A Dream Come True

A few nights ago I thought I must have been dreaming. Three wide eyed boys (Heidi's nephews) with tons of energy came to play with me. Heidi was worried that I would have too much energy for them. Their energy left me panting as I watched them play. They gave me lots of treats and I got to show off my tricks. They even had some tricks up their sleeves to get Ginny to smile.

Four Months

Handfuls and Mouthfuls

Ginny's mouth and hands are action packed!

Top Ten

And here they are. . .the top ten reason why Heidi, Gerrit, and Ginny can't wait to get back to Mamopa Court.

#1 So that they can eat more raspberries.

They had raspberries by the handful, raspberry jelly, raspberry jