Makenzy's Mama!

WE BOUGHT A PUPPY!

We bought an English Mastiff puppy a couple weeks ago. He is now 7 weeks old and ready for us to go pick him up. We are leaving after work today to go get him. He is in Kentucky, so it's about a 3 hour drive from where we are.

I should note - that he is now a puppy, but will probably be the size of a small horse before too long. As of yesterday - he weighs 20 pounds! That means that he is 7 weeks old and almost as big as my two year old!

Maybe we could rent him out for rides at kid's birthday parties? We might make enough money to compensate for his enormous food bill! I am totally kidding of course. (or am I?) :)

Anyway - we are really excited! Makenzy wants to name him Paloma Cat Snowflake - but we have decided on Bentley instead. Although Paloma Cat Snowflake has a good ring to it, I don't want to be yelling that at 3am when I'm trying to get him to come back inside from a potty break! But then again - if it's 3am I might be yelling obscenities at him anyways!

We had a pretty good weekend!

Friday: I worked, picked up Makenzy from the sitter, went home, cleaned the house, played with Makenzy, cleaned the house some more, had a dance party in the living room, put Makenzy to bed, watched some tv, finished up laundry, went to bed.

Saturday: Got up early, finished picking up the house, had a surprise birthday party for my Mom, by 6:30 everyone was gone, cleaned up a little bit, got Makenzy to bed, watched some more shows, looked at my messy kitchen and gave it the finger (not literally), went to bed.

Sunday: Got up and went to church, came home, put Makenzy down for her nap, wanted to take one myself but finished up the cleaning from the party (finally), almost fell asleep then Makenzy woke up from her nap, David got home from work, we all put socks on and took turns sliding in the foyer on the hardwood (a new favorite thing Makenzy LOVES to do), had another dance party, then did some more sliding in the foyer, we were all tired so we spent the rest of the night cuddling on the couch.

I live for the silly moments that me, David and Makenzy have! If people seriously saw all the crazy things we did - they would think we were insane. But, we have so much fun! As David, Makenzy and I were laying in the foyer spinning on our backs laughing hysterically, I had to stop and thank God for my little family.

There are a few kids Makenzy age that I know who are battling Cancer (Dante) and Lukemia (Cassie) right now, and another little boy who has had to face multiple surgeries for various medical issues (Brody). I am praying so hard for them and their families, but at the same time thanking God for all that he has blessed me with!

It is frightening how suddenly your life can change in the flash of a second. I hope and pray that I never have to experience the heartache and worry that these parents have faced. But, I know God is faithful! He can heal sickness and mend broken hearts! He is the great physician! Dante, Cassie and Brody are all in our thoughts and prayers! They are all strong, amazing kids! If you are reading this and can spare a prayer - I'm sure their families would appreciate it.