From Three to Five

When we moved to Florida we didn't just get a new house - WE GOT TWO BABY GIRLS!  We tried our darndest to get those two adopted and then when they couldn't find another foster family for them their only option was splitting them.  I don't know if you know, but these girls FREAK OUT when they're separated.  They are in love with each other and very attached.  So we did it - we became a family of five.  We're really happy to have them.  And as much as Nigel pretends they annoy him - he loves those boogers.

 Sometimes you just need to cuddle with your brother.

 Wrestle time!

 The Gang!

The Booger

Daddy's Happy Girl

We know three dogs is a lot of dogs.  You don't have to worry about us going and getting any more any time soon.  Three is a limit.  But the thing of it is we've been doing three dogs for the past 9 months.  So we had already adjusted to that many dogs - we were already used to it.  And just as importantly - Nigel had gotten used to it.  No one is more surprised than Matt and I that Nigel adjusted so well to have 2 extra dogs at the house and wanting our attention.  Nigel was totally a momma's boy and he has become so independent and less needy since getting the girls.  Don't get me wrong - he still jumps up on my lap when he wants attention, but he never growls or snaps at the girls.  He really does like them.  And it really is helpful to have them around to give Nigel a playmate.  When Matt would travel he'd get so bored with me because he doesn't like to wrestle with me.  Now he can wrestle as much or as little as he wants!  Yes, the girls are extra money and time, but it's nothing we can't handle  - and seriously - just look at those faces.  How could you not want to make them yours?