chikaustin

April8th

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Thank you all so much for your comments and suggestions for our dairy free lifestyle. We started this journey last week and have seen huge improvements in both kids. We haven’t completely eliminated all dairy but have cut out the major players like milk and cheese.

Since we now have time to focus on things other than nebulizer treatments, I would love to introduce you to the newest member of our household. No, we’re not pregnant but we have a new baby Golden Retriever named Oliver!

Oliver

He’s 9 weeks old and was born on Super Bowl Sunday. He has the sweetest disposition and loves to play. The kids and I took a road trip today to pick him up about an hour and a half away from our house. They, including Oliver, were great!

My boy

Since we’ve been home, today has consisted of puppy scratches and nibbles. Pouncing. Chasing. Rolling.

Barking

Puppy breath. Chewing. On Everything. Toys. Crocs. Chairs. Rugs. My feet.

Makena & Oliver

And swims at the lake. It was only fitting that we have dinner down at the lake to celebrate our newest arrival. With egg salad sandwiches, fruit and beer in the picnic basket we made our way to the lake to have dinner at the picnic table on the boat dock. Unfortunately, I forgot the camera so I’ll have to create a picture for you. Oliver romped around and swam. Makena fed the ducks. Keegan threw rocks. With beers in hand, Miles and I watched our new family frolic.

Oliver made a new friend down at the lake, his name is Ford and he’s a 10 week old Border Collie. Only in Texas do people name their dog Ford!

20 Comments

  • Comment by Sarah Jackson — April 8, 2008 @ 9:14 pm

    He’s so so cute. Welcome to puppy mommyhood!

  • Comment by molly — April 8, 2008 @ 10:21 pm

    there are few things as cute as a puppy :)

  • Comment by Claudia N. — April 8, 2008 @ 10:35 pm

    What a cute dog, he looks so sweet! Good Luck with all the training!! You better guard your shoes! =)

  • Comment by Misty — April 8, 2008 @ 11:50 pm

    i am in love with oliver! I have decided to keep a journal of all of the reasons to come visit you… And oliver tops the list. (sorry cool thrift stores) but I love GR puppies!

  • Comment by Manoute — April 9, 2008 @ 1:05 am

    He is so cute!

  • Comment by miss chris — April 9, 2008 @ 6:27 am

    Hello, Oliver. You’re a cutie. We have a golden and they are so sweet. They are the cutest little puppies. And what a lovely picture you painted for us of you all at the lake!!! Sounds perfect.

  • Comment by beki — April 9, 2008 @ 7:14 am

    Aww, how sweet!

  • Comment by kathie — April 9, 2008 @ 7:54 am

    you’ve been busy!

  • Comment by Tracy — April 9, 2008 @ 8:59 am

    Very cute! Excited for you going through puppydom! Watch that chewing, though!

  • Comment by Claudia — April 9, 2008 @ 9:17 am

    Have fun with your new baby.
    And if you want to put it in an industrial container and send it to Japan think that it will get better in a few months ;) Training…you have to love it!

  • Comment by Ram in the Thicket — April 9, 2008 @ 1:25 pm

    Oh he is SO cute! My kids would love a GR puppy, but I say no. But they are so darned cute ;o)

  • Comment by Sheila — April 9, 2008 @ 3:36 pm

    Congrats on the new addition! Your daughter is lovely! I love love love her dress!!

  • Comment by Marjorie — April 9, 2008 @ 10:19 pm

    Oliver looks so sweet and fluffy!! That’s what we hope to have some day – a Golden Retriever. Welcome, Oliver :)

  • Comment by ruth — April 10, 2008 @ 3:35 am

    Oliver is just the most adorable little puppy, you must all be so in love with him.

  • Comment by Di — April 11, 2008 @ 3:51 pm

    Oliver is really cute! I am sure he and the kids are going to have many a happy time playing together!

  • Comment by kristin — April 12, 2008 @ 9:53 pm

    oh, hooray!

    i can just imagine those sharp little teeth.

    he is so cute.

  • Comment by collins — April 14, 2008 @ 7:51 pm

    Oliver is to cute!!!! I love golden retrieves, mine is named Scout, and she is 7 years old. The pictures you take are beautiful.

  • Pingback by Late Night Ramblings | chikaustin — April 15, 2008 @ 12:38 am

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  • Comment by Josh — October 2, 2008 @ 12:55 am

    Hi :) Oliver is sooo cute! You are so lucky. I have a question though, What breed of Golden Retriever is Oliver? Like what kind :)

    Thnks :)

  • Comment by Danielle — April 4, 2009 @ 1:04 pm

    awwwww<3<3<3<3 he is so cute i want one now do you know any one who is selling one right now? :)

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