Goodbye Finn

We said goodbye to our sweet Finn yesterday. We are sharing him with a family who was in need of a pup. Their son has autism and has been wanting a dog. We haven't been able to give Finn the attention he deserves for quite some time. These two littles keep me on my toes, so most days Finn stays outside or in his crate. It just wasn't fair to him. We've been debating for months about finding him another family. We only wanted to give him to another family who had kiddos and a bigger yard. We are so thankful we found him the perfect family.


Josh drove him to AR yesterday to pass him along to his new family. He will have an acre backyard and two bigger kids to play with all day long. I thought I would be really sad to see him go, but I wasn't because I'm just so excited for him. He will get so much more attention with them and be so good for their son. He was such a good pup for us. We got him before we had babies and smoothered him with love. As we've added each kid Finn has been nothing but loving and sweet with them. He let Willow just claw at him all day without a budge. He let C chase him for what seemed hours around our couches. He was so loyal to us and just about the best dog we could have hoped for. I'm excited for him to be that to another family.


Before Josh left with him, I snapped a few (read ALOT) of pics of him with the babies. Neither has yet to realize that he isn't here anymore. We love you Finn! We are so thankful for the past 4 years we've had you! I love that I can look back through this blog and see so many pictures of him with my kids. And now I have to quit typing because the sadness is hitting. Ugh, so many memories flooding back. Thank you Lord for letting us love on him for those 4 years. He was such a blessing to us and I sincerely pray he is a blessing to this new family and their son. Sweet pup, We will miss you!!!!

A boy & his pup: photog tips: and a video:)

A couple weeks back, I shot some pics of C and finn playing around the house. I LOVE them:) C is really into trying to put everything... even Finn... into his mouth. These three images just crack me up!

Sometimes, a play blanket, a pup, and a stinkin adorable baby tush are just the recipe for some heart melting photos. I realized that I didn't have a single photo of that naked tush since he's been able to sit up, shocker, I know. I was making lunch and about to put C into the bath. Through the door crack, I could see C and Finn playing quietly. I had no idea that Finn was guarding over C and his kingdom of misfit toys. I ran for my camera, and tried my best not to disturb them. Well... that is without the occasional "FINN, STOP LICKING HIS MOUTH!"

Photog tip:
I shot this in manual and very underexposed. I was in a hurry and not paying attention to what my settings were. That's why it's crucial to invest in a great editing software other than photoshop. I love me some Lightroom. I was able to correct the exposure to my liking.

Photog tip: Get creative with your perspective. Like I said, I shot this through the door crack. I love how the white door edges caused that dreamy effect to the side of the photos.

Photog tip: Let your subject be. With my own kids, and even when shooting sessions, I try my hardest to just let them be. Catch them in their moments. The last image is my favorite. It so represents this stage C is in. He loves finn and he loves putting finn in his mouth.

And because this is just TOO cute... here is a video of C we took on our iphones the other day. This is C's favorite thing ever to do right now! chasing finn... and he's almost crawling. I thought I might be able to catch his first attempt on video... not so much. Listen carefully for his squeaks and giggles. They are contagious!


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remind me to never wear my hair like that again.

It felt amazing outside earlier this week. Husband was off, and the purty weatha was just a callin our name. The wind... not so much.

I live for these unexpected family moments. They are probably some of my most happiest moments. Just the fresh air and my three boys. A mother's delight. The sunshine was so refreshing and needed. Sometimes, circumstances you're facing just seem to make everything so dark. As cheesy as it sounds, the Lord knew I needed a reminder of His promises. This simple little walk did just that.

We took that time also to continue to train Finn. He's a different pup, I'm tellin ya. It makes me so excited that he will be so well trained by the time C is old enough to rough around with him. Those two already love each other.

Here's to hoping it wont be to cold today so another walk can be squeezed in. I'm craving it like my days of being preggo and craving orange juice. strong cravings, no joke.