Wow! It has been forever since I have been on here!!! What is wrong with me?? Let's see.... 2 weeks in Florida, a week camping in Northern Maine.... where has the summer gone? So many things have happened since I have last updated everyone on our lives here in the Briggs' home. My beloved cat Laertes passed away suddenly on April 19th. (Maybe it was all those Peeps) She died at only 14 months old. It was devastating and I am still recovering. I still have days when it hits me that she is no longer here and the tears start flowing. Anyway, all sadness aside, the breeder sent me Laertes' sister, Amayzin' Mayzie. Seen here:

She is amazing! She is so sweet and loving! I love her so much! Her favorite thing to do is help me with the laundry. She is a great addition to out furry family!

Also, on the day that Laertes passed away, our new puppy, Samson was born. He is a golden retriever and he is the sweetest little puppy.... well not so little. He is 4 months now and already weighs 30 pounds! Yikes!

We also added to the family of animals with a new beta fish. Chandler and I went to the pet store for some cat little and we came home with a fish. I think I have a weakness! :) So, we now have a fish named "Kyle." He has only had one incident with the cats so far.


It really is a crazy house here some days! With all the animals... 4 cats, 2 dogs, 2 hamsters and a fish, and we can't forget the 6 daycare kids and my own 2 children... things can get a little hectic here in our 1500 square foot home! It is a crazy life, but it is our life! (Thanks to Jon and Kate + 8 for that little ditty) Have a great rest of the day! Time to dig out one of those dozens of cook books and make supper.