Children #1 and #2

I've realized that our first two children (Sadie Rose and Dodger Dog) have been neglected on the blog. They have had a rough year...a new member of the family that takes up A LOT of their time and a huge move from warm sunny weather to not so nice rainy weather. They've adjusted quite well.

Sadie spends 75% of her day outside exploring, chasing animals and keeping track of the comings and goings on the street behind our house. Dodger spends 75% of his day inside trying to stay out of Shane's path and reach, but still trying to be as close as possible to my reach.

Sadie is great with Shane. She lets him crawl all over her, pull and tug on what ever his fist grabs. Dodger would prefer that Shane doesn't touch him, but is very willing to chase after a ball tossed by his hot little hands. Shane thinks they are both fabulous. Every evening he plays this little game with them (Sadie and Dodger are very unaware that they are playing it with him). Shane will hide around a corner and when the dogs get close he screams and crawls away really fast like they are after him. It is hilarious to watch.

Dodger and Shane at the very popular front living room window that looks out over the cul-de-sac.

Sadie at the window.

Sadie and Shane at the window.

Dodger on the couch after a rough day

Sadie and Dodger on the couch together (yes, couch sleeping is allowed at our house if they are asked up there. Dodger does forget that part of the rule OFTEN.)