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Happy 2008

from Smokey!

sick day

Youngest daughter resting on the couch with Smokey (left) and Sophie.

Sophie’s smile

I’ve been trying to get it for weeks and finally today, a good shot! :)See how her little nose is wrinkled up and her teeth are showing? I think she’s so cute!

Sophie

I was trying to get a photo of Sophie’s smile. I’m still working on that. When I lay on the floor to take photos, she and Smokey wind up on top of me.
When I looked through today’s photos, my favorite one was this one. I like the bookshelves in the background [...]

Callie

This is Callie, Mom and Dad’s cat.

Dobby

This is Dobby, our 3 year old cockatiel.
He likes to whistle “Pop Goes the Weasel,” but has not learned any other songs at this point.

walking, rolling, petting the dog

Sophie does not like walking on a leash. Actually, we don’t know if she likes it or not. At this point, she refuses to walk. She sits down. If we come over to encourage her to walk (cheering, calling, clapping, praising her), she rolls over to have her tummy rubbed.

Sophie has [...]

sharing

Sophie is determined to sleep in her bed. Even if it means she’s hanging out of the bed (since Smokey got there first)!
I’ve been looking at a lot of Project 365 blogs these days. It’s such a neat idea!

introducing

Sophie!
She is a six month old long-haired Chihuahua and is the newest member of our family.

Tomorrow

is Dobby’s 3rd birthday. He hatched on Christmas Day 2004.
Happy Birthday, Dobby!
He’s really been a little spot of sunshine in our home. I’m really glad we have him.