Family of Three

After A LOT of research and discussion... we took the plunge! We are now a family of three and Steve is out numbered. Still struggling to chose a name, but I'll give you an update when we finally decide.....

.................. and the results are in. Her name is PENNY MELIZA!

Welcome to the family Penny, Pig Pen, Pen...


Bravely wandering out of her kennel for the first time in her new home.

Getting acquainted



Starting to discover her surroundings.


Not quite used to wearing a real collar. She only wore a green ribbon around her neck for the first 8 weeks.
Look at that sweet face.


Her favorite. We CANNOT get her to keep her feet out of the dishes while she is eating or drinking. Perhaps they are just too big for her at this point. Not for long, she's a fast growing girl!

Thanksgiving in April

Way back in February for my Dad's birthday, I gave him more of an invite than a gift. I told him I would make him whatever dinner he wanted, for whomever he wanted and whenever he wanted. So April just happened to be the day we were all available, and Dad decided he wanted Thanksgiving. Partly, because it's delicious, and partly to give me a challenge. See the results below! It was my first Thanksgiving and I think it went marvelously well.




Though it was Thanksgiving dinner, I wanted a Springtime table. Bright and colorful and fun! I love decorating for parties and setting pretty tables.


The table centerpiece

Little details. Oh it was the first time we got to use our fancy China we got for our wedding thanks to Steve's parents. I LOVE the china and was so excited to get to use it.

Here we are busy cooking away. I sported my cute "party" apron. Keeps me lookin' cute even though I have an apron on. Another wedding gift actually, and I simply adore it.

Here's the spread. It's enough for an army! Everyone was sent home with leftovers.

Brayden was excited to get up in his chair but then found himself sitting at the head of the table all alone while the rest of us loaded up our plates.

The BEAUTIFUL and DELICIOUS pie that Steve made for dessert. It's just so pretty and tasted wonderful.

And since it was technically a birthday party/present... we sang.

Eat up!

Typical after-Thanksgiving-pass-out session happening. Except Brayden was actually just buzzing from one person to another busy as a bee.

It was a fun time had by all! A nice no pressure way to try making my first Thanksgiving too! And we were only 30 min later than my original goal. Not to bad I'd say.