Esmé

I recently adopted a dog from the Humane Society. Her name is Esmé (changed from Princess). She had a rough life and was taken out of a bad home. She was not doing well at the Humane Society, not eating and shaking a lot, but she is doing great in her new home. She's already put on a few pounds, which was needed. She's a great dog and so sweet.

Here's a photo of her in the Humane Society, with the adoption counselor:



And her relaxing on the couch:

Christmas 2009

Start the PLANNING






















We are looking at an album of the 60 Bears y'all sent me back in May.

And here they are on my new 2009 Tree.

Thanks to each and everyone.

With BARB Home ... IT IS A BLESSED CHRISTMAS.

Dawn and Heather vist=Happy baby

This doesn't need an explanation.

Patrick And His New Friends

We had a fun time at the Spur Cross stable with the Schommers after spending the afternoon at Bartlett Lake. And, Patrick found some new friends in Gilbert the pig and Jake the donkey!

Old to New

Unfortunately the '94 F-150 had seen better days.

So we decided to take advantage of the nice folks in Washington who were willing to give us $4500, and upgraded to something that Zachary can now ride in.

The good news is that the new one has an automatic trans, so Amanda now enjoys driving it as much as I do. Well, not sure that is good news for me?!?! :-)

All by myself

A sure sign that Zachary is growing and learning - he is now climbing stairs all by himself. This is only the first step, but he can go four or five before we can get to him. Time to put another gate in place!

We're heading to Kentucky for Labor Day weekend so that Grandma and Grandpa LeFranc can chase him around for awhile!! :-)

Hope everyone is doing well, and hoping to see some new posts soon!!

Carol's expert dye job

Carol had this done at Che Patrice, looks great! :-)