Strange and Beautiful

Sadie May Lenard - (November 24, 1990 - October 30, 2005)

Rest In Peace





I believe I experienced just about every emotion possible to one person today. It's actually quite difficult to even put forth the energy to post tonight, but I figure even though I'm extremely exhausted I should make something good out of the day.

We decided that it was best for Sadie to be put down to rest this afternoon. She had been fighting her battle with old age for a while now (surprising everyone) and just didn't have anything left in her. It seems like this past week she had been significantly worse, but she waited until Laura and I came home to try and die. I've felt prepared for her death for a good while now but it's always hard when the moment actually arrives. We got back from lunch today and she just looked ready, so we made the last minute decision to take her to the emergency vet for her to be put to sleep. She really was the sixth family member and, just like any other death, it was difficult to fathom the idea that she will be gone forever.

I'm going to miss how she groaned when you scratched her ear, the way she went ape-shit when she saw bologne in your hand, how she would bark from jealousy when people hugged in front of her. Fuck, I'll even miss the bitches farts and strange gag noises she made. Her body is being sent to a place called "Paws In Heaven" where they will cremate her and put her in an urn (sp?). Since she lived in Alabama for a year at the lake with my grandparents, we are having my Papa spread her ashes over the lake. She loooves the lake so she will be happy there I hope. I LOVE YOU SADIE!

It's practically impossible to come off such a sad topic and then start talking about my weekend of fun. Frankly I don't know how to do that, so I'm just gonna sum up by saying that I had a great time seeing my family/friends and I'll let the pictures narrate themselves.

Our front porch...and yes, that's my mom looking through the window.


Chillin' at Chili's w/ the gang for lunch


Decorating for the Halloween Party at the girls' house. Brittany totally looked like she was performing oral sex on the blow up witch legs.


Lucky thought he was hiding


My vote for best costume was definitely Mary.


Becca Brittany Mary Heather


That's actually my wig...don't ask why I own a Marilyn Monroe wig - I couldn't tell you.


Me and Brittany...probably the best pic of the night. (best sober pic)


I didn't need a base of white makeup...I have that naturally.


Brittany and Aaron #1


Brittany and Aaron #2


Brittany and Aaron #3


Second best costume...it's the motherfucking puffy taco! I think people tried to tackle him too.


Our lovely spiked punch bowl with dry ice...hell yes. Note to self: do not handle dry ice while intoxicated.


God, I love lesbians. I really thought she was a man at first.


More partying...Some people showed up as the Crazy 88s from Kill Bill. Awesome.


I pulled down the shower curtain, and Heather fell in the tub. I laughed...I think...I can't really remember.


This is fucked up for two reasons: #1- a gay guy in a priest outfit getting head from Marilyn Monroe...#2- they didn't even know each other.


Now, I'm not much of a partier/drinker...but once in a while you just gotta say "I need to get drunk and act a fool"...and I did. (ps: I dont' remember taking this pic at all)


We left our own party around 3am and slept at Mary's parents house. Apparently I fell asleep and somebody took some damn pictures....bitches.


This morning...we all looked pretty rough....except Mary...I'd tap that.


Um, that teddy bear was fucking enormous...I couldn't not make out with it.


We came back to survey the damage...dayamn.


Yes, that's vomit....disgusting.


I love this picture! On our way to lunch with the fam, we drove behind a truck being towed. It looked like it was headed straight for us though...maybe I'm the only one that thinks this shit is cool.


The flight home...it was long and boring.


That's all for tonight. I'm officially emotionally drained and I need a shower and sleep badly. Keep Sadie in your memories (those of you who have met her) and laters for now!