Lake of the Woods...

Just a few short weeks ago D and I went on a fishing trip with some friends up to LOTW. It was sort of a bucket list trip for us - we'd always wanted to go on a 'guided trip' on the ice... mainly so we'd catch some fish since we're never very lucky in that aspect. :) Weeks later I'm still thinking about how much fun that trip was... the chance to get away with my hubby for a weekend. A weekend that wasn't work related - just fun. It was a good reminder that every once in a while - it's okay to get away. It's okay to leave the kids for a few days to go re-energize yourself. As parents, as a spouse - for yourself. I'm hopeful that we can remember this as we face another year - sometimes it's okay to step away from it all (with or without the kids) and simply just enjoy.

 So we didn't catch massive amounts but we made up for that with lots of laughs. :) 

Harby Goes to the Vet..

Asher was very concerned about what it meant to have Harby go to the vet. A lot of questions about shots, doctors, etc... So being as though this is his puppy - he got to come along and answer all the questions the Vet had for us re: our new puppy. When we first walked in they asked us if they could help us or if we had an appointment... my pretty shy child says loud enough for the whole place to hear "Yep, Harby Walicker has an appointment". From there on out Asher did a great job informing the Vet that Harbey likes to bite (which is why he has to have a nozzle on ;)), he pees all over the house, gets in trouble a lot and doesn't seem to mind his kennel. Harvey is definitely a hand full and definitely a decision we question daily but our plan is working perfectly... Asher and Harby are best buds, which is definitely worth all the extra crazy. 

She's Here...

I'm delayed.

By 2 years.... but Taitum Jane please know that you are loved, loved, LOVED and I could not ask for  a perfect little girl for our family...

God knew EXACTLY what I needed. You. Are. It.