Glad all are doing well. Would love to see some pics (hint, hint) of the Big Dog in the water!
And not to go off topic but: I had Tinkerbell HW tested last week... she was negative... my vet does recommend year round Tx for here in Maryland, and I asked him what he thought about alternating HW preventatives... he said it wouldn't hurt (I am paranoid about HW becoming resistant to one preventative: don't know if that can actually happen or not) I do worry about Tink with her LS and the threat of HW, as her liver may not process medications and preventatives as effectively good livers do, and I have the same problems/concerns with vaccines too.
Keeping you and your family and furkids in my prayers...