Slip 'n Slide Fun

We've had some warm weather these last few weeks and it was especially hot last week. During one of those 90 degree days, we took out the slip 'n slide for the girls to play on. Marc joined in as well, but he has since told me that he won't be doing that again. He's sore in places he didn't even know existed. Anyway, I took a ton of pictures and just had to share a few of my favorites. I hope you enjoy!

Gracie

This is Gracie. She is a pure bred Shih Tzu that someone just dropped off. From what we understand, she comes from a puppy mill about 30 minutes away. For some reason whenever she has had puppies, they always died. So, the owner was going to take her out and shoot her. She is a very sweet little dog. She has become my side-kick. I've taken her to the vet and she's been bathed, groomed and also went in for a check-up and to get some shots. Poor little thing had a bladder infection, so she's been on some antibiotics for that. It seems to be clearing up and she's doing much better. She loves to play! She will constantly try to lick my hand and do everything she can to please me. The girls love her. It's taken some time, but the animals are liking her as well. She's not very big...only weighs 8 lbs. Our house is very full now. As Marc put it the other day...we have 3 kids, 3 dogs and 3 cats. I think we're done (at least with the dogs and cats!).

Too Fast

As I sit here writing this, I can't believe the time has gone by already. The girls had been counting down the days and then all of a sudden the time had come and gone. We had been anticipating Mimi and Papa's arrival for 21 days. It seemed to take forever for the day to come and then finally, it did. The girls and I were so excited to see them. We haven't seen my parents since Christmas. Five months is a long time for the girls not to see their grandparents. So, when they drove up the driveway, Emma and I ran out to greet them. I didn't realize how much I missed them until I saw them. My parents and I are very close and to have them here for a time was great, although it was too short. We kind of just hung out Wednesday afternoon and let them rest for a little while. They had already spent a few days with my brother in Ohio and they were very busy there. Thursday morning, I had to go to school for commencement rehearsal. I didn't like being gone for as long as I had to, but I didn't really have any choice. When I did get home, mom, Emma and I went out to get some groceries. We also stopped at a nail place to have full manicures and pedicures done - my mom's treat! Then we did a little shopping, stopped to pick up our new dog Gracie at the vet (that will be a later post), and then on to pick up some steaks for dinner. We had a very full day. On Friday mom and I took the girls to look for some material and then stopped for shakes at Steak -N- Shake. Friday night was commencement and then my parents left Saturday morning. The time always takes forever to get here and then when it does, it ALWAYS goes by too fast! We really enjoyed having them here and the girls loved it! We have made plans to go "home" in July for a visit. The girls have already started counting down - 39 days and counting.