Shaws Unleashed

Kayler's One Year Check-up

2011-05-23T05:50:00.000-07:00

Kayler's check-up went great! She is 20.3 lbs. (45th percentile), length is 10th percentile and head circumference is 75th percentile. She has 6 teeth, two bottom, and four top. She is crawling like crazy and just a happy little girl.

Her birthday party was so much fun! On May 21st she had a cowgirl theme party with a horseshoe pinata, goody bags for all the kids and her very own cowgirl birthday cake. We got lots of pictures and video footage. Can't believe our little girl is already one. Where did the time go?

New Addition!!

2011-03-09T17:16:00.000-08:00

Kayler's 9 month Update

2011-03-06T10:31:00.000-08:00

Kayler had a great check up. She is 18 lbs, 27 inches long, and head circumference of 44 cm. Everything is in the 50th percentile. She is a happy healthy little girl. All in all a great visit!

She also has her two bottom teeth, top left tooth and soon her top right will be through as well. She is eager to crawl, but hasn't exactly grasp the concept of it yet. We are so proud of her!

Kayler's First Christmas

2010-12-23T11:04:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone! Can you believe it. It's Christmas already. Kayler is 7 months old. Hard to imagine. Kayler had some christmas pictures taken of which I have posted a few of them. I don't have any new stats on her, since she hasn't been to the doctor since her 6 month visit, but I can say that she has one tooth popped through and another working it's way. She now rolls over, has no eagerness to crawl yet. Can stand when holding onto something for a short period of time and talks up a storm (in her own language :-))

She did excellent sitting on Santa's lap. She didn't cry or get scared. She was interested in his beard though, of which she held onto while sitting on his lap. We are so proud of her.

Kayler's First Thanksgiving

2010-11-25T10:50:00.000-08:00

Kayler's 6 month Doctor Visit

2010-11-19T13:08:00.000-08:00

Kayler's 6 month check-up when great! She weighs 16 lbs 1 oz (50%) and 25 inches in length (25%). She also got her 6 month shots and her flu shot. She was just a big girl, only cried for a few seconds and then was all smiles.

Dr. Orr said that she is finally getting better with he chest cold after 6 1/2 weeks. They are taking her off the Prednizone today and she will still need breathing treatments of pulmicort through the winter. The last two nights she slept through the night and we are so happy for that. We think she must be feeling much better.

The doctor said to start her on stage 2 babyfood after she is finished with the stage 1 we have. We are also to start her on the dissolving cereal treats that Gerber makes so she get's familiar with feeding herself. Another new step is to introduce the sippy cup. The doctor said she may just play with it, but she has 6 months of practice until she needs to know all the in's and out's of the sippy cup. :-) We are so proud of our little girl and can't believe she is growing up so fast.

Kayler's 5 mo. Doctor Visit

2010-10-19T11:19:00.000-07:00

Kayler overall had a pretty good check-up. The upside is that she is 14 lbs 15 oz (55th percentile), 24 1/2 inches in height (30th percentile), and 41.4 cm head circumference (45th percentile).

The downside is that she has a chest cold and it's been three weeks so they sent her to the hospital to get chest x rays. Getting the x rays was one of the worst things I have ever had to go through with her. She was restricted in like a plastic tube type deal and she screamed the entire time. The second it was over I snatched her up and cuddled her like no tomorrow. She stopped crying pretty quickly and hopefully forgot what she had to go through. The chest xrays showed that she had mucus build up in her chest so her doctor put her on breathing treatments. We are hopeful she will get through this and get better very soon.

Kayler's 4 mo. check-up

2010-09-24T06:03:00.000-07:00

Kayler's check-up went great. Dr. Orr saw her, she checked her weight (14 lbs 8 oz), Length (24 in.) and head circumference (41 cm). Her weight is in the 75th percentile, length is in the 48th percentile, and head circumference is in the 50th percentile. Dr. Orr said that she looked great, she was amazed how well she had head control and her ability to sit up with little help from me. Kayler also got her second round of immunizations and was such a big girl about it. She cried for about 10 seconds, but once I snuggled her and gave her her binkie she calmed right down.

She gave me the ok to start her on cereal of which she had her first experience last night and LOVED it. She also is to be on 2 oz of pear juice a day. Kayler is loving the cereal and pear juice. All in all a WONDERFUL visit. I am so proud of our little girl.

Kayler's 3 month check-up

2010-08-24T07:03:00.001-07:00

Kayler's check-up went great! She gained 1.6 lbs and now is 13 lbs (75th percentile) and she grew 1.5" and is now 23 1/4" (50th percentile), head circumference is 39.9 cm (50th percentile) from 38.6 cm last month.

Dr. Orr said that she looked great and that whatever we are doing to keep on, because she is a happy healthy baby. Poor little girl cried when she got measured and weighed, but besides that she was all smiles. We are so proud of her.

Kayler 2 month Update

2010-07-20T06:15:00.000-07:00

Kayler was such a trooper. She had her 2 month immunizations and it was just heartbreaking to see her cry, but once they were over I picked her up gave her the binkie and snuggled her. She immediatly settled down. I was so proud of her. Dr. Orr check her weight (11 lbs 4 oz - 60%), Length (21 3/4" - 25%), and head circumference (38.6cm - 50%). Dr. Orr said that she is in great health. Yipee! Overall a wonderful check-up.

Kayler's Baptism

2010-07-11T06:06:00.000-07:00

Kayler got baptised today. Everything went pretty well. It was wonderful to see so many people show up for the occasion. Kayler's Grandma and Grandpa Shaw were there, Aunt Angie, Uncle Jason, Cousins Ellie and Easton. Also Great Grandma & Grandpa Schmidt, Great Uncle Lon, Great Great Aunt Darlene, Mama Tami, Grandpa Schmidt, Uncle Josh and Aunt Stephanie, Cousin Alivia, and God Parents Jeremiah and Anita and god brother Brodie. Pastor Jarrod baptised her and Great Great Aunt Darlene and Carol took pictures. Kayler wore a beautiful white dress trimed in lace.

After the baptism we had a big gathering at our house with the whole family. We ate party subs from subway, a delicious cake from Sister's bakery, and lots of wonderful side brought by Great Grandma Schmidt and Grandma Shaw. It was a perfect day for our special little Miss Kayler.

Kayler 1 month Update

2010-06-20T06:05:00.000-07:00

Kayler is doing just wonderful. She got one month pictures taken by Jessica Dolinger and also got a clean bill of health from her doctor. Dr. Beck said that she looks very healthy and she was such a trooper. Dr. Beck checked her eyes, ears, throat, weight, length, head circumference, and she never cried. I am so proud of her.

Her length is 20 1/4" (25th percentile), Weight 9lbs 5oz (50th percentile), and head circumference 37.2 cm (50th percentile) Overall a wonderful check-up. All is well!!!

Kayler joined our family...

2010-05-19T13:21:00.000-07:00

On my way to the hospital

Kayler was born today at 11:52 a.m. 6 lbs 12 oz, 19" long. The delivery was smooth and she is a happy healthy little girl.

Trinity you will be greatly missed sweetie...

2010-03-22T07:44:00.000-07:00

Our baby girl Trinity has found a new and wonderful home. Her new Mommy Carrie and Daddy Tom welcomed her into their home yesterday. Our hearts are very heavy as we loved her dearly and she will always be our baby girl. We know this is best for her and she will soon realize that too. When I am sitting on the couch at night I miss he cuddled at my side and when I sleep I miss her snuggled with me. There is such a void in our hearts and home that it will take a long while to heal, but we know with Carrie and Tom we couldn't of found the more perfect home for our little baby girl. We love you sweetie.

Griffin 12/18/2004 - 02/03/2010

2010-02-04T13:56:00.000-08:00

The love of our life Griffin has passed the rainbow bridge yesterday 02-03-2010. He was admitted to ICU on Saturday and fought hard for his life, but unfortunately a terrible infection that had gone septic was unstoppable. We feel that part of our life has been taken away from us and our hearts are torn in two. He was only 5 years old and through a series of bad events led to the death of the most wonderful dog anyone could ever meet. He truly was human to us, and will NEVER be forgotten. A poem below is for our baby boy who is no longer with us.

