How do you fix an 8 year old's broken heart?

Yesterday, Jameson lost his best friend.....

If you have a few extra seconds today, would you mind saying a little prayer for my little man?  He's having a rough time dealing with this.

Thank you and I love you all!

Teacher, the dog ate my homework!

No, for real, she did!!

This is what happens when your son leaves the car door open....

And the dog decides she really, really, wants what's in his backpack, which is on the floorboard in the car.

At least he actually has PROOF without having to wait 2 or 3 days for it!

I think my dog is a Hoarder.

This is our dog, Starr....and she has a problem.

One pile....

Two piles....

Random scattering of things....

The bad part is....

She has it scattered all over a small area in our yard....

Our FRONT yard!

Yes, Starr....I'm looking up the phone number for "Hoarders" right now!  You need HELP!

This Slacker Mama has been Slacking!

Hey y'all!

Sorry I've been missing for the past week.

I don't know if it's the horrible heat, my toothache, a super-crazy work week, or just slacking on my part,

But I've just had ZERO motivation to get anything done over the past week!

The house is a wreck, I haven't cooked a full meal since the weekend, the pantry is bare, and 

Wednesday night, I slept TWELVE straight hours.

TWELVE!

This coming from a gal who normally only gets about FIVE hours per night.

I don't know what's going on, but I'm ready to be back to my old semi-slacker self!

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You may have noticed, I have a new look!

Thanks to Leslie at Sweetie Baby's Custom Blog Design for this gorgeous new dress!

I'm sure after putting up with me for the past couple of weeks, she never wants to see my name in her in-box ever again! LOL

Leslie has fantastic prices and super-quick turn-around!

So, if you are looking for a blog pick-me-up, check out Leslie!

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We had a great Fourth of July!

We spent the afternoon at my mother-in-law's house, for food, fireworks and fun!

No, Chelsea isn't in pain, just a really bad picture....but it's a great picture of Shelby, so I just had to share...lol

Jameson isn't a big fan of loud noises...

He decided he had enough of the loud noises and decided to play some Twister, instead.

And, I may have slipped out for a couple of hours, with Chelsea and my niece, Shelby, to catch a little widely-unknown movie....

I know most of y'all probably haven't heard of this little flick, but it's REALLY, REALLY good!

You should try to see it, that is, if you can find a theater that is showing it.

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And finally, here is a couple of updated pictures of our newest family member, Starr.

I have been trying for weeks to get at least ONE good picture of her, but she is so hyper, they are all blurry or only show half of her.

So, I just gave the camera to Jameson and told him to have at it....

He came in with THREE great picture of her!

What can I say, he's a dog whisperer!

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I hope you all have a fantastic weekend and TRY to stay COOL!

I'm afraid there's not enough soap in the world......

To clean up all this MUD!

Oh no! Starr is all muddy, too! (Her choice)

What in the world could be in that planter that is so fascinating?

Can you see it?

It's a FROG!

EEEEKKKKKK!

Uh MOM,  the mud is drying and getting stiff and I can't walk.

BATHE ME WOMAN!

45 messy minutes later.....

I don't like you right now!  You made me get in the sink and get all clean and stuff!

But I may forgive you if you rub me on the tummy!

OK, I love you again.  

Now can I have a treat?

PLEEEEEESE???

I just thought it was hard to get pictures of kids.....

 

Getting pictures of animals is even harder!

STOP taking pictures of me!

I said STOP!

Well, if you would just be still for just one little bit so I can get some good pictures, I will stop!

OK, is that ENOUGH?

I've got bugs to chase and naps to take!

Being a puppy is time consuming work, you know!