Alanis' discovery

When I was engaged in the fruitless effort of removing ivy in the back yard, Alanis found buried treasure left there by the family who lived in this house before me.


It must have acquired a certain je ne sais quoi from the ivy and dirt because it immediately became a favorite. And, to her disappointment, I had to take it away before she cut her gums or broke off a piece. I don't know if she'd swallow it but won't take chances.


Better than the toy was a visit yesterday from 6-yr-old Wrigley. When they were greeting and sparring, Wrigley jumped straight off the ground, all four feet at once, like a piece of popcorn. His person, Cindy, and I were too busy talking and watching the dogs to think of photos but there should be more later when we do a puppy playdate.