Our newest addition to the family

No, we didn't have a baby. Micah brought home a puppy! To be honest, I was very against having another animal in the house for many reasons...two (or 2 1/2 because I'm not convinced our dog Maya should just be counted as one.) animals is already too much for our little house and backyard, we can't afford to feed another animal, and I don't want a puppy chewing up our furniture and shoes. But as you will see from the pictures I plan to post at the end, those puppy dog eyes were hard to refuse. She really is adorable. And has only barked once, which I wasn't even home to hear, and has only pottied twice in the house which were not entirely her fault. We introduced the pup and her sister, Bella, to each other and the cat literally scared the pee out of her. Needless to say, she's a baby.

We are pretty set on a name. "Lady" is what we call her now, though "Annie" was also in the running and slips out from time to time to see which she will respond to. She doesn't listen to much of anything, not even a whistle. What dog does not turn their head to a whistle? This got me to thinking maybe she's deaf... I'm not sure. We recently have been trying to see if she can really hear.

Since our last post, I have found a new job and Micah is in the process of getting another one. I am now working at the hospital as a "registration specialist". It's a whole new world, and have been trying to get the hang of it all. I get off later now so Micah has been learning to cook dinner (YAY!). Last night we had spaghetti and bread and it was just wonderful. I'm excited to see what he has planned for tonight!

School has started to be a little overwhelming. Every bit of my free time seems to go to trying to catch up on projects or lesson plans or group presentations. I don't feel like I can give enough attention to every class and assignment, so I try to give enough just to get by. I know I will pass and have good grades, but I don't think I'm actually learning a lot. Any other semester this wouldn't bother me, but knowing I will be student teaching next semester and NEED to know all of this new information, it's a bit frightening. Maybe that's why I am blessed with a summer of free time to study up! (yeaaahh right...)

Speaking of summer, photography is exploding!! We have like six weddings booked and usually get at least on email a week from a bride interested in our services. With those weddings, each will more than likely have an engagement session. I'm going to be a busy lady! Yet, very blessed to do something I love to do and get a little cash out of it!

Now, I'm off to work. Glad to get to share what is new in our lives!

Here's Lady...