We Love the New Addition

The house is working out so nicely for family gatherings and our everyday cooking, entertaining and living. Our family "Sunday Dinners" and holiday gatherings are wonderful. It is so nice to have room for us all. The little 9'x12' kitchen was a bit cramped. The large windows give a feeling of being outdoors in the trees and garden.

Looking east

Looking west

We love the space we now have for all of us to sit and visit while others may be at the sink or counter.

Annika, Steve, Camille and Tiffany

Tiffany, Annika, Ann & Opa

Alexandra

Ann and Holden

Holden and Poppa Colton

Holden and Momma Millie

Tynan "The Dark One"

SOMEONE thought it would be a good idea to get another dog to keep Fergus company and give him someone else to jump on and chew besides us. Well, after much debate and cajoling, enter Tynan. Same kennel and same breed. Not brothers but kennel-mates. He is smaller than Fergus and calmer. Fergus wears him out as much as he wore us out. Like having another baby, it is much more than twice as much work. For all his energy, Fergus is a quick study with house training and basic commands. Tynan, bless his heart, is sslloooooww on the pickup. After six months he seems to have the basics down. Nothing fancy mind you, just the basics. Fergus has been a patient mentor but seems to be holding back less these days. It gets rough sometimes. Long story short, they are a lot of fun and companionship for us as well as each other. The imagined goals have been, for the most part, met in reality.