Here we go again!

Minnesota!

with tractors!

Residence Inn, just like home. Fewer green beans.

yep. It's been a long drive.

And now, for Fred's eye view of Rochester:

Oh, and here's a first. I actually got lost on my walk.

put it in. TAKE IT OUT!!!!

Airplanes, cousins and teething

YOU try to grow 5 new teeth at one time!!!!

Ouch

Airplanes!!!!

sweet.

Goin' to college!

My smart niece is going to Illinois Wesleyan!
So naturally, she must spend some time here first

Becoming a genius.

Recuperating

OUCH $$$$$$$$

Oh, what a terrible week  it's been!
Freddy woke up on Monday feeling very very ill.
This is the bag of "foreign body" that was delivered to me post-surgery.

Freddy had to go to the hospital, where he had many xrays, an ultrasound,  barium administration, 4 days and nights in the ICU, and surgery to remove  this little gem from his small intestine. Kongs evidently do not show up on xray or ultrasound......
$$$$$$$$ 

When we got home, he was too terrorized too get out of the car, because, look what happened last time he got out of  the car.

Uggggg. Feeling a bit under the weather since the surgeon had to check every inch of Labrador digestive tract.
The incision is as long as the shaved area.

Finally. Some peace  and quiet.

Sweet thang

Continuing in the tradition of stealing photos from Chuchi's mom! Well done!

Wind in your hair.....

Thanks to Chuchi's mom for this priceless photo!

Aspen Resort Blog: 36 inch Northern Pike

Aspen Resort Blog: 36 inch Northern Pike: "Lyle Wacaser Sr. of Springfield, Illinois caught this 36' pike while fishing Pelican Lake on 6/29/11.

Mr Froggy, He Went a Courtin'

Choices, choices...

Ummm, can I get some privacy here?

Hey baby. How ya doin'?

The peanut gallery

Cantigny Rose

It's called Camouflage

Babies, Balls and Dogs: the best combo

Fred's Big Orange Ball. It's the best.

Get it, Fred!

Synchronized Fetching. You can tell we're related.

HAHAHAHAHHHHHAAAAA!! Baby giggles and belly laughs!

The frogs are back!

We have a frog commune in my pond. There must be 20 frogs living in there.