Christmas Preparations

Hope everyone had a great week last week!

Well Christmas is almost here and it will be gone before you know it, that's the sad part.  I always try to give donations at least every month, but I'd like to be more creative in the upcoming year.  I will still give every month but I'd like to do something different once in awhile this time.  What, I have no idea, so don't ask. :)  I think I might actually make a "to do" list for next year, and make sure it's done by years end. 

My fur-kids had Santa visit them last week with his elves.  I can't post the pictures yet as I sent out my cards late and some haven't received it yet so I don't want to give it away.  Santa brought them some festive collars and some nice jackets for when it gets cool and rainy...and we've been waiting and waiting and waiting for that cool.

Miss Holly had an ear malfunction in her picture.


Here's a sneak peak of our Christmas tree with Lucas and Holly both dreaming of treats and squirrels to chase for Christmas.

 

 

Both of them had baths today so they don't stink like dog when we have house guests.  Holly had her nails painted red sparkly.  I already have some on my couch.

 

 

 

Well that's about it for right now.  I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, and be safe out there if you're traveling!!  Love from me, Lucas, Holly, Patches, and Lily

Time is Flying

Hope everyone has been well!  Time has just been flying by!

Lily has been doing well.  I've been getting her fluids every week.  Next week I'm going in to the vet and I'm determined to have them show me how to do give her the fluids without being nervous that I hurt her, at least sticking the needle into her.  I can handle an insulin sized needle, but this needle is much larger.  I know it will be easier for her, and me, to do it at home.  She seems to be doing about the same, no worse, and if anything slightly better.  I know the fluids have helped her.  Maybe the medicine is helping too, I don't know.  I know the medicine won't reverse it though.  I'm thankful for every day I have with her.

Since it's getting closer to the year end, I've been packing up paperwork at the office for a years worth of bookkeeping.  I loathe this time of the year and wonder why I'm still there after doing this job for 7 years now.  I've been there for 18 years but have been doing the bookkeeping for 7.  I sort of 'inherited' the job after the last person retired.  Not something I wanted to do but figured I'd try it especially since it pays much better.  Let's just say I'd rather do what I was doing.  I really need to kick my husbands gear into saving some more money so I can find something else.  My dream would be to have my own business but I have no idea what type of business.  I've basically been running their business for 7 years on my own as neither boss is capable of actually doing anything.  I'm tired of running someone else's when I could run my own.  I need to put a thinking cap on for ideas.  Here's some of my packing at work.

 

Holly is the only dog I know that doesn't like french fries.  She only likes nasty stuff to eat.

 

 

 

Here's Lily, Holly, and Lucas all watching dad one morning this week before work.  Funny picture.

 

 

 

Lucas riding in the back of dads truck. We had to drop him off yesterday for a cardio work up because he has a heart murmur.  Hoping for no bad results next week.

One day on the way home from work this week. Thought the clouds looked neat.

 

 

The shelter didn't have their Christmas photos this year so needless to say I didn't have any done this year which basically lead to no cards.  I know, I'm terrible.  I was waiting for the shelter to do them and they always do them at the beginning of December.  Well they didn't and know I don't feel like rushing to get any done anywhere else.  The rescue guy where we adopted Lucas and Holly from might be stopping by today, and if he does he will be bringing his Santa suit to dress up in so we can take pictures then.  Of course they won't be professional pictures, but I'll take anything.

 

 

Well I hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Lily's Vet Visit

I brought Lily to the vet last weekend as she hasn't been eating much lately.  She's getting older and I probably should have brought her in for a check up awhile ago.  I had some blood work done on her, got her groomed as she hasn't been able to do it for quite some time and no matter how much I brush her I can't get the thickness out, and they gave her some fluids.  Her blood work came back and she has Chronic Kidney Failure.  According to her creatinine number (5.9), she is in severe failure.  I didn't ask the doctor what this meant in terms of extent of her life because I believe I know that answer.  I bought the kidney diet food for her which she seemed to love right away.  I haven't seen her eat too much lately again.  I might have to switch to a different brand.  I also started her on the medicine Azodyl.  I had a previous cat that was on this for years, but he was much younger so I don't know how much this will really help her.  Being almost 19 years old, kidney failure will be a part of her life and I'm will probably end hers.  I just hope I don't lose her before or at the holiday.  I lost one cat on Christmas a few years ago, and I really don't want to lose another.  As much as I know she has had a good long life, I still begin to get upset at the thought of losing her.  I believe I'm thinking about this so much too as I will probably have to help her instead of letting her suffer away to nothing if she gives up.

Lily came to us in 1995.  My husband had a friend who was dying from cancer and he knew that Frank and I would take care of her for the rest of her life.  His friend gave her to us before he passed away.  She has been the sweetest cat we have had.  Please hope that she will be with us at least for many more months.

Thanksgiving

Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving and a Happy Hanukkah!

We went to my parents for Thanksgiving.  Just four of us plus the fur-kiddos.  It was nice and quiet, just how I like it.  Here's some pics of our day.

Holly waiting to leave.

Lucas ready too.

Holly and Lucas getting loving from Grandpa.

Holly loves her Grandpa so much!

Holly after dinner.

Dad and Mom

 

Frank and me

Dad and me

On our way home, Holly missing Grandpa.

 

 

Have a great Sunday everyone!!