A DOG SLEPT OVER!

In addition to (although not associated with) Ella's birthday celebrations this week we were excited to welcome our dear friends, Alan & Penny, for a visit over the weekend. On Friday, as we were waiting for them to arrive, Ella said, "No one is going to believe that for my birthday I get to have a dog sleep over!" She was very much looking forward to also "visiting" with Al & Penny's cute little Chihuahua, Snickers!

Snickers was a big attraction for both Avery & Ella, especially since Mom (that's me!) is allergic to both dogs and cats and therefore we will probably never be able to own one of our own :( Fortunately, Snickers didn't bother my allergies at all and it was a treat to have him around the house.

Of course, the biggest treat of all was visiting with Al & Penny (aka Mr. & Mrs. O.). As they were leaving, Avery said, "It's just like having another Grandma & Grandpa!" That's a big compliment, "Orm" & "Osrm"! We love you and miss you!