{DOGGIE Treats are My NEW Obsession}

We've just had our puppy/doggie a little over a week, but I'm totally obsessed with buying treats for him! Everything from doggie bones, beef sticks, rawhides; you name it, I've bought it or have it on my list to buy it! When I get on a "kick" of something I go full force. I just think after being at home ALL day by himself, he needs a little treat to know how special he is....Sorry for being mushy about a little 4-legged family pet, but he's just so cute/friendly & an over-all very obedient puppy!

The last few months have been VERY Stressful....I've cried, prayed & cried some more. Chloe has been having problems with UTIs since about May and they seem to get worse & worse, better for a week or two then bad again. She has been on numerous medications, we've been to Dr. after Dr. and even have been going to specialists at Scottish Rite. As a Mom you NEVER want your child to hurt or feel insecure of themselves because of a condition that they have. I've had nights of numberous episodes that have really made so very tired the last several months. Just when you think you might be on the mend, it starts ALL OVER again!
It's so confusing/frustrating not to know what to do and to feel as if your hands are tied! So another Dr. appt made for this week....I'm so tempted to switch Dr.'s once more, but I've switched several times in the last couple of months...I've been PRAYING daily for a Miracle or touch from God!

O-R-E-O it IS!!

We've been round the world with names for our New Puppy! My Boss told me a name & I LOVED IT!!!! OREO!!!! It really fits the little booger...black/white & sweet! He has been spoiled this week going to work with my husband all week....side-kick & Loving it!!
Yesterday after playing with the puppy, we noticed a "heart-shaped" spot on him....Been on alot of walks this week, Chloe is still getting used to him & he to us!

~August 23rd~

Yesterday was Chloe's 4th Birthday, hard to believe my Little 6 lbs. bundle of joy is F-O-U-R!!!! I love the little person that she is becoming, she is so smart and full of adventure. We had the birthday bash on Saturday with family & friends & it turned out to be a success! HELLO Kitty, Everywhere!

Our Surprise for Chloe last night turned out Great! A New PUPPY!!! Chloe has been insisting that ALL she wants for her birthday was a baby & a puppy. We looked all weekend at every humane society/animal shelter around and finally settled on this cute little black/white jack russell/terrier mix.

Now on for the puppy training & hopefully a name can be settled on for our new addition to the Braswell Family!

BUSY Party Planning Week....

I LOVE having people over to the house, but planning birthday parties are alot of work! I am a very picky person and try to pay very close attention to details. Chloe's birthday party is Saturday....HELLO KITTY, and I'm trying to not forget one thing along with all of the weekly chores that need to be done around the house to make it presentable. Every night I have been doing something, trimming shrubs, cutting grass, pressure washing etc. I know in the end it will all pay off...Praying for good weather with all of the little kiddos as well so everything will go smoothly.
I think I enjoy Chloe's birthday parties as much as she does, just getting the chance to socialize and be carefree. Menu is planned, plates,cups,napkins,balloons are ready....Cake ordered....Just anxiously awaiting PARTY day!!!!

~Monday was BITTERSWEET~

Yesterday was Chloe's 1st Day of Pre-K. Hard to believe my baby girl is big enough or old enough to go to Pre-K, just makes my heart melt to think of the little person she is becoming. It helped that her Pre-K is at the daycare she has been at since birth with the same kiddos, I knew Chloe would just warm up to the new teachers she would have.

I'm excited & anxious to see what all Chloe will be learning, as she already knows how to write her name, count to 10, and all of her ABC's.

PROJECTS getting checked off DAILY...

WoW!!! I'm on a roll, we put out new black mulch out from a couple of weeks back. Got 4 TONS, yes 4 WHOLE tons of rock to fill in our flower beds surrounding the house. Got our house Pressure Washed this week....I LOVE getting my lists done...There are some other ideas running through my brain, but so HAPPY to be getting more and more accomplished, sure my husband is shaking his head.....

( Some BEFORE & AFTER Photos) Took out 40+ bushes as well...going to plant a few more things this fall to fill in but Excited about not having to trim shrubs every month...:)

BOWLING time

Saturday we had planned some outdoor activties to do with Chloe but because of a 60% of rain showers and the dark clouds looming we decided to make a change of plans.

Chloe had never been BOWLING, so we decided this one be a fun adventure for us to go do that would be indoors. We ate a nice dinner out as a family and then headed over to the alley. We played one game in the light and then the Cosmic Bowling started, Chloe thought this was the funniest thing ever, the loud music, the bright lights and all of the chaos.
I think we had a great time....!!! A GREAT "1st" for Chloe!!!

4th Birthday Party Planning MODE!

Chloe will be 4 years old on August 23, seems just like yesterday being in the hospital holding my precious 6 lbs. bundle of joy! She has grown into her own little person, personality and all! I'm totally amazed at how smart she is, and how mature at times she can be....I'm looking forward to the years to come, I hope not only to be a "MOM" to her but her "FRIEND" as well.....Daughters & Mothers have a Special bond...

Chloe finally decided on a party theme, we've been through quite a few in the last few months....HELLO KITTY! I remember as a kid liking Hello Kitty as well.

I've been checking off my "To-Do" lists for the party. Cake ordered, Invitations filled out and mailed, Birthday photo session completed....Got our meal planned out...got a few more minor details to work out....Chloe keeps asking daily when her "PARTY" is....She just LOVES when everyone shows up, not really the gifts, just the attention of getting to play with her friends and visit with family....On to some more PARTY PLANNING!!!!!