A WRAY OF SUNSHINE: May 2012

I'm really not much of a blogger, I've come to realize. I love the concept and everything, I'm just no good at it. But I get on everyday to check up on everyone else. I'm just on Facebook all day at the Water Store so I usually just update on my life there. Well, here's what's been happening.

We went to Reno to check out the eclipse a couple weeks ago. We stayed with Daniel's brother, Joe, and his pregnant wife, Shae. The first day was mostly spent walking around Scheel's, a sporting goods store. It was pretty impressive. There is a huge fish tank at either entrance, a ferris wheel in the center, a food court, virtual sports games, an indoor play yard for the kids, and lots more. All in all it was pretty impressive. After that we headed to a couple parks and ate at a yummy restaurant. The next day we went the the university planetarium to pick up our solar viewing specs. While we were there we watched a video on the mysteries of the universe but everyone (except Daniel) took a nap. It was hot and humid so I'm surprised anyone slept as long as we did. Daniel told us after that the video lasted about an hour. We then went and got some yummy pizza at The Blind Onion. The pizza is good but I LOVED the crust. They give you honey at each table to dip or cover your crust in. It's like a sweet dessert right after salty food. Genius! After that Shae and I went through the closet in the baby's room and finished sorting ALL the baby clothes she got. I brought her 2 large trash bags full of Kailyn's old clothes and saw she had plenty of baby clothes already. That kid will never have to wear the same outfit twice. Danny and Joe took the kids to the park so we could finish up. It was a lot of work but fun to do with my sissy in law. On Sunday we went out to a park in a high end neighborhood bordering California and watched the Eclipse. Kailyn had more fun on the play set than looking at the Eclipse but everyone got a kick out of it. After that we toured the neighborhood and went to this really cool rock/mountain and named it Wray Rock. Great view from up there. Then next day, Monday, we got Indian food with Joe (Shae had to work) and were on our way home. The 7 hour drive is considerably easier during the day.

In other news, Daniel had to have his dog put down about a week ago. Daniel's dad takes care of her at his house because we don't have the room for her (or the time)So he came home late from work Saturday night and found Foxy having a seizure. He brought her out and tried to help her out. He went online to see what to do. I'm not sure how long she seized at home (including the time BEFORE Bill came home from work) but he finally took her to the vet and an, at about 3 am gave us a call and the doctor told us that Foxy wasn't responding to any medication and was continuing with the seizure. We discussed options and Danny chose to have her put down. She had been seizing, at this point, for 6 hours and quite possibly a lot longer than that. Her brain was swelling and we knew she'd never really recover. So, after about 4 years, we had to say goodbye. We didn't see her that night but I think it was better for Danny to not see her like that.

So, I loved that dog, too...but I have always had the mentality that they eventually die and when it comes down to it your family, even if you've integrated the pet as a part of yours, the pet always comes second. Maybe I'm just a terrible pet owner. I've always found pet animals a huge inconvenience. Loving and fun, yes, but too much work when I have 2 kids of my own and I work everyday. I've never understood people's deep attachment to animals. Animals survive on animal instinct, even domesticated animals. If they lose the ability to care for themselves then why make them suffer? My opinion, which is right for me, is don't let an animal suffer just because want to hold on because you love it. And I can't stand when people compare animals to a person. "Well you wouldn't euthanize a person if they were blind and had arthritis." No, because I can communicate with a person. And eve if that person can't communicate anymore they likely contributed more to society than any dog did.

Well, my opinion is just that...mine. I don't expect anyone to agree with me and I didn't intend to start a debate. It's just that Foxy's death made me realize it really was what was best. She stopped suffering and we didn't have to spend money on medications we can't afford. If you can't afford medical bills for a pet then don't have one. HAHA. Ok, I'm really done now. RIP, Foxy. You were sweet and loving...lazy, but that just made you all the more sweet.

For Memorial Day we opened the store until 2 pm. I am surprised to say we had 7 customers. I was sure I'd have 3 max so I guess it was good we stayed open as long as we did. Then we headed over to Daniel's parents' house to eat and swim with his dad (his mom was in Korea). Jet loves the water and Kailyn learned to hold her breath. She still hates going under but progress is progress. We went to the park with Kit (no Foxy for the first time) and the kids and had fun just hanging out. Later that night there were fireworks that we watched from the back balcony and that was our day. More than anything it was just relaxing. And when your a parent relaxing is the best.

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