Can I Help?

Arg! It's back to nightly homework at our house. Good thing Andre and Taylor are great at marketing strategy! :)

How lucky I am to have this big nose offering to keep me company while reading tonight!


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Where Did Summer Go?

The end of summer is here and fall is right around the corner. As life is getting busier, I find myself wishing I could relax more with the boys. I find myself asking, where did the summer go?

Taylor celebrated a year cancer free, Andre turned ten, we had great summer vacations and even were surprised with Andre's "little guest."

Now, back in school and busy with work... I'm missing the dog days! Don't worry Taylor, you don't have to get up for me. :)


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Sit and Stay Sunday!

Today is our official Sit and Stay Sunday. The K9 Cancer Walk, by Morris Animal Foundation, is taking place in Denver and we are participating from our backyard. This has become an annual event in our house... and we can't say enough about how wonderful this organization is for their work fighting canine cancer. Find a cure for one... hopefully, find a cure for all!

I took the boys outside this morning for a bit of playing in tribute to the event, but Taylor was taking the "sit and stay" a bit to seriously! :) Oh well, it is a lazy Sunday morning. We'll have to catch a walk later today. In the mean time, the boys will proudly wear their survivor and supporter bandanas around the house.









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The Big 1-0!

Happy Birthday Andre!!!
Tonight we celebrated in style... cupcakes and fries for everybody! After a night of food, gifts and playtime our little the birthday boy is sleeping on his new blanket. What a cute old man. :)


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Snug As A Bug

Ok, so it is kinda cute how he curls up when he sleeps! Here Andre is the day before he turns ten and we are still wondering if is little buddy (yes, the second bot fly) is going to make an appearance. What an adventure this dog has had:

1. Allergies - both food and environment (so much for a little puppy)
2. Dental - two root canals and don't forget the gold crown we had for a year!
3. Eyes - cataract, eye ulcer, no tear production and glaucoma (what a list!)
4. Bot fly bite - this is one we will never forget!

I can only imagine what we will get to face next?! Whatever it is, I know we'll make it through. Andre is one tough dog who knows how to make lemonade out of lemons. For now, we'll focus on tomorrow's birthday party featuring Butter Cream cupcakes and Five Guys fries. Don't worry, there will be dog food mixed in there too! It will be a dinner fit for our little king.


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Shoo Fly Don't 'Bot'er Me

What a morning! We have always known Andre is special. He finds a way to get sick and visit the vet for the most random things. Today was no exception.

Imagine my surprise this morning, when I was checking a red bump I have been watching, gave it a squeeze... and out popped a Bot worm! Yes, Andre had a worm in him! From what we can figure out, he got bit (I guess that is what you can call it) and the fly laid an egg in him. So... One week before his tenth birthday we are starting this new journey.

After making our unexpected visit to the vet this morning, we are home with antibiotics and instructions to keep the site clean. Oh but wait, it gets better... There is a second site we need to watch. It looks like he may have been struck by lightening twice. Oh my, this is going to be a fun week!

What can I say... that's our Andre, he doesn't do anything half way. After a haircut, to prevent bugs from jumping on him from the yard, he is sleeping in his bed. It seems he has little knowledge of how exciting the morning really was. Now, I'm crossing my fingers the days gets better!


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Invasion!

What a day for the boys! There were strange guests in the house... kids! It seems my little monster is worn out. After a day of playing, or hiding, Andre has found a safe spot under the chair. How cute!


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