Goodbye Max

Saturday April 12, 2008, we had to reluctantly let Maxamillion Gunter go. It was not an easy thing to say goodbye to our loyal and fun loving friend, but we made it through. We were lucky to have Max in our lives and our home for seven years. He was a great friend, though at first I think a little unwanted, to Carson. They did love each other, the would play and wrestle, they would run up and down the fence trying to protect the yard, they would chase the 'dummy' together, even though Carson usually got there first, Max just like to run and get out to have FUN. He was a FUN dog. He would sneak in and steal stuff off the cupboards, he always would hang out by the BBQ when we were grilling, waiting to see if we would leave it unattended, and he LOVED to chase rabbits, and catch, yes catch, lizards!! He loved to get out and run, ALWAYS with his tail curled UP!, nice and happy. He was a likable dog. Mufasa adored him and I think he wanted to be just like him. Elsie loved her older brother also, always running with him every where he went.

I am glad that he went fast, my mom and I were able to go out walking with him on Wednesday, he was happy go lucky, checking everything out, with tail in the air. It was a really great day. Then we had to let him go suddenly on Saturday. Although we will all miss him, we know that we will see him again, he will always be apart of the Gunter family. I know he is up there teasing and antagonizing Ojie, like old times.

Max

Carson and Max swimming, they loved this!

Parks is a SOLDIER!

So Parks is army crawling ALL over the place. I cant believe how fast he is changing. He loves to explore, and dump the dogs water all over! so CUTE! ;) Well we love him! He is very chatty and has learned to crawl over to me and lay across my feet to show me he wants me to hold him, kinda cute that he wants me, and can express it by crawling to me!

My New Hobby

I have been such a slacker that I have a lot to post and document, it might take a couple of days.

So I am proud to say that I kinda have my first hobby, reading, well reading one book, or three if you will. . . Twilight, New Moon and Eclipse!!! Oh my gosh I am so glad I gave in to the peer pressure of Camille, Julie and Nicloe. YOu all have opened my eyes and maybe I am a reader. So it all began in Hawaii when I brought along Twilight for reading when I was stuck in the condo with a napping Parks, and I admit it did take me a push from my mother, who stated that she didnt think that I would make it to page 50!! How does she know that, could it be because i have not read a book in 6 years, at least for recreation, and even in school I do tend to . . . SKIM! I dont think it was because I neccisarily hated to read, i just didnt do it, I have entertaimed the idea of re-reading classics from high school that you just dont get anything out of when you are 16 and the boy next to you is really cute and smells good! Well anyways, thouroghly enjoyed this series, I may even be . . . OBSSESSED!!! I love Edward AND Bella. . . love, true love. I have read all three, um well three times each, and yes Parks is alive, I am still a good mother, I just stay up way to late!

So the writing, descriptions, story lines, everything is great. I think Stepehine did a great job. I really love the story of how it came about and how she got published. I am so excited for the fourth installment, AND I really hope she does not skip a head in the begining, I need her to pick up right where she left off. The movie is also going to be great, although I am nervous how they will fit it all into a 90 minute movie!

Well I guess that is all, so I am now open to suggestions on books to reak, I now think I would rather read than listen to stuff on the television! But Camille, do you really think I am ready for Katherine? Well that is it for now.

MUSIC!!!!

Yeah I am so excited, and I finally added some tunes, I did get carried away, and could of easily filled all one hundred songs once I got going!

Color of polish

I am not sure i really know how to take these tests, does this really describe me, I guess I dont think of my self as 'classic'.

Your Nail Polish Color is Red

How you're unique: You have an incredible eye for style and art Why your style rocks: You are classic and classy - and that's hot! What this color says about you: "I'm smart, sassy, and sexy. And I know it."

What Color Nail Polish Best Fits You?

FAMILY

Derek, Garret, Me and Mackenzie.
The VERY SCARY narrow road.

Lunch at Cheeseburger in Paradise.

The boat we went whale watching on with Me, Jeramy and Derek
Parks in the pool.
Looking out over the ocean with daddy.
The Beautiful Maui sunset.

Aloha!!!

Hello, I know it has been way to long, and i nned to start posting more. So much has happened in our family in the last month. We were so lucky to be able to go on a family vacation to Hawaii, this was the first trip Jeramy and I have taken since we have been married, and it was so FUN! We really enjoyed the sun and the water. We were so lucky, we got a free upgrade to our condo so we got to stay ocean front on the third floor! It was so amazing to get up and go to bed with the sound of the ocean. We could eat on the balcony and look at the beach and people watch and watch the whales jumping in the ocean. AMAZING!

Jeramy and I were able to spend sometime with Parks, and also by ourselves. We went to town just the three of us, and shopped and ate a fun lunch and played in the pool, Parks loved that. Then jeramy and I went snorkeling and whale watching. We saw fabulous whale sightings, adults and babies, it does not matter how many times you see a whale it is still so great and amazing every time!! The snorkel trip was great, we saw a lot of turtles and pretty fish. The boat was little and therer were only about fifteen people on the tour with us. It was just fun and relaxing to get away and enjoy the sun and the warmth!!!! I love the SUN!!!!

Parks, was a great traveler he slept and played on the way over and then slept on the way back on the all night flight.

Over all it was great, beautiful and so relaxing to spend time with eachother as a family!

Arriving at the airport

the View from the deck.

Parks asleep on the cabanna. He loved sleeping out there.