Twenty-three and a half

Pounds of puppy, that is.

Another six and a half pounds, or about ten days at the rate she's growing, and Zelda'll have caught up to Kharma in the weight department. As it is, she was dragging Kharma across the hardwood floor last night during a game of tug!

She can still walk under Kharma (barely). No more little bear waddle anymore. Her back legs are lengthening rapidly.

sigh...They don't stay little puppies for long.

St. Valentine's Day (or What I Love About My Family)

Happy Valentine's Day to all family, near and far!!!

Some things that I love about you:

I love that you understand I'm so organized that any birthday card that reaches you before your next birthday is actually ON TIME!

I love that you realize I have good intentions but my follow-through is pathetic.

I love that you no longer comment on my blonde hair.

I also love that you never comment on my weight. Oh, how I love that!

I love that you also have cars in your garage, in your driveway or on the curb that you no longer drive and/or no longer run.

I love that you frequently call Grammy to check up on her and keep her company.

I love that we keep in contact although we are far-flung.

I love that when it is An Occasion, you show up.

I love that you will drop everything if you are really needed.

I love your enthusiasm and the sound of your laughter.

I love that you not only tolerate but enjoy my dogs (present and past), even when they chew up your doors and escape from your yard and must go everywhere with us.

I love thinking about you; the thoughts are good ones.

I love sharing memories of swimming, The Ranch, cousins, holidays, pets, The Shop, sprinklers, weddings, various relative, cars, etc.

As they say, you choose your friends, but you get stuck with your family. Well, I'm got lucky when I was stuck with you!!

Ipana--Now with Extra Whiteners!

Needle-sharp and white as death.

(Hissy Cat looks appropriately terrified, but then H.C. always has that expression.)