Friendship Feast

On a happier note, Liam and his schoolmates enjoyed a Friendship Feast today. Over the last few weeks, they've been learning about the Pilgrims, how they dressed and what they would eat. You'll see he's wearing a charming Pilgrim hat and enjoying his feast! (royal blue long sleeve shirt.)

Our Oldest...We Will Miss You Schweizer

Sadly, we had to put Schweiz to sleep last night. He started getting sick around 7pm and wouldn't eat dinner which means there is a major problem. Michael took him to emergency vet care by 9pm and they determined over the next few hours that he had eaten something foreign again, but this time it had moved to his intestines, and was also stuck in his stomach creating an accordian in his intestines. The proposed surgery would have been very, very invasive and if he made it through, would have to have had some intensive caregiving, which we sadly aren't able to provide.

So we've been really sad, except for Liam and I'm kind of worried about it. When we told him this morning, Michael and I were both teary and I think it scared him as he responded with a smile the whole time. Total denial. Even Drew was crying when he heard that woof-woof was gone.

We'll all think about Schweiz up in Heaven, in what we hope is a HUGE dog park!

We love you! xoxo

August 27, 1999 to November 17, 2008

Schweizer as a cute pup.

HALLOWEEN PICS

We kicked of the Halloween Season with a visit to the pumpkin patch and the Fall Festival at Liam's school. Mom thought she'd get into the spirit and dress up in costume since she was working at one of the booths. All followed by Halloween itself. Enjoy!

Drew tentatively takes a pony ride on Peanut at the pumpkin patch.

Liam enjoys another ride on Marshmellow, his favorite pony at the pumpkin patch.

Just awaitin' on the Cow Train.

Liam's Pumpkin (Help from Dad? Who knows?)

Can you guess whose pumpkin this is?

We all had fun at the Fall Festival, even Dad whose behind the camera.

Drew actually begged to have his hair painted...and he sat still for it!

Mom and Liam at his Kindergarten Halloween Party...fun was had by all!

Our Crowley Super Heroes are ready for Halloween action!

The HRC Kids dominated the streets for one crazy hour!

(Liam and Drew off to the right on the floor)

Little Drew enjoyed a ride from Donna our neighbor, all the while digging for gold. :-)