2010 Artwork

It's hard to keep up with all of the artwork that kids produce, but I love to include it on the blog.  Olivia and Zach like to see it too.  Olivia is not taking private art classes this year, therefore the art medium is not as in depth, but it is still nice to see the creative side of my kids.

Zach's artwork starts:

Funny notes....

Lest I forget....as I was on my way to pick Olivia and Zach up from my parents last weekend, I realized I forgot Kobe's leash.  He had been neutered on Friday,  and by Sunday he was ready to get some fresh air.  It was too late to turn back, so I went with it.  Of course, he had to go to the bathroom when we got there, so I took him outside.  He was great, until it was time to go inside.  He ran from me, exploring his surroundings and eventually made it up to the road (they have about 3 acres).  Of course he made his way to the road, the worst thing that could happen.  So, picture this...
Jennifer running down the middle of the road (somewhat busy road, at that) chasing Kobe (wrong thing to do, but I had to do something!).  He had his cone on his head from the recent surgery and was happily running down the middle line as a truck was approaching both of us.  Me, waving my arms like a wild woman, him, smile on his face showing me he felt fine after that neutering business.  Never again....
All is safe and sound, but I learned my lesson.  I think a video of the crazy woman would have been funny.

This past week, Zach kept wiping his nose.  While we were doing homework, I noticed he needed another tissue.  I grabbed one and told him to blow.  He waved his hand at me and said, "No mom, this is not a blowing situation."  It was SO funny the way he said it at the time.  That kid comes up with statements all the time and this was another example.  I guess the 'situation' was only a 'wiping' one.  Go figure.

Kobe's Surgery

So our newest family member headed to the vet Friday to establish his manhood....or the taking of his manhood (however you want to view it).  I have to admit that I was totally shocked by how sad it was when I picked him up Friday afternoon.  He was micro chipped, had a double incisor, baby tooth extracted and neutered. I know it is the best thing for him (recommended for health reasons, we aren't breeding him, etc.), but I wasn't prepared for Friday night with him.  He couldn't stand up because he still had his anesthesia legs and was desperately trying to get the cone off of his head.  'What is this plastic thing you have locked onto me?'!  He couldn't focus his eyes and could barely hold his head up.  Ahh, what had we done to him?  When it came time to feed Kobe and give him his pain medicine (I hope he doesn't become an addict...he he), Kobe and I both figured out soon enough, that the cone and food would not work that night.  I reluctantly took his cone off so he could eat, went to get him a drink of water and within 30 seconds, he was gnawing at his stitches!  Oh no, no, no.  I learned my lesson quickly on that one.  I ended up hand feeding him and helping him drink out of a cup.  He was in and out of it most of the evening.
But low and behold, the next morning, Kobe was like a raging bull ready to be let out of the gate.  I opened his crate and he bolted out (a little shaky on his legs), but happy none the less.  As of Sunday, either the pain meds are really good or he is ready to enjoy the sunshine that finally appeared.  I'm supposed to keep him limited on activity, but he's out chasing birds and enjoying himself.  I'll keep a check on his stitches and keep that cone on because I have a feeling that is the only thing keeping us safe for the next ten days.  He's relentless when it comes to his boy parts.
You are a man now, Kobe!