In March, Jeremy and I added a new bundle of joy to our family....a male boxer named Duke. Now that he is almost a year old, I don't think 'bundle of joy' is the most appropriate way I would describe him. The vet refers to him as "Monster Nelms" since at almost a year, he is past the 60 lbs mark and STILL growing!
Here he is with Dutchess the day we bought him....within 5 minutes of the car he decided to break in the road trip with us. But he was very polite and only "dirtied" the rubber floor mat!
Two things were certain 1) he liked to eat 2) he wouldn't sit still! The only time I could get a picture is when he stopped to eat!
First yellow snow!!! (I think that jacket might fit his back leg now!)
One of the hardest lessons we learned this year was to let go. In January, we noticed Dutchess had developed knots under her jaw line. The vet (hoped) it was infected salivary glands and loaded her with steroids which seemed to help. In July however, the knots returned and were worse. We had a biopsy done and found out she had lymphoma. It was a very, very tough struggle for us as we watched our baby girl go from chasing squirrels to never wanting to get up. In the end, we decided we couldn't bare to watch her stuggle and in September decided to put her down. I had never realized in my life the impact of that decision and not a day goes by that we don't think about our little princess!
For our anniversary, we decided to go to Vegas. Neither of us had ever gone and well, thought it was time! We had an amazing time and look forward to making another trip. But I learned very quickly that in Vegas, there is no such thing as a dress too short, or heels too tall!!! Oh and when making reservations, if they ask if it's a special occasion tell them it's your anniversary-we got FREE dessert everywhere!!!
Here we are at the Venetian watching the Gondolas (sp?)
I know that isn't much for a year's worth, but it gets the high points. Hopefully 2011 will be filled with many more blessing (and postings!!!)
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