Trip to Florida

Trish and I went on holiday to Florida this week - Deerfield Beach, located just north of Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area. The weather was beautiful - in the mid-80's, but a very strong breeze the whole time kept things very nice.

Getting Caught Up

I know, I know...we've been horrible about posting, so here's a bunch of pictures from over the summer. A trip to the zoo, the 1st Annual Indianapolis Chinese Festival, and simply hanging around the house. Hope everyone had a great summer, but we're all really looking forward to the Fall Festivities!!!

Jackson's Best Friend

One Last Swim Before the End of Summer

Happy Birthday, Trish!!!

We've been terrible about posting, and this is a little delinquent, but Trish celebrated her 39th birthday on Aug 8th. Given the recent events with losing Dewey, no one really felt much like celebrating. Nonetheless, she had a special cake, Red Velvet, baked by her wonderful husband.

Tribute to Dewey (2000-2008)

With incredible sadness, my beloved little Dewey passed away this morning. He had been battling with various issues for the past year and finally succumed to acute kidney failure. Unfortunately, I was out of town on business at the time and Trish had to handle everything alone. When she called from the vet's office and told me he had died, I immediately thought of the movie "My Dog Skip" and knew that he hadn't really died, "for he will forever live in my heart." I love and miss you Dewey!

Our new Lap Dog

Meet Ringo

Here's the newest member of our family. Ringo joined us five days ago and he's doing really well. Despite his size, he's only a puppy. He's a Cane Corso Mastiff and will grow to 100 to 125 pounds. I know.......it's crazy, but Trish has wanted this dog for 2 years, so he is her birthday present (a bit early). He hasn't had any accidents in the house and loves the kids. He sleeps all night next to our bed and is really well-behaved. He and Dewey are still trying to establish a relationship, but I think it's going to be just fine.

Emmaline's Walking!!!!!!!!

Out for a walk

Summer Fun!!

I have been bad about posting lately.... We are having a wonderful summer and thought I would share some of the fun times we have had on Bob's Birthday, at the zoo and parade, and outside fun!

Earth Quake in China

There has been a major earthquake in China very near Emmaline's orphanage. Please pray for the people in China who are suffering right now.

too cute!

Snug as a bug in a rug

Congratulation Aunt Crystal!!

We were in Ft. Wayne this past weekend celebrating Aunt Crystal's graduation. We are so proud of her!!!

Uncle Dude's shirt looks adorable!!!!!! Yes we are biased :-)

Emmaline the Superstar!!

Emmaline crawling all over the house

All God's Grace in one sweet face

Grammy's birthday!!!

Well, a lot has happened since I last posted. Mom was in town for a visit and we celebrated her birthday. She got her own pair of Ugg boots! Her visit was cut short because Aunt Crystal is still so very very sick from pneumonia.
Mom had to go home to help Terry care for her. Please keep Crystal in your prayers as she still has a long road ahead of recovery. We are still praying she does not have to have surgery. The good news, is she is still able to graduate as planned, but the bad news is she is so weak it is day by day right now if she will be strong enough.