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Boomer

This is our dog Boomer. Boomer has a very long story. We got Boomer awhile back. I had lost a good bit of sleep before we got Boomer just because I was worried about the decision of a inside dog. The lady that had Boomer was getting rid of him because she was single and she did not have time for Boomer anymore. Boomer was crated almost all day and the lady felt he needed another dog or a family that could give him more attention. Boomer came with many things. He has his own toy box full of toys. He came with His crate and the cover and bumper pads for the crate. Gates to keep him in one area came with him. He had been fixed. He came with his own toothbrush, paste, food, and snacks. The best thing Boomer was trained. I knew I would not have to go through the training and that was great. When Boomer got to our house Brooke was so scared of him. She would not get off the couch. Courtney started sneezing and breaking out. I was like very stressed. So I said Boomer had to go. After I advertised him I had two people that wanted him. The one lady had children and she wanted Boomer. The problem was by the time she got him my girls had done fell in love with Boomer. I felt we was making the right choice to let Boomer go to a new home.
It was a bad mistake. Brooke grieved for days and days. Courtney did also but not like Brooke. Brooke would beg for Boomer back. I told her we could not take somebody else's dog that
Boomer had a new place to live. Everyday for a month Brooke would talk about Boomer. I was feeling like a terrible mom. Brooke would say in the sweetest voice, "It is your fault mommy that Boomer is gone." I felt terrible. After about 2 weeks I started praying that if Boomer was meant for us that God would work something out for us to get him back. I knew I would never find a deal like I had got with Boomer. I also knew that the lady who bought Boomer loved him. I would email her to see how he was. She always talked about how much they love him and how well he was doing. I also saw pictures of her daughter with Boomer and you could tell she loved him. I was still dealing with tears from my girls. I tried to tell them that we needed to go on and forget Boomer, but I still had that nagging feeling that he was meant for us.
I continued to pray about it. I thought I would give it one more shot and ask the lady how it was going. It had been a month at this point. She told me it was going great that they adored Boomer. The lady also knew that I wanted first choice if she ever did get rid of Boomer. Two days after I emailed her she emailed me and told me that they were going to have to let Boomer go. I will not go into the details, on here, but basically there was some problems and their daughter was not ready for a inside dog.
The lady even told me that if I had been praying that it was working.
So we went and got Boomer and did not tell Brooke. Courtney was thrilled. She went with me to pick Boomer up. He remembered us. When we got him home he remember where the door was and everything. When Brooke walked in and saw Boomer she started laughing and smiling and I knew everything was just right. Boomer has became my girls best friend. He has some areas that need working on but he is perfect for us. My main thing I don't like is Boomer barks terrible when company comes over. That is a area we have got to improve. I did not tell all the details with Boomer because it would take forever, but I do believe he was meant for us.

Guess What Courtney Got Today?

Before

One of Courtney's friends was there at the same time as Courtney. I thought that was neat.

After

Braces......... I think she looks cute.

Sugar and Spice

Sweet

Brooke has begged for somebody to play tea party with her. Courtney finally gave in and did a small one with her. I fixed them some Debbie cakes and small things. They had fun.

Better Late Than Never

Courtney the birthday girl.

Courtney with her friends.

Making a wish.

Growing up to fast. (sniff sniff)

We took Courtney to Guadalajara for her birthday.

Courtney with my parents.

Happy Birthday girl.

Courtney and her Mamaw

I did not realize until today that I have not posted Courtney's birthday pictures. I am so behind on blogging.

Brooke's Art

Brooke colored this picture for me. I think she did very good. Click to see better.:)

She tried

Look at the sheet hanging out.

I had a Thoracic Epidural Injection done Tuesday for my back. I have not been able to pick Brooke up and she has had a very hard time with this. I think since she knows I can't it makes it harder on her. Courtney and Brooke have both been helpful.
Brooke cleaned the whole play room up by herself. All the toys were picked up and it looked great. She went and made her bed up.(She tried I should say) She came and told me what she did. This is what she said." Mom, I thought it would help your back feel better so I cleaned up all by myself."
I went and looked and was so proud of her. I had to take a picture of the bed because it was so funny. She really did try. Take a look of her bed that she made up.

Courtney thinks she is to old to hunt, but she was a good sport.

Austin finding a egg.

The three youngest grandchildren.

Brooke finding a egg.

Miss Brooke

Brooke being very excited.

Finding more eggs.

Courtney

Regan, Hensley, and Brooke
(friends from school)

Me Update

We just got back from camping. It was the worst camping trip ever. I was sick the whole time. I still feel horrible. My throat is on fire and my head hurts so bad. My energy level is gone. I will try and post pictures later from our trip.

I also had a MRI done last week on my back. The results were not good. I have three herniated disk in my back. The upper back is bad. My options are surgery or shots. I think the shots is what I am going to do. Surgery scares me.
The one herniated disk is pressing into my spinal cord. The nurse said I have many reason to be in pain. This is very hard on me because I am a go getter and I like to do things for myself. Kevin does not want me to pick anything up. He is more worried than I am. Brooke is having a hard time with me not picking her up. That makes it hard for me.
If the shots will ease the pain that will be great. If not then we will just take it one day at a time.
This is a short update. I will try and add pictures later from our trip.

I did not have a good time. Between my back and not feeling well I was pretty miserable.

Brooke Texting

"Caden, I wuv u."

"Sadie, can u come play?"

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Courtney. I love you very much.

Friends

Asher makes two points.

Gabe baby and Courtney

Sweet Gabe.

Three Monkeys jumping on the trampoline. None fell off and bumped their head.:)

Princess Libby, and Princess Brooke

Play

Brooke and Molly. Molly is one of our little Chinese Friends. She was in the play.

Sadie and Brooke. Sadie was scared at this play so she did not want pictures with the characters.

Courtney and Alicyn with the Monster in the Closet.

Ready for the play.

Ally and Court

Sadie Bug and Brookie Bug.

We took the girls to a play. I thought it was o.k. The play was called "The Monster in the Closet." Sadie was a little scared. Brooke was a little scared also. This picture was before the play. The girls was all excited.
At the end of the play the girls were not as excited.
Sadie said she did not like it and that she wanted to go to Cinderella. LOL :)