Unforgettable

I was looking through my scrapbook the other day and found these cute photos of Chewie starting from when he was a baby til older. You can tell how he was really part of our family. What a sweetie! Yes, he even had a girlfriend: Cassie! We love you so much Chewie!!! (I was pregnant with Rachel here...crazy!!)

The girls and I did some late Mother's Day photos and this is how they turned out. Yes,I know I looked retarded, literally!! But the girls look cute!

I'm so glad when Daddy comes home!

Rachel was so excited to bring daddy breakfast in bed!! We made him his favorite: hootenannies, sausage and orange juice! Then he came downstairs to open cards and presents. My camera is being a stinker...the flash isn't working so this is what happens. This should justify me spending $600 on a new camera, right? right? :):):) Brett and his girls! Brett's yummy breakfast. I know it doesn't look that good, but it is yummy! Brett's card from Rachel. So cute! Rachel was so proud of herself:) What a sweetheart! Brett's present: a much needed shop vac and a pair of shorts that Rachel picked out so he could look handsome:) Unfortunately his day ended there. he has to work after church and so there was no big dinner celebration, but we love you daddy!! You are the best! And, yes Camille, he's wearing a Fox shirt!

Good-Bye

As many of you know, we lost an important member of our family Wednesday night. Chewie has been with us for eight years and has literally been the best dog imaginable! He's always been loving and tender with the girls. He was always there when we needed him and he knew just the right moment to come lick our faces or to just snuggle. A week ago he started having some problems with anemia and a low blood platelet count. The vet put him on steroids and sent him home. Wednesday he wouldn't eat, drink and he could hardly move. Brett took him to the vet to see what was wrong. After some x-rays we found out he had cancer on his liver, spleen, stomach and intestines. The surgery would only give us a few months to a year and the quality of life would not be good. We made the hardest decision possible. We had to put him down. We brought him home for one last night of snuggles and love. After snapping a few photos we realized he probably wouldn't make it through the night. He was breathing so hard and wasn't able to stand. HE got worse so fast, our hearts were hurting for him. We took him in that night while the kids went to bed. Five seconds after the doctor injected him, he was gone. He was surely ready to go and I know he is doing awesome now, I just miss him more than anything! Here's the photos of Wednesday night, the poor guy! We love you for always Chewie! good-bye

Fun, Fun!

We are enjoying the sun wwwwaaayyyy toooo much!! Brett takes the kids for wagon rides and they absolutely love it! Jordan likes to push from behind, he thinks he's helping! I just love this picture of Jayden. She is very independent and will just play by herself if no one else is interested. I took quite a few of her on the bench, but I like this one the best! My modeling Rachel! She looks so grown up here! Jayden, not so much of the modeling yet...but I can put her hair in a full ponytail!!! She is growing way toooo fast! It took about 30 shots to get this one and it's not even that good. If only Jayden was in a better mood! We're scheduled to get pictures taken on Wednesday, so hopefully those will turn out better.

Rachel Graduates Preschool!

I can't believe Rachel is done with preschool! Her teacher is amazing and we are going to miss her sooo much! For graduation the kids meet at the park, play and then graduate! Play first... Graduate Later! Before the actual ceremony the kids played a popcorn song with the parachute. They were in heaven! Next they sang a song that I learned in girls camp. Can you guess what it is? Time for the ceremony...doesn't Rachel look a little large here? Rachel and Mrs. Snyder This was Mrs. Snyder's last year teaching. She has been doing so for 19 years! A few parents planned a surprise celebration after the ceremony. She said, "that was a sneaky surprise!" I love her! Each parent participated in making a scrapbook page to go in a special album for her. It was amazing and she couldn't stop looking at it. It was exciting to see students she had taught 19 years ago and their families. There were over 100 people there to wish her a happy retirement. We'll miss you Mrs. Snyder! Ashlyn, Rachel, Kennedy and Preston! Pigging out on only the sweet treats! Rachel, Mrs. Snyder and her best friend Julia! Jayden being her cute little self! Our happy family!

Memorial Day fun!

Memorial day was a busy, fun and relaxing time! We didn't plan anything too big and we had a blast! We started the day at Forest park where we went hiking, swimming and played on the playground area! Next we bought a new grill, then chilled before we barbecued. Ahhh...nice! Again, Jayden followed big sis. almost the whole time! Jayden loved the bridge and was on there for quite a while. She is such a monkey! Water time! Although it was only around 70 degrees so Jayden wasn't too thrilled. This is how she spent most of water time! Rachel didn't seem to mind as much! I love this expression!! Of course, a photo with dad... and mom! Yes, I am becoming a real slacker with the camera. No pictures of the hike or the BBQ!!!