Ivy

Betcha you didn't know we were expecting......a new puppy! After all the things we went through after Rowan's birth, we decided that two kids were the right number for our family. I knew that "baby fever" would eventually strike again. When it did, we agreed that we would start looking for a puppy. Not just any puppy would do, however. It would have to be a chihuahua puppy. Something that I could shamelessly spoil and have as as "forever baby". You know, one of those dogs that rides around in your purse, wearing bling on her collar, and expensive botique clothing. After watching my baby grow big and strong, running around the house, climbing on the playground, and starting to talk, I figured it was about time to get our "baby". So, without further adieu, I would like to introduce Ivy Callula, our new puppy.



We drove this weekend to a city near Seattle to pick her up. She is an absolute doll. We have known her for only two days, and already the family is in love! Lola carries her around, whispering soft little reassurances like "it's ok baby, shh, shhh." Rowan isn't too sure about her though, looking down in bewilderment as Ivy tugs at his pajamas. Wil and I are smitten, although he is loathe to admit it. Roy doesn't seem to mind his baby sister, but the cats tower over her, setting Ivy to growling ferociously at them as they prowl around, wondering just what she is. Ivy seems unphased by all the changes, and has completely taken over the house and its inhabitants.



Our weekend was very long, and we spent much of it in the car. We made many stops along the way, at one point buying huge popsciles for the kids, which Rowan thoroughly enjoyed.




By the end of it, the kids were exhausted, but we pressed on, heading into the mountains to go mushroom hunting. We just couldn't imagine missing out on the tasty morels. We have been shut out the last couple of years, and we were determined that this would be our year to come home with bucketfulls. Well, we ended up with three mushrooms, and two very sleepy sunbaked children. It was all worth it though, as we settled in for the night, one big tired and happy family!