Life in Pawleys

So sorry about the lack of new stuff on the blog. It doesn't make much sense, but things are actually a little busier now that I'm out of school for the summer. I'm going a little bit back in time with these pictures, but I never got to show any from our trip down south. Jayson, Negley Anne, Tillie and I were able to spend 5 wonderful days in South Carolina with our friends Matt, Sayward, Spencer, and Hagrid. We had a blast... I just wish it wasn't so far away so we could visit more often. Jayson was awsome on the way down, spending a good chunk of time sitting in the back with Negley. She did a great job though... and did her best to look like a rock star!
This picture is a little frightning on many levels.
Certainly the highlight of the weekend was the time spent with Spencer. I felt like I had already known her from all the pictures on Sayward's blog... but there's nothing like the real thing. She was so happy and content, all the time. Both Sayward and I lucked out with our easy babies! I'm not sure when we will actually "see" each other again though... their next trip to Pittsburgh the Samuels will be in Michigan livin' it up on the beach. We'll figure something out though, I'm sure of it.

 

Willie's Home!

Okay, so I know what you're thinking. Katy & Jayson are crazy. Jayson would be quick to correct you - it's Katy that is the crazy one. I have managed to convince my husband to get another dog. Not that our life needs to be any more hectic or out of control, but I thought another dog - especially a puppie would be perfect for us. Anyway, here he is: Wilbur Samuels, otherwise known as Willie or Weep. This picture was taken the day that Negley Anne and I picked him up from Jerry's house. It was an emotional goodbye.
We'll say that this is Tillie embracing her younger half-brother, but we all know the truth. Tillile had to make sure that Willie knew who was boss in the house pretty quickly. You could feel the love in the air. Actually, the two have been getting along great, and I can't wait until Willie is a little bigger so he can play around with Tillie more. For now, Tillie is just dropping huge sticks on his little head. They'll figure it out.
Negley Anne is having a hard time figuring Willie out so far. She either thinks that he is funny and is laughing out of control, or is crying because her heels are fun to nip at. This is just the first of many Negley and Willie pictures to come I'm sure. If you haven't seen it yet, you should watch the video below... You'll notice that I'm the greatest mother ever who continues to tape her daughter while she's crying instead of helping her. I'm an idiot. It helps build Negley's character, right? Don't answer...

 

Attack of the Puppies

This past Sunday Negley Anne and I took a trip out to Grandpa Jerry's Farm to get the newest addition to the Samuels family, Willie. Fun was had by all in the short visit, but sadly it didn't last all that long for Negley. There were three puppies left that afternoon when we got there (poor Alta... loosing all her puppies in one day), and they seemed to have their way with my little girl. All was okay though, Negley has been having fun with Willie ever since. She'll figure out how to get her revenge on him, i'm sure of it. Here's a cute little video.

Changes

As many of you know, for the past two years our friend Mark Williams has lived with us in our home. He and his girlfriend and their two dogs have become part of our family and we are excited that they are getting married three weeks from today! Sadly though, their dog Charlie (Charles Linwood III) died last week. This is video that I took of Negley that sums up her love for that dog. Well, either it's her love for him, or she just thinks that she's a dog. Either way, we miss you Charlie! (just click on the word video)