Tribute To Our Baby Boy
Sunlight streams through our window pane unto a spot on the floor....
then I remember,it's where you used to lie,but now you are no more.
Our feet walk down a hall of carpet,and muted echoes sound....
then I remember,It's where your paws would joyously abound.
A voice is heard along the road, and up beyond the hill,
then I remember it can't be yours....
your golden voice is still.
But I'll take that vacant spot of floor and empty muted hall
and lay them with the absent voice
and unused dish along the wall.
I'll wrap these treasured memorials
in a blanket of my love
and keep them for our baby boy
until we meet above.

Our Little Niece - Alivia Rose Schmidt

2009-12-11T07:40:00.002-08:00

This is our little niece born 12-09-2009, 6lbs 9 oz., 20 inches long. Josh and Stephanie's little girl.

2009-11-10T06:28:00.001-08:00

2009-09-29T05:27:00.001-07:00

2009-07-03T05:33:00.000-07:00

2002 FLSTF Harley Fatboy1450cc, 9200 miles, New rear tire, pearl white, saddle bags, thunder header exhaust, Stage 2 kit, thousands of dollars in extras (all Harley no aftermarket), excellent condition, stock parts all included. $12,400 obo contact Jason @ 419-722-1459

Happy Birthday Griffy Biffy!

2008-12-18T05:29:00.000-08:00

Our baby boy's birthday is today, he is four years old. We wuv you Griffy, I can't wait till your party tonight, I hope you like the peanut butter carrot cake. Muah!

Happy Birthday Trinity!!!!!

2008-11-05T05:20:00.000-08:00

We wanted to wish our baby girl a happy birthday. She is three years old. We were so happy to welcome her into our home on New Years Eve of 2005. We just love her to pieces. Here are two pictures of her when she was a few months old.

Here is two pictures of her now.

Peace of Mind Pet Sitting

2008-06-18T06:07:00.000-07:00

My friend is starting her own business. She is absolutly wonderful at what she does and has a heart of gold. If you are located in Ohio, preferably Wyandot County please check out her site http://www.freewebs.com/peaceofmindpetsitting you will never take your pets anwhere else. I know I won't. :-)

National Teach Children to Save Day - Griffin at East School, Upper Sandusky OH

2008-04-11T14:30:00.001-07:00

Photobucket Album

2008-04-03T06:36:00.001-07:00

Photobucket Album

Kanes Birthday Pictures

2008-03-07T18:25:00.001-08:00

Photobucket Album

HAPPY THIRD BIRTHDAY KANE!!!

2008-03-07T07:46:00.000-08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KANE!!! WE LOVE YOU!!

Happy Birthday Harley Boy!

2008-01-15T10:50:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday our sweet little Harley. We can't believe your a year old already. Time sure flies. We love you!

Happy Birthday Hunny!

2008-01-10T10:49:00.000-08:00

Today is my hubbys birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day sweetie.

Today is our baby boys birthday!!!!

2007-12-18T17:23:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Griffin! We love you! Can't believe you are 3 already. Muah!

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!

2007-12-15T05:29:00.000-08:00

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Wonderful New Years!!

Love,

Jason, Heidi, Griffin, Kane, Trinity, & Harley

Happy Birthday Trinity!!!

2007-11-02T10:48:00.001-07:00

Today is our babygirl's birthday. Trinity will is now two years old. We love you sweetie. Muah!

Griffin made the front page of the Newspaper

2007-10-25T04:49:00.001-07:00

A Special Day

2007-10-15T04:40:00.000-07:00

Today is a special day for Jason and I. Its our Two Year Anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HUNNY I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For Sale! All has to go!!!

2007-09-28T16:48:00.000-07:00

2006 MXZ 500SS, electric start, reverse, studded track, knee pads, 500 miles $5700 obo
go to the following url for pics:
http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h176/cwgrlatheart01/500SS/

2007 MXZ Renegade 1000 SDI, electric start, reverse, studded track, MBRP Stainless steel pipe, 500 miles $9000 obo
go to the following url for pics:
http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h176/cwgrlatheart01/1000CC/

2007 Dodge Ram 2500 HD, SLT, Big Horn package, 5.9 L HO Cummins Diesel, Banks Six Gun Tuner, X-Monitor, B & W Turnover ball hitch, too many extras to list, 6000 miles MUST SELL!
$34,900
to see pictures click here:
http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h176/cwgrlatheart01/07%20DODGE/

2006 Massey Ferguson 1533 MFWD Compact Tractor, Synchro Shuttle Trans., 21 hours, Quick Hitch, Wheel Weights, 1525 Loader w/commercial grade quick detach bucket & knife, Like New Condition.
$17,500 obo
Must Sell!
go to following urls to see pictures:
http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h176/cwgrlatheart01/tractor/
or
http://www.machinelocator.com/inventory-detail.aspx?IWNO=917280#

please call 419-722-1141 or 419-722-1459 Wharton, ohio
e-mail shawdanes@yahoo.com

Need to sell!!!

Newest Members to the Family!

2007-07-11T07:39:00.000-07:00

We have picked up to members to our family. They are two cute little boy kitties. They are both orange, and we have named them Boots & Chaps. They are getting along wonderfully.

First Nascar Experience!

2007-06-19T06:14:00.001-07:00

Photobucket Album

4 Paws Kingdom Trip

2007-05-31T04:58:00.000-07:00

The pups did well on the trip to 4 Paws Kingdom in North Carolina. They all fit in the Tahoe amazingly...lol...we put most of our luggage in the back of Josh's (my brother) truck, otherwise we would have had to get one of those totes that go ontop of your vehicle..lol...The dogs did well on the trip, we stopped every two hours, so it turned into about 10 to 11 hr drive all together.

Griffin & Kane got along great with all the other pups....Trinity didn't like new pups entering "her dogpark" so I had to put her on leash until they met, and after that she was fine. Harley was great, except for one incident, there was a little australian male pup, about his age, and Harley kept humping/dominating him, so we had to put him on leash once. All in all, everything went well.

We stayed in the cabin and it was $69 a night, didn't think that was to bad, they also had air conditioning, so we were thankful for that. So far noone has come down with any sickness, I am crossing my fingers that continues. As far as the cleanliness of the campgrounds...it was super clean except for the pond, but I don't think they want to put any chemicals in it. It was great for the dogs, but not really for humans. They had 7 dogparks, 16 acres of hiking trails, dog bath house, pavillion with wifi access...and everyone was sooooo nice. I will deffinatly go back.

The owner told me that there was 56 dogs there, but it really wasn't crowded. I don't know if allot of people stayed in the ac because of the heat, or if the place is just so big that it didn't seem crowded. It was very nice though, and a great experience for the pups.

Our Four Pupkids

2007-05-03T05:52:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture I made of our four pupkids. We just love them to pieces.

New Member to the Family

2007-04-02T05:39:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, Jason and I have some new news to pass on to everyone. Jason has always had a love for Olde English Bulldogs. Jason has wanted one since childhood, but never had the right oppurtunity to own one. When we were at the Pet Expo we saw one and he just fell in love with it. All the way home for Virginia to Ohio, he talked about how he would love to have a bulldog. So when we got home he started searching on the net and talking to breeders and found a little boy he just fell in love with. So Friday night we drove to Fort Wayne, IN to meet the breeder and brought our new member home.
He has cute as can be and all the other puppers just seem to love him. Trinity took to him right away, Kane likes him almost to much to where when he trys to play, sometimes he is to rough, but is learning. Griffin to a little longer than the other two to warm up, but now he is really accepting him as a part of the family. Cheeto even seems to tolerate him real well....lol. ...

