Old Dogs & New Tricks....

We have made it 10 years with Nellie without her being a beggar. (Well minus a brief time when UB lived with us that I consider Nellies "teen years"; I believe they shared a few meals...)

But my goodness, this has become an issue! She is under foot non-stop, follows Keaton around like she's wearing sausages. She's at my side while I'm cooking, basically stepping on my feet to get close enough to hope for a morsel to hit the ground.
Seriously, does anyone have any suggestions on how to "unteach" a dog a new trick?

Thanks "Aunt" Jabet, "Uncle" Matt & Lola!

Chaney loves her new towel! We can't wait to bring it to the OC and break it in at the Lake!

Dance Off

NOTE: One or both may have been disqualified for pushing in the last round but luckily due to mom's vantage point from behind the dance floor, the call was missed and it was allowed. Chaney celebrates with a "yeah!" at the end.

So whats been up with the Werners?

K is eating MUCH BETTER! Yeah! We are down to just two bottles a day, one when she gets up and one before bed. I think we could do away with the morning bottle, but truth be known, I've really been enjoying my cuddle time with her lately and the morning is just Mommy and Keaton. She is a hugger and a kisser - big time. Mommy is really diggin that...Also, if you're familiar with her eating history you wont be surprised to hear for solids she only likes the organic special blend recipes by Tyler Florence. (Although we are off the "liquid gold" formula as our pediatrician called it which has been like a small raise) But hey, I'm thrilled she is finally eating solids! About 8 months behind most kiddos but progressing well now. (we are trying table foods but shes still mushing things up and spitting them out-although I guess she does only have 4 teeth so I should cut the girl some slack)

Chaney is getting to be a real little person. In fact she told her first lie the other day. We were giving K some medicine before bed because she was teething and C wanted some. I explained to her why sissy needed it and she immediately started to complain that her teeth hurt and launched into this elaborate story about how she hit her mouth on the corner of the couch, "ooww", etc...God help us!

A few pictures from the last week or so...
1. K really likes watermelon-poor little thing looks like a wet kitten here doesn't she?
2. K and C sharing some watermelon-yes sharing-at the Flemings new pool.
3. C picking flowers in the Park.
4. C making cookies...we had a bath after...

To be fair, I thought I should post these more flattering pictures of our little benevolent dictator.

Well we said it a couple of weeks ago, but we have been able to confirm it a few times over the last few days...the reign of Chaney has finally ended - Keaton has assumed the throne!

PJW'S New Gig.

After over 15 years on the candidate side of politics, PJW started a new job this week. Congrats honey! (here's the AP story)

Rep. Akin Dividing Up His Troops

July 6, 2011 7:37 AM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) __ A staff member for Missouri Republican Congressman Todd Akin is leaving to become the state director for the conservative group Americans for Prosperity.

Patrick Werner has been Akin’s district director in the St. Louis area since shortly after Akin took office in 2001. He is leaving as Akin ramps up for a 2012 campaign for the U.S. Senate
seat now held by Democrat Claire McCaskill.

Americans for Prosperity is a limited-government group founded by billionaire oil brothers David and Charles Koch . It spent heavily in last year’s elections and helped organize some tea party events in Missouri.

Before joining Akin’s office, Werner worked for former Sen. Kit Bond and on Bob Dole’s 1996 presidential campaign.

Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press.

 

Not sure at what point in my adult life that cleaning house and doing yard work became an enjoyable days "to do" list...but the girls are gone and I've been looking forward to doing just that for the last couple of days! Hope everyone has an equally fun 4th planned!