Meet Cinder Amella! She was born on September 23, 2010 in Del Norte Colorado. She is a black labrador. We weren't going to get a new pet for a while since the passing of our beloved Peyton. Poor Gavin just had a hard time dealing with the loss of his buddy. He kept asking and asking and didn't understand the idea of heaven. He thought Peyton went to Denver, since we said Peyton went Far, Far, Away. :( Well we are in the process of getting Gavin potty trained. He is going #1 all by himself without us asking if he has to go, he just goes on his own. Now #2 is the problem, he just has fears of sitting on the toilet. We have tried every bribe in the book to get him to go....until per his request...he wanted a new puppy. We didn't think a new puppy would make him go. Well as you can see it worked! We saw an add in the Chieftain and met the family of Cinder in Walsenburg. The family sent us photos of all there puppies. Cinder was 1 of 7 pups. She was the laid back of the seven. When we first brought her home all she wanted to do was sleep and eat. We thought she was going to be like the Lab from Funny Farm! She is much more active and very smart now. She can sit and shake and tells us when she has to go outside. She can never replace our Peyton but I am sure she will be a great addition and will grow up with Gavin and Aiven. As you can see from the pictures above they just love her!
Aiven is now 7 months old on Nov.4th. She just loves her little Bumbo! She is not quite sitting all by herself yet but working on it. She rolls over both ways and is trying to crawl. She is quite the little clapper, Patty-Cakes is her favorite game to play. Here is a little picture of Aiven in her little Bumbo at Grandma and Papa Fred's house. I will post more pics here soon, we have been super busy and looking forward to a much needed Thanksgiving Break next week.
This Halloween was so much fun! Having two kiddos to share the holidays with is the best! Gavin this year decided he wanted to dress as a golfer, who would of thought? He looked like a little "Payne Stewart." We took his picture next to his golf cart that he had to take with him Trick or Treating. He really dressed the part and was the highlight at my school's Halloween Parade. Actually we both were, I dressed up as an adult version of an old fashion golfer and looked just like Gav. Darn it I wish I had a picture to post!
Our little, almost 7 month old, Princess Aiven, was Snow White and really looked the part. She just smiled at everyone and really enjoyed the kids in their costumes. Next year will be really fun because she will be a year and half and walking and talking! Wow time is sure flying by!
Our best friend was sent to "Doggie Heaven" yesterday, 10-22-2010. He was suffering from an Immune Deficiency Disorder which was attacking his nose and eyes. We made the hard decision to put him out of his sufferings and to go to his happy, fence-free place in the sky. Peyton would of been 10 years old on Nov.22. He was the best companion anyone could ask for. He was so gentle and kind to all he met and I'm sure he met a lot of people throughout the Southside of town. He was quite the explorer. No fence was too tall or too solid for him to manage his way out. No matter how many times he took off we always knew he would be back by dinner and sometimes would bring gifts. There are so many stories to tell that we need to write a book of The Adventures of Peyton. We miss our snuggler, golf-ball fetcher, fence breaker, jet ski rider, Arkansas River Rafter, and most of all our best friend! He will always be in our hearts and we will never forget him. Rest in Peace Peyton, Gavin said he will send you many of his balloons up in Heaven for you to play with and POP! Love, Mom, Dad, Gavin, Aiven and Cameron
s. She loves her peas, carrots and green beans! Aiven is quite the little eater just like her big brother Gavin. As you can see in the picture, she is fitting in his old Bronco jersey from when he was 6 months old. Gavin had his doctor appointment today also. He is off the charts. This kid is a big boy. His weight is 41 1/2 lbs which is above the 95th %, his height an head is off the charts over 100%. Dr. Carrol says if he continues to grow like this he will be about 6 feet 2 inches when he is older. He is around the developmental stage of a 4 year old which is great since he is talking so so much! He knows every word to "Boom Boom Pow" from the Black Eyed Peas and rocks out to it everytime we get in the car. Aiven gets a kick watching him sing!
