new family member

We decided we needed a cat in our lives after our happy years with Maggie. This little girl is 3 years old and has been at the Humane Society Shelter since Jan. It took her no time at all to decide she was going to like it here and she is already spending time on our laps. All our family members who have been urging us to get another cat are pleased for us. I think it is good for us too. My bloodpressure was down about 8 points this morning. Fortunately, it has been fairly well controlled with my latest meds but a few more points is a good thing. Now I am gearing up for those shots in my neck next Friday and hoping that will reduce the pain without taking pain killers that have an effect on the liver. The shelter named the cat Portia, but that doesn't seem to roll off the tongue so we are thinking of changing it. Any suggestions? Cheers to all from Wag, Alice and kitty.

Bearded iris

Wag's gardens are adding beauty to our lives again. We have both managed to find the energy to keep very busy with the activities that we enjoy. We had a wonderful evening of music put on by both college and community singers with a 5 course dinner. It provided a fund raiser and a chance to visit with many of our friends that we haven't seen often enough. Our mystery book club at church meets tonight talking about a Jane Austen book and we celebrated Father's day with dinner and calls from all the far flung grandchildren. In the midst of all this we are still fitting in various doctor and dental appointments which have so far yielded genrally positive results. So the 83 year old wonders are still in action and looking forward to the family gathering in August. If you come any where near me I now have 2 picture albums in my purse with pictures of the 6 great grands and their parents. Keep warm but not too hot on these lovely summer days.

Two new babies

We have a brand new great granddaughter born to grandson, Judah and his wife Adrienne. Her name is Zoe Johanna Collins and she weighed in at over 8 lbs with red hair like her beautiful Mom.

Not to be totally outdone, Josh and Holly and the kids have added a kitten named Luna and you see Stella hugging her and she is apparently tolerating it well. We wish these kids who all live on the west coast were closer but we hope to see all except Luna at Anna's wedding in August.

Spring has sprung and the trees are lush and green. We are finally having some rain which has helped the yard and gardens. We love all your emails and communications. Keep them coming. Love, Alice and Wag