DoG DaY AFTERnOOn

Most of the people who know me, know that I have an adorable Basset Hound named Crosby. He is crazy about me and, well the feeling is mutual. Since we have had Crosby, he has had issues with his ears. Long basset hound ears = ear infections.
Because of his on going chronic infections we decided that the best thing would be to do the surgery which would removed his ear canal, along with his ear drum to alleviate further infections and the pain that comes along with them. Friday he had surgery and because the surgery is involving, he was required to stay overnight til Saturday. He came home wearing a collar to prevent him from scratching and some pain pills. After a rough three days, he is finally doing well.



Better Days

tRIcK oR TrEAt!!

So Halloween came and went. Normally there is nothing remarkable about it, except maybe a few newly made decorations that get added each year. Usually Larry and I argue about who will be the next one to open the door and greet the "trick or treaters". There was even the year when we agreed that if I gave out candy to all of them that year he would do it the following year....the next year came and he didn't keep his word. This year however, we were excpecting a special trick or treater. Little Marques looked adorable in his pumpkin costume. Next year, Madden will be joining him, Grandkids are the BEST!!

WELCOME MADDEN!!

After a much anticipated arrival, Madden made his debut this morning. He weighed in
at 7 lbs. 12 oz. and is 20 1/4 inches tall. Mommy and baby are doing well. We are so excited to have another little boy in our family! Life is good!!!Welcome little Madden!!


One of the welcoming commitee (Marques)

Look at that cute little dimple

Daddy and Madden

CHICAGO

Michigan Ave. Larry, Kelsi, Gina, Jill & Steve


A few times a year we (Larry and I) are lucky enough to fly to Chicago to see Larry's family. This trip was especially fun because 1- Kelsi came with us, and 2- We went to Michigan to see Christy (Larry's niece)and her family, and also Jack, Larry's brother.It was so much fun to spend time with everybody...Jill, Steve, Nikki, Mike, Gina, Candy, Al, Christy, Lauren, Jack and Kathy....we love you!! Thanks Jill and Christy for letting us invade your space!!

Kathy & Jack


Christy & Al


Jill, Jack & Larry


Nikki, Gina & Kelsi

LABOR DAY

I know, Labor Day has come and gone, with that said, here goes...on Labor day we had everyone over for some pool volleyball, and chimis. As with all get toegethers, fun was had by all! This is one of the few times that everyone was able to attend. It is always good to have family together. Happy Labor Day!

A FAMILY AFFAIR!!

So weeding at our house is a family affair! Larry trims the Palms, and shrubs, etc. I pull the weeds, pick up the trimmed pieces of foilage, and Crosby lies in the ground cover (yes the ground cover). He just layed there the whole time until we were finished, and then he followed us inside! Sometimes, I wish I had his life!! But you have to admit, he looks pretty cute lying there, smashing down the ground cover!

The NEW First Class!

So lately I have done a lot of flying. I usually fly Coach, and most of the time I have to check in online like a poor sap, so that I get put in the A group. But today me and my love were lucky enough to fly First Class. Today isn't the first time we have ever flown First Class, but it was the first time truly flying in style. I felt like a kid in a candy store, I had a tv screen in front of me where I could choose a Movie, T.V., Showtime, video games etc. with a touch of my remote. The seats were leather and kind set in an angle, in the direction of an arrow. There was a shelf to put my feet, a cubby for my purse but the best part is that the chair reclined into a bed, yes..I said bed. The pciture above is one that I got off of the internet, I wish I had taken one, but this one should give a good idea of the kind of luxury I lavished in today. Coach is going to be really difficult to take after today!!!