Puppy Love

Just before Molly's birthday we decided to get a puppy from a family at Schofield. She had been asking for a puppy when Todd told her that we could get one after we moved and got settled into a new house. And wouldn't you know that just as soon as our belongings found a snug place she asked about that puppy. I decided to get a Jack Russell mix and Molly named her Daisy. She was very easy to train but then she started to challenge that training. She still needs a little more work to get her back on track but she is a sweet little thing to have around. We recently bought an agility obstacle course for her so I'm hoping that she will learn a little more obedience while she is having fun. All the kids love to play with her, even Jonah. She loves walking the kids to school every morning and afternoon. She knows that it's time just from the shoes I put on. She is also a great jogging partner. But when necessary she is the perfect lap dog. We think she is very adorable!

Jonah Elliott Bell

Our 9 pound 4 ounce boy was born on Wednesday, February 9, 2011. We were so blessed to have my Dad stay with us during this time. He came the week before to help me get ready and then he continued to help me in tremendous ways for the rest of the month. The kids loved having him with us as much as I did. It gave them the attention they needed as I tried to take care of yet another umpa lumpa baby. Yes, just like the others he had jaundice so he was eating every three hours without fail. But now he's healthy, happy and is wonderful enough to sleep through the entire night. He didn't like baby cereal or food so he went straight to table food, very helpful when it comes to preparing meals. He has his four little teeth with more trying to push through. Yet he smiles and coos and loves to be around his siblings... and Daisy. We have a lot of fun during the day running errands, cleaning, hiking, or just sleeping in my arms while I either zone out in front of the TV or sit in my rocking chair with a book. I am loving every minute of it because I understand all too well that this time flies by too quickly and I will not be able to enjoy this again for a long time. He's absolutely the best baby ever!