Last minute Doug and I decided to stay with our plans to attend the NorthEast Foundation's annual cruise (benefit dinner and auction). I had bought the dress, the babysitter was scheduled...so we did it. It was so exciting to dress up and attend an adult function. (Took me back a little to prom, but only at first) Wine, good food and socializing. Oh, and an adorable puppy up for bid. Take some wine, hand me a live auction paddle and through in a little of my competitiveness and it makes for one interesting evening...and interesting household.
We narrowed down our choices for a name and let Abby pick from there. She's a huge fan of Lady and the Tramp, so of course, Lady was one choice. Bella is another name Abby also likes. Not sure where she first heard it but it seemed like anything she named was "Bella". Funny that the puppies' mother's name was Miller's Midnight Bella. Lastly, I'm a little obsessed with English Royalty. Being an English Black Lab I liked calling her Lady. Soooo.... her official name at this point is 'Lady Bella' . She's working on being a Lady (still nipping at our feet) but I think she's a smart pup and will come along quickly. Hopefully the trainer will help us this week.
She's made herself right at home. Getting friendly with Gordy and Sergie. Both don't seemed to bothered by her too much. I'm thankful that they've reacted so well. Even the kids have given up their favorite spots for her.
On top of trying to train a puppy to use the outdoors and keep her from chewing my shoes and kids, I squeezed in making a cute crayon apron for one of the birthday parties Abby was invited to. It was quick and came out really cute. I'm hoping to make more of these to add to my Etsy Shop. I still have a few orders to fill and trying to make some things for the kids to wear at their birthday party on June 4th.
To end the week we attended Abby's First Dance Rehearsal and Recital. I can't say enough how proud I am of Abby. She started dance this year not too sure if she wanted to be there. There were a lot of tears and few classes of just sitting near the door watching everyone else dance. By the end of the year, she was following directions, learned her dance routine and performed like a beautiful little fairy princess. SHE LOVED IT!! I actually wish that we didn't have to take the summer off and she could continue all year round. I really thing dancing on the 'big stage' was a big deal for her. It was like she already realized what all that work was for and it was really rewarding for her. Wow! How awesome to see your little girl do something you once did as a kid!
And nothing is better than some flowers from Daddy! She held them all the way home and shopping through Lowe's.
