Random Things

We named our new puppy Fergie. I don't know exactly how we came up with the name...it just popped out and stuck. She is so stinkin' cute and is already acting like she owns the place. Dash is not too happy. It took her all of about 1 day to figure out how to master the steps. This took Dash months to figure out. She is so playful and Dash acts like a little scaredy-cat. It is so funny. The kids are of course smothering her with love. Here are a couple of pics. I need to get some of her and Dash playing. He seems so HUGE next to her. Her favorite place to lay is in Kasey's Spidey chair.

We had a nice Christmas. Brian arrived on Saturday about noon. He left at 3:45am ET on Saturday! I guess he was excited to get home :) The kids were so excited to see him and he couldn't really do much without Kasey at his heels (or in his arms). I put Kasey down for a nap Saturday afternoon and he just screamed for his daddy. It was quite pitiful! I think he thought that Brian was going to leave while he was sleeping. Poor thing.

We got up early on Christmas morning and opened gifts. The kids loved everything! Denise, the Strawberry Shortcake dress up outfit was a hit! I need to get a picture. SO CUTE! I love watching them open up their gifts. They were just so excited about everything. It's so easy to please kids at these ages with gifts. I love it! Brian and I exchanged a few gifts - unfortunately 2 of his gifts didn't make it in time, but they should be here when he gets back. I got another beautiful necklace and some Princess perfume by Vera Wang. YAY! Katie kept telling me I smelled like a princess. :-) She's so sweet.

Brian left this morning about 4am CT. He wanted to make sure to leave before the kids got up. Umm...yeah. I hope they wouldn't get up that early. Oh well! He called a bit ago and is just about to South Carolina already. We've got about another 23-24 days before he gets home from his TDY. Can't wait! Only a few more weeks!!!