Introducing...Pee Wee The latest addition to our family. He is fluffy, cuddly and oh so cute! The story behind Pee Wee is this....Noey and I occasionally google Yorkie images just to look at how cute they are. NEVER to actually purchase one. We were looking back in February at this one listing and came across the cutest one I had ever seen. So, I begged Shane to let me call the breeder to find out more info on this little guy. Now when I say I begged...I sent emails with pictures of Pee Wee captions saying "I need a mommy to nurture me" I left little notes about Pee Wee everywhere!! It was a conspiracy with me and the kids! Shane never had a chance. He eventually gave in and allowed us to email the breeder. The breeder and I chatted about the puppy having a common knee problem called Lateral Luxation. So, he didn't want to make us too excited about him because they just weren't sure about how "perfect" he would be. He mentioned that he would be willing to maybe let us adopt him because of his disability and the fact that he would need to be adopted by someone. We were thrilled! So, finally between months and months of emails with the breeder we finally received him. He flew first class( First class priority cargo that is) from Oklahoma on April 3 to become part of our family. He has been a good puppy so far. Just a couple of little accidents and things to adjust to. The best part is the vet tells us his knees look great and that he is perfect!!

Thankfullnes

As I awoke this morning I was in panic mode thinking about what the day had in store for me. My two oldest were going to take their year end evaluation test! I have been dreading these next three days for weeks! Did I teach them enough, did I pack in enough this year so they can go back to regular school next year, Did I?? Did I??? Did I??? As they walked into their classrooms each with their own grade levels tears filled my eyes and a sense of peace came over me like a waterfall. "Joelle, even if you haven't done enough its ok. This is why we are doing this." No, that was not the Holy Spirit talking to me, but my sister in law Sherry. Although, It definitely was a God thing that Sherry rode with me this morning. She can always calm me down. I am so thankful for God's grace through family and friendship. He gives us these tiny glimpses of the Kingdom through the little things that overwhelm us in our day to day life. Homeschooling is a challenge for me because I often don't rely on Him for my strength and wisdom. I try to do it all myself and then end up a blubbering mess telling people how much I hate it on facebook. ~LOL~ The truth is I really loved it this year and I am so thankful that God has given me this season in my life to stay home with my kids and to be able to do this. God's grace is awesome! So, grateful to be covered in it.