Coda

We've had a real hard week. Caitlin's new puppy has been a trying experience for us. He is a beautiful boy with a wonderful personality but a few nights ago it started having seizures. It's so hard to see this sweet puppy having such medical problems. If it was a one time occurrence it would be fine, but it happens way to often. We checked with a veterinarian, but there are not many positive signs for his future. We are all very sad that we have to return this little guy to the humane society. We've put a lot of time and energy into him; it's hard to have this happen. We all feel this is the best choice for us and him, but it's going to be a very tough day tomorrow.

Sunday Skiing

Sunday we went skiing out the Icicle Road in Leavenworth. Caitlin came along with us this time.

We skied up a hill and then flew down (or at least tried to)! Caitlin and I wiped out every minute or so because the snow was so fast. Kent was under control with his telemark skis.

Cassy loves the snow! When we call her, she runs and then pounces, digging her head under the layers of snow.

Coda

On Saturday we went to the Humane Society and picked out this little cutie for Caitlin! Caitlin (Annie's sister) lives in Cashmere now in her own house and needs some company. What's better than having a puppy peeing on your new carpet and chewing your shoes! It has to be "altered" but after the surgery it's ready to take home this Tuesday. We are going to be second parents to it this year when Caitlin is working at the hospital. We are really excited to help out raising a puppy. We haven't had that opportunity because we picked up Cassy at the Humane Society when she was a couple years old.

Kent came up with the name Coda and we all liked it. In musical terms it is sometimes the end of a piece or in Italian it means "tail".

One great idea we picked up when we were waiting in line was to drop off your old blankets at the Humane Society. They can always use them. We'll hopefully take some photos when we give the little guy a bath and introduce him to our houses.