Emily Rodeo

So I have been trapped in the guest bedroom for a couple days now and trying not to get too bummed everytime I hear my baby calling for her daddy- or is that just a poopy diaper...

But I have had the company of our faithfull dogs Macie and Charlie. Charlie is an older gentleman (14) but still spry and quite lively. Macie is 3 and is a bit of a handful at times. It is funny how they were such a big part of our lives- which they still are, but now as everyone says 'they are just the dogs' which is true. Here is a pic of Macie.

So at one point I have spent all my time with Macie- Three summers of her taking afternoon naps on my belly and us rolling on the floor playing with a slobbery toy. You might say that every morning when the sun peered out I would think of her...

but now it is all about Emily. Many people worry about bringing home a baby to a household with dogs. I was never worried. We did pay big money to have Macie work with a dog trainer- which helped- but even without I think she would have been fine. The other day I came home and found this romping all over the living room...

now first off... I can't believe Lesley could even find a saddle to fit a little dog, let alone pink chaps in infant size. It was such a blast though. We set up little barrels next to the piano and the china hutch and Em would start in the kitchen- Macie blazing forth in all her glory as we just sat there awe struck. Last time I checked three week olds weren't even supposed to be able to roll over on their own, let alone ride a galloping doggie! Wow she is amazing, just like her mom...