It's the unexpected events that keep life interesting.  We could plan parties or collaborate on travel itineraries, but those planned events don't quite have the same effect as the ones we're not in control of.  Once again, our dog is the culprit of the unexpected.  I'm beginning to see the benefits of short-haired dogs, though I would never trade in my fuzzy fur ball.  At lunch yesterday, Hutch's ears were inflamed and covered with red splotches--to the vet we went.  It turns out he has a common yeast infection as well as a bacterial infection.  They pulled out all the hair from inside his ears since it was trapping the yucky germs inside, filled him up with drugs, and sent us on our way.  Pretty painless (at least for us...Hutch might think otherwise), but still something to add to our "Never Done That Before" list. 

He was RELIEVED to be back in the car after being poked, prodded, and plucked.

Thanks, Dad and Mom, for having me!!!