Catching up..

I figure I better do a quick update before I'm writing Andrew's six month update! March has been a busy, busy month and it's really hard to believe that it's almost over. Let's see what we have been up too..

Andrew made his third trip down to the beach for spring break. This was actually his first time to go out to the beach and get in the pool. He did great! He enjoyed watching the waves and sitting in the little pool we had on the beach. He also tested out the big pool a couple of times. He did okay, I don't think he really knew what to think/do but it was a good introduction for him. I can't wait to see how he does this summer when he is a little bigger! 

Testing out the pool

Then the pool.. 

Also, we have some big news we have been working on! Sam and I are building a house! We bought a lot at the beginning of the month and are working on house plans right now. We are hoping on having everything move in ready by early fall. 

Another big event, was our little family grew a bit!  Sam and I had been talking about getting another dog.  We thought it could really help Ella with her separation anxiety, especially with another move coming up.  We went back and forth and one dad my grandmother called (she works at the vet's clinic) and told me she had a lady that had a female shih tzu puppy she was giving away.  Decision made!

Meet Cinder

 

Cinder really has been a fantastic puppy so far.  She is 100 times better than Ella ever was as a puppy (and now, haha!) She does great being left in her pen, doing pretty good potty training and is just pretty low maintenance in general.  Finally, after about 3 weeks, Ella is staring to warm up to her and is acknowledging her, even playing with her a good bit now. 

Now for some random Andrew tid bits:

Andrew has started sitting up by himself! He will only do it if he is in the mood and can maintain it for about 5-10 seconds but I say it still counts. I'm trying to let him get a lot of practice in but he still gets a little too excited and kicks back.

I think he has a tooth coming in.  My mom spotted the little white spot and sure enough, it's there.  I don't really feel anything yet.  I would like to think this might be to blame for his sleeping schedule right now.  He was doing GREAT and sleeping in to 6 every morning.  This week has been a nightmare.  I'm talking up for the day at 4:30 in the morning.  I know he isn't a bad sleeper and people have it so much worse, but it's just such a tease when he has been doing such a good job. 

  

Now to finish up.. just because I think he is so cute!