Well the holidays have come and gone.  It was a busy but good time as I’m sure it is for everyone.  We started by having my family here for Thanksgiving.  It was a great time.  10 people slept in this house, comfortable I think!  Marty spent a week in London mid-December for work.  It was good but very busy.  We celebrated Christmas in Florida with his family.  The weather was great!  Sunny and 80 every day.  Ainsley enjoyed going down the pool and absolutely loved being out on the boat.

A big change to our household when we got back.  We adopted a 21 month old black lab named Oliver.  I found the breeder through a client of mine.  We weren’t really thinking about a new dog yet but have noticed that Bailey has been acting a little different since Mac has been gone.  Long, long story short we brought him home the saturday after Christmas.  Yes, he is not chocolate..but he is just what we were looking for.  The breeder decided not to show him and had just decided to find him a home. A moment to brag – his grandfather won Westminster and was Best Lab in the country for 2 years.  It is absolutely amazing how he made himself part of this family.  Bailey is even playing with him.  Right now he is curled up at Marty’s feet.  We feel really lucky to have him.

Off to the pool!

January 15, 2008




Off to the pool!

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Ainsley heading to the pool in Florida – she’s even wearing Crocks!

Oliver Twist My Arn

January 15, 2008




Oliver Twist My Arn

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This is our new boy. His AKC name really is Oliver Twist my Arm. Ain’t he handsome!