Foster Mother

I wasnt sure what I was getting myself into but just like everything else I do I go with my instincts and it always turns out great or I chalk it up to a learning experience.

Everyone.....................meet RANGER........

I am the foster mother of the sweet 110 lb Black Lab Great Dane mix and I am in LOVE with him. He is my big sweet slobbery dog! I cant say "dog sitter" sounds way to impersonal and I refer to myself as "mommy" to Ranger. Yes I adore him that much. A friend of mine sold his house and Ranger had no where to lay his big body so I am caring for him for now. I will miss him when he goes. Caleb has me on an exercise schedule to drop the 15 lbs I gained when I quit smoking (yes I still want to cover myself in nicotine patches). So every morning he wakes me up at 5:30 I strap on the jog leash and Ranger pulls me for a mile and a half. Of course the remaining .75 miles is up hill and I have to pull Ranger. He is so big that when he slacks the leash, then pulls, it about knocks you over! In reaction I tighten my abs and clench my butt....I am getting a full body work out!!!!! He loves to play catch, unfortunately that has been happening inside......he hits the rug in the front room and slides to where he almost hits the door. My house might look like a wreck most of the time but its okay...totally worth it. He loves Noodle, when he leaves for school Ranger stands at the window all sad.

Here are me and my boys. a BIG dog and two little dogs. Rolling Solie in bacon grease didnt work......he and Ranger play together all the time.

He lays in my office next to me when I work.

How could you not love him!

Doesnt matter where I am or whats in the way. He likes to chill out next to his mommy. (okay I am a junkie...I admit it)

There is so much going on and I have had zero time to post. Here is a quick run down.

Kayl is graduating on Tuesday.....HOLY COW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so proud of him! Morgan, Caleb and Houstin are almost done with the school year. Mother bought a new car (Subaru) and planted the garden. Leslie will be here on Saturday, April, Melissa and Taylor will be here on Monday. Lots going on with work..............................Work...............................Work............Work.

Noodle's Blondie Locks

When Caleb was born he had a full head of hair the color of sand. The most amazing head of hair you have ever seen, it has followed him through his 13 years. The girls at school are so jealous of him.....that became a bit of an issue. He has been growing his hair out for over a year and finally to the point where he can pull it back in a hair tie. The other day he gave it up, said he was done being called a girl or Jesus...kids can be so mean! I am sure he could see the hesitation on my face and hear it in my voice but its his choice.....sooooooooo.

How could you not love a kid with hair like this and those little chubby cheeks! Caleb with his Auntie April in Carnation Washington, he was almost two.

The.....sniff sniff...last....um...picture of Noodle with long hair...sob sob. At the Salon waiting for Edward Scissor Hands...

I think he was saying...Enough is enough just shave it...or something like that.

I will admit, I had a hard time with his hair being cut. We tried to donate to locks of love but we were just a little to short.

The entire time, he had a smile on his face from ear to ear.



Total 80's rock star look but he wouldnt go for it.


Oh My! Your how old? He just went from looking 10, 10 minutes ago to looking 13. I about fainted. The empty nest syndrome is setting in.

I cannot believe how different he looks, he is still so handsome....but the baby face is officially gone. We ran a few errands afterwards and he said he could finally hear! Welcome to another stage of your life Noodle...oh should I still call him Noodle??????