Pet Expo

2007-04-02T05:37:00.000-07:00

I have been so busy I haven't yet posted about our fun trip to Maryland and Virginia, March 19-22. Wednesday we headed off to Maryland and visited with Alex, John, and the kids for a few days. Took Trinity to Alex's wonderful vet to get some tests ran. Then Friday off to Chantilly to the Pet Expo.
It was a great experience at the Pet Expo. We met allot of people and got allot of great stuff for the puppers. Trinity had lots of fun, but after all said and done, she was ready to go home. She had a very big and exhausting weekend. It was so great to see Lisa, Charlie, kids, Alex, John, their kids, and Vicky & her hubby. Also to meet Jessica, Backy, and all the other wonderful people we met.
We are planning to head out again next year for another funfilled journey.

2007-03-08T05:08:00.000-08:00

Kane had a wonderful birthday party. He got lots of treats and Mommy made him a yummy carob cake with cheese cutouts.

KANE'S BIRTHDAY

2007-03-07T07:33:00.001-08:00

Our baby boy is 2 yrs old today.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KANE WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

Found a Forever Home

2007-02-26T11:29:00.000-08:00

I was traveling to work from home after taking care of the pups on lunch break and I saw this poor inocent dog running along a four lane hwy. I pulled over and she jumped right in with me. I took her to work with me, feed and watered her, and she slept most of the day. I have called around to the shelters, humane society, and vets and noone has called in saying they lost their dog. She is the sweetest dog ever, she won the heart of anyone that came in contact with her.
I took her to the vet, got her vet checked and up to date on her vaccines. My brother and I really fell hard for her. I would love to have her, but I already have three in the house and Josh would love to have her as well, but wasn't sure how his fiance's dogs would get along with her, and she is moving in with him this summer.
I called the vets first thing this morning to inform them that I would be there to pick her up today, and they said that one of the workers there totally fell in love with her. So I asked to speak to her.
She is a senior in highschool, she lives with her Dad out in the country, she has a fenced in yard, she works at the vet part time on a work program for school. She explained to me how her dog just passed last week and that this precious girl that I found reminded her of her dog that she lost. She went on about telling me how she would be able to go indoors and outdoors as she pleases. She sounds like just a perfect home. So at 11:15 a.m. today the precious angel that I found went to her new home.

The Big Storm

2007-02-16T04:56:00.000-08:00

We got home from the Michigan trip and there was drifts of snow everywhere and almost white out conditions. We were so fortunate to have gotten home safe. The pups were safe and horses we safe. We were under a blizzard warning and under a level 3 condition and told to stay inside and could get arrested if traveling the roads. All in all everything turned out well with us and everyone is happy and healthy.

Michigan Trip

2007-02-16T04:29:00.000-08:00

We took a trip to Michigan with our family and had lots of fun. We missed the pups terribly, but they had a wonderful sitter while we were gone. We traveled to Michigan to go snowmobiling. We went around 300 miles total and had no major breakdowns or issues.

We got a call late the night before we left (Monday) from my cousin and he said that there was bad weather heading to Ohio. The news was saying that it was a possible blizzard. The were calling for 10-16 inches of snow and 30 mph winds. So Tuesday morning we heading out at 6 a.m. for a 8 hr drive home. We got about 1 1/2 from home and the roads starting getting really bad. We about lost it a few times, so Jason slowed down to about 45 mph on the main highway. We were traveling at that speed for no more than 15 min and everyone ahead of us starting hitting there brakes. Then we were at a dead stop.

We waited in traffic for 2 hours and found out when we got to the scene of the accident it consisted of a jack knifed cemi that came from the northbound lane to the southbound lane and a car that broke the guardrail and went over the bridge. So the northbound and southbound traffic was at a deadstop. I really hope everyone made it out of the accident ok.

2007-02-07T04:14:00.000-08:00

My best friend Lisa & her family are in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time in there life. Passing of a loved one is one of the most difficult things you will go through in your lifetime. I am here for you as well as all who love you so dearly. I love you Lisa!!!!

2007-01-04T13:35:00.000-08:00

Its been a while since I have given an update. On Dec. 18th was Griffins birthday, we threw a party for him on Dec. 16th with all his pupper friends. He got lots of yummy treats and cake. I just can't believe he is two already.
Trinity is doing wonderful. She has proven to us that she can run the house now and not get into anything, so now she is running with Griffin. She is maturing so quickly.

Kane on the otherhand is doing wonderful as far as his health, but we found out he is the chewer of the family. Of course we feel horrible leaving him in the kennel while the other two get the run of the house, so we placed kongs, toys, and chewys all over the house, put sheets on the end tables and coffee table, and turn Animal Planet on when we leave. So far that has worked for him, so we hope the progress only gets better.

Cheeto got an allergy test done, we are still awaiting the results. Soon I have a feeling we will have to be totally changing his diet. His allergies are so bad he is making his skin bleed by pulling his hair out. And we just can't keep giving him steroid shots all the time to make the itching stop, its just not healthy.

Christmas was a bit of a let down, we had planned to go to Michigan snowmobiling and there is no snow to speak of. Since we had made all of our Christmas gatherings before Christmas, in hopes we would head up north, we had noone to spend Christmas with. But we had a funfilled day with the puppers.

New Years was nice, we had a cookout at our place and had some of our friends over, the dogs just behaved wonderfully, they picked their favorite person and stuck with them the whole night...lol Then Jan 2nd, back to work for us.

All in all everything is going wonderfully!!!

Griffin Update

2006-11-30T12:37:00.000-08:00

Griffin ended up having sugery to get the bump removed. It ended up being a benign tumor. I was so relieved after hearing the results of the biopsy. He is doing great now, the stitches have almost all dissapeared.
This saturday he has a visit to the nursing home, they are throwing a surprise birthday party for him, since his birthday is Dec 18th. I am making scooby doo cupcakes for everyone to enjoy, so we will have lots to look forward too.
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!!

Griffins mysterious bump

2006-11-09T10:48:00.000-08:00

I have some sad news about Griffin. About three weeks ago I noticed a bump on his foot. I had the vet check it out and they thought it was just a zit. They told me to keep an eye on it and if it was still there in a couple weeks to call back and they would check it out again. Well it hasn't dissapeared and its getting bigger. I called the vet and they came to the conclusion that its a tumor. He is scheduled for surgery on the 28th to get it taken off. They said that they don't think that its cancerous, but there is no guarantee. They are going to get it send into the main lab for further testing. Hope for the best for our baby boy.

Trinitys Birthday Party

2006-11-05T10:54:00.000-08:00

Trinity had her first birthday party on Nov 5th. I can't believe our baby girl is one years old already. Trinity Griffin and Kane had a funfilled birthday party with toys, cake, and lots of goodies. WE LOVE YOU BABY GIRL!!!!

Update on the pupkids

2006-10-13T04:12:00.000-07:00

Thought I would update everyone on how all the pupkids are doing. Trinity is getting very mature, she is turning into a beautiful young lady. She is a breathtaking steel blue color and has just the best personality. Her and Kane are connected at the hip, although lately she has been starting to warm up to Griffin. She is such a lover, she loves to snuggle and give kisses, oh and loves to be rubbed on her belly for any amount of time. She would lay there all day if we allowed...lol...Her recent weigh in was 107 lbs and almost 30 inches at the shoulder.

Kane is as layed back as ever, and very handsome. He has an awesome personality and so well behaved. He loves to run around with as many toys as he can fit in his mouth and show them off to whomever is around at that moment. He is getting very good with strangers that come to the house. He used to hide behind me and growl, but now as long as I give him the ok, then he knows that the person means no harm. He just loves Trinity to pieces and wants to be anywhere that she is, I don't know what they would do without each other. His recent weigh in is 147 lbs and 35 inches at the shoulder.

Griffin is now coming to work with me every Saturday and to the nursing home every Thursday. He is a registered Therapy Dog and just loves his job. He has an awesome personality, one to whom you can sit down and feel like you are having a conversation with. He wins the heart of many people doing what he does. He is always excited to go on rides and meet new people. His recent weigh in is 118 lbs and 34 inches at the shoulder.

We just love our puppers, they are the joy of our life, I don't know what I would do without them.

Pray for Nicki

2006-09-21T06:33:00.000-07:00

We had a terrible mishap yesterday at our farm. While Jason and I were at work, my quarter horse "Nicki" got caught up in the hay elevator, that we had butted right up to the back of the barn, and gashed herself up in many places and laid her chest/belly area wide open.

