Monday, August 27, 2007

Fern 2007

What can I say about this year's vacation other than it was another wonderful week at Fern.

I think I understand why people enjoy cruises so much; I mean, if it's anything like being at Fern (and I think it is a little bit) then it's such a relaxing and satisfying vacation. There's always something to do (or not, if that's what you want), the kids have so much fun and you don't need to lift a finger to do anything. Oh, and let's not forget the food! Yup, why risk sea sickness when you can have all the amenities of cruising while sitting at the edge of a beautiful Canadian lake?

The only downside of our trip was that it was a bit windy that week. The weather was very cooperative with sun and all but the wind made it a little cooler. Also, I had hoped to get a lot more kayaking in than I did - the lake was just too choppy and rough to enjoy a paddle most days. I did, however, get a chance to explore a little deeper into the marsh on the north(?) end of the property. That was like a trip into some far-away jungle...very cool.

Next year we're thinking we're going to take the kids to Disney World, which should be lots of fun, but we're already lamenting that we won't be able to do a week at Fern and do Disney. Guess I'd better stock up on lottery tickets, eh?

Monday, August 20, 2007

Welcoming Copper


We have a new addition to our family: Copper!

It all started late last month when I made the "mistake" of checking the Lollypop Farm website (the local SPCA). I saw this picture of the most adorable 4 month old Black & Tan Coonhound and knew I had to go look at him. After giving Sean my most pathetic looks he caved and agreed to go take a look at him the next day. I was afraid he'd be gone by the time we got there so we rushed out the door that Sunday morning while the kids were still barely awake.

Copper was there and quickly took to us - between sniffs of the meet-and-greet room - and a few signatures later we were headed home.

It's now been just over three weeks since we brought him home and we're all still adjusting - he's slowly learning the rules of the house and we're trying to re-adjust to having a puppy in the house. We've all called him Hunter more than once but, fortunately, he's the forgiving type and lets it pass without notice.

Stay tuned for more of Copper's misadventures as we begin obedience classes this fall. I'm sure it'll be worth a laugh or two.