Sweet Buddy Boy

May 6, 1997- October 22, 2008

Our sweet Buddy passed away today.  Buddy has been with Spencer and me through our entire relationship.  He passed away peacefully and is in a much better place.  He has been reunited with Florida, Rascal, and Abby.  Please pray for Spencer and me as we cope with this loss.  This is truly one of the most difficult things we have gone through.  He was a member of our family and is going to be missed very much.  Bella and Piper are also having a difficult time.  We love you Buddy!!!

A Little Bad News

So, on Saturday my mom and I went to Rainbow City to have my oil changed at the dealership where we purchased my car.  We then went on to take Buddy to our veterinarian in Boaz.  This is the vet that saved Bella from Parvo, so yes, we travel to take our animals to what we consider the best. 

Anyway, Buddy has been breathing rather heavily lately.  Almost as if he cannot catch his breath.  Spencer and I became rather worried and decided we needed to take him to Dr. Creel to have him checked out.  After a fecal test, blood work, and x-rays we found out Buddy is negative for heart worms, but he does have congestive heart failure.  He is currently on Ketoconazole and Lasix for two weeks to help relieve  the congestion.  He is also on Encard for the rest of his life.  The vet did not give me a life expectancy, but I of course did not ask.  I don't want to know.  I believe this medicine will help and he still seems rather happy.  He's not lethargic, so hopefully this will keep him ticking for several more years.  He actually seems like he is breathing better. and still has some spring in his step. 

Buddy is very special to Spencer and me.  He has been around for our entire relationship.  Spencer got Buddy for his 16th birthday.  He is a major part of our family.  Please say a prayer for him.

Just A Sunday Outing

I am always looking for something for Spencer and myself to do.  So on Sunday I thought it would be fun for us to drive up to Little River Canyon for some sight seeing.  Spencer and I love road trips so this was a fun adventure.  I have been before, but Spencer had never been.  Check out our pictures. 

So, this was our adventurous outing on Sunday.

Foster Parents

So...it seems like forever since I have blogged.  We have had a lot going on, but it doesn't seem interesting enough to take pictures or even blog about. 

However, for the past week Spencer and I have been foster parents to a miniature pincher.  At first I thought this was a bad idea because I would get attached and want to keep him.  However, we didn't bond so it wasn't that difficult for us to give him to a good home. 

Poncho, the name given from his previous owner is a very hyper dog.  Much unlike our Bella.  I truly believe Bella was excited to have peace and quite once he left. 

He's very quick so I wasn't able to get a great picture, but I do have a couple. 

As you can see, Poncho is constantly moving. 

It has arrived...

...my diploma that is.  I am so excited.  I know I finished graduate school at the end of July, but like I said before it would not be official to me until I received the diploma.  I was taking Spencer to work the other morning and when we drove past the house we saw the package on the front porch.  It was very exciting.  Take a look:

Just an up close shot so you can see that it has my name on it. 

2nd Week of School and I'm Sick

Well, we have only been in school for 10 full days and I already have the crud.  If it's not the crud then I guess it's a sinus infection or cold.  Junk is draining down the back of my throat, my throat hurts, nothing tastes good, I'm sneezing, and I have a headache. I am not usually one to get sick, but I guess working with the younger ones it happens more frequently.  Hopefully, I will feel better by the weekend that way I can enjoy it since we have Monday off and everything. 

School Has Officially Started!!!

Can you believe the time has arrived for the students to return to school?  I can't.  Once I finished graduate school I felt as if my summer had just started.  Then six days later I am back to work. 

I am teaching second grade this year.  I am super excited about this new position.  I no longer have to deal with ranging hormones and smart mouths.  My second graders seem to love me and appreciate anything I do.  They also get upset if you don't assign them homework and they love school.  So far this year I have 23 students on roll.  That is a lot, but not as many as the kindergarten and first grade teachers.  They are up to 26-27 students a piece.  Crazy!!!  Fultondale is growing so fast and so many families are moving to the area. 

Anyway, here are some pictures of my classroom. 

Me on the first day of school standing outside my classroom.

  A view from the back.

Another angle

So, that's my classroom.  I noticed I forgot to take a picture of the student cubbies.  The are located on the back wall. 

Hopefully, once I get in the routine of school again I will be able to blog more frequently.  I am off to a great school year.  Stay tuned to see what Spencer and I get into in the near future.