Christmas Countdown - 2016

[Edge612]

Good Friday Morning MMC! TGIF! Off to the races here at work as I can tell it's going to be a hectic morning and possibly day. Been like that a lot lately here. Wondering if/when it will slow down a bit back to normal. Anyway, I'm waiting for any new updates on Nitro this morning. I don't want to think about him coming home until the Dr. says come pick him up...whether that's today...tomorrow or another day. But I miss him. And I miss the weekend so luckily it's almost here again. I'm calling it hibernation weekend! It's going to be dangerously bitterly cold out. I'm going to run as fast as I can, go to the mall Saturday morning, come home and stay there the rest of the day, night, and then Sunday I will be going to my Uncle's for a fun nice dinner and watching the Walking Dead returns. 90% or more of my plans will be INdoors this coldest weekend of the year...but I still will do my 3 mile runs both Saturday and Sunday...just gut through it.
Speaking of gut through it...let's gut through Friday at work and get to our awesome weekends!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

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Aww...what a sweetie..he looks so much like my Leo. Happy to hear he is improving@

Well, I just talked to Har's vet. She has A LOT of the bad bacteria in her, I can't remember the different names. It can be stress induced, illness induced, or something she came in contact with. She needs to go on antibiotics immediately. I will pick them up tonight, I pray I can get her to take them.

Hope the antibiotics help her!!

Thanks Holiday!
I snapped this earlier

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What an adorable pic...she looks so pretty for Valentine's Day!

Good evening, friends~
We have had a GOOD night!
I came home and my girl was still a little shaky, but ate a treat in front of me. Good prequel to the rest of the night so far. Then we went outside and I was hoping she'd walk past the driveway, which she did, so we went on a walk. We went the whole way around our neighborhood this time, with her leading me. She seemed to enjoy sniffing & investigating the other scents again. Another good sign.
Then we came home and unpacked her care package from our friends. She seemed curious, so I cut up the hamburger and started the stove. We threw in some of the beef broth from Michelle and Gracie, and she was interested in it cooking the whole time. Another yeah! moment.
I let her smell the fork I was using, which got her even more interested. Then while I was cutting it up, I gave her just enough to stay interested. Then I took her new medicine (thank God it's small) and wrapped it in some hamburger, and hand fed it to her.! She didn't even realize.
{So ecstatic because I've done that before & she always detected it, little stinker.}
She ate pretty darn well considering she's eaten so little in the past five days.
She even got a little spunky afterwords, so I know that food gave her a little bit of energy and strength. Yay!!!!!!!
Like I said earlier, we have a long road ahead but at least we can face it head on when she's stronger.

*****Thank you again for all of your kindness, support, and prayers*****

Harlowe thanks you, too
xx

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Wrapping paper face from Christmas =]

Wonderful update and hope she continues to improve...cute pic!

Thank you! (((Hugs)))
Here's a few pictures ~

Bentley ~
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Bella ~
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Sophia ~
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Rosie ~
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Aww...they are so sweet! thanks for the pics!

 

[NcGunny]

I even have my elf slippers on today,wife is gunna try out a new sugar cookie recipe today. Hope its not another failure,she likes cunchy sugar cookies and I like the soft puffy kind. Doesnt matter though cause they all turn out so/so.

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Good morning, friends~
Merry Friday!
TGIF!!
Harlowe had an okay night, but I could hear her upset stomach. I can tell she is uncomfortable right now, but I'm going to remain optimistic that things are going to improve for her.
Still happy about last night.
I am trying to get her to take her regular probiotic this morning, and she's fighting me on it, so I'm just going to let it be for now. And try again later today. The vet recommended it along with her antibiotic.
Wishing you all a safe, cozy, and happy Friday!

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Merry Friday Snowflake...have a great day. If you cannot get a probiotic into Har...try yogurt in her food or by itself maybe that will work. I have used plain or vanilla.

Merry Morning,
I could not get on to MMC for some time now. I hope everyone is okay. I will try to catch up later if I can. Just wanted to wish everyone a happy Friday.
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Have a good day Festive....sorry your little one had a rough night.

