It seems like things have gotten busier on pretty much every front. The kids continue to grow. We've taken on additional work, home, and church responsibilities. It's been a little hectic. But it has also been a fun time for us as a family as we learn and grow together.
Of particular note is that we are pleased to see our family expanding by 1. It's a girl. Though it has been just a short time, we love her and are excited to have her in the family. Little Bella.
She's a German Shorthair mix, but she seems to have taken her look and identity from the Shorthair rather than the mix. She's a bit hard headed and stubborn which Teri says makes her fit right in with the other kids. But like the other kids, she also has a very tender side to her, tries to be well mannered, and usually has a pleasant disposition--at least when given the proper motivation.
We got Bella for free while we were in Safford. David was excited because a German Shorthair is his dream dog and he figured Bella can be his hunting companion. Teri was excited because she has been asking to get the boys a pet for more than a year now. And although Bella has come with the usual assortment of puppy flaws, she does seem to be adapting to the civilized lifestyle pretty well.
Meanwhile the kids have been busy having a fun summer. They both took swimming survival lessons this year for the first time. McKay grew into a total fish and has since braved diving boards, deep ends, and other pool hazards.
Gibby, although compliant with the requests of his swim teacher Ms. Elizabeth, was not very excited about those requests.
Both survived and hopefully, they will be much safer around water now.
As for Teri and me, we are just trying to enjoy the ride.
