Marley and Everything Else

Well...Marley was taken back to Ohio yesterday to live with a family with kids that were older. I know this is very sudden to most of you, but it is something we had to consider for our family. We LOVED this puppy soooo much, but unfortunately, in all of his puppy-dom, we had to choose Kylie over him :) He loved to lick Kylie and he loved to be played with so much, and with three others already to care for in this house, he was not getting the attention he deserved. And every time Kylie was on the floor (because she LOVES to crawl), Marley was there. It was a very difficult decision for our family and it almost feels like we lost another pet, but it was definitely the best decision for our family. He is with an 8 year old now who will love on him to no end. I am sad, but I know it was the right thing to do.....

Rob's work schedule has changed from 7-4 to 11(am)-7(pm). It's been a big adjustment for the family, but a huge blessing on his end in so many ways. He gets to see the girls more, his drive which was taking 1.5 hours with all the construction is now back down to 35-40 minutes, he gets to work w/2 shifts and feel more involved, so all around it's great! :) The tough part for me is that when he had to work at 7AM, I slept through the first 1-3 hours he was gone. Now, I am up the whole time with the girls from about 7:30/8:00AM until he returns home at 8PM. It's been a big transition for me.

McKenzie went to the doctor today. She was diagnosed with strep on August 28th and ever since then, she's been battling a cold, too. Last week, she developed a nasty cough and yesterday, she said her back hurt when she coughed. I took her in, but there was nothing found in her lungs...praise God! :) So, I guess it's just something that has to run its course.

We also started the companion book, called The Love Dare, to the move Fireproof. We are on day #2 :) I'll let you know how it all turns out. I am excited to see where this may take us in our next step of marriage. :)

So....I think that's all. We are going to Emmy Wolo's 1st birthday party on Friday night....and Saturday is MY birthday :) Since I will officially be "over" 30 this year, I have just decided to stay 30. Is that OK? :) We are going to Panera (my favorite) to have a turkey sandwich with potato soup, then we are going to Olive Garden to have black tuxedo cheescake (at least that's what I call it :) ) I think there's a fancier name :) So...it should be fun :)

Ok..gotta get ready for Sylvan and pack the girls up to meet Daddy there. Have a wonderful week...hope to post more pictures soon :)