 

[Bradmac]

Good evening, friends~
We have had a GOOD night!
I came home and my girl was still a little shaky, but ate a treat in front of me. Good prequel to the rest of the night so far. Then we went outside and I was hoping she'd walk past the driveway, which she did, so we went on a walk. We went the whole way around our neighborhood this time, with her leading me. She seemed to enjoy sniffing & investigating the other scents again. Another good sign.
Then we came home and unpacked her care package from our friends. She seemed curious, so I cut up the hamburger and started the stove. We threw in some of the beef broth from Michelle and Gracie, and she was interested in it cooking the whole time. Another yeah! moment.
I let her smell the fork I was using, which got her even more interested. Then while I was cutting it up, I gave her just enough to stay interested. Then I took her new medicine (thank God it's small) and wrapped it in some hamburger, and hand fed it to her.! She didn't even realize.
{So ecstatic because I've done that before & she always detected it, little stinker.}
She ate pretty darn well considering she's eaten so little in the past five days.
She even got a little spunky afterwords, so I know that food gave her a little bit of energy and strength. Yay!!!!!!!
Like I said earlier, we have a long road ahead but at least we can face it head on when she's stronger.

*****Thank you again for all of your kindness, support, and prayers*****

Harlowe thanks you, too
xx

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Wrapping paper face from Christmas =]

I'm so glad to hear that things have improved!!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Have a good day Edge!! I am with you on the hibernation! Almost all my plans are a quick outside and right back indoors. These temps are going to be brutal.

 

[SnowflakeMom]

TGIF MMC!! I also have a 3 day weekend...yay! My daughter has basketball practice tonight and a game tomorrow morning. And my oldest daughter wants me to take her to the mall so she can buy some stuff with her gift cards. Then we will be home relaxing/hibernating since the temps are going to be brutal! Sunday night my SIL invited us over for a Valentines Day Dinner. She is making a prime rib and some sort of shrimp dish too. She is a wonderful cook so I am looking forward to it! Have a wonderful Friday...keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers!

 

[Edge612]

Have a good day Edge!! I am with you on the hibernation! Almost all my plans are a quick outside and right back indoors. These temps are going to be brutal.

It's going to be what about -5 degrees Sunday morning and by Tuesday it's going to be 40 and rain. Crazy! I'll take the 40 and rain though over that!

 

[Bradmac]

Sorry I got to dash everyone. I could only catch up a little. Rough night with my youngest. I just donlt know what to do anymore
Prayers and thoughts for all!
I will be back later.

I'm sorry. I hope it improves soon!

 

[MerryCarey]

I even have my elf slippers on today,wife is gunna try out a new sugar cookie recipe today. Hope its not another failure,she likes cunchy sugar cookies and I like the soft puffy kind. Doesnt matter though cause they all turn out so/so.

Elf slippers and sugar cookies---two things that naturally go together!

I miss the big, soft, puffy sugar cookies you used to be able to get from Archway ... we called them "sugar cakes." Last time I had something like it, was from a bakery we stopped at while passing through Pennsylvania, when I was in my teens ... Must find a recipe like that.

 

[Holiday]

My long day is catching up to me. Hopefully I won't wake up so much tonight or an hour before the alarm goes off like this morning. Need to tidy things up and then I can relax for a bit and spend quality time with Palmer. Shooting for a 6:30 pm bedtime tonight as 2 am comes way too fast for my likes! To think that was my normal bedtime not too long ago. Things do have a way of changing just when you get comfortable. It is all good, though!

Have a safe and merry night, my friends!

That is quite a schedule change. I hope you can get use to it. That would be hard. Hope you had a better nights sleep! xx

 

[Holiday]

Thanks Holiday!
I snapped this earlier

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What a doll!!! So cute!

 

[MerryCarey]

Have a good day Edge!! I am with you on the hibernation! Almost all my plans are a quick outside and right back indoors. These temps are going to be brutal.

