Category: Family

  • Molly, The Queen

    Molly proves almost every day that she’s the queen and last week I was able to capture it in a small photo shoot.  I came home last week and found Molly sitting in the middle of a blanket which was in a ball in the middle of the bed – like she was on her…

  • Sparky: A Week Later

    It’s been one week since Sparky’s biopsy and it’s been quite the week, sadly not for the best reasons. Late Monday we got a call from Dr. Corriveau of the Purdue Small Animal Hospital with the results of his biopsy.  Unfortunately Sparky was diagnosed with squamous-cell carcinoma.  While the best course of action is to…

  • Sparky’s First Procedure

    Tomorrow, Sparky goes in for his first procedure. This past weekend we noticed that he had a growth on the roof of his mouth by his teeth.  The vet isn’t sure what it is with their initial sample so tomorrow they’re going to sedate him and get a biopsy for a much more thorough analysis. Hopefully the…

  • Sparky Lounging

    Recently Sparky has decided that he doesn’t really want to come in after we take him out sometimes.  So, what’s the easiest way to rebel against your parents?  By not doing anything of course! Sparky now tends to just go outside like normal and do his ‘business’ but will occasionally just lay down in the…

  • Independence Day, 2011

    This year marks the first 4th of July for Sparky with us.  The past few years we would go watch fireworks either by Purdue West or drive to the top of one of the campus parking garages.  This year however we decided to just stay at home.  If we wanted to watch the fireworks, we…