A great last few days

Semo went to heaven on 9-15-2011. After consulting with another vet and cancelling his first appointment. We felt like we had no other option. The vet said most likely he was going to rupture and die a horrible death. It was even harder that he did not seem that sick. This last Frisbee catch was 30 mins before his appointment. He always had so much energy and sure loved Frisbee. I am still really upset. But, I am trying to look at the positives. I thought I would post pictures of his last few days. He was loved on by all of us, taken out for ice cream, and taken to the pet store to get a new toy. Baron loved walking him and every morning he would put his mucks on and take him in the back yard and walk him. Baron loved as it made him feel like such a big boy to go outside by himself and take care of him.

Semo

This is very tough to say. Semo our dog of 8.5 years is very sick and only has a day left. It's pretty shocking as he has always been in great health, just had his annual checkup, and received good care. Dogs his size are supposed to live much longer and this came on very fast. As early as Friday he was outside running around with the kids and I. On Sat/Sun we started to notice his energy level was down and he was breathing heavy. Nolan took him to the vet on Monday and we were told that he is filled with cancer. It is so far spread that there is no treatment options. He has fluid on his lungs causing the breathing issues. The masses are so big in his body his heart and other organs are not in the spot the are supposed to be in. Poor Semo. We are all very upset. After talking in over last night we are going to have him put to sleep tomorrow. We wanted to wait a few more days but I don't think the risk of him suffering or the kids seeing what might happen is worth it. I can't stop crying over this and Baron is very upset. The vet said his time is limited and to let him suffer more is not a good idea. Tonight we are planning on taking him out for an ice cream and to Petco to pick out a few toys. The picture was taken yesterday after his vet appoitment.

Gymnastics

Amelia started gymnastics. She did awesome. She has grown up so much in the past month. She was very eager, listened to the coach, and followed directions. She can't wait to go back.

Soccer ( camera issues)

Saturday Baron had his first soccer game. I can say I was very proud. He hustles and never stops running and listens to the coach. And it paid off! He scored 3 goals out of 6. Last year he played the whole season and never scored. But, my bummer is that after I got there I found my camera battery to be almost dead. Bummer I missed one of his scores where he took the ball the whole length of the field. I know nothing about soccer. But, sure had fun watching.