1 Lab + 8 Rocks = $800

Part of what occupied my week last week was our lab, Kaylee. She's always been a handful; she's eaten sticks, pens, towels, blankets, and rocks. Everything has always made a, um, successful journey. Rocks she can usually hork back up the next day, but we always knew it was a matter of time before surgery was needed.

Well, last week the time came for surgery. One morning, the hyper three year-old lab went outside and just sat down. No running around, no barking at mysterious creatures in the woods. She just sat there, a sure sign something was wrong. Took her to vet, they took an x-ray, and sure enough, a belly full of rocks. They really wanted to avoid surgery, but after 24 hours the rocks were still there. Into surgery she went. Everything went well, and we are now the proud owner of an $800 baggie of 8 rocks.

Good thing she's cute.

Here is a picture of Kaylee & Xena staring out the window, guarding against evil hordes of chipmunks.

Here is a close up of our old lady, Xena.

Why we put the devil horns on her...

More evidence of how Kaylee loves to eat things...

Cuteness Alert

Here is Kaylee all woozy from the sedative after having her teeth cleaned. The Devil horns are because she is a demon spawn (this is the calmest she has ever been. EVER). The beer bottle because hubby thought it was funny. :)

Not Around Much

I haven't been around much, so here are some gratuitous doggie pictures. :)

Today's cuteness

Not for the squeamish

I wandered into the living room just a little bit ago, and discovered Kaylee ripping Pig's stuffing out through his mouth. Oh, the horrors! He lost his mouth, all the stuffing in his head, and his remaining ear. I should be able to put him back together, although the inside of his mouth will be tricky. His shell is in the washing machine right now; let's hope it doesn't disintegrate.

(You can see Kaylee pouting in the background of the picture because I yelled at her. I am such a meanie.)

Cute of the Day

Our little princesses, looking all obedient and innocent. It only took 17 shots to get a decent one!

If money is tight this holiday season,

consider putting your pet to work. :)

Today's Cute Fix

I have a feeling...

she will always think she is this tiny...

So I owe Elena a Book...

Friday night, I came home to Kaylee running around the house, NOT locked up in her crate. After a moment's panic, I realized the house wasn't nearly as trashed as it could have been. Unfortunately, I had books in the living room on the floor. Books that are not mine, but belong to Elena. *sigh* Suprisingly, she chose to chew on only one. Could have been worse...

Party Dog

This is what happens when Doug watches the dogs.

Cute Overload

All together now:

"Awwwwwww..."

Kaylee

This is our new Yellow Lab puppy, Kaylee. She is 9 weeks old, and quite the handful. I will share more later.