I had been contemplating a haircut for many months and finally just had to do it! I gave Steve all week to prepare for the big event - but he still occasionally puts on a pouty face. I think he has gotten used to the front - but doesn't really like the "shorter in the back" look. I love the change and it is a nice cut for the summer. Saela didn't seem to notice the difference. 
..." is it time yet because I'm drooling, may I eat please, is it time now? Ahhh THANK YOU."
I, personally, find this video extremely hilarious. It may not seem as funny to you if you do not know my "first baby" Jax or you are not a "dog" person. Jax & Jilly may have taken a backseat in the picture department but they are still very much a part of our lives! Jax just received a new "chuck it" (this saves me from touching a slobbery, slimy ball) to play ball in the backyard. He would chase that ball 24 hours a day if we let him. Steve has nearly completed our invisible dog fence - so now Jilly can roam to her heart's content. Unlike Jax - she would roam 1 hour per day and nap the other 23. She may be one of the smartest - but LAZIEST labs I know!
I came home from work one day last week and there was my baby girl - looking not so much like a baby anymore. She's a cheerio eating champ (with the exception of the ones that fall out of her clothes and make a trail for Jilly) and is eating her fruits and veggies in pieces versus pureed from a jar! She said "mom" this morning - now I realize that it was not directed at me - but instead of the mamamamamamama sound it was actually the full "mom." It was a GREAT sound. We are headed into the summer of 2008 and in a little less than three months my baby will be ONE YEAR OLD!
Mr. Rory and Miss Rachel were friends of Mom's and Dad's back in the old neighborhood. Mr. Rory helped Mom and Dad move into their first home together and even helped unload Dad's old jet ski out of the moving van. Miss Rachel came into the picture a little later and met Mom and Dad while she and Rory were walking their dog, Aysha. This was, of course, all before my time. Mom and Dad had many fun nights hanging out with Mr. Rory and Miss Rachel. They have shared many backyard barbecues and even some rousing games of Taboo. Mr. Rory and Miss Rachel are moving to New Jersey because Miss Rachel has been promoted in her field. We sure will miss being able to hang out with them. We wish them the best of luck with their move and wanted to let them know they will always have a place to crash here in Michigan - but only if they bring noodles - whatever that means! Come back and visit soon - love Saela (and of course Mom, Dad, Jax & Jilly too!)