Keep warm and cozy!
Brutal temps around here this morning, too. The wind chill is around -11F, but that's nothing compared to what we're supposed to get tomorrow afternoon into Sunday: overnight lows below zero, and wind chills as low as -30F. It would be nice to not have to set a toe outside during that time!

 

[Holiday]

Well my brother went to visit him and sent me a video. He looked like himself and even barked in the video a few times. Nurse said he's on a stronger antibiotic today and that they are trying to kick out any small infection his lungs may have from the touch of pneumonia he got. If it helps him enough by tomorrow he may be able to come home. I'm not counting on it cause I don't want to get my hopes up but I'd love nothing more than to have him home for the weekend to stay in with him in the bitter cold.

And I really hope Harlowe has a breakthrough soon. I think one day could turn it all around. I hope it comes very soon!

Praying Nitro has a great day & can come home for the weekend!!! xx

 

[Holiday]

Good evening, friends~
We have had a GOOD night!
I came home and my girl was still a little shaky, but ate a treat in front of me. Good prequel to the rest of the night so far. Then we went outside and I was hoping she'd walk past the driveway, which she did, so we went on a walk. We went the whole way around our neighborhood this time, with her leading me. She seemed to enjoy sniffing & investigating the other scents again. Another good sign.
Then we came home and unpacked her care package from our friends. She seemed curious, so I cut up the hamburger and started the stove. We threw in some of the beef broth from Michelle and Gracie, and she was interested in it cooking the whole time. Another yeah! moment.
I let her smell the fork I was using, which got her even more interested. Then while I was cutting it up, I gave her just enough to stay interested. Then I took her new medicine (thank God it's small) and wrapped it in some hamburger, and hand fed it to her.! She didn't even realize.
{So ecstatic because I've done that before & she always detected it, little stinker.}
She ate pretty darn well considering she's eaten so little in the past five days.
She even got a little spunky afterwords, so I know that food gave her a little bit of energy and strength. Yay!!!!!!!
Like I said earlier, we have a long road ahead but at least we can face it head on when she's stronger.

*****Thank you again for all of your kindness, support, and prayers*****

Harlowe thanks you, too
xx

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Wrapping paper face from Christmas =]

This has made my morning!!! SO happy to hear it. Hope everyday gets better & better!!!! (((HUGS)))

 

[Holiday]

Thank you! (((Hugs)))
Here's a few pictures ~

Bentley ~
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Bella ~
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Sophia ~
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Rosie ~
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Look at all the attitude in these pictures!!! LOL!! SO, So adorable!!!

 

[Edge612]

Praying Nitro has a great day & can come home for the weekend!!! xx

Well your prayer worked because my brother just text me the Dr. called and said Nitro is doing a lot better and he can go home today!

 

[Bradmac]

TGIF and Happy Milestone Day, my Christmas friends!

Our church is having a fund-raising spaghetti lunch today. I sold a bunch of plates here at work, so I have to deliver them. The nice thing is, it's my mom's sauce! She make the BEST spaghetti sauce in the world!

We're still thinking about a quick trip to the mountains this weekend.,.quick as in "one night". Nancy doesn't want to take time off of work since it's tax season. You don't know how much I hate the phrase "tax season". Ugh. For 20 years, it's been the reason we couldn't go here or do that for the first 4 months of the year. Grrr.

On a brighter note, it's supposed to snow up there. We almost never get to see snow around here. I know a lot of you are tired of snow, but it's a treat for us!

I hope y'all have a great day!

 

[e_xander]

Well your prayer worked because my brother just text me the Dr. called and said Nitro is doing a lot better and he can go home today!

 

[snowflake22]

Merry Morning,
I could not get on to MMC for some time now. I hope everyone is okay. I will try to catch up later if I can. Just wanted to wish everyone a happy Friday.
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I had trouble, too.
But I can get on through my cell phone now, on LTE, yay!
Jeff must've been working on that. Thank you, Jeff!
Merry Friday to you, Sam <3