Mooey Plus 12

Instead of "Kate Plus 8", we have a Mooey Plus 12 situation here. My mouse, Mooey, recently had 12 babies! 12 babies at the same time!!! That's huge for a mouse litter. They usually range between 4-6 babies but Mooey had twice that many!!! Ahhhh! The cute thing is though, is that 9 out of 12 are black and white just like their parents while only 3 are brown and white.


You can't even see all of them in these pictures!
(isn't the little runt so cute?!)

UPDATE 6-6-12: We figured out that we missed counted and that Mooey actually had 13 babies! 13!!!

-Bri
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Turtle Party!

Today, Sebastian and I decided to take our yellow-belly slider turtle, Max, and our baby snapping turtle, Franklin, outside to play! (And if you are wondering, yes, we did name Franklin after the old kids show Franklin! haha) They seemed like they had fun and I know we had fun just watching them walk around in the grass. We even provided a pan of water in which we camouflaged in the sand to make it look like a natural pond for them!

This is Max!

Max again!

This is Franklin!

I miss that old show! "Hey it's Franklin! Comin' over to play!"

Yesterday, Sebastian and I decided we wanted to have lunch in the middle of Lake Pleasant. So, we blew up our boats and paddled out there! It was amazingly fun and a real good workout for my arms!

~Bri

I'm Officialy Born!

I"VE BEEN BORN! I RECIEVED MY BIRTH CERTIFICATE IN THE CORRECT NAME IN WHICH I HAVE ALWAYS WENT BY! When I first found out about being Briana Atwell to the goverment, I became undecided about which name I really wanted to have, whether I wanted to leave it alone and be called Briana Atwell, because it was my legal name or go through the process of changing my name to match my school and medical records. I was actually quite confused on what to do. But obviously I chose Dobruk and it felt right that way. No matter what, I belong in their family.

This past Monday I went down to the Social Security office to change my name on my social security card to Dobruk also, so that both of my legal forms match. Everything was going along well until they couldn't "automatically authorize" my birth certificate. Why, you ask? Because darn Vital Statistics may have issued my birth certificate but they DIDN'T PUT IT INTO THEIR SYSTEM. The delay is because of their new program and new way of doing things but COME ON! I can't start my life without these things being done! My mom sent an email to Jane Earl (once again) and told her about what's happening now. She replied back today saying that she is working on it and faxed some papers and so I should be able to get my S.S. card name changed soon! YAY! I am so glad that my representative can/has helped me out so much! If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't even have my birth certificate in Dobruk yet! I can not thank her enough! If she decides to run for anything again, I will deffinitaly register to vote just for her! (The ironic thing is, is that because of her, I will be able to register to vote!) haha

Whew! I am so greatful that this situation is FINALLY getting straightened out! By the way, Giant Eagle still calls and they still are waiting for me to start work! Pheonix University calls too now, they can't wait to start me into college! (I CAN'T WAIT EITHER!) I LOVE LEARNING!

~Bri

Day 9: Something You Do Everyday

READ, of course! I read whenever I get the chance! The most recent book I am reading is The Hunger Games, book 1 to the trilogy. When I am not reading that, I usually pick up my Food Network magazine. I think it is the best food magazine out there; I love it! This month it's all about tacos! YAY! We celebrated by inviting Grandma and Papa over to eat tacos for lunch on Sunday. We had a wonderful time of course!

~Bri

Day 8: A Smell You Adore

I adore the smell of the Ocean Mist Tide Pods! I know that's probably weird but I can't help it! THEY SMELL SOOOOO GOOD! I actually look forward to doing laundry just so I can smell it. (haha) But don't worry, I will not end up on My Strange Addiction on TLC.

~Bri

Day 5, 6 & 7!

Day 5: bird

Sebastian and I went "garage saleing" the other day and I found some awesome books to add to my collection! This bird is from one of the pages inside a children's book that I just adored. The pictures were so bright and the story was so neat! The book was Animal Serenade by Susan James Frye.

Day 6: you!

This is me. I am the animal lover, memory keeper, and future journalist. In my hand, I am holding my mouse, Mooey. Her name is Mooey because she has spots like a cow. I love my animals so much and I don't know what I would do without them!

Day 7: someone that inspires you

The picture above is of my Grandma and Papa. They both inspire me because of how generous, thoughtful and wonderful they are. Anyone who have ever met them, becomes their friend. Anyone who needs help, they try their best to assist. Anyone who just needs someone to talk to, people call them. They both work hard for what they want and one day when I am older, I hope Sebastian and I can be just like them! After 40 years of marriage they are still in love! You are both an inspiration!

~Bri

Day 4

Fun!:

This picture represents fun because it was taken on Labor Day weekend of last year about 400 feet under ground. We were in Seneca Caverns somewhere in Ohio. I have loved caverns and caves ever since I was little so going go to one last year was just tons of fun! That is my dad on the right, he is the reason I have got to do a lot things and go a lot of places. Thank you Dad! :)

~Bri

Day 3

Something you wore today.

This is my necklace that I wear almost everyday. Sebastian gave it to me in 9th grade (2009). I can't believe it's been 3 years ago since I received this beautiful gift! We are forever imprinted in each others hearts. This December we will be celebrating 5 years together! 5 YEARS! That's pretty darn good for only being 13 when we met.
FYI: That 5 years is 5 years straight; there was none of that "taking a break" stuff involved what so ever.
We are best friends forever!

~Bri

A Photo a Day in May

I have been inspired by my friend Kristie's blog in which she was inspired by this blog to post a photo a day that follows the theme according to this chart:

May 1st: Peace

I always feel peaceful when ever I look at the moon and stars. I think about how great it is to be alive when I am so small compared to this huge universe. I feel peace knowing that God created little ole me and He decided to put me on this huge (small?) Earth.

May 2nd: Skyline

This is my skyline that I see everyday with my tire swing!

~Bri