Duchess 4-22-09

Last Wednesday we did one one the hardest things any family has to do. We put our pet of 15 years to sleep. We've had her since Nick was just 18mo. old and she has been a huge part of our life ever since. She's lived with us in every house, including going with us when we moved around after the flood of '97. She was the moodiest cat and would hiss and snarl at everyone except for Nick and I, so it has been very hard for the two of us to let go. We all went as a family and were with her right to the end. A few years ago we also had to put Randy's cat "Tonight" to sleep, so we are officially a cat free household. I have not been without a cat since I was 7 years old. This is a bit strange for me but I will adjust and be strong as the kids ask for a new kitty.

Dodgeball...

No, not the movie... a real life dodgeball tournament. Last night Nick and four of his friends participated in a dodgeball tournament that benefited Relay-for-life. Michelle and I went to watch because who could pass up that opportunity? We ended up seeing former classmates, friends and people we never expected to see playing dodgeball. We hope they are all doing well today. Some of them took some pretty nasty hits. I took a few pictures but felt it was more important to protect my face, some of these guys had no aim at all! I did find out however I have cat like reflexes.

The Gummy Bear Song - Long English Version