On December 3rd our chocolate lab Dale, was hit by a car. He had gotten out of the yard and we did not know he was gone. It was so nice of the drivers to go house to house until they could find someone who knew the dog they had hit. Our neighbor knew it was Dale they were asking about so she brought them to us. Dale had ran off, on 3 legs, after being hit so a search was started. It was about 7pm and already dark outside so we were worried and finding him could be difficult.
Dale has two play mates, Grady (Dave and Angie Carter) and Kienta (Mrs. Flint) and they went out with the drivers of the truck and Matt looking for Dale. About 20 minutes later Matt found Dale. His back leg was pretty cut up and we did not know if it was broken or if he had any other internal injuries. Matt and Cayr got Dale in the big van and took him to the Vet Hospital.
Dales leg was not broken but the tissue on his foot and leg were badly damaged requiring for them to put him under for surgery to repair the tissue. We did not get home until almost 2am.
It's been about 10 days now and Dale is still needing heavy bandages to keep him away from the foot and leg so it can heal. Dale still does not put hardly any pressure on the foot so it looks like it's going to be at least a couple weeks more of bandages.
The kids have been real cute with him and wanting to make sure he is ok. Below are pictures of Justin and Elijah, both who wanted to just lay next to Dale as he rested.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Olivia's 8th Birthday
On December 1st Olivia McCall Curtis turned 8 years old. This is an exciting birthday for Olivia because when she turns 8 she is baptised into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She has been so excited about this and it was finally here.
The morning of her birthday mom went and got fresh Einstein Bagels for breakfast, a family birthday favorate, and later that day Elijah and Justin helped mom pick balloons to put around the house. Jayd and Chancey made some birthday posters and the presents were all wrapped and ready for Olivia to dive into after dinner. Olivia had chosen "fat noodles" for her birthday dinner which did not surprise anyone. She also chose the Texas sheet cake for her birthday cake.
After dinner Olivia got to open her presents. She was excited about the walkie talkie's, new tennis shoes, pink bracelet, puppy calendar, and a bag to put her new triple combination scriptures in. When our kids turn 8 they receive their "grown-up scriptures" so Olivia was excited about receiving them.
On the 5th of December we went to the church with our family for her baptism. Grandma Jacqi flew in from Kentucky to be at Olivia's baptism. Also attending this special occation were Nana and Papa Vassel, Grandma and Grandpa Curtis, Aunt Andrea, Aunt Karmen and cousins Joaquin and Ezekiel. Some of us also had the beautiful experience of knowing that Olivia's Mama was there in spirit to witness this special day. What a wonderful gift it was to know that Mama can be with us on special days in the childrens's lives.
Olivia looked so beautiful in her white dress. This was a dress that Nana Vassel had made for mom (Cayr) when she turned 8 and was baptised 32 years before. Others who have worn this for their baptisms were Aunt Liz Smithson, Aunt Jenn Orme, and sisters Jayd and Lilah. What a special tradition this is to wear this dress that signifies purity.
After the baptism we went back to our house and continued our celebration with dinner, more birthday presents and birthday cakes that mom had made. Mom decided to make little individual flower cakes with some of them having little butterflies on them. Thank you Aunt Karmen and grandma Jacqi for helping mom finish them...it was a bigger job than we had anticipated and mom really appreciated the help getting them done.
This birthday was so special for Olivia and our family. We are grateful for Olivia's sweet spirit and her decision to be baptised. Happy birthday Olivia!!!
The morning of her birthday mom went and got fresh Einstein Bagels for breakfast, a family birthday favorate, and later that day Elijah and Justin helped mom pick balloons to put around the house. Jayd and Chancey made some birthday posters and the presents were all wrapped and ready for Olivia to dive into after dinner. Olivia had chosen "fat noodles" for her birthday dinner which did not surprise anyone. She also chose the Texas sheet cake for her birthday cake.
After dinner Olivia got to open her presents. She was excited about the walkie talkie's, new tennis shoes, pink bracelet, puppy calendar, and a bag to put her new triple combination scriptures in. When our kids turn 8 they receive their "grown-up scriptures" so Olivia was excited about receiving them.
On the 5th of December we went to the church with our family for her baptism. Grandma Jacqi flew in from Kentucky to be at Olivia's baptism. Also attending this special occation were Nana and Papa Vassel, Grandma and Grandpa Curtis, Aunt Andrea, Aunt Karmen and cousins Joaquin and Ezekiel. Some of us also had the beautiful experience of knowing that Olivia's Mama was there in spirit to witness this special day. What a wonderful gift it was to know that Mama can be with us on special days in the childrens's lives.
Olivia looked so beautiful in her white dress. This was a dress that Nana Vassel had made for mom (Cayr) when she turned 8 and was baptised 32 years before. Others who have worn this for their baptisms were Aunt Liz Smithson, Aunt Jenn Orme, and sisters Jayd and Lilah. What a special tradition this is to wear this dress that signifies purity.
After the baptism we went back to our house and continued our celebration with dinner, more birthday presents and birthday cakes that mom had made. Mom decided to make little individual flower cakes with some of them having little butterflies on them. Thank you Aunt Karmen and grandma Jacqi for helping mom finish them...it was a bigger job than we had anticipated and mom really appreciated the help getting them done.
This birthday was so special for Olivia and our family. We are grateful for Olivia's sweet spirit and her decision to be baptised. Happy birthday Olivia!!!
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