"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole." --Roger Caras

Our dog, Sugar, passed away on Thursday. Grandfather woke up to find her in her bed. She peacefully went to sleep and didn't wake up. Sugar had a good life. She was over 15 years old and could no longer hear. She was not just my parents' dog, she was also ours. Sugar moved with me to Jonesboro and lived with us there until I graduated from college. She moved with us from Jonesboro to our first house. She was there when I got my first grown-up job. She then moved with us to our home. She was with us during many, many storms and because of her being afraid, actually clawed up our current bathroom door during one of them. She was with us when we found out we were pregnant. She was even there were Morgan came home from the hospital. We will truly miss you, Sugar!

We were very sad to hear the news. But, we know that she is in a much better place. Morgan had a difficult time and cried off and on after I told her. I just held her and we cried together. We prayed for her which really made us both start bawling! Morgan seems to understand that Sugar is in a better place where she has more energy and can hear the birds chirping! She knows that Sugar is with Jesus and they are having lots of fun in heaven!

Below is a picture that Grandfather took of Morgan and Sugar just last week! What an amazing gift! It was taken on his phone so it isn't the best quality, but it will be treasured!

Morgan, 3 & Sugar, 15

"Everybody was kung fu fighting....fast as lightin'!"

Ever since she saw Kung Fu Panda, Morgan has wanted to learn how to kung fu fight! She & Grandfather have lots of fun playing kung fu! So, on Wednesday, she started taking karate to learn some moves. She has been twice and loves it! We will try it for a month and see how it goes! I think she is so precious is her karate gi (uniform)! What do you think?

Happy Birthday to Jonas (Morgan's imaginary friend)!!!

I will start this message by explaining that Morgan's first imaginary friend was named Jackson from Hannah Montana. She and Jackson did everything together for over 6 months. But, not too long ago Jackson went back to his house, to be replaced by Jonas named after the Jonas Brothers.

Yesterday, Grandfather picked Morgan up in the morning. They had to go Target to pick up Granna's medicine to mail to her. While they were waiting for the prescription to be filled, she and Grandfather browsed around Target. Morgan saw the party supplies and told Grandfather "Today is Jonas' birthday!" She wanted to get party cups and plates for Jonas' birthday party! Grandfather told her no. But, to appease her, she ended up getting Jonas' a present of stickers! That afternoon, she and Grandfather wrapped a couple of presents for Jonas.

Last night when we got home, Morgan and I used her Easy Bake Oven to bake some brownies for Jonas to celebrate his birthday!

Twins!

On Tuesday at school, Morgan told her teacher, Mrs. Megan that her cousins, William and Caroline were twins. And that she and her cousin, Maddie, were twins! Of course, Mrs. Megan knew that Morgan wasn't a twin, so when Nana picked Morgan up at school, Mrs. Megan asked her if William and Caroline were twins. Of course, she laughed and said they weren't. As they drove home and passed Mary's house, Nana told Morgan "Mary and Sherry are twins." To which Morgan disagreed and said "No they aren't." After Nana explained what twins are, she told Morgan that "Mary and Sherry were born on the same day and look the same. Why do you think they aren't twins?" And Morgan said "They aren't twins, because they don't live together."

Inviting Herself!

Yesterday, Morgan stayed with Aunt Nana.  Caroline had a doctor's appointment, so Morgan & Aunt Nana took her and were hanging out in the waiting room.  There was another lady in the waiting room that Morgan took a liking to.  Morgan was wearing a shirt with a cat on it.  The lady said "You must really like cats.  I am more of a dog person."  Morgan replies "I like dogs too!  I also like chicken nuggets, corn dogs, Spiderman,.......guacamole."  The lady stopped her and said "Really?  I make the best guacamole in the world."  To which Morgan replied, "Well, I guess we'll be coming over to your house then!"  

Finally -- MISSION accomplished!

Hopefully, Morgan will be feeling better soon! She woke up at 12:30 crying for me! I brought her to our bed where she immediately fell back asleep. At 2 a.m., I woke up and realized that Morgan was really hot! Not just her head, her whole body was burning up! Because our power was out due to the ice on the trees, I scrambled around to find a flashlight and found the thermometer, Tylenol and Motrin. She seemed to feel fine! Her temperature was 102.4. We gave her some Tylenol and then went back to sleep. After we woke up this morning, her temperature was back up to 100.4. So, she got some Motrin, while I called in sick to school and left a message for the nurse at Dr. Rhodes office. Both of us went back to sleep as Dad was getting ready for work. We awoke to the nurse's call. She told me to just watch Morgan and make sure she got enough fluids. She thought it could be a UTI and to just see if she had any accidents today. I then realized that she did have an accident at grandfather's yesterday and one the day before here at home. We thought it was strange because she always makes it to the potty. So, after getting to the doctor's office, we only got one drop of urine in the cup, not near enough. Well, one juice box and five books later....mission accomplished! So, we are just taking it easy hanging out around the house, about to watch Beethoven's 3rd!

Morgan's Quotes

I got this idea from my friend, Lindsey's blog: The Cobb's.  I added a list of Morgan's quotes.  What an awesome way to remember the hilarious things Morgan says every day!  She keeps me laughing all the time!  

Granna's Konichiwa Party

In case you didn't know, my Granna is going to Okinawa, Japan! It is pretty far away...about as far as Branson. And that's pretty far away! To send her off, we had a Konichiwa party for her. It was so much fun!

I ended up getting to song two songs in the microphone....I sang Burnin' Up & Lovebug, both by the Jonas Brothers (my fave)! In the middle of the party, I drug a blanket to the middle of the dance floor because I did not want to miss a thing! That didn't last long, after my short rest, I was back to dance. Mom said I was break dancing because I was dancing all over the floor on my hands and knees, jumping around. It was hilarious! --Morgan

Doing the Chicken Dance

Merry Christmas!

This year, Morgan told Santa that she wanted a stuffed Sully from Monsters, Inc. and an Easy Bake Oven. The following pictures were taken at a few of the many Christmas happenings we have each year!

Giving Granna & Grandfather their photo book for Christmas

Giving Nana Cindy her photo book

Giving photo book to Pibby & Papa

Leslie playing Guitar Hero

Playing with Dad's Guitar Hero

Morgan with her new blanket with her initials from Pibby & Papa


Morgan with Uncle Jonathan

Playing soccer with Maddie

Sprinkling the reindeer food out with Dad

Look what Santa brought....a SULLY!

I absolutely love this face! This is Morgan opening her Easy Bake Oven. She was so surprised & just LOVED it!

Morgan on Wade's shoulders

Hope you all had a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!