My Fishies!!!

Matthew and Peter have taken two weeks of swimming lessons this summer. They have made significant growth and have had excellent instructors. I am so proud of them and grateful that we have such an amazing swimming pool in our town!

Matthew Jumping off the Diving Board

Matthew Just Chillin'

Matthew Swimming in from the Diving Board

Peter Receiving Instructions

Peter Executing His Moves

Peter

We Have Puppies!

In mid-May Toby and I were sitting on the porch one evening and he says "I think Daisy (our female border collie) might have puppies in August." I was shocked! This was not a "planned" pregnancy, as we have Daisy and a male black lab (Bo) and Toby thought he kept them separated at the appropriate times. However, Daisy and Bo must have been sneaking around behind our backs because on May 24th (not August!) we had five (three females and two males) border collie/lab puppies. Don't get me wrong, I love puppies. Unfortunately, they do not stay puppies forever, and we do not need five extra dogs to feed. As a result, we are trying to find good homes for our little surprises. Matthew and Peter have stated that they are the best kind of dogs one could have. They not only hunt birds, but they will also help work cattle. The best of both worlds! If anyone is interested in a FREE, cute puppy let me know. They are just over seven weeks old and are ready to go to their new homes. Please see the photos below and let me know if you or someone you know would like a puppy. The brown and white puppy already has a home.

The Woman

Setting: Dining room table eating dinner as a family.

Matthew: "Mom, would you please get me a nice cold glass of ice water?"

Me: "Matthew, I just sat down to eat dinner with the rest of you. Why don't you get up and get yourself a nice cold glass of ice water?"

Peter: "Yah Matthew, The Woman doesn't have to do everything!"

Toby and I started laughing hysterically.

I am proud that Peter stood up for his mother; however, I am not sure I like the label "The Woman" . . .

I finally took the plunge . . .

Tiffany has been on my case for quite some time to start blogging. She is an amazing blogger and writer and has always informed me that the daily adventures of Matthew and Peter are too comical not to share. So, in 2007 I created a blog. No, that is not a typo - in 2007. The title was Two McBride Boys, and I never made a post! There are instances when being a type A personality is not always a good trait. When it comes to blogging, my personality hindered my progress. I wanted my blog to look as awesome as all of the blogs I read. I didn't want a "simple" template created by blogger. So, I gave up. During the past month, I have been reading more and more blogs and thinking to myself "I should blog about that . . . " or "If I had a blog I could share these pictures . . . " Finally, I decided to start blogging. After a week of designing and modifying my blog (it still does not look exactly how I want it to look), I have decided that I will start posting. Obviously, the title Two McBride Boys is not appropriate anymore, so I have changed the title to McBride Family Adventures. Stay tuned for the latest McBride Family Adventures!