This is Jill's brother...Rommel (the one my dad got)

first 24 hours

Yesterday Jack did well with Jill. Today is another story..he is being a little rough now that he is done smelling her. She doesnt seem to mind. She is a huge snuggler. If you're standing she lays on your feet, if you are sitting she climbs in your lap. Last night she slept with us and she had to be nuzzled close to either Dave or I. She is a good girl. She cries when she is hungry or needs to go out. Its a chore with the both of them. I have to carry her outside and jack goes on a leash. Last night I felt like I had a newborn and a toddler.

WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY...

TODAY WE WELCOMED A NEW ADDITION TO THE FAMILY..HER NAME IS JILL. SHE IS A GERMAN SHEPHERD, ROTTWEILER MIX. SHE IS 8 WEEKS OLD. MY DAD GOT HER BROTHER. SHE LOVES TO CUDDLE AND JACK CANT GET ENOUGH OF HER.

New Pet

So I took James today to get a hamster...we found the perfect one. James named him midnight b/c he is all black. While at the pet store we found an 8 week old husky. He was so adorable. We both wanted to get him so bad. We called Dave and he said it wasn't a good idea. (at least one of us has common sense. I'd take home almost anything with four legs)

RIP Forest

James' Hamster died New Years Eve morning. He was upset, but we knew he was sick and only a matter of time. Today we drove to 4 different pets stores to get a new one. two of the stores were closed for the holiday and two other stores were out completely. He was so sad..he cried the whole way home..all he wanted was a new hamster. Yesterday he spendt an hour cleaning the cage so the new hamster wouldn't get sick. Today he put it all back together and was so excited to get a new hamster. poor guy :(

2009

I am really excited about this year. 2008 ended with such a blessing that Dave and I feel that 2009 is going to be an excellent year. So far this year we have two trips booked and one in the process...we will be taking James to the Wilderness Lodge in the Dells the last weekend in Jan. I'm pretty excited about it. He is finally tall enough to ride everything. In Feb. Dave and I are going to visit my grandparents in Fl for a week...ahh a week of nothing but the beach..I can't wait. We hope to go to Cedar Point this summer. This year I also start my internship...the end is now in sight. Dave and I also have some big goals for the house...this year we hope to finish the main level. I REALLY hope we do. I'm excited to start planning the basement.

Happy New Year...from out family to yours