The Flu

I have the FLU....this is Day 3 1/2...I have been reminded of just how terrible it is. Last time I actually had the flu was about 7 years ago (probably longer). I hate this. I feel very helpless. My husband has been remarkable at picking up the slack (if you're reading thanks honey) ....I'm going to have to make it up to him.

I pray that my family does not catch this from me.

Ug...

Sweet Sophia...or should I say SASSY Sophia!

Sophie...Sophie...Sophie....how do I describe you? Let's try in 5 words:

1. Sassy


2. Energetic


3. CUTE


4. Ornery


5. Smart

She arrived Friday morning at 5:45 am. We went home and introduced her to our home. She was a BALL of energy. Sumo was a bit freaked out by her initially. She was very dominant...took his toys...took his space etc... Sophie has had no training what-so-ever. I don't think she'd even been on a leash before. Her nails had never been trimmed either. So- we are working on manners. She is learning to sit and wait for things she wants...food, water, toys etc... She is a ball of energy...she is very sweet and loving too. By the end of the weekend...we've adjusted to having 2 dogs. The kids have bonded and are loving every minute of having her. Sumo and Sophie have bonded and he's in LOVE...she could care less..haha

Our New Addition

Sophia

She's almost 4 months old. She was born 12-27-07. She has the same dad as Sumo and her mom is Sumo's mothers sister. Follow?

We will get her either this Friday or next Friday. We are very excited!

We Might Be Moving

Jeff and I found a house that we love! It's in PV ...where we live now. It's 3 beds 2 bath...basement...1 car garage. We are going to do a lease to own. Cross fingers, toes, eyes, hairs etc... I really hope this goes through.

Thinking of a Service Trip

I've always wanted to visit Africa. I think it's a very interesting country....very different from America. The way of life is a lot different than what we are use to....we are extremely spoiled. I have a deep desire to visit but I think it's not right to go "spectate" on the hardship and poverty. I don't want to go to the nicer parts...and stay in a nice hotel either. I looked into taking a service trip to either Kenya or Ghana in summer 09. I can get into the thick of things and help touch some lives in the meantime. I asked Jewel yesterday if she'd be interested in going with me. I think it would be a wonderful trip for her and I to experience together after her graduation. She said YES! I'm so happy that we are going to do this together.

I am going through a company called Volunteer Visions. http://www.volunteervisions.org/ I've done some research and they have a good reputation as far as I can tell. They are also one of the more affordable organizations. We'll have to pay a fee of up to $1,100 for 2 weeks + get ourselves there on our own. Preliminary web searches have revealed that the flight will cost around $1,300 minimum. So- I figure that we will need to come up with $5,500. That seems a little crazy considering it's less than a year and a half away.....but I have some creative ideas that are NOT asking others to flat out pay for our trip.

I'm interested in HIV/AIDS Care in Ghana. Jewel is interested in that too....so I've sent off to recieve more information.