Adidas, family pics, & pool time

I wanted to start this entry of in dedication to our family dog, Adidas. Adidas was actually my brother's dog that he received for his 10th birthday(David is now 26). For the last couple of years, "Di" as we called him many times, had become blind, deaf, arthritic, and perhaps was suffering from some doggy dementia. At times, we would find him just standing and staring at walls. We would kindof laugh when we would catch him just staring, but really it was quite sad. So with heavy heavy hearts, we (or rather Di's own personal vet, my sister) decided that his quality of life was just pretty terrible and we put him down. It really hit me a lot harder than I would have thought. I mean I love that dog and from freshmen year of high school grew up with him. Many of my friends knew him well (some that were even bitten by Di). But for the last 6 years or so Di has lived with Beth in Atlanta. The day that my sister and mom took him, I was at work. I was bit of a mess, trying to hide my red welpy eyes while trying to work at the nurses station. It was a rough few days, but we all know he is much better now. Adidas was a great dog and family member, and will be greatly missed!!

A family pic of the men in the family: my dad, David, Papa, Alex, Carlos, and Wesley.
As well, a family pic of the women (+Papa): Michelle, mom, me, Papa, Annie, Aunt Melodie, and Marisa.

Wesley at the pool this summer. He really didn't care for his floating car all that much. And I didn't either. It felt like he was about to tip over at any moment. But we gave it a shot. He would just as well prefer to stand on the steps and splash. I am preparing him for our trip to Destin (only 15 more days!!!!). Yes, I am extremely excited just like I am every year!

Marisa and Alex aka My brown biscuits during the summer with their suntans!