Day 1 - Moscow to Rexburg. We left three times that morning (7:00, 7:15, & 7:30) after returning home to close windows and pick up forgotten items. We stopped for lunch in Missoula & ate dinner at the Malms that night. Thanks to Mel's sister who is a fantastic cook, we were well fed.
Day 2 - A.M. Air show in Rexburg with the Malms at the park. Then, Rexburg to Jackson, WY; through the stormy weather in Idaho into the sun of Wyoming. First was the Alpine slide for Dom and Sean (Alli was too little so I let Sean take the boy). Next, to Albertsons to change clothes in the parking lot & Sean to buy a gift card. Then to the Patchen/Richards wedding with only 15 min to spare. Finally, to the reception for a few hours before making the road trip back to Rexburg.
Day 3 - A.M. Breakfast out for Father's day with just us Dorigos - we didn't feel comfortable asking the Malms to 'break the sabbath'. And since we were in Rexburg, it was the first time we have ever gone out to breakfast on a Sunday and didn't have to wait for a table! P.M. Water Falls and 'Natural' aquarium with the Malms. Then, a very long scenic route from Rexburg to Missoula. Dinner in Missoula at Outback before retiring to a hotel for the night.
Day 4 - Missoula to Moscow via Lolo Pass. Very pretty drive, but very long drive too. Picked up Polly from the Kennel on the way home and got back around 7:30pm.
Though it was a short and to the point trip, it was quite enjoyable. We had a great time seeing Chris, even though it was only a few minutes and he was busy with getting married and all that stuff. We enjoyed hanging with the Malms. We didn't realize just how much we missed them until we hung out with them again...I so wish they would move back here so our kids could play more together (and the adults too!). And, we are already planning our vacation back next year to visit them again.
Here are some highlights (okay, not so highlights, but things one should come to expect on a road trip):
Day 1 - We were flagged down on the Freeway just before Missoula by a nice gentleman to tell us our front tire was nearly to the brim flat. Sean aired it up at a gas station in the pouring rain and we made it to the Les Schwab in Missoula where they removed the nail for free and sent us on our way. (I am pretty sure that Sean jinxed us by putting the socket set into the truck before we left...)
Day 2 - In the middle of the wedding we were at, my lovely 4 year old started hollering 'Food' 'You promised me food' 'Where's the food' and had to be drug out with my hand covering his mouth while he kept yelling the word 'food' through my hand. Alli then started screaming 'MAMAMAMA' until Sean just let her follow me. I sent Dom back in after a good talking to and remained in the hallway with Alli for the remainder of the ceremony. Kids! (This will definitely be a story to remind Dom of when he has little monsters of his own!)
Day 3 - What should every little girl give their father for Father's day? Alli learned how to drink from a straw at the Outback. She learned so well that she drank the entire glass of apple juice in less than 10 minutes. Then, she took a bite of broccoli...out came the present all over herself, the bench and Sean. Thank god it didn't get on the table! I blocked the mess from the neighboring tables while trying to convince the waitstaff to bring some cleaning supplies. It was all cleaned up and Alli was fine again right away. Kids! (This will definitely be a story to remind her of when she has little pukers of her own!)
Day 4 - Uneventful (except road construction and a VERY long drive through the toolies). We got home just in time to get the kids to bed and ourselves to bed too.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
What's new Dorigos?
1. Took Polly back to the vet for a check up on Saturday morning (and Arch/Cat watched the kids - thanks!). She is doing great! Her swelling is nearly gone in the paw and she is looking like she is healing really really well. (Thank God!) Her next appointment is the 22 to get the stitches out. Then many more weeks of a short leash and confined spaces to help her heal.
2. We went to the Genessee Day's fireworks on Saturday night. The were "awesome" according to Dominic. Both Alli and Dom had their ears covered the entire time, but Dom seemed to truly enjoy them. (Alli's face was smashed against my shoulder so I am pretty sure she didn't see many of them.) We think these fireworks are the best in the area (even taking the fireworks at the 4th into consideration). We have gone every year since 2006 when we took the Gomez girls w/us. This year one of Sean's friends came with us since his family was out of town....it was great to see him!
