Lazy days for the dogs, though I've been super busy! Between those pesky grad classes for that Masters degree, family visiting from out of town, etc., I'm still waiting for vacation to start! Ha ha ha! Good news is that the rain we've been getting has to have helped the fires burning around the state. It's almost cool enough to run dogs...though with temps ranging around 55F for lows are still a bit warm for the dogs to run unless they are going through lots of water. Aw well, August will be here before we know it and fall training will get into gear.
The boys are doing well, growing and learning so much each and every day. Sometimes I wish I could just freeze little moments in time, keep that special smile, that little kiss, etc. Those moments will always be in my heart...but these guys are growing so fast. Devlyn starts the 2nd grade and Conor is already 15 months old, toddling everywhere, fearlessly climbing stairs (just about giving his mom a heartattack!) and already showing a love of dogs. Of course, his name is Irish for 'lover of hounds,' so it's quite fitting.
After losing Kaiser, a friend reached out to us in our grief and presented us with a young, vibrant, new little guy to help with the sorrow. Thus, Brennan has come to live with us and has fast declared Devlyn as his Human. This little black dynamo has us wrapped around his paw.
Pictures will follow in a bit. Gotta go get some homework done while Conor naps. Cheers all!
-Tammi
Have you hugged your dog today?
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Friday, June 09, 2006
Checking in
Hi all! I know it's been a while...always a busy time of year for us, as school ends, then it's time for summer stuff. This year, I'm working on that pesky Masters degree by taking a couple of classes. These are keeping me SUPER busy, as they are 3 week sessions that meet all week for several hours a day...basically a whole semester squeezed into just 3 short weeks. Can you say, "Torture"? Good news is that kids and hubby are doing great and we are happily anticipating a visit from the Grandparents in a week.
We did have some sad events hit so far this summer. First, Dutchess did have a pup, but it was stillborn...so, no puppies. Then, we lost our beloved Great Dane, Kaiser. He had cardial myopathy, and his poor heart gave out. This has hit us very hard, as Kaiser was a very special guy who was a true "gentle giant" with our boys and a complete sweetheart. Unfortunately, Kaiser, at just 19 months, was a giant even among Great Danes and it was just too much for his heart. It is true when they say that these guys are "Heartbreakers". But, the best thing (we've been told by many) is to find a new one to love. It's hard to think like that with the hole in our lives right now. We'll have to see.
Give those you care about (including the furry ones) hugs and tell them what they mean to you. Time moves on swift feet and you never know when it will be gone.
-Tammi
We did have some sad events hit so far this summer. First, Dutchess did have a pup, but it was stillborn...so, no puppies. Then, we lost our beloved Great Dane, Kaiser. He had cardial myopathy, and his poor heart gave out. This has hit us very hard, as Kaiser was a very special guy who was a true "gentle giant" with our boys and a complete sweetheart. Unfortunately, Kaiser, at just 19 months, was a giant even among Great Danes and it was just too much for his heart. It is true when they say that these guys are "Heartbreakers". But, the best thing (we've been told by many) is to find a new one to love. It's hard to think like that with the hole in our lives right now. We'll have to see.
Give those you care about (including the furry ones) hugs and tell them what they mean to you. Time moves on swift feet and you never know when it will be gone.
-Tammi
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