We Will Be Headed to Highfield Hall

You'll be dog-gone disappointed if you miss...


The Hounds at Highfield!
Sunday, June 27 11:30 am to 3:00 pm

A fun, family-oriented event designed for canines and their humans. Lots of things to see and do all day long, including a blessing of the animals, dog-owner look-alike contest, 5K dog race, professional photos, informative presentations, guided walks of the Highfield estate and Beebe Woods, vendor tables and displays of pet-related products and services, raffles, food (including hot "dogs" of course) and lots of fun for everyone. Even People for Cats will be there!

Adults $5, children & dogs free. Visit our website for a complete schedule.
 
Just so you know -

all I did was cut and paste the information sent via email from Highfield Hall -

But the pic? 
That's Rude and HE IS MY DOG!

Phineas and Ferb's Mau Chica Mau Mau by Charlie Bean

Not Your Average Lap Dog

He's a little bit larger than a lap dog...But once Rudy got comfortable he decided to stay for a while.  Maybe because of Charlie's newest toy - a slingshot.  Did I mention I caught them behind the chair?  Oh, and, Charlie fed Rudy a slug. Mmmmm. Slug.

Sweet Baby Cousin

Yesterday the family drove up to Boston to welcome the new baby. We just couldn't wait to meet Elle!  As we were pulling up Aunt Mary and Uncle Wes were on their way to grab something to eat so we joined them.  The new parents were all smiles - we hadn't expected to see Mary up and around so soon!

 

Back at the hospital I was the first to hold Isabella.  Charlie thought she was so neat.  Uncle Wes picked up the camera and started shooting.  (I am so glad he did, but I think it was on the wrong setting.)  Charlie and I unswaddled her a bit so that he could rub the baby's teeny tiny feet, which look very much like Great Gram's.  Charlie soon discovered that Elle doesn't like it when her feet get cold.

 

Aunt Mary and Uncle Wes said he could hold her so he sat on my lap.  He is a really good big cousin!  He looked right at her and spoke real soft.  When we were done Aunt Mary rewrapped Elle but first she had to unwrap her and this made her cry!  Just a sweet little wail. This must have been when Charlie decided Elle does NOT like it when her feet get cold.  Do I see tiny slippers in her future?

We brought a few gifts - this is the new bear Baby Elle got from her big cousin.

Guess Who Has a New Baby Cousin

Charlie Does! 

Meet Elle - Isabella Joy Perry

Born on Monday, June 14, 2010 at 5:59 p.m. 

Weighing 7 pounds 12.8 ounces 

Measuring 19 inches long

Today Charlie wore his "This little monkey is going to be a big cousin" tee shirt to Sandpiper Nursery School.  We decided it should now read:

"This little monkey is going to be a big cousin"

He brought with him a black and white photo printed on the HP laserjet with her information pencil-scratched on the back.

He is a proud little monkey. 

We head to Boston to see the new family this afternoon. I can't wait to get my hands on that little bundle of love.