Say Hello to Maggie!

Over the weekend we added this adorable ball of fur to our family! I know, I know, we must be crazy! 

Honestly, our life is pretty chaotic, busy, and very full but, that's the way we like it! Adding Maggie to the mix has actually been really good, even though it seems insane. She is precious and the kids are head over heels in love! We've enjoyed spending the whole weekend together, playing with Maggie and Miles. It's been a lot of fun and we've laughed a lot! Maggie hops all over the place and tries her best to play with Miles but he hasn't quite decided how he feels about her. Allison tries to carry Maggie all over the house, Tyson wants to snuggle with her on the couch, Evan is already trying to teach her tricks, and Dylan has taken on the role of care-taker. Maggie is so loved already!

  

 Today I am grateful for sweet Maggie. She has brought out the best in each of our kiddos over the past couple of days. It's been incredible to watch each of them with her. I've been especially impressed by the level of responsibility Dylan has willingly taken on. She sleeps in his room each night in a laundry basket and he comforts her in the night when she misses her mommy and siblings.  He brings her downstairs in the mornings to go outside and then feeds her. He's not typically excited about tasks like these. Maggie has definitely brought out the best in him! I am also thankful for the fun time we've had as a family over the weekend as we've gotten to know Maggie. It's been a sweet time together! God created dogs with such a unique way of fitting right into families. I'm so grateful for the dogs he has placed in our family over the years.