3. Thanks to Shannon, one of my co-workers, Sean and I had Papa Murphy's pizza yesterday for dinner. Sean did some work for her last fall and she thanked us with gift certificates to Papa Murphy's. It couldn't have come on a better day since I seem to be getting sicker and sicker as the minutes pass by so cooking isn't high on my list of priorities the last few days. Thanks again Shannon...you sure know when to give back! :D
4. Sean, my work-a-holic husband worked at 23 hour day last Wed-Thurs. He is such a trooper. Though he was tired, I am quite proud of him and his work ethic. He does what needs to be done and doesn't really complain too loudly and even sacrifices himself for the greater good of his company. Kudos to Sean. (I love you)
2. We went to the Genessee Day's fireworks on Saturday night. The were "awesome" according to Dominic. Both Alli and Dom had their ears covered the entire time, but Dom seemed to truly enjoy them. (Alli's face was smashed against my shoulder so I am pretty sure she didn't see many of them.) We think these fireworks are the best in the area (even taking the fireworks at the 4th into consideration). We have gone every year since 2006 when we took the Gomez girls w/us. This year one of Sean's friends came with us since his family was out of town....it was great to see him!
3. Thanks to Shannon, one of my co-workers, Sean and I had Papa Murphy's pizza yesterday for dinner. Sean did some work for her last fall and she thanked us with gift certificates to Papa Murphy's. It couldn't have come on a better day since I seem to be getting sicker and sicker as the minutes pass by so cooking isn't high on my list of priorities the last few days. Thanks again Shannon...you sure know when to give back! :D
4. Sean, my work-a-holic husband worked at 23 hour day last Wed-Thurs. He is such a trooper. Though he was tired, I am quite proud of him and his work ethic. He does what needs to be done and doesn't really complain too loudly and even sacrifices himself for the greater good of his company. Kudos to Sean. (I love you)
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Polly Pre- and Post- Surgery
1. Pre Surgery - This x-ray shows how her toes separated from her foot. (Ewww!)
2. Pre-Plate in Foot. This shows the plate they are going to insert in her foot.
3. Plate in foot...arthrodesis.
4. Plate in foot.
5. Polly's at home after 6 nights at the vet. Cast on her leg for 8-12 weeks. On leash or in kennel only. Short walks to potty. Lots of meds and under heavy sedation for at least 2 weeks.
6. Her front shoulder is shaved because that is where the drew the bone marrow to paste between her toe joint and her foot. The middle of her front leg is shaved because of the IV she had. The bag over her leg is to try and keep it dry and clean when she goes outside to potty. The splint/cast will have to stay on (being removed bi-weekly to clean bandages) for 8-12 weeks.
7. They had to shave her back for the epidural she had during surgery. It looks so pathetic now!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
How much do we love thee?
Polly hurt her paw yesterday. She got it caught in the fence when she was climbing out while Sean and I were at work. She pulled all the tendons that hold her toes onto her foot. She has to have surgery on it on Monday morning. They are going to fuse her toes to her foot with bone marrow from her hip and use a metal plate and screws to hold it together. This is going to cost us an arm and a leg, but we are certain it is worth it. How do we know it's worth it? When we got home and Polly was not with us, Dom asked, "Where's Polly...I miss her! I really miss her." That is when I knew we were making the right decision for our family. I may love the dog, Sean may love the dog, but when it comes to my kids loving the dog I am even more willing to keep her in our lives as long as possible...
Monday, June 1, 2009
Up
Those of you who know me well know that I am the biggest sap on this earth. Yeah, I admit it! I cry at even the slightest cheesy sappy part of a movie...I am a big old cry baby!
Well, I took Dom to see the new Disney/Pixar movie 'UP' yesterday afternoon. It was good, but heart wrenching! I tried not to cry. I even tried to think of happy thoughts, but couldn't keep myself from shedding a few tears in the theatre. I am glad it was dark in there, but dreaded the walk in the afternoon sun from the theatre to my car with mascara all over my face! We made it to the car and I called my mom to explain the movie to her...and of course, I sobbed. I tried to convince myself it was just a movie...and a children's movie at that, but there was no stopping the tears from flowing from my eye faucets! Even now when I think of it...my dang eyes fill with that awful liquid! So, take this as my warning...if you are even the least bit as sappy as me...don't go see this movie...wait until you can watch it in the comfort (and privacy) of your own living room.
I knew we should've gone to the Night At The Museum 2 instead!
Well, I took Dom to see the new Disney/Pixar movie 'UP' yesterday afternoon. It was good, but heart wrenching! I tried not to cry. I even tried to think of happy thoughts, but couldn't keep myself from shedding a few tears in the theatre. I am glad it was dark in there, but dreaded the walk in the afternoon sun from the theatre to my car with mascara all over my face! We made it to the car and I called my mom to explain the movie to her...and of course, I sobbed. I tried to convince myself it was just a movie...and a children's movie at that, but there was no stopping the tears from flowing from my eye faucets! Even now when I think of it...my dang eyes fill with that awful liquid! So, take this as my warning...if you are even the least bit as sappy as me...don't go see this movie...wait until you can watch it in the comfort (and privacy) of your own living room.
I knew we should've gone to the Night At The Museum 2 instead!
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