Our New Puppy!

"Skipper"

Dad brought this sweet li'l fella home today after he and his mother and siblings were abandoned by the side of the road. :( Two of the puppies were hit by cars, but this one and his sister were okay. He is a full-bred mutt (lol) and looks to have some lab in him and possibly collie. Ellie named him Skipper, which I think is very suitable. :D He is on a visit to the vet right now for shots and such, but will be back soon...isn't he the cutest thing?? :)

Let's Go to the Rodeo!

So Dad surprised us with a visit to the rodeo last night...it was a bunch of fun and I got A LOT of pictures! Looking at the blurry pics, you might assume that I was trying to achieve the Picaso look...let me assure you, I was not! :) My camera doesn't have a high shutter speed (thus accounting for the blurriness), but I think they look rather "artsy" anyway. :D

Li'l cowboy enjoyin' the show!

While we were watching, a message suddenly popped up on the huge screen at the end of the building with the words, "Rachel, will you marry me? Love, Cory". LOL Not exactly the setting I would choose, but she said yes! :)

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And the next video is the end of a hilarious act where the talented horse kept getting the better of his trainer...if you think you keep hearing two cackles during the video, you're right. :) One is me sounding ridiculous, and the other is Alexander sounding jest plain cute! lol

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Have a great day!

Cats Take a Message...So True!

Before I begin this post, I want to thank everyone again who commented during the last difficult few weeks...my family and I really do appreciate your prayers and messages!!! *hugs*

Okay, has anyone ever heard the quote, "Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back with you later"? Well, today I set out with my trusty camera to disprove this statement! :) I mean, come on, my cats always come readily when called, for instance:

Me: *Calling sweetly* "Oliver, c'mere, Oliver...come on, buddy."
Oliver: *Ears instantly prick and he races toward me*

Me: "That's right! Good kitty!! You're helping Erin disprove a theory, aren't ya?"
Oliver: *Purring* (Can't you just see the love and adoration written all over his sweet orange face?)

Me: "Awwww, you love me sooo much, don't you??" *Shakes catfood bag a li'l harder*
Oliver: *Wraps around my legs and continues to purr*

Me: "Alright, theory disproved and you've been fed. Bye...whoa! Buddy, you seriously need to consider going on Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig for Cats. Do you get fed a lot or something?" ;)
Note: He looks bigger in the picture than in person...I think it was the way he was sitting! lol

Me: *Pauses* "Hi there, Sassy!! Um, hi Sassy! Sassy? Sassy!!
Sassy: *Pauses to daintily lick paw*

Me: "Um, just ignore her. She must be half asleep or something. That'd be the only reason she's not responding, I think." *Confidence considerably shook up and ventures out to grandparent's house to give their cats a close-up*

The stately "Ling Ling"


The calm and serene "Sister"

Oh, and next up is...Murphy. Who used to be our cat, but moved out to our grandparents because he liked them better. *hmph* I take that insult personally! ;) Yeah, Murphy and I aren't exactly on the greatest of terms...well, at least, I'm not. He always comes running when I call to nip at my ankles or other such nonsense-wait a minute! Comes when I call!! Perfect! Murphy (aka Not the Most Likeable Feline in the World) is about to restore my disprovation (is that even a word?) of the aformentioned quote! :D Just watch this:

Me: "Murphyyyy. Oh, Murphyyyyyy. Come on, Murphy!! Quit stuffing your face and come over here!!"
Murphy: *Hasn't even glanced at me yet*

Me: "Murphyyyyyy."
Murphy: *Raises head*
Me: "Aha! He's about to come running toward me!"

Murphy: *Resumes eating*

Me: "Arggggg!" lol

Oh well, maybe I didn't exactly disprove a statement, but I have my own secret method for getting our kitties to come when called:

The power of cat food...never fails. Ever. :D

Yes, I quite agree with you, I need to find something more productive to do with my time! lol

Update

We found out yesterday that Baby A is gone as well...we hurt very much, but know that God is in control. Thank you all so much for your prayers and messages...they really mean a lot and we appreciate it!! Please continue to keep our family in your prayers!
Thanks,
~Erin

Sadness

Please pray for our family as Baby B has passed away...and the doctor isn't sure if Baby A is alright or not. You can read more about it here at Mom's blog.
We are very sad as we were so excited about these babies (and they are babies no matter what some may think about life before birth).

Please, please pray that, Lord willing, Baby A will be alright!

On a happier note, today is Mom and Dad's 20th wedding anniversary...if you have a chance, stop by Mom's blog again and wish them a Happy Anniversary! Thanks! :)