Big news

Surprise! I'm very excited because Michael and Mandi told me I'm going to be a big brother. Too bad I don't know how soon it will happen. I guess I'll just have to wait patiently. (I'm not very good at that.) They explained to me that we are going to be adopting a baby as soon as we are chosen. They sent their application earlier this week to their agency, St. Elizabeth/ Coleman, in Indianapolis. Both Mandi and Michael had to get fingerprinted and have physical exams to complete the paperwork. The next step is to be approved and then they will go to an all-day workshop to learn more about the process. After that a home study will be done. That means someone will come here and look at our house and talk to Michael and Mandi, and I will have to be on my best behavior. Next comes the waiting part. We wait for a birth mother to choose us. We aren't sure how long all of this will take, but we are very happy to have things moving forward!

Spring Break

It's Michael and Mandi again, but Kramer wanted to make sure you didn't forget about him. Here's a fun picture!

Spring Break has gone by way too fast. We had a lot of fun in Hocking Hills, Ohio this week. We hiked some trails and saw some pretty caves and waterfalls. The cabin we stayed in was small, but we liked it. Mandi's favorite part of the trip was shopping for new decorations for the kitchen and Michael's was the ribs he had at Millstone BBQ. We both loved the hot tub.

The weirdest part of the trip was this sign for a chinese auction. We still haven't figured out what that is. Can you really sell Chinese people?

Kitchen Remodel

Hello all. This is Mandi and Michael. Kramer was too busy playing outside, so we took over this time. We have been working hard to remodel the kitchen. Michael put all of the new cabinets and counters in (with the help of Tom, David, and Mandi). Here are some before and after pictures.

Home for the holidays!

By popular demand, I'm back! Sorry it has been a while. It has been so cold outside I haven't had time to thaw my paws enough to write anything. Things have been pretty exciting here for the holidays. Michael and Mandi got me a bunch of bones to chew on. I really do enjoy them. Mandi came home the other day and I didn't even recognize her. She changed her hair again. I wish they would let me get highlights too.

Michael tells me they got some real nice gifts this year. I haven't seen him much since Christmas because he is always playing the Wii. He also got a gun so he can take me hunting with him. I don't know why he has his new toolbelt on in this picture.

Mandi can't wait until Spring to try out her new golf clubs. She also told me that during Spring Break she and Michael will be leaving me for a few days. It seems that Michael bought her a two-night stay in a cabin at Hocking Hills, Ohio.

Michael and Mandi also had a good time spending Christmas with their families. Here are some of the pictures. It looks like they had fun. I don't know why they can't bring me along.

Halloween Fun

Sorry it has been a while. Not much has been going on. I did get to go on a car ride to the vet last week. He poked me with a few shots and gave me a clean bill of health. Michael got some new drainage finished for the gutters. I know that's not too exciting. I told you Michael and Mandi haven't been doing much. Last night we had a couple of trick-or-treaters. Some lion looking thing and some girl with a black stuffed dog showed up. Mandi gave them each a bag of gummy worms. It turns out that little girl and lion were Dalayna and Bryce, Michael and Mandi's niece and nephew. I would have never guessed.
Mandi and her friends at school also got into the Halloween spirit. When I saw Mandi walk out the door, I thought she had changed jobs. Michael asked me the other day what things I wanted for Christmas. They must be gearing up for the holidays. I told him I could use some more bones to chew and a nice blanket for my house. I am sure I will have more to say in the coming weeks with the holidays approaching. Till then, keep warm.

Back to School

Sorry it has been awhile since my last post. I have had one written up for a long time, but Michael and Mandi have been too busy to put it up. They have been working hard getting ready to go back to school, which started last week. They got new school clothes and Mandi changed her hair. She has blonde highlights now. I did not recognize her when she came home. I wonder if blondes have more fun? Michael bought Mandi a new swing to sit in. He built a frame for it. They also have been going out golfing quite a bit lately. They are getting ready for the College Corner golf scramble. Michael bought himself some new clubs. He says he can hit them as far as Tiger Woods. Mandi has been getting a little better. That's all the news I have for now. I am waiting for Fall to come so it will be cooler. I hate this heat.

Busy July

Things sure have been busy around here. Last week Michael and Mandi had a new roof put on the house. It looks really nice, but I didn't like being chained up for 2 days, as you can see from my picture. Here are a few shots of the house before and after the new siding and roof. Michael and Mandi also went to the lake. They invited Mandi's family up for a day of fun, sun, and lots of wind! When I saw the pictures, I wished they would have taken me along. It looked like a lot of fun. Mandi also got to babysit for Brayden and Audrey this past week. It was good practice for her because later this week she will be babysitting for Bryce and Dalayna for 2 days. Not much else has been going on except I sure wish it would rain. The brown grass isn't as soft on my paws as the lush green grass. Gotta run and find some shade! Woof Woof!