It's been about three months since our family expanded to the "four best friends that anyone ever had" and it's hard to remember life without our large & loud addition. :) Mav was a surprise in our life - neighbors adopted a female GSD and their male GSD got to her before they even had a chance to take her to the vet. Their unfortunate timing became our happy accident :)

I read another blog about a family who documented the rapid growth of their German so I decided to do the same thing! If people can slap a {3 months} sticker and track their baby's growth, I can force my dog to stand in front of a sign and document it too :)

Here's Mavericks's {picture} story...

Cyrus (male) Black and Tan
​Greta (female) Black
Puppies born: January 1, 2016

The day we met! Coincidentally - Valentine's Weekend. Love at first sight.
Maverick picked us. He walked over, asked us to pet his belly, and licked my face.
​SOLD!
Weight: 12lbs

Welcome Home Maverick! 
So he's actually two months in all these photos. A bit of free advice for all parents: know the age of your child :) You're Welcome.
Weight: 22lbs

The official three month photos :) 
Weight: 33.1lbs

Favorite things: tennis ball. trying to get on the couch. dada <3
Weight: 54.5lbs

Weight: 76.2lbs

A behind the scene view of how we captured this perfect shot:

A behind the scenes look at this {Kansas heat!} shot:

Behind the scenes:

6 weeks vs 6 months

Tennis ball has become a way of life. Went on first family vacation - learned to swim in the lake.
Weight: TBD

One thing I am extremely proud of is how much I've grown since I've been here. Perhaps I always was capable and just never gave myself credit (insert some meaningful quote on top of a pretty picture that people share on Facebook here). I'll let you in on a little secret. New to Kansas + New House + Captain Scaredy Pants = No Sleep. Captain's bark is LOUD and he is on alert for EVERYTHING. I know every time an ice cube has been thrown from the tray to join his fellow cubes in our freezer. Every owl who comes to visit and spends his night "hoot hooting". Every tree branch that brushes up against the siding in the INTENSE wind. All because Captain is "guarding the house and protecting his Momma." 

Living in a long-distance relationship has been challenging but I would not change it for the world. Our relationship started on the road which allowed us to build trust, perfect our communication, and strengthen our commitment to one another. The sacrifices Matt has made for our family are appreciated more than I can express. We would not be where we are today without his hard work. Not a day goes by without me sharing how thankful I am for him. For every challenge I had living at home, Matt had an equal challenge on the road.

We also were able to travel to places we've never been before - like that great town in North Carolina "The City of Progress that never progressed" LMAO - we can forget that town (and the bloody hand print). 

{Vernon/Syracuse, NY} {Charlotte, NC} and {Charlotte/Hinesburg/Burlington, VT} will all have a very special place in our hearts. And so will Southwest Airlines, Business Select, A-List Preferred, and Companion Pass :) #ballerstatus