September (and Lacey!)

 After Tina, we knew we wanted to rescue a dog. In our mind, a small to medium sized dog would be perfect, so we began searching online. While scrolling through the adoptable dogs on the Humane Society website of Scott County, Indiana, we came across a lab mix and I immediately emailed the foster mom to express interest. She called me that afternoon and started telling me about the 10 week old puppy she had named Lacey. Lacey was surrendered with her two brothers, and all we knew was that her mom was a black lab. She said Lacey was very sweet, listened well, got along with kids and other pets, but was a big puppy- already weighing 20 pounds. 

A few days later we drove up to Scott County and met Lacey! We were all in love with her sweet and gentle manner, and that night we signed the adoption papers! 

Because of Humane Society rules, we had to wait a full week before we were able to bring her home. Our last cabin trip without Lacey...

The following week the boys thought we were going to drive up and get Lacey after school, but Creed went during his lunch break, so I surprised the boys with her in carline.

First walk

I feel like we hit the puppy lottery with this girl. She is just SO sweet! I've sent numerous "Thank you" texts to her foster mom, thanking her for providing such a loving home before we could get her.

Lake ready with her new life jacket.

We had a great evening celebrating Claire turning FIVE!

Lacey LOVES the cabin and being able to run around outside without neighborhood distractions.

First lake day

Day 2 she slept the entire time. :)

This kid has such a feel for water sports... We were impressed with his ability to surf sitting down!

Teaching NTI is exhausting ;)