Jason went to feed them there supper last night and came into the house, and said "you have to call the vet, Nicki is hurt" I instantly called the vet and told them what Jason had told me and I was second in the list on emergency call. We called the vet around 5:30 and they showed up at 7:00. Two vets ended up coming out. They sedated her, cleaned up all he wounds, gave her a tetanus, antibiotic, and pan killer. The vet said that she has already got infection, it is a deep, long, wide gash. He was unable to stitch, since the skin was already dead and infection already begun. So he sterilized the cut, removed all the dead skin, and crimped (maybe not correct word use) the veins off so she would stop bleeding since they wasn't able to stitch her wound. She is one 6400 mg antibiotics twice a day and 1 mg of butte twice a day. I am so worried for my baby. Please everyone say a prayer for her in hopes she will be strong and get through this

Wonderful Weekend

2006-09-11T05:48:00.000-07:00

Jason and I had a wonderful weekend. My brother and his girlfriend Stephanie came to visit. The four of us went out to eat saturday night and watched the BIG Ohio State vs Texas game. Buckeyes WON!!! Yipeee!!!! I attempted to make Buckeyes for us all to eat. They were pretty tasty, but weren't the prettiest looking...lol....Then sunday morning when we all woke up my brother Josh and I made everyone a yummy breakfast and lots of coffee.

Jason and I are both so happy to have met Steph she is so nice and her and my brother Josh make such a wonderful couple. I am so happy for them both and to see such smiles on their faces when they are together.

Snickers

2006-08-16T05:22:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to give everyone an update on Snickers situation. Snickers is a rescue cat Jason and I have had as a member of our family for about 3 years now. We just love her to pieces, but ever since we have welcomed Kane and Trinity into our family, she has been stressed out to the max. She is afraid to come downstairs, she starves for attention, and just not a healthy environment for her. Jason and I have talked over and over about what would be the best for Snickers. Jason and I would hate to see her go, but don't think its fair to keep in her that type of stressful enviroment being 7 years old either.

Grandma and I went to a nursing home visit with Griffin yesterday and an idea just struck me right across the face. My Grandma is like my Mom to me, her and I are VERY close. She is fighting cancer and also taking care of my uncle, who is slow. So she has a VERY stressful life. My Grandma used to have a cat, when my Dad was little and she talks about that cat (Kathy) all the time. So I talked to Grandma about Snickers situation and offered Snickers to Grandma. She had told me that she would love to have her, but afraid what Grandpa might say.

Yesterday afternoon Grandma went home and nothing but 1 hr later she calls me up in high spirits and says that Grandpa says that she can welcome Snickers into their family. She immediatly had a pen and paper to write down all the items needed for Snickers to feel at home with them and off to the petstore she went. I have never seen my Grandma so happy in such a long time. I am heartbroke that Snickers will be leaving us, but at the same time, so happy to see such a smile on Grandma's face. She is already talking about making her a special bed and making toys for her with catnip. Grandma will be over tonight to pick Snickers up.

I just wanted to pass this short story along about Snickers, our loving little furbaby.

It's Been a While...

2006-08-11T05:21:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! Been a while since I have posted an update of any sort, so I thought I would update you all. Jason and I are doing wonderful, not much new in our lives at this point, just trying to get through the summer heat.
The pups are doing great. Griffin has come allergy issues, but we are working through them. Trinity is getting bigger by the day and just maturing so quickly. Kane is just being Kane....lol...laid back as ever. Griffin has two more observations before becoming a certified therapy dog. He has a visit on Aug 14th and the other is the end of September. In the meantime we have been going to the local nursing home in Upper Sandusky (Fairhaven) and having lots of visits. We have had allot of wonderful quality time together and brought smiles to allot of peoples faces.
Jason and I are both looking forward to the fall, so we can enjoy outdoor activites a bit more. We were just talking this morning Oct is our year anniversary, seems like our wedding was only a few weeks ago...lol Jason is the love of my life, I love him dearly.

Anne you are in my prayers...

2006-07-13T04:47:00.000-07:00

In memory of your fathers passing this I wrote for you,

The special bond and memories you shared will never let you be apart

Because they now are treasures tucked deep within your heart.

May the love of family and friends surround you and wrap you in its care

And know that you will always be in my thoughts and in my prayers.

I love you Anne!

Griffins Update

2006-07-06T04:45:00.000-07:00

Went great! Griffin passed. The only somewhat mishap that happened, was when we took a walk with the trainer to see how he handled, there was some kids be VERY loud and obnoxious in the front yard of her neighbors house. There was a aluminum boat sitting out front and a metal truck cap, and the kids were jumping off the boat onto the truck cap. It went on for at least 20 min. The kids were very young like age 3 to 7. So he was preoccupied and wouldn't listen very well, but the trainer understood. We took him into the garage and he listened like and angel. He was such a good boy. Now we have to be observed three times with the therapy group. If he passes the three observations then he will be certified. Yipee!! He is on his way.

Griffins Big Day

2006-07-06T04:43:00.000-07:00

Griffin has a big day on July 5th. I have made an appointment for him to take a test, if he passes this test, he will be on his way to be a certified Therapy dog. I am so excited. I am sure this will be something Griffin and I can both enjoy. I found out that there is a group of people that go to all the nursing homes and hospitals with in a certain mile range of were I live and visit a place once to twice a month and there dogs visit the patients. If Griffin passes we will to them become a member of this group. The other exciting thing it that my Grandma is going to share the enjoyment with me. I am so nervous for Griffins big day. If he knew about it I am sure he would be too...lol...
P.S. Mommy loves you Griffin I am sure you will do fine.

Horrible Storm Sweeps Through Ohio

2006-06-23T06:14:00.000-07:00

Tornado sirens sent residents of Findlay and Hancock County running for cover Thursday afternoon, as severe thunderstorms pounded northwest Ohio for the third time in less than 24 hours.
I was at work frightened. The sky got terribly dark and it looked as evil as I ever saw it before. I was hearing sirens go off all over and the storm just getting closer.

Then all the sudden the rain started pounding on the roof, 4:00 in the afternoon at work. All the sudden my name gets paged over the intercome, I pick it up and its my friend Laura from Findlay. She warns me about the storm that is heading our way, 80 mile mph winds, 1/4 inch size hail and tornado warnings sorrounded us. Then all the sudden I hear the dial tone. As of now I still haven't got ahold of her, but I am in hopes that her electric just is out.
In the town of Upper Sandusky, 13 miles south of were I live, which is were my Grandma lives and many of my family members. It looks as a war zone in that town. Trees fallen straight through houses, shingles and siding ripped off house, cimis turned over left and right, and lightening struck the hospital and put a hold straight through the roof. People were evacuated from the hospital as it was just running on generator. I am thankful that nothing has happened to us and no deaths have occured to my knowledge.

Father's Day

2006-06-19T05:38:00.000-07:00

Griffin presented the fathers day present to Jason early Sunday morning and Jason broke out in tears when he saw it. He couldn't believe we did all that just for him. Then I got him a card with dogs on it and wrote a note in there from the pups. I also bought him a hat that Trinity had tore up about a month ago, he had this Dale Jr. hat he wore ALL the time and it was his favorite, well one day Trinity thought it was a toy and chewed it up.

So low and behold I found another hat just like it on Saturday and wrapped it up. Then I wrote a sorry note from Trinity to Jason and gave him the hat. I think his fathers day turned out pretty good.

Father's Day Gift

2006-06-14T06:35:00.000-07:00

Last night the pups and I worked a few hours on a present for Daddy. The pups wanted to make something special for Jason for fathers day on Sunday. So they decided they wanted to make him a special blanket to cuddle up with, but add a bit of some puppy love. This is what they have come up with so far.

Trinity had so much fun running around with paint on her feet making footprints, Kane wasn't sure what was going on he just wanted to eat the paint, and Griffin didn't want nothing to do with paint on his paws, he was a happy camper when I washed his feet.

