Monday, July 27, 2009

One addition to the family before the much anticipated addition comes in a few weeks!

Saint, has enjoyed being the only dog but we continued to feel he would be happier with a buddy.
So after many months of waiting for the right timing and the right dog - God put us together.
Last week we found a Great Pyrenees, named Petunia.
We knew after reading her story on petfinder that we were interested in her.
After we talked to the nice folks at Zeus' Place in New Orleans we were 90% convinced she was the right one for us.
We met "Petunia" on Saturday and we were convinced that she was "our girl." She answers to "Tiara" better than she did to Petunia.
She is a year and a half old and so the "hard part" of getting a new dog isn't an issue.
She is potty trained, crate trained, calm, and laid back!
She chews appropriately or drops it when asked to.

Saint who is equally wonderful is used to having been the "puppy" of the bunch in his previous home and the "only" here for over a year. So he doesn't know what to do with the "new puppy" that dwarfs him by 3 times in weight and about 5 times in body size.

We are already working on the finishing touches so to speak with Tiara.
So far she has proved an absolute joy!!!
The biggest challenge: getting her to realize that a thunder storm is no big deal.

Thank you Lord! You have answered another prayer in the Sodini family prayer requests.

Human baby update: 33 weeks and counting. We are waiting to meet you little one!

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Baby...

Can I just say I am ready to have this miracle!
31 weeks and counting! Anyone care to join me in praying that our newest angel will come closer to 37 weeks than 42 weeks? All prayers always welcome!
Oh, by the way, I am finally showing. At least when I wear the right maternity tops. Most of the time I just look big not pregnant.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Chris got to go HOME to Michigan!

Chris got to spend time with most of his family!!!

His parents, Beth and Fred are both enjoying our niece drawing pictures.

Jen was very happy to see her dad, sister, and grandma and grandpa!



The girls, Bekah and Jen cooking for Chris and his parents the night he arrived!


The whole reason for Chris' trip:


Our oldest graduated from Midland High School :)
We could not be more proud of Rebekah!
She has put in so much hard work and grown up so much!
Rebekah we know that you are going to make an excellent chef!
We love you, Bekah!!
Dad, Mom, Mia, Josiah and Baby