Patton

Last week was probably the most exciting week of my life (at least so far). Just one surprise after another and 4 new additions to our family.

First, I'll start with our new addition. Meet Patton...

Isn't he adorable? I'm totally smitten!

Here's Patton's story...I had gone back for the holiday on Wednesday, June 30th. Mom and I were heading to McCook on Thursday to pick up her new puppies (more on them later). On Thursday morning, I was checking my email while eating breakfast. One of my emails was from our breeder. You should have seen my reaction! I was hollering and running for the computer (my phone wouldn't load the photos fast enough).

We had put down a deposit a few months ago and were patiently waiting for our puppy. We figured it would be a while which was ok because we don't have a fence yet. Anyway, this little guy's adoptive parents couldn't adopt him anymore as one of them lost their job. If we wanted him, he was ours. I immediately called Dave who of course was in a meeting! I told his 7-month pregnant co-worker to tackle him as he exited the meeting. By the time Dave called me back, I had already decided Patton was the cutest thing on the planet and there was no way I was going to not adopt him!

He'll be coming home to our house on July 16th! Only 2 long weeks since we were told he was ours. Of course I panicked because instead of 8 weeks to plan, I only have 2 but we are making due! Lots of projects that we thought could be put off are being fast-tracked.

Oh, now you are wondering about the other 3 additions to our family? Well, mom has 2 new puppies. I'll have lots to say and lots of pictures soon.

The third addition? Well, I'm going to be an aunt! Michael and Andrea are expecting a baby in early December!!! I just found out last Monday! See, I told you it an exciting week!