Meet Mama Daisy

We had such a blessed weekend with family. However, we couldn't resist one last surprise for the kids. Charles and I have been praying with heavy hearts about a new fur baby for our family. No animal could ever replace Baylor in our lives. He was simply perfect and brought more happiness than one could ever anticipate. God's timing is perfect though and as always, our prayers were answered! Today we met Daisy and her sweet family on their farm outside of Waco (yes...everything in our life drives us back to Waco). Daisy is a 4 year old standard poodle and fixing to deliver her pups in about a week! The anticipated due date is Dec 28th which is my sister's birthday.  To tell the kids, we gave them "hints"/gifts along the road trip (a veterinary care set, dog toy, etc). They guessed we were going to Petco to look at animals. Ha! For their last few gifts, we stopped on the Baylor campus and let them open the bag. Inside the bag was a leash, collar, and puppy shampoo. They FINALLY figured it out and started screaming! They were so funny. I am blessed that they get to see the progress of the pregnant Mommy and the baby phase. We spent the rest of the afternoon on the farm laying with all the animals (sheep, donkey, ponies, horse, chickens, Guineas, playing with her precious son Noah, and climbing on the hay.  The owner, Ms. Sarah said we are welcome to come soon after the birth so the kids can see the pups. Our family couldn't be more excited to start preparing for our newest member.  So...Hall party of soon to be 7 (don't forget we have 2 crabs), ha!