Wow, what a weekend we're having!!!

We really started our weekend off right...at least for us. On Friday afternoon we officially adopted Harry, a 2 year old Chocolate Lab. We found him at our local shelter, and he is an absolutely perfect fit for our family. We didn't tell the kids, though we told almost everyone else that we knew! So when Frank came home from work a little early on Friday (with the dog), they were completely surprised and 100% delighted to meet Harry! He is a dream dog. So well behaved and so affectionate and so willing to love and be loved. And he is just that...very much loved already! He did come home with a little kennel cough, which is like a cold. But he's on meds and hopefully that awful runny nose will go away soon. He's even great about letting me wipe his nose with a paper towel...he could teach my kids a thing or two! Anyway, here are the pics of our beloved Harry.


And on another very happy note, Zoe and I both tested (and received) our yellow belts in Tae Kwon Do this morning. I don't think Zoe was nervous, as she's been through a couple of tests in the kids classes. (Though this class is different for her--once kids turn 6 they're in the same classes as adults. Her and I are in the same class, and there are some awfully big [yet kind] men in our class!!) Anyway, she didn't seem nervous at all. I was trying very hard not to be!!! But this pushes me so far out of my comfort zone, I can't believe I actually do it!!!! I've wanted to study martial arts for a VERY long time. But I was never able to get over my own anxiety about doing it in front of other people. I guess it's that whole "shy" thing coming back to haunt me. Well I've found that I LOVE that class! I come home from every single one wanting to go right back for another. The instructors are fantastic, and obviously love what they do because it really shows in their teaching. I could go on forever, but here's a couple of good pictures instead.
For those of you who have been waiting for this post (you know who you are!!) my sincere apologies for not getting it to you sooner. With Harry and testing and the 101 degree fever I've been running, I haven't had the energy to post. Please forgive me, and enjoy!