. I've been taking lots of pictures lately and would love to post them so y'all can see... but you'll just have to be patient until my new (used) laptop comes in the mail! Then I'll get back down to blogging business!
Happy almost the weekend!!

First Snow Experience

Around Our Neck of the Woods

Helping Mama take the decorations down!

Couple of kids in love.

Being the ham that he is...

...showing off every chance he gets!

Yay! Our first gingerbread house!

Game time at the Eldredges over New Years.

That's my boy!!

Daddy's face :D

Baby's 1st Birthday!

We celebrated at Jeannie's house and had such a good day for it!

He was a fan of the chocolate cupcake!

Evan took gift-opening seriously.

The older boy cousins enjoyed his toys almost as much as Evan did!

Cookie Decorating at Riefer's

I was very impressed with my man's decorating skills.

Me and my darling boy!

It's a tradition; we decorate cookies (with Chris!) & then watch "It's a Wonderful Life".

Evan Update

He thinks he's so sneaky!

 I think he's starting to look more like his daddy!

 Standing like a big boy! He could totally walk right now if he really wanted to!

His first word (other than "Dad" and the occasional "No no") is "Bell"! He's been playing with some jingle bells he found in the Christmas decorations, and says "Bell" while shaking them!

Girls' Day in Branson!

We went to the Lennon Sisters' show, and also Shoji Tabuchi. (I probably just butchered the spelling on his name!)

Sisters! I love my Stephanie Anne.

Me, Jenny, Kelsey, Clara, Jeannie, Cassia, & Stephy. Mom & Aunt Livia came along as well!

We found these super comfy retro chairs! The Shoji Tabuchi theater is amazing!!

As I said, the theater is amazing - this is the ladies' bathroom!

There were several beautifully decorated trees like this, IN THE RESTROOM!

Bathroom stalls