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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Thanksgiving in NC

I sent Phillip and Ellen to North Carolina for 5 days with my camera and this is what they came back with...


"Sing me a song Mr. Piano Man..."
Grandma and Cade

Serious game of Bananagrams



Kendra the chauffeur
Give us a smile Laurie

Monday, November 30, 2009

I didn't get any pecan pie

So Thanksgiving didn't go as planned this year. Phillip and Ellen went to North Carolina which was planned; however, I did not plan on George having bladder issues while they were gone... thus changing my plans. The fun began on Wednesday when I noticed it was taking him a long time to pee. It was dark outside when I got home from work so I couldn't tell exactly what was going on, I just knew it was not normal. So I let him out periodically and watched as best I could in the dark. I let him out at 2 AM and then 3:30 AM. It was at 3:30 that I realized he had peed all in our bed and there was a trail from the bedroom to the back door. I was very worried at this point. He would never pee in our bed so I knew he must be having major issues. Thursday morning I called the pet emergency line (our vet was closed) and talked to a guy named John. He said there was really nothing I could do but make sure he still had access to water. So my Thanksgiving plan of going to Wal-Mart, Cracker Barrel and the movies (not necessarily in that order) did not happen. I stayed home to care for my sweet George. In the daylight I was able to see what was happening. He was peeing in a fast drip and not in a steady stream. I made sure he drank throughout the day and made sure he peed every time he went outside. Things got better as the day went on - he started peeing in a weak stream and didn't have any more accidents in the house. I went to work on Friday since we have a new attendance/tardy policy and being the day after a holiday, a lot of people were scheduled off. I felt bad leaving him. I did end up taking an "occurrence" and left work at 3:00 to take him to the vet. He seemed okay when I got home but I knew he should be checked. There was only one other dog in the waiting room which was a blessing since George doesn't do well when there is a full house. The vet needed a urine sample so a tech and I went outside to try and get him to pee in a tray. I wasn't so sure this was possible but I am thankful it worked. The test came back negative but there was a lot of protein in his urine. The vet was concerned about this since it usually indicates the start of a bladder infection. I was to watch him and if he seemed to get worse, get a urine sample and bring it to the vet today. The doctor did not want to put him on an antibiotic since the test was negative. I wish we knew what caused the problem. I answered a lot of questions about the food and treats we give him but there didn't seem to be a correlation. The good news is that George is peeing normally and appears to be fine. I am so thankful!

By the way, George weighs 69 pounds! I've been saying/thinking for the longest time that he is 50 pounds. I was just a little off.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

From Our Family to Yours

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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Gobble Gobble

On this sunny (but kind of chilly) Thanksgiving Eve afternoon, my heart is full of thanksgiving. I am thankful for so many things, especially my family. I wish we could all be together tomorrow to feast and fellowship. I will be missing you and thinking about you.

A special xoxo to my P and my E.

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Good Riddance

Disposing of our pumpkin about 3 weeks too late. The off and on warm temperatures turned our pumpkin into a science experiment similar to one I did with grape juice in 8th grade. Talk about moldy! (you don't even want to know what the inside looked like, trust me)
I can't believe he touched it

Saturday, November 21, 2009

I love this girl

And she loves to run!

Friday, November 20, 2009

"Baby wear sunglasses too?"


Pleased with herself! (Also quick to take her sunglasses back!)