Adieu, Summer

 Looking forward to a fun fall!

 Still dancing...

 doing gymnastics...

 punching and kicking...

and of course, loving school!

Meet Polly Prater

So Margaux had been asking for a Beagle for months on end.  She would often wake up in the morning and woefully recall a dream she had about getting a Beagle.  (She's good!)  We used to be a two dog family, but since 2009 it has just been Jasper, who is seriously the BEST DOG EVER.  I was not overly eager to get another dog, but I finally caved.  It was supposed to be her birthday gift, but then we visited Tender Loving Care Animal Shelter in Homer Glen this week, and Margaux fell instantly in love with "Honey".  First her name was Ariel Aurora, then it was Barbie for a few minutes before becoming Polly (Pocket)!  It suits her.  She is about 2 years old and she was a rescue from Kentucky.  We only do rescue/adoptions, I feel it is shameful not to, with so many animals needing homes and being destroyed on a daily basis.  Polly is a sweet little girl.  She and Jasper get along great and have bursts of wild play energy throughout the day.  The only quirk we need to work on, is the separation anxiety (?) with pooping in the basement.  Eek!  We have never had to utilize crates, but I think I am going to give that a shot for when we leave the house.  Stay tuned...