Kindergarten Celebration

September 2010 - 1st day of Kindergarten

May 2011 - A Kindergarten Graduate

And we have blinked again, and Bella has grown before our eyes. What a sweet young lady she has become. Thank you to G. and Pappa, and Grandma and Grandpa for attending her celebration today!



Posing with the principal of the school with her certificate.

Pictures from the program.

Bella's two friends Payton and Ashlynn.

Her teacher Mrs. Anderson

Presents from Grandma and Grandpa.

Ellie and Kenna. Ellie Belle (her formal name) is adjusting very well with us. She is a very sweet little puppy, and very gentle with the girls. We are becoming quite attached to her.

Winnie is not missing out on any loving either. As a side note, Winnie had her annual exam this week and the vet said she is VERY healthy for a nine year old dog. She said we should get many more years of enjoyment with her. :0)

Meet Ellie

Daddy is now officially outnumbered 5 to 1. Meet Ellie, the newest member of our family. She is a 10 week old English Cocker Spaniel. Paul and I drove to Austin to pick her up, and surprised Bella and Kenna with their new puppy! You can watch the video of their first meeting here:

http://www.dropshots.com/winniegirl

(It's the May 21st video)

She is really a happy little girl with lots of energy. After she plays she is ready to snuggle up for a nap. She is asleep with her head on my feet while I am typing this. Winnie is doing as well as can be expected. Winnie is bossy, but sweet, and I know over time she will either love Ellie or learn to tolerate her.

For now we will be adjusting to life with a new puppy. Ask me again in a week if she is still cute. :0)

Almost A First Grader

Hard to believe, isn't it?