I snapped this photo of Brady on December 22nd.
I thought he looked so majestic. He was watching a bird on the other side of the screen. I love this picture and plan to get it framed for my house, probably in black and white. Who would have known then that 9 days later Brady would suffer an injury causing a need for surgery on his knee.
Enter- the dashing Dr. Shane: Modern Day Hero
Along with the partner in his practice, Shane was able to repair Brady's torn ACL and CCL. Brady's surgery was 3 days ago. Maggie went to check on Brady the afternoon after his surgery. She didn't think he would be too active having had the surgery only a few hours before. She opened the gate to the kennel and Ol' Brady started running around like nothing ever happened. She had to chase him down and get him back in his kennel where he was supposed to be resting. He was SO mad at her that he refused to look at her for this picture.
Along with the partner in his practice, Shane was able to repair Brady's torn ACL and CCL. Brady's surgery was 3 days ago. Maggie went to check on Brady the afternoon after his surgery. She didn't think he would be too active having had the surgery only a few hours before. She opened the gate to the kennel and Ol' Brady started running around like nothing ever happened. She had to chase him down and get him back in his kennel where he was supposed to be resting. He was SO mad at her that he refused to look at her for this picture. 
Brady is still at the clinic recovering and we should be getting him back some time next week. I can't wait for his friends to start signing his cast! Meanwhile it's like he is at camp with us getting frequent photos and updates. He's in great hands! We are taking advantage of his absence and trying to get ahead of him in the vacuuming.
On a side note, here is a FUNNY picture of me with Brady and Shelby before we took him to the clinic. He was out of him mind on pain meds- just look at his expression.
He is SO patient with Shelby. Every time she touches him she yanks out a handful of hair. He never even cares!
Now- on to the Story of the other puppy. As you know, Maggie and Shane are wonderful people- and a super cute couple.....SEE...........
They are very generous and are always giving us things for Shelby. This visit brought some toys that Charlie has gotten "too old" for but the Shelby is "just old enough" for. Shane loaded the boxes of toys into my car and after I left Maggie called and said "When you get home, call me because I want to tell you about this cute little dog we sent for Shelby". I though nothing of it. When I got home I called and it turns out the "cute little dog" is actually possessed!
They are very generous and are always giving us things for Shelby. This visit brought some toys that Charlie has gotten "too old" for but the Shelby is "just old enough" for. Shane loaded the boxes of toys into my car and after I left Maggie called and said "When you get home, call me because I want to tell you about this cute little dog we sent for Shelby". I though nothing of it. When I got home I called and it turns out the "cute little dog" is actually possessed!Meet Bucky.
Maggie reported that this was actually Bucky #2. The first Bucky's batteries ran out the day they got him and they never replaced them. Another family member bought the same dog for Charlie and so that just had two. One that made sounds, one that didn't. Bucky#2 would randomly come on and sing at all hours of the day and night without anyone being near it. Once Maggie was giving Charlie a bath and from the other room she could hear it singing and changing it's song mid stream like someone was pressing the button. Like a chain letter-- they were glad to get rid of Bucky. Our first experience with Bucky was the night we brought him home. Shelby had played with him most of the day. She loved playing with him. Fast forward to around 10pm. Shelby is in bed and Bucky is sitting on the book shelf turned to "off". Mr. D. and I are both sitting on the couch watching TV when all of the sudden Bucky said "Peek-a-boo-- I see you" I screamed, got up and threw him out into the garage where he spent the night. On a side note, it snowed that night and the garage was really cold- so there Bucky! The next day I went and got him for Shelby to play with. We have not had any other Bucky activity since. Bucky will have to leave us just like he came to us, so those with younger children, beware of our hand-me-downs!!
On Christmas Eve, Shelby ate rice cereal while sitting in her new high chair. She loved it! We are allowed to add one food per week and were instructed to stick to orange and yellow fruits and vegetables. We have been good about the orange and yellow fruits and vegetables but have introduced more than one a week because if she didn't like something we waited a few days and moved on. Shelby loves sweet potatoes. She loved peaches but broke out in hives. She likes squash and rice cereal just fine. She hates bananas. 
