What a month!

I know it has been a while since my last post. Lots of changes here in the Reubin household! First, we are without our dogs. Sammy went to a very nice couple that are friends of Ann and Jared! He seems to have fit right in and I think it is just what he needed. Bubba has be relocated to my parents house right across the street. I was most worried about him due to his skittish nature and fear of men. He has adapted very well! He gets along with all 3 of the other huskies that reside there as well. Thankfully, they really watch out for him and are very gentle....seeing that they are twice his size!! I miss both of them terribly!

If you are unaware why we had to find new homes for the dogs...I will fill you in. For the past several months Jake has been sneezy, sniffly, coughy, and just about everything else! The pediatrician did a blood test and the results said that there was very good chance that he was allergic to peanuts, fish, and dog dander! We got referred to an allergy specialist and he said that he was not worried about the fish and peanuts, especially since he had both and not had a reaction. He thought it would be best to do a scratch test for the dog dander. He was not able to do it at the appointment since he was wheezing so, we had to wait a month to get him all well! Yesterday was the day to get tested. The results...he is allergic to dogs and dust mites!! So that means no more furry friends in our house!! I'm so sad but, we want the best for Jake and do not want him to be sick anymore!

Prior to knowing the actual results, we thought it would be best to go ahead and replace the carpet in the high traffic areas, especially where the dogs were. So, we now have laminate hardwoods in our living room, kitchen and entry way!! It looks awesome! Really all I have to do now is clean our couches where dogs have been. My Mom has a carpet cleaner that has a hand attachment so, that should be relatively easy! As far as the dust mites go...my thoughts are "yuck, who wouldn't be allergic to dust mites!" I'm not going to go overboard, there is not just a whole lot you can do. I am going to do some of the recommended and leave it at that! I encased his mattress and pillows and put any unused blankets and pillows that he is not using in a huge zip lock storage bag in his closet! Wheww....I told you it was a lot! Since I have been working on this post, the kids have destroyed Hannah's room! So I best get back to making them clean it up!!

Just a few pics to share!

Jake has finally found some of his own dress up attire! Daddys "boops"

Yeah, they thought they were hiding from me

goofing around as usual and making a mess!

new floors "1"

new floors "2"

new floors "3"