Cast of Characters

Since we don't have kids yet (and yes, we are trying!!!!) Our lives center around our 4 legged family. A lot of you know our clan all too well, but I thought it would be good to formally introduce the kids so those who are not familiar can get to know them. I promise that not all the posts will be about the animals! :)


Cheyenne (aka - The Princess) Chey is 100% D-I-V-A. She is terribly cute, clever, strong willed, and manipulative. She would probably have never lived to be her age had she not been so darn cute. Before the move from Denver, she demanded (and received) all the attention. Since the move to Missouri, however, and having to share attention with the others she now spends most of her time pouting under our bed. Only coming out when she smells food.

Angel (aka - Mama) Angel is the oldest of the group at a ripe 10 years old. Angel was Gabe's dog when we met. Angel and Cheyenne instantly fell in love with each other. I have to say that these girls were an integral part of our relationship :) Angel is sweet natured and a bit shy but loves to play. She is 10 going on 5 in personality. But her poor little body is slowing down considerably. Nonetheless, she loves the outdoors and her new home in the country.

Cookie - (aka - Cookie Monster) The newest, and youngest member of our canine kids. We adopted her last April from Gabe's brother, Michael. At 9 months old, she is total insanity. She is the perfect 'farm dog' and has quickly taken ownership of the property. She has a blast playing with the neighbor dogs, swimming in the pond, chasing birds and even chasing cars (a habit we will soon break).

The Cats

The cats were meant to be "Barn cats". Adopted soon after we moved in, we wanted to get 2 kittens to keep each other company and raise them around our dogs so they would be used to them. Then, when they were old enough, they would graduate to the great outdoors and only coming in at night. How naive I was to think I could let them go. They are FAR from barn cats. Spoiled house cats is more like it. Gabe will probably never forgive me for that one. Not ever being a big cat fan, I have to say I can't imagine life without them.

Brody (aka - The Rock Star) Petite, agile, and athletic. By far the coolest cat on the planet. That pretty much sums it up.

Linus (aka - Brutus) Linus is the polar opposite of Brody. Fat and lazy. MAJOR whiner. A tad on the skittish, ferile side. Doesn't like loud noises, kids...etc. But he is my cuddler. Very loving and definately a mama's boy.

We are quite enamored with our little family. The house gets quite crazy at times, and I have my quarterly breakdowns on the amount of hair and cleaning I do. Our Dyson Animal vacuum is working overtime. We have 15 acres and these 5 goofballs would rather spend their time in the house. This spring, I have vowed to force them outside a lot more. We will see what happens.....