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Location: San Angelo, Texas

I'm a wife and a mom to 2 daughters and 1 son. I like to read, golf, and support my kids in all their activities.

Friday, April 30, 2010

Ring Ceremony

Last night we attended the Angelo State University Ring Ceremony to watch Whitni receive her college ring. Here are a few pictures from the event:


Whitni is signing her name in the "Official Ring Book"

Here she is with Dominic the ASU mascot. What is really neat is that Whitni has spent time working with/on him at the ASU Ranch. She is an AG Science Major and has spent lots of time at the ranch. Her inside scoop to us was that Dominic is nice until you try to trim his hoofs. My dad asked if she was speaking from experience and she said definately.

Another milestone in life.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Our sweet Angel

Many years ago on a Saturday afternoon Ron and I took all 3 kids to the Humane Society to adopt a dog. We had decided the girls and Nolan (who was only 2 months old) needed a dog to grow up with. As we were walking up and down the rows and rows of dogs there was a cage with a Border Collie/Blue Heeler cross sitting in the back of her cage with a sign that said, "TIMID - May Bite." As we walked by Karli stopped, the dog barked and Karli cried so I thought that dog was out of the question. We found another dog that was a male Border Collie (and it's a known fact that my family LOVES Border Collies) that both girls thought was the one. Karli told Ron about the dog that scared her and he asked to see the dog. To make a long story short it was love at first sight for Ron and the barking dog. We were warned numerous times that the dog might bite and was not recommended for a house with small children. Ron was positive that this was the newest member of our family. That was 14 years ago.

We all grew to love Angel, especially Karli who became Angel's little girl. It didn't matter who was in the back yard with her she would ALWAYS follow Karli. The bond grew as time went on. Whenever Karli went out the backdoor Angel was so excited to see her "little girl." Angel played "soccer" (fetch with a collapsed soccer ball) until we were too tired to throw the ball, she went to the ranch with us, she even got the pleasure of being allowed in Pop's house. When we would go to the ranch instead of staying with us she would sneak to my grandfather's house and sit on his porch until he would open the door for her to go in and lay at his feet. She was definately a valued member of our family.

Today Angel grew her wings like a true angel. Our family is heartbroken and sad, especially Karli, but thankful for all the wonderful days and nights of play we had with our sweet girl. She has left some mighty big pawprints for Lexi and Kalli to fill.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Happenings

Easter was quiet at the Sauer household. There are several activites on the horizon for us. One of the real important things is Karli's Senior Prom and Graduation. Seems just like yesterday that we were preparing for Whitni's Prom and Graduation. Summer is just around the corner and with that will come another new phase in our life as Karli gets ready to enter college and begin her collegiate life.

We are adjusting to several changes at our house. I ask that you keep us in your prayers as we all find a new normal. We see a light at the end of the tunnel and know that with God all things are possible.