Welcome!

On this fine snowy day (6 inches at least at our house!) Erik and I have decided to start a blog. I have been blogging for the past couple of months at work and decided it might be time to try one for ourselves. It's a great way to share all those stories and pictures that fall through the cracks. I'm excited and hope that it can be a regular routine to keep in touch with friends and family. Think of it like a never ending Christmas card. ;)

Welcome to our family! This is the newest addition:

In January we adopted this little 5 week old Lab mix puppy from one of Erik's coworkers. Her name is Haydee and she is such a sweetie pie and a ball of energy. We've started weekly puppy training classes at a pet store just down the street and she seems to be learning quickly. Last time we went to the vet she was almost 14 lbs! It will be time for her 3 month check up soon. She loves chewing on pop bottles and ice cubes.

Meet Haydee's brothers, Monte and Cristo:

We adopted Monte and Cristo over a year ago from a local shelter. We went in with all the "necessities" for one cat and came out with two. I'll have you know I wasn't the one who caved. Every so often though I think to myself that Haydee needs a doggie to play with, but I'm too young to be a single mom.

Monte is not enjoying his Christmas costume very much. Cristo although laden with many social anxieties does not usually hide in a reusable grocery bag. Haydee LOVES the cats and Monte will tolerate her for awhile while she straddles him and Cristo just hisses from a distance. It's an exciting time in the Keltner house!