Happy 2011!!

33 weeks:2011 is bringing major changes to our family. Not only are we adding a two legged son in February, we are losing our first and second born four legged kiddos. We are very sad to be giving them up, but we've discussed this for 4 or 5 months now and we just cannot figure out any way around it. It is definitely not a fun decision to make, but for our sake and for theirs - this is a must. They don't get the attention and love they deserve anymore and we feel terribly guilty for neglecting them now...I know it will only get worse with a second child. We are happy to say that we have found them a wonderful home...unfortunately that wonderful home is in Colorado and very far away from us! I was really hoping to have them nearby so we could check in on them from time to time. The lady who is taking them is actually an empty nester - both kids are off at school and she is divorced. I know they will become her life and they will get tons of attention and love from her. She has promised to keep us posted about the boys via email...she said she will send pictures and videos too. And best of all, she had 2 dogs of the same breed as Barley & Roscoe that she lost in the fall so she knows exactly what these dogs are like.

So...I get an 8 hour road trip this week and tons of bonding time with my mom! I spoke with my doctor and he agreed that I could travel until January 8th and since Cameron will be gone this week for work, it seemed like the perfect time to meet our new doggy momma. Don't get me wrong...Cameron is none too thrilled about me driving to Omaha this late in my pregnancy, but my mom has agreed to go with me which makes him feel better. I need someone there to hold my hand as I let these two we love so much go to their new home. I've been weepy again since we've confirmed everything with this lady, but I know I've gotta do it. Our home will be much more peaceful without our crazy dogs. So...here's to Barley & Roscoe - the 2 best dogs anyone could ever ask for. They will be so missed by all of us...Dane's constant "Baryee & Goscoe" will not make it any easier, but we're determined to move forward with this decision for the sake of Dane and the next Hatten installment, but mostly for the sake of Barley and Roscoe - they need more love & attention than we can give them now.