But they all decided that is was all worth it for Daddy.

Wonderful Evening!

2006-06-07T05:25:00.000-07:00

Last night I came home from work and feed the pups their supper, and as I was looking out the back window I seen Nicki (my Quarter Horse) just staring at me. Just fealt like for a second we connected. After the pups were through with supper I went to the barn and got Nicki's halter and lead. Usually Nicki gives me a bit of a hard time when I try and catch her, but not today. She came right up to me and slipped her head right in the halter. So I got Nicki out and we took a short ride down the field. By the time we got to the other end of the field and turned around, I looked off in the distance and could just see the sun beginning to set. We stopped and just enjoyed the peace and quiet and the beautiful scenery. I layed my head on Nicki's main and gave her a big hug around the neck. Granted I have had Nicki for almost 6 years now, but just at that very moment it just seemed like we connected like never before. I realized that I need to be taking more time out to spend with her, even if its just for a 10 min ride. Last night was just a wonderful evening! Nicki I love you!!!!

Memorial Day Weekend

2006-05-30T11:12:00.000-07:00

My weekend was just wonderful! Friday Me, Griffin, Brianna, and Titan all went to the Pet Store and had a blast. Titan and Griffin got along wonderfully, which really surprised me. Griffin went up to a little girl and gave her a big kiss across the face and the poor girl didn't know what to think, but Griffin's tail was going 100 mph....lol

Saturday I spent most of the day with the pups. Kane and I went to a car show down the road at an ice cream place. Kane had his very first ice cream cone. He wasn't to sure about it, he made me spoon feed it to him. Everyone got a kick out of that. He got hot real quick, so we weren't there to awful long and headed back home to Griffin and Trinity.

Sunday we headed out about 10:15 a.m. to the Dog Park for a wonderful afternoon of playing with other pups and a yummy cookout. Suprising enough Kane was the best behaved. For some reason Griffin fealt that he had to dominate another husky and tried mounting him, I don't know why he did that for sure. And Trinity, she is a story in herself...lol....We all got there early, Nate and Brianna went and they took there to dogs, Titan and Libby. None of us knew how our dogs would act for sure, so we wanted to get there before anyone else. Wonderfully enough they all acted great, but since we got there before anyone else did, Trinity must have thought she could run the joint...lol....she inspected every dog that came through the door, if she didn't like them she would bark at them, but if she did like the she would wage her tail and wanna play. Towards the end of the afternoon she was quit the agrivated little girl, so anyone that would come in her little area of shade was sorry...lol...so needless to say she was on the leash for the remainder of about 1/2 hr before we left. Overall we all had a blast.

Monday we spent the morning with the pups, I took them a ride in the vehicle up town, they always love that. Then around 3:30 we headed to Jasons parents for a cookout and motorcycle ride. Got home around 6:30 and we were all tired for the rest of the evening.

I have to admit I have had the most fun this weekend than I have had in a long time.

Thank You!

2006-05-17T08:01:00.000-07:00

I was just sitting here thinking how lucky I am and how wonderful life really is. I am the type of person that is always on the go and hurry from one task to the next, and hardly ever just sit back and look around me. If anyone is familiar with country music the song that goes "Rushing Rushing till lifes no fun, All I gotta do is live and die, but I am in a hurry and don't know why" that totally describes my life.
But just at this moment I am sitting back thinking about how I have a wonderful husband, three loving dogs and a secure job. Some people may never have that in there whole life. I went shopping with my Grandma last night and that was the most fun I had in a while. Just spending time with her, talking, and going out to eat. Last night made me realize that life is there to be enjoyed and I need to do that more often. It is like I just woke up and smelled to coffee, so to speak. I love my life, my husband, my family, my friends, and my pups, I wouldn't want my life to be any different. I have such loving caring friends that always lift me up when I am down and that in itself something that I thought I may never have. I just want to thank my family, friends, and husband for making my life to wonderful.

Trinity is Home

2006-05-11T11:54:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I picked Trinity up shortly after 12:00 and the poor girl had this big ol e-collar on and didn't know what to think of it. She looked real scared and sad. I got down on my knees and said "baby girl its me" and gave her a kiss on the nose. She then started wiggling her little but in excitement. I took the car to pick her up instead of the expedition so she could get in it without any pain, but then the problem I had was that the darn e-collar was so big, she could hardly fit in the front seat. Everytime she turned around she would bonk me upside the head...lol...so the e-collar came off. I got her home and put her on the leash, while the boys acted like crazy men, because their baby sister was back. As soon as everyone settle down I took the leash off baby Trinity and ever since then Kane has not left her side. The boys know that she is hurting so they are being really good about not being rough with her. Jason and I couldn't bare to leave her in the kennel all night, so I carefully picked up her behind and Jason picked up her front by hold her chest and we ever so gently layed her in bed. Thats were she stayed the rest of the night. The incision is about as long as my hand (exactly as Lisa told me it would be), the vet ended up using staples instead of disolvable stitches, so she has to go back in 10 to 14 to get them removed. You can tell she is in pain because she isn't herself, but hopefully in a few days that will change. I am just so happy our baby girl is back and in our arms.

Surgery

2006-05-08T07:08:00.000-07:00

Our baby Trinity is going under surgery tomorrow morning. She is having the Gastropexy and Spay done, also removing a hernia. I know this may sound like a simple surgery, but I know anything can happend under surgery nomatter how simple the surgery is. I am praying that all goes smooth and that she has a quick recovery. We love our little girl and just hate to even think of her to be in pain. I ask you to please pray for our baby girl.

May God Be With You...

2006-04-17T13:53:00.000-07:00

One of my best friends Brianna is going through such a hard time right now, and her husband Nate. You guys I love the both of you and I am just torn to hear what has happened. Ever since I heard the news I have been crying. I just hurt so bad for you. Please know that I am hear for you both. I just can't fathem what you both are going through at a time like this. I just wish there was something I could do to take this horrible pain away. Just know I love you both and if there is anything I can do please know that I am here for you. When you are ready to talk I will drop everything and be there for you. You are both in my thoughts and prayers, may god be with you both.

Anne & Lisa I am thinking of you!!!

2006-04-04T04:16:00.000-07:00

I am just sitting here thinking of two of my dear friends Anne & Lisa. They are both going through a VERY hard time right now. Their Dads are very sick. My heart goes out to the both of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know its very hard for both of you right now and very stressful. Just remember you are there for your Dads when they need you the most, and they are VERY thankful for that. You are both so sweet, kind, and caring and that just shines off of both of you.
I wish you both the best and for happiness and good thoughts to come your way. I am always here to lend and ear at anytime and here for anything. I know I am many miles away, but only a phone call away. I love you both!

Memories Of The Past

2006-03-24T05:13:00.000-08:00

Have you even just sit back and think about the past and how so many things have changed? I just ran across this picture of my brother and I and thats now what I am doing. I am just thinking about that past and how we always used to do things together and go to horse shows all the time. If we ever needed anyone to talk to we always knew one of us was right aroung the corner. As we've grown older we seem to have also grown apart. To me its just so sad. With work, relationships, and many other speed bumps in the way, things just arn't like they used to be.

So this post is a tribute to my wonderful loving brother. I just want you to know that I love you and I hope and pray that some day we have again what we had long ago. I miss hanging out with you and just sitting and talking when we need someone to listen or a shoulder to cry on. I want to stop growing apart and start to build our relationship back like it always was. Never forget I love you and I will always be there for you.

Kanes Birthday Party

2006-03-10T13:45:00.000-08:00

Kanes Birthday Party was a success. Everyone had lots of fun and had a bunch of yummy birthdya brownies to eat. What a wonderful evening. We love you Kane!!!!!!

Today is Kane's Birthday!

2006-03-07T05:22:00.000-08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KANE! I can't believe it, a year ago today our little Kane was born. Tonight Kane is going to have a party with his big brother Griffin and baby sister Trinity. Mommy is making brownies (with carob) and plenty of treats and toys.

Update on the three furkids!!

