Playmate

About a year ago I went to a company party at my boss's lake house. There he had his two labs that played together so well and it was fun watching them. Since then I have been thinking about getting Bailey a playmate.

So this past weekend, we did just that. His name is Jake and he is a Golden mix. He's a few months younger than Bailey and so far seems to be a really good dog.

Right now that aren't having a lot to do with each other. They don't fight or bark at each other, they just ignore one another. With the exception that Bailey constantly feels the need to kiss Jake. She'll run around in the yard, stop and kiss him, and then go about her business. It's funny. I don't know if he likes it or not but he takes it. Jake is a lot calmer than Bailey. He could definitely be an inside dog (and actually was with his former owner) if it didn't defeat the whole purpose of getting him in the first place. Bailey is far too playful and rambunctious to come inside.

When we first got Jake, he was scared and shy so he really didn't play, he just stood around the yard and watched as Bailey showed off her retrieving and catching skills. By the end of the day he started to come around and began chasing after the ball with Bailey but he would always let Bailey get it. So, Bailey was thinking she was pretty hot stuff. Then yesterday, Allie was throwing the ball to both of them and Jake felt comfortable enough with his surroundings to get the ball before Bailey every time. Well that didn't sit too well with Bailey so, like a girl, stopped turned around and went to the garage, laid down, and pouted. It was too funny!!! It took some coaxing to get her back out to play. Her pride had been hurt.

Hopefully, this was a good move and the two will become great buddies.

It's about time!

Okay, a lot has happened since my last blog in October. I guess I was hoping if I stopped in October so would time and it would prevent May of 2008 from arriving.

Obviously that did not happen and I have just about come to the end of my rope and can fight no longer. I will turn 40 in just about a month whether I like it or not; therefore, I will commence blogging and admit defeat.

First of all, Addie turned 10 years old in January. Happy VERY Belated Birthday! Scott took her on a date. They went to California Dreaming for dinner and then I took her shopping. Here are a few pictures.

Max had a birthday in January as well. He turned the big 16!!! Max got a jeep a few years ago that he drives. He will also start looking for a job here pretty soon.

Next came Easter! The Easter bunny brought fun little baskets to all including Scott. As a matter of fact, Scott said this was the very first time the Easter bunny has ever left him a basket. I think the only time he ran away from home as a child was because the Easter bunny did not come to his house and he was out trying to find that little rodent!

On the afternoon of Easter Sunday, we went to mom and dad's for dinner. Typically we have an Easter egg hunt but this year my dad put together a version of Deal or No Deal for the kids. They loved it! My dad is very creative when it comes to putting together games. We always look forward to finding out what he has in store next.

Okay, now Spring Break. We went to Panama City Beach for the week and had a great time. We played on the beach or in the pool each day and then tried different places for dinner each night. Here are a few pictures from our trip. We have many and a lot of video but I won't post them all.