I have to tell you when Christy said she was pregnant, I really didn't think she would be able to handle being pregnant, having the baby, and being alone with the baby while Brian was in Iraq with her 3 dogs. But as you can see by these pictures, it has all worked out. And I couldn't be prouder of Christy for make it so.

Jasmine with Great Dane Dakota:


Jasmine with Dalmation, Destiny


With Lab mix Sierra


Although I do have to admit as a young mother, I did not do so well. When Amy was 2 and Rob was a newborn, I got sick from what later I found out was my gallbladder. Carl was working 8 hour days in a town 30 miles to our south and going to school 30 miles to the north in the evenings. I became overwhelmed with it all and ended up giving away our two dogs. I wish I would have had the strength Christy has but that is hind sight and we all know how that works out!