Duke {the pound puppy}

So the time finally came when we decided it was best to get rid of our messed up in the head poor little pound dog. I'll spare you all the details as to why but won't hold back as to how it all went down. We told the kids, that it was necessary for Duke to go to a home where he was happy and felt safe and not so scared of people (Steve or any man for that matter). So they each said their final good-byes before heading off to school.  It was so sad.  I arranged for a friend to watch baby Jacob. I hadn't left him with anyone yet. I loaded the big dog up, just hoping he wouldn't get scared and pee all over the car. He sat in the passenger seat with his head in my lap looking at me with his sad little puppy dog eyes the whole way back to the pound. (We did try finding him another home, but really felt like he was not ok) I got him out of the car, barely, just to find out that they weren't taking dogs until about 3 hours from then and for me to come back. REALLY? I was not a happy camper. I couldn't still have him when the kids got home. So, I picked up Jacob and Steve got off work and met me at home so he was there when the kids got home as I was just leaving again for the pound. This cute little puppy had gotten big and I had to wait in a line full of other dogs that weren't wanted for some reason, while Duke was freaking out. I finally was able to do the hand off. And he was gone. I even paid them to take him back. Such an awful experience. But one that had to be done. We are a much happier family now. Until the next family pup!!!!

Jacob

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The Amazing Race - Valentine Edition

So for Valentine's this year I was lucky enough to be included in this evil scheme. But a fantastic scheme it was. Some friends of mine put this together. It was all planned without the men knowing. Our "plan" was to finish our soccer games, go home and get ready to go out to dinner with the Christensen's to a Steak House we haven't tried yet. Well, Steve got a phone call (all the men got the same phone call) asking him to meet with the Stake President at 6:00pm. You can imagine what could be going through his mind. So he shows up in a white shirt and tie along with all the other men and realize they were set up and were given a new shirt to wear. This time it was pink and says "I Love My Wife".  They were given their instructions and were off on their race around town.  But somehow they ended up at Hooters, this was not part of the race, and just had to take this picture to text to all the wives waiting for their arrival and dinner.  Funny Funny!! 


Their adventure included, buying a balloon, making a Valentine's day card and getting a flower. I think they had fun. We had a delicious dinner, although not steak, roast, potatoes, asparagus, salad and homemade rolls and chocolate dipped strawberries and cheesecake. I'll never forget this Valentine's Day. Thank you Steve for enjoying it well.

Happy Valentine's Day!

2 month old Grasshopper

This was actually one of Matthew's cute little outfits, so Grasshopper #2. 

Love Jacob's precious facial expressions!

Lauren's Soon to be Toothless Smile

Got Milk?

Happy 10th Birthday Rachel & Matthew

Matthew and Rachel were able to celebrate a little bit of their birthday with family while they were in town for Baby Jacob's baby blessing.  They both wanted a big cookie for their cake and we decorated the way they wanted.  Rachel's has a Purple Heart withWings and Matthew's has a Lizard.

 

Happy Birthday from Mom, Dad, Ethan, Lauren and Jacob.

Darrin & Janna's Stay

Darrin, Janna, Hailey, Emma and Cameron came for baby Jacob's baby blessing and we were able to spend some extra time with just them.  They are always so thoughtful in all that they do and we love visiting with them.  We really enjoy loving on these sweet cute little girlie girls.

Jacob's Baby Blessing

Our Sweet Baby Boy was Blessed on January 2, 2011

These are the great men that helped perform that blessing.

Grandpa John George Cannon, Jr., Stuart Jon Spendlove, Stephen Paul Spendlove, George Paul Spendlove and Darrin Michael Cannon along with Bishop Carl Henderson.

So grateful for the love and support of our family.  We really appreciated all that you do for us.  They even return to their homes having to take a detour since it was snowing in the Grapevine and they couldn't get over the mountain that way.  Getting home was an adventure for all of them.  But it meant the world to us. 

Notes from Jacob's Blessing that Grandma Cannon wrote down:

This is an important time in our family. 
Bless you that you can grow and develop.
A Joy to the family and the family a joy to you.
Develop a testimony.
Your sweet spirit shines through.
Desire to get to know your Savior and Heavenly Father
and know they are always there.
Choose the path of righteousness.
Differentiate yourself from the world.
Serve a mission.
Marry in the temple.
You are a strength and joy to your family.
{He had the hiccups all through the blessing} :)

We were able to enjoy this cold Sunday with them as we ate some Hot & Yummy Soups and then also celebrated Matthew and Rachel's Birthday.

Thank You: Mom & Dad Cannon, Mom & Dad Spendlove, Great Grandma Cannon, Dave, Emily, Karilyn & Christine Mauerman, Stu & Kathy and family, Darrin & Janna and family.