Chili's Big Adventure

Chili had a major boo-boo last weekend. While up in Annapolis we had a friend house sit. Somehow Chili went missing from about midnight Sunday until mid-morning Monday. Luckily she was found and brought home (we had a cavalry of people looking for her). A woman spottd her approx. 8 blocks away on the corner of a busy street. Unfortunately Chili was hit by a car and had her little hip shattered.

On Wednesday she had bone fragments removed from her hip, as well as the top of her femur, since it was dislocated with the impact. The surgery was successful and she is expected to make a full recovery with her new hip. You can see here in the pic she had all her buddies very concerned. Even Miss Little was snuggling with her. So far she's been taking it very easy. We've been showering her with lots of treats, hugs and kisses. She gets 2 different pain medications twice daily, as well as antibiotics for her wounds and road rash.

We are very lucky to have our little Bionic Smooshy Face Chili Vanilli still here. For a moment there on Monday I thought that was it - another pet in an urn on our shelf. But she's alright. She may walk a little funny for some time, and that's okay. She'll still be snoring, farting and making us laugh, as usual. Anyone is welcome to stop by and spoil her some more. She's loving all the attention.

Annapolis, Maryland

Pete's company flew us up for the weekend. Annapolis is a beautiful town - home of the US Naval Academy and many quaint restaurants and fun boutiques. We had a wonderful time strolling around with Mia. She's already becoming quite the little traveler. Other than one or two over-tired, end of the day outbursts, she did great.

Here I am with my little side-kick. She was helping me navigate with the tourist info map.

Just a block or two from our hotel.

Little square where they had an outdoor farmer's market. We bought some olive bread, goat cheese and wine to enjoy back at the hotel.

Resting by the Chesapeake Bay.

Mia thought the grass was way weird.

Enjoying the breeze and comfortable temperature.

I think it was parent's weekend or orientation at the Naval Academy.

Somebody was all pooped out, but wouldn't nap in the room - stroller did the trick though.

Mia looooved the cookies at the Jewell & Associates picnic.

Ready for bed after a long day of site-seeing (we brought along her pack-n-play, but she liked to cuddle in our bed with a little Olympics on).

My 2 favorite people.

Big girl in her high chair.

Adorable.

Hammin it up.

View from our hotel room terrace.

Monkeys are not allowed on terraces.