San Antonio

Last weekend I flew to San Antonio to visit my grandparents. I stayed at Grandma and Grandpa's house (my Dad's parents), but also spent some time with Nana and Popo (my mom's parents). My dad also flew down for the weekend so I got to visit with him as well. We had such a good, relaxing time... maybe too relaxing because I did a lot of sleeping. We also ate A LOT... it was delicious. We had yummy Tex-Mex, went to a family style home-cookin' restaurant in Welfare TX, and at sweet pies at Marie Calendars. Here's a couple of pics from lunch with Grandma and Grandpa.

Welcome Home Abby!

I brought Abby home today! Unfortunately, Locke is out of town tonight so he won't see our new girl till tomorrow evening. When Abby and I got home, we went outside for a little while, but she was spayed today so she is really tired. She just curled up in the grass beside me. When we came inside she found her crate and cuddled up inside to sleep (that's where she is now). She's been thirsty but not hungry, but the paperwork I got from the Vet that spayed her said that was normal for her not to be hungry for a couple days after the surgery. Tomorrow I take her to the vet for her rabies shot. The shelter gave me a voucher for her rabies shot that I can take to my vet (well not MY vet, but the vet I take Dublin and Sky Blue to) and I shouldn't have to pay for the shot. Hopefully in a couple days after she recovers from the surgery and tomorrow's shot and feels more comfortable at home, she'll perk up a little.

Abby did meet the cats. It was interesting. Sky Blue was just curious, which I expected, but usually docile Dublin went all cat crazy. As Abby walked across the sun room (where the cats stay) to the back door, Dublin puffed up, jumped off the couch, ran at Abby, hissed and swatted. Poor Abby let out a yelp. I quickly ushered Abby outside and scolded Dublin. Dublin has lived with a dog before so I think she will be fine after they get acquainted. I do remember that when Dublin was introduced to Sky Blue all she did was puff up and hiss for several days and now she and Sky Blue are the best of friends. Hopefully in a few days when everyone gets to know each other there will be peace in the McKinney house. :)

Abigail Eve McKinney

We have decided to call our new dog, Abby. Eve will be her middle name. So it's officially Abigail (Abby) Eve McKinney. We bought her crate, food, food and water bowls, toys, collar, leash, and collar tag today. I am so excited! I can't wait until Tuesday night when we bring her home!

I think the cats think the new stuff is for them (especially the toys); they are going to have a rude awakening come Tuesday :) I will post about how the cats take to our new addition after they're introduced.

A New Addition to the McKinney Household

We adopted a dog today! Her name is Eve and she is a small Beagle mix. She is a year old and so cute!!! She still has to be spayed and the vet at the shelter doesn't work until Tuesday, so we can't pick her up until Tuesday afternoon. We are so excited to welcome Eve into the family! Here are some pics:

Bangs :)

I got a haircut today...nothing too drastic, but I did add bangs and layers... here's a pic of the back and front:

On July 28th, Locke and I bought our first home together! Here are pictures of closing and of the moving truck in front of our new house!

Pictures of the inside of the house will be posted as we get things unpacked, organized, and decorated!

Proud Aunt

Is Tessa not the most adorable baby?! I love my Tessa time :)