Changes

We have added another member to our family. No we are not pregnant, we went a different route for now :)
Travis and I had been talking about getting another dog for awhile because: we want her to mimic Tuffy and grow up exactly like him, we don't want a puppy while we have little kids, we are about to get a house with a yard, Tuffy gets lonely during the day.. many reasons.

We were looking online on Craigslist for furniture, then it turned to puppies for sale, then I told Trav to put his shoes on cause we are going to look at 4 week old german shepherd/lab mixes. It was love at first site.

She has been awesome in potty training (she is 6 weeks) however, she has had separation anxiety when we are not touching her or when she is in her crate. Therefore, us and the two hairy ones all bundle up on our bed at night. Pathetic right?

Tuffy has first child syndrome and is pouting just a little bit...but he is so patient with her and lets her gnaw on his tail and play with his paws.

We have so many changes going on that are all blessings. We bought our first home! We are planted in Fort Worth for a couple of years and wanted to make an investment in our living situation instead of throwing away our money in an apartment that rent continues to increase. We are waiting for our loan to get processed and got an interest rate of 3.74. We feel very blessed and know that our parents and grandparents have helped us immensely get to this place where we can have a home.

Trav's Highlights: Got put on full time with XTO Energy, thankful for God's provision through it all.

Tricia's Randomness: First night we had prim, I put her in her crate to sleep. Trav and I were in bed and she started crying and whining. I looked at Trav so concerned and go "Why is she doing that! Is she ok!?" Trav just laughed at me and replied" Welcome to having a puppy."

Tuffy's Tales: Well, there is this little black thing that keeps following me around. I don't know what to think of it. I try to look as angelic and perfect as possible when Mom and Dad get mad at Prim.

Prim's Peeps: I love my new family. They come get me when I cry in my prison and let me chew on toys. I follow big white brother around and love to chew on his tail cause he doesn't care. I pooped all over my crate when mom was gone and she was not happy and very shocked. I covered my crate with poop, the wall behind it and the floor around it..oops. I have met many new people cause mom brings me places. I don't like to sit in the passenger seat, I crawl onto mom's lap and lay there while she drives.

Joys and Pains of Marriage: Trav and I have been learning alot about communication through all of our huge decisions recently. Its awesome to see that he truly listens to me and my opinions. We have a great balance with the emotional side (me) and the logical legistical side of him to really make solid decisions. Both of us respecting the way the other is processing knowing it will produce a better product.