2006-02-27T07:38:00.000-08:00

I haven't posted in a while, I have been very busy with work and many other events. I wanted to update everyone on what is going on with the three furkids. Trinity had a trip to the vets on Friday because of a little bump on her head, that had a green color to it. Dr. Kerns checked it over and drained the fluid, he said it was and infected hair folicle. . So now little Trinity is on antibiotics for 2 weeks. Needless to say we think it was from the tape on her ears and how we had her taped at the time, we believe it rubbed the top of her head and caused the infection. So she hasn't been taped all weekend. The bump was drying up by Sunday evening, so we went ahead a retaped her ears for one last try. Trinity weighed in at 42.8 lbs. As you can see we got her ears to stand, but without at least a week straight of taping they won't stay.

On another note, March 14 is Kanes first Birthday. We are so excited!! The birthday party planning has begun. I can't believe our little boy is going to be a year old. We haven't got a recent weight on Kane, but we are guessing him at around 155 lbs. and measures 32" at the shoulder. We just love out big ol Kane Bane.....

Griffin is growing up so quickly, he is no longer the pup thats running mad around the house and throwing toys around. He mostly sits on the couch and watches tv and hope not to be disturbed by the craziness of Kane and Trinity. It just amazing how quick there personalities change, its almost like its overnight. Our beautiful Griffy Biffy doesn't have a recent weight either, but we are guessing him around 120 lbs and measures 34" at the shoulder.

Poor Trinity

2006-02-02T12:19:00.000-08:00

Yesterday when I went home from work for lunch I noticed a big bump on Trinity's side. I got real upset and immediatly called the vets. They couldn't get me in till 5:30, but they informed me that they didn't think that it was any emergency. When I left for work at 6:00 a.m. I know the bump wasn't there, but when I showed up at 10:30 a.m. to check up it was there. So its something that came on very quickly.

So I went back to work and worried all afternoon about what could it possibly be. It was the size of a ping pong ball. Finally 5:00 hit and I was off to the vets. Dr. Kerns did a biopsy on it and determined that it was a spider bite. That was a bit of a sigh of relief, but I am still worried till the bump is gone. So now she is taking benadryl twice a day for 2 weeks. Poor little Trinity!!!

Pray For Nina

2006-01-25T04:58:00.000-08:00

Trinities Mommy Nina went in for a simple spay surgery and it has taken a turn for the worst. In the evening at home she managed to take her e-collar off and take her stitches out in the middle of the night. Lisa ran her to the vets first thing in the morning to get her stitched back up. The vet stitched her back up and assured her that everything was ok. They wanted to keep her for the weekend for observation, still assuring Lisa that all was fine. Poor Lisa got Nina back yesterday and everything is not fine. Nina has an open incision so big that you could fit a softball in it and the vets sent her home that way. I am praying from the bottom of my heart that Nina is ok, Lisa and Charlie I love you both and I wish you the best. I can't imagine the horrible feeling that has come over you and the feeling of helplessness. If there is anything I can do, I am only a phone call away. Please anyone that reads this message please pray for our baby girl Nina.

Happy Birthday Brianna!

2006-01-23T05:22:00.000-08:00

On of my best friends birthday is today, Mrs. Brianna Miller. She's not just my best friend she is now family, July 05 she married my wonderful cousin Nate Miller. Brianna I hope you have a wonderful birthday and Titan and Libby spoil you on your birthday as much as you do them. I love ya girlie!!!!!!

Trinities Ear Crop

2006-01-20T04:06:00.000-08:00

Trinity is back from the vets and doing just wonderful. She acts as though nothing has happened. I took her home, thinking I would have the guard her with my life to keep the boys from playing with her, but the minute I put her down, they knew that something was wrong. They both just layed down beside her and looked at her ears. But before you know it she is ontop of Griffin chewing on his ear. So the task that I am having now is actually keeping her from playing with them, I thought it was going to be other way around...lol

They vet that cropped her ears is my cousin, his name is Dr. Robert Cope. He also cropped Griffins ears. He does a wonderful job! I have no doubts that hers with turn out as beautiful as Griffins. So all in all she is handling it wonderful and she gets her stitches out next thursday. Then we are on the home stretch. She is a tough little girl, this girl can handle most anything, even better than the boys....lol

*Kisses to Trinity from Mommy, Lisa, and Alex*

Trinities Vet Visit

2006-01-14T05:09:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I took Trinity to meet our wonderful vet, Dr. Kerns. She was due for her 2nd. Booster. Dr. Kerns gave her a full check from head to toe. Little Trinity still has a bit of puppy acne and and small hernia, but no major problems at all. She's growing at a rapid pace, weighing in at 21 lbs. Trinity just loved Dr. Kerns, she didn't want to leave, everyone in the office just ewwwed and ahhhhed over her beauty. She even got to play with an orange kitty at the vets that looked just like her brother Cheeto. Overall she is a happy healthy little pup.

Bloat Support Group

2006-01-10T12:17:00.000-08:00

There is a group of people that have come together as a community of dog owners and fanciers, to support each other financially in a very small and very unique way, should the malady that we call “Bloat” hit their household in one of their beloved pets.This list is a membership list and is a new concept of support for each other like no other. We here are all concerned for one another and desire to be a support emotionally and financially.You must visit the temporary page first at: http://www.daystardanes.com/bloatsupportgroup.htm or email the manager, daystardanes@excite.com, for details. Then, if all goes well and you decide this is for you to commit to this group and move forward in joining this community, you will join this restricted group and become a part of this community that one day may change your life and minister to your heart and to your family in a way you could never believe possible.

My Sweet Loving Husbands Birthday!!!

2006-01-10T12:06:00.000-08:00

Today is my sweet loving husbands birthday. He turns 29 today!!! I am so thankful that god brought my wonderful husband Jason into this world. I love him dearly, he means the world to me. This day means so much to me because that's when a wonderful loving boy was brought into this world back in 1977.

And to my husband Jason, I love you more than words can say. There's never a day that goes by that I am not thankful that our hearts joined as one. You are the world to me! Thank you for everything that you have done for me and always being there for me. Thank you for putting up with me, when sometimes I can't hardly put up with myself. And hunny, Thank you for being my husband.

Trinity is home

2006-01-03T12:23:00.000-08:00

Trinity is home. She is getting along wonderfully with Griffin, but her and Kane are taking a bit to warm up to each other. They are getting better slowly. Griffin and Trinity even sleep together at night. Its so adorable! We love our new little girl and we are so happy to have her a part of our family.

New Years

2006-01-03T12:08:00.000-08:00

I couldn't of asked for a better start to the New Years. My brother Josh and I traveled to Maryland to meet two wonderful friends of mine that I met on the Downey Dane Group. Its amazing how many wonderful people you can meet just by having dogs. I have been talking to Lisa and Alex on the group for a long time and always wanted all of us to meet in person, and we finally did on New Years eve. Couldn't have spent it with with better people. It was sad though, Jason was planning on coming, but Griffin got sick and my brother and I ended up going. Then Jason ended up getting sick also. Poor hunny!! :-(

The other wonderful thing that happened, was that I also got to meet the new member to our family "Trinity". Lisa and Charlie brought her from Virginia and met us at Alex and John's house in Maryland. I was so happy to finally have little Trinity in my arms. She is such a wonderful pup. The boys get along great with her also. Couldn't have asked for a better New Years.

Christmas 2005

2006-01-03T11:59:00.000-08:00

Griffin and Kane had a great time opening all of their presents. Even though the minute all of the toys were out of the packages, he ran around and tried to fit them all in his mouth and play with them all at once. Cheeto was even real excited about what he received from Santa for Christmas. All in all it was a wonderful unforgettable Christmas.

Trinity Lady Love (Lovie)

2005-12-22T04:54:00.000-08:00

Lovie now has a full name. We are naming her Trinity Lady Love, for the following reasons. Trinity is Three divine persons, it means completion..Like Father, Son & Holy Spirit. Lady after her Mom Nina Sweatheart Lady. Love because of the heart placed so perfectly on her chest. We love her to pieces already and don't even have her home yet. We are looking forward to the day we get to hold her in our arms. Trinity we love you!!!!!!

