More pictures of Lucy!

I realized I had a lot more pictures of Harper and Lucy on my phone. Enjoy!


















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Our week with Lucy

Meet Lucy. She's the fabulous Great Dane that we kept last week. Her parents were going on a trip, and I couldn't stand the thought of her being kept at the kennel for a week! Most people who know me, know this was out of character for me. I'm not the biggest dog person in the world, mainly because I've never had one... but also that I'm usually allergic to them. But I'm so glad we invited her to come over. Harper had THE BEST time with her. She woke up every morning asking to go see her, and any time we came home, she would run to her crate and let her out. Yes, she is the size of a small horse, so that took some time to get used to, but she was so incredible sweet. She quickly became Harper's best friend!

Simply precious! I love her different color eyes.

She was so interested in bath time!

This was the only time we allowed her on our new couch...

I couldn't say no to her!

I think she missed her parents a little at first!

This is the way she normally sat, and it cracked me up!

Just a quick picture to show the height difference

Snuggle time... who knew I'd be such a Lucy fan?!?

On summer days we...

Play at the pool!

Have fun playing Candy Land

Find silly ways to stay entertained

Wear a "tee-air-a"

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Couch for Sale...

I've had this couch on Craigslist for a couple of months, but so far, no one has followed through with their interest. We REALLY need to sell it to move some other furniture around. It would also be nice to get the money to pay for some furniture we need in our foster child's room. It's Pottery Barn, and has spent most of it's life in an office...not being used! Obviously, this post is for Dallas people, because I can't ship this thing! Either email me or leave your info in the comments if you're interested in it. We're asking $250 or best offer! It'd be perfect for an office or playroom!

Happy Father's Day!

Harper has such an amazing dad! Anyone who knows him would agree. I am so thankful that I married someone who loves me and our child well. He works incredibly hard during the day to provide, and then comes home to work equally hard as he invests in Harper. Such a blessing!!! I can't wait to see him in the role of foster parent very soon!

Corby, Harper and I love you so much!!!




Chick-fil-a put on a daddy/daughter date night last night. Harper was so proud of the crown and wand she received!!!
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Harper's trip to Egypt

Harper participated in VBS this week at the church where she does MDO. She had the same teacher as during the year, so that helped with her anxiety of being left. She learned all about Joseph and told me the lessons each day. I was extremely productive with our foster care stuff during those hours...we're so close! I'm hoping we'll be verified by mid July! Here are a few phone pictures...



The goats were very popular! Harper loved them!



More of the fellowship hall that was decorated like an Egyptian marketplace



Holding the rope and headed back to her class with her friends



This picture was on the board outside her room. She now leans in with whoever she's taking a picture with! It cracks me up!



She made a necklace each day and loved wearing them!


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Annalise is 6!!!

Two weeks ago, we went to St. Louis for the weekend. I was then in LR for another week, and our internet has been out this week... so I'm finally updating! Annalise turned 6, and we just couldn't miss it. I've been to every birthday but one, so I just had to be there. Harper had an absolute blast playing with her! It definitely made me wish she still lived here in Dallas. Her birthday party was at a cooking school at a grocery store, and Annalise had a blast! Overall, we had such a fun weekend together. They invited my mom to come too, so that was an added bonus.

Blowing bubbles together

Hanging out... please notice her Justin Beiber pajamas!

Poor Max... he endured so much with these girls!

Annalise with her KK and Laloy

Making puppy chow... so delicious!

Enjoying the birthday song

Annalise was so patient with Harper while

they played Barbies together!

Harper would eat anything that Annalise would feed her...

We definitely took advantage of this!

And then Annalise came downstairs with all of her hats...

So ridiculous!

Max got in on the fun

Looking fabulous!

These 2 were too much for me to handle!

I love my sweet Annalise so much!!!