New member to our family.....

2005-12-21T03:53:00.000-08:00

I would like to introduce a new member to our family, Lovie. She is an adorable little blue dane that I am purchasing off my one of my best friends Lisa. For now Lovie is her nickname, but Jason and I are working on a perfect name for her. Lovie will always stay with her though, it truly fits her, she even wears a heart on her chest. Jason and I are soooo excited to get her. At the first of the year we will be welcoming her to our home. Last night I told Griffin and Kane all about it. They may not have understood, but they sure seemed excited....lol...and to little Lovie "We love you and can't wait till you can fill our house with all your love. Kisses to from your new Mommy and Daddy and Big brothers Griffin & Kane."

Dog Risers!!!!

2005-12-19T04:17:00.000-08:00

My cousin Nate surprised us with the best wedding present ever, customized dog risers for our boys. He put so much time and thought into these risers and it really shows. The boys really love them, and so do we. They have these huge bowls now, nomore knocking food all over the floor, spilling water. They are as sturdy as ever. We are just overwelmed with how wonderful they turned out. THANKS NATE!!!!!!

The Horses Are Home!!

2005-12-14T11:38:00.000-08:00

I would like to introduce two more of our kids. Their names are Nicki and Sonny. Nicki is a 5 yr old Dun Quarter Horse Mare and Sonny is a 5 yr old Shire Draft Horse Gelding. We moved into our house in July 2005 and got our barn built in October 2005 and now we have completed the barn and this past weekend the horses came to join us at our home.

We are so happy to look out our back window and see Nicki and Sonny just standing there in our backyard. Its wonderful!!! The boys don't know what to think yet, they still bark and not sure what they are doing out there, but soon they will get used to them, as they do everything else.

Griffins Birthday Party!!!

2005-12-13T04:40:00.000-08:00

Griffin will be turning 1 yrs old on December 18th. He shared a birthday party with his cousin Titan (weimaraner) he turned 2 yrs old on December 1st.

The birthday party was on December 10th.

Griffins Mommy made puppy carrot peanutbutter cakes and Titans Mommy had yogurt bites to eat with the cake.

Griffin, Titan, Libby (Vizsla), and Kane had lots of fun playing all afternoon and after everyone got settled down it was time for cake and icecream.

Griffin and Titan had their own cakes, which Titan and Libby (Titans sister) ate out of one and Griffin and Kane ate out of the other. Griffin and Kane didn't mind there birthday hats to much, but Titan and Libby didn't want much part in them. :-) All in all it was a wonderful day for the birthday boys!!!

Christmas is around the corner...

2005-11-29T04:05:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving has passed and Christmas is around the corner. I am the type of person that gets very excited about Christmas. When I see all the decorations and smiles from kids and hear Christmas music it just brings a smile to my face. The weekend after Thanksgiving Jason and I got the itch to get the tree up, lights strung, and decorations up. My Grandma surprised us with a beautiful ornament for the tree that really touched our hearts, it was the first ornament that went on the tree, top center.

We are so excited, our first Christmas as a married couple in our new house with our two beautiful boys. :-) Can't get much better than that.

So we got the tree up but we kept noticing that bulbs would come up missing off the tree. Well last night we found the culprit.

It is cheeto, our ornery kitty. He plays with the bulbs till they fall off the tree, then he gathered them in one corner in the great room. What a goofy kitty. And if I didn't know better I bet Kane and Griffin might of had a part in it...lol... coharts in crime...hehe

Thanksgiving Day

2005-11-28T05:07:00.000-08:00

On Thanksgiving Day Mommy stayed home with us and Daddy went to work. Mommy was taking pictures of us and playing with us all morning, we had so much fun.

Mommy put these funny things on our head and we didn't know why. I think they were toys strapped to our heads, so we chased each other around trying to play with each others toys.

That was lots of fun.

Grandma gave Mommy the bandannas we are wearing, we like them a lot. Personally we both think we look handsome. :-)

So we were posing pretty for Mommy so she could get some handsome pics of us. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with Mommy.

The Dog Fence

2005-11-21T11:11:00.000-08:00

After much deciding, we decided to go with the RedBrand Dog fencing, and we got it up this weekend. Now the boys can run and play as they please. It sure beats using their tieouts. Our 50ft. tieout kept coming unknotted from Kanes collar, and he got loose a few times. I am very thankful that he stuck around, but after that, we decided it was time to get a fence up and quick.

So my brother and I worked on the dog fence all weekend, while Jason and his Dad worked on the horse fence. The good news is that we got the dog fence all done, but the horse fence still has alot of work yet to do, before we can get the horses out there.

Today when I went home for lunch, I let the boys outside to play, they had so much fun, I had a hard time trying to get them back it. Its so wonderful to be able to let them run and play as they please.

Meet the Dog Sitter!!

2005-11-10T11:27:00.000-08:00

We are taking a short vacation over Christmas break and about 6 months ago I was discussing this with my hairstylest. Well she referred me to a dog sitter that lived in town. So I called up about about 1 1/2 months ago and she told me that she would love to watch them, but she would like to meet them first. So I called her up when we got back from the honeymoon and thought it would be a good time to go take a visit. She told me that she had two kids, a boy and a girl, and she wanted to make sure they all got along just fine.

So we went over to her house, which is a big beautiful house in town, with a huge backyard. We walked up to the front door and she welcomed all of us into her house. At first we all stayed in one big family room to see how they would react. They ran around with there tail wagging and got along with the kids just wonderfully. So at that point we opened up the door to the whole house. We all sat down in the tv room while Griffin and Kane explored. Ellen (the dogsitter) showed Griffin and Kane were the bedrooms where and the back door to go the bathroom. Ellen was running around the house deciding on all of the things that she has to move and change to better suit the boys, I thought that was so awsome. She even said that they could sleep in her bed. Another great thing, is that she works at the local vet clinic, so if there is any emergencys, she won't have any problems getting them help right away.

I was a bit sceptical about leaving our boys with anyone, but they all got along wonderfully, she seems like a super person, they all just clicked. And I ended up finding out that my family and Jason knows her family. So I am sooo excited that we were blessed to find her. She will be so perfect for them, when/if we take a vacation. They played so much at the dogsitters, the only thing they wanted to do when they got home is sleep. Don't think I could have handpicked a better person to take of our boys. :-)

Visit to the Vet!!!

2005-11-09T05:43:00.000-08:00

Yesterday we woke up and noticed that Griffin's eye was very irretated. So we made an appointment with the vets for yesterday afternoon. Griffin got a total eye examination. We came to the conclusion that it was just allergies and also has and ear infection. So now he is on eye and ear drops. Poor guy...

We also weighed Griffin and Kane while we were there. Griffin at 11 months weighs 110 lbs and Kane at 8 months weighs 125 lbs. We were also informed that Kane needs a little more exercise.
So all in all we had a pretty good check-up at the vets. What a relief!!!

Honeymoon In Telluride Colorado!!!

2005-10-29T13:45:00.000-07:00

For the honeymoon we went to Colorado and it was just breathtaking. We stayed in a cabin in the mountains called "See Forever Cottage" and it was just beautiful. The people that owned the cabin just spoiled us, they wrote us cute little notes, brought us deserts, chocolates, and all sorts of sweet little things that meant so much.

We went horse back riding in the mountains, site seeing, hiking, and lots of shopping... :-) We had a smooth trip there and back with only 1 1/2 hour lay over in Denver, which is a HUGE airport. It wasn't bad at all, each time we had a layover it was supper time, so we just ate our supper and got on our flight. So everything went very smoothly.

My brother took care of our boys "Griffin & Kane", he did a wonderful job, even to our surprise he cleaned our house for us while we were gone. Griffin and Kane were sooooo happy to see us, and we were overjoyed to see them. Now they both have a special connections to Josh (my brother) :-)

We got back to the house 3:00 a.m. on Saturday and woke up at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, because I was real excited to get to town and change my id so I am now officially Mrs. Shaw. :-)

Our Wedding!!

2005-10-28T05:36:00.000-07:00

Date and time of ceremony: October 15, 2005, 4:30 p.m.

Location: North Salem Lutheran Church

Officiated by: Pastor Julie Martin

Color scheme of the wedding: Royal Blue and Silver

Brief description of wedding decorations: The theme is of hearts for the reason it was on the very special day of sweetest day. Everything will be color coordinated in royal blue and silver.

Brief description of wedding gown: Strapless A-line, lace up gown with a draped satin overlay. The gown features lightly beaded tulle panels at the side front and the center back sweep train. The front neckline is embellished with a delicate floral beaded design comprising of Swarovski crystals, pearls sequins and ice blue seed beads.

Brief description of bride’s flowers: Beautiful Bouquet of White Roses, Blue Delphiniums, and caspia

Bride’s honor attendant
Heidi Mohrman
Friend of Bride - Sycamore, Ohio

Bride’s attendants
Lindsey Beckley, Bridesmaid – Cousin of Bride, Upper Sandusky
Linda Grenwalt, Bridesmaid – Cousin of Bride, Upper Sandusky
Angie Shaw, Bridesmaid – Sister of Groom, Upper Sandusky
Amanda Minor, Bridesmaid -- Friend of Bride, Upper Sandusky
Jamie Schmidt, Guest book Attendant—Cousin of Brides Upper Sandusky

Colors and styles of attendants’ attire, flowers: A-line dress with gathered front and beading. Bridesmaids were wearing royal blue and the maid of honor was wearing silver. Their bouquet was consisted of white and royal blue roses and caspia.

Grooms Honor Attendant
Jeremiah Atkins - Upper Sandusky, Friend of Groom

Groom’s Attendants
Joshua Schmidt, Groomsman – Brother of Bride, Carey
Nate Treadway, Groomsman -- Friend of Groom, Upper Sandusky
Andy Kirby, Groomsman -- Friend of Groom, Upper Sandusky
Doug Reinschell, Groomsman -- Friend of Groom, Upper Sandusky
Mitchel Grenwalt, Guestbook Attendant – Cousin of Bride, Upper Sandusky

Ushers
Keith Vehrs, Usher -- Friend of Groom, Upper Sandusky
Bob Spitler, Usher – Cousin of Groom, Upper Sandusky

Colors and styles of attendants’ attire, boutonnieres: Best Man was wearing a black tux with a silver vest and tie, delphinium boutonniere.
Attendants were wearing a black tux with a royal blue vest and tie, delphinium boutonniere

Flower girl
Madison Courtad – Cousin of Groom, Norwalk

Ring bearer
Kolin Holloway, Ring Bearer – Cousin of Bride, Upper Sandusky

Colors and styles of flower girl’s and ring bearer’s attire, flowers, boutonniere: Flower girl- white dress carrying a basket of blue and white roses and carnation petals
Ring Bearer-black tux with white vest and tie with a delphinium boutonniere

Instrumentalists
Becky Bennett, Organists, Tiffin

Vocalists
Becky Blocksom, Upper Sandusky

Processional:
“The Prince of Denmark’s March” - Clarke
Entrance of Bridesmaids
“Bridal Chorus” - Wagner
Entrance of Bride

Recessional: “Wedding March” - Mendelssohn

Number of guests: 270 approx.
From where: Mostly local guests, also a few from out of state California, Illinois, & Florida.

Location and time of reception: Immediately following the ceremony at Elks Lodge in Upper Sandusky

Wedding trip: Telluride, Colorado

Brides Family

Grooms family

New Toys...

2005-10-08T05:24:00.000-07:00

Mommy and Daddy went out and bought us a bunch of these fun puzzle toys. They kept up busy for hours. Thanks Alex for suggesting Mommy to get these for us. We love them!

After many hours of playing we were both ready to take a nice long afternoon knap.

Mommy and Daddy Getting Married

2005-10-08T04:24:00.000-07:00

Mommy and Daddy tell us that they are getting married next weekend and that they are going to be gone for a whole we after.

They say that Uncle Josh is going to stay with us. That will be fun, but we are really going to miss Mommy and Daddy, they have never left us for that long before.

My big Brother Griffin gets really depressed when Mommy and Daddy leave and the family isn't complete,

I do what I can though to keep Griffin busy "come on Griffin lets play"...

Its a long hard days work keeping Griffin busy and happy, but whats a little brother for...

Master of Destruction

2005-09-06T14:01:00.000-07:00

The Great Dane Group that I am a member of "Downey Danes", has recently played a game that everyone in the group was involved in. It was called "Master Of Destruction", everyone was supposed to turn in pictures of what there dogs have destoyed and vote on which picture is the Master of Destruction. At the time I had no pictures to post and was kind of upset that I couldn't be a part of the game, well that all changed when I got home from work that day, to find that Griffin and Kane had chewed the corner off of my child hood piano. I was devistated, but what did I do first thing? Run and grab the camera, Jason was a bit confused. So the next day I thought "well can't get mad about it, just laugh" So I turned it in. My boys won the Master of Destruction. The moderator of the group posted Kane's picture in a very cute way, and I thought I would share it with everyone.

Here are some other pictures that were also popular in the group that were turned in by other members.

THE WALL

THE WALL AND FLOOR

BUFFET

ALL GOOD THINGS COME IN THREE

A GNOME PART

VICTIM NUMBER 198

SILENCE OF THE DOLLS

Its amazing to actually see what Great Danes can destroy when they put there minds together. :-)

More cute pictures of my boys...

2005-08-29T05:30:00.000-07:00

Griffin smiling for the camera.

Kane is looking a bit tired...how adorable...

Kane is ready to play with his favorite toy...

Griffins sleepy! This is his side of the couch, nooone else is to sit or lay there. :-)

Kane in a deep sleep...

Kane is posing for the camera...look at those ears stand... (that was short lived) :-) What a cutie!

Kane says "Mommy stop taking pictures already."

This is a picture of Kane on the couch wanting to be with Mommy upstairs.

About Us

2005-07-29T08:35:00.000-07:00

My name is Heidi and my fiance's name is Jason. We are to get married in October 2005, visit our wedding webpage. I created this site to share my happiness of my Great Danes to everyone. They are such wonderful dogs. We own a Blue Male Dane with the registered name of "Griffin Nigel Blue" and a Fawn Male Dane with the registered name of "Kane Starlight Sabin". Our dogs to us our just like our kids. We are going to be a newly wed couple, so we call our Danes our boys since we have no kids, they are our kids. :-)

I have learned a lot about Danes and they are defiantly a breed of there own. You can never learn enough about them. I have learned that they have a lot of special treatment as far as what they are feed, when is to soon to exercise them heavily, and many other things.

One place I have gained a lot of knowledge from is from a yahoo group that I am a part of called "Downey Danes". The people are so friendly and helpful its just great to be so fortunate to find this group. It almost feels as though we are all family.

About Jason and I, we are both born and raised in Ohio and met each other at my family business. We have known each other since 1996 and have been dating since 2002. Jason was born in 1977 and I was born in 1983. We just got a house built in winter of 2004/2005 and now live out in the country.

The picture to the right is our house before it was complete in winter 2004/2005.

Downey Danes Group

2005-07-28T13:11:00.000-07:00

I am a part of a group on yahoo and its call "Downey Danes", it is a wonderful group and I have met alot of great people and I have gained alot of knowledge. A few wonderful people that I would love to mention are Alex & John they own 3 Great Danes, Libby, Buffy, and Andy and her website is http://ourdanes.blogspot.com/ if you would like to learn more about her and her fur family. Another wonderful person is Lisa, she is the moderator of the group and owns 3 Great Danes also, Marty, Raven, and Nina, you can check out her website at http://www.freewebs.com/downeydanes/. Hopefully some day I can meet the both of them in person.

It's to bad that we all live so far apart. As much as I talk to these wonderful people it seems as though I've known them for a long time, but yet have never met in person. I have only been a Dane owner since December 2004, I didn't have enough knowledge when I purchased this wonderful breed. So I got on the interenet and became a part of this group and they welcomed me with open arms and have helped me every step of the way.

Thanks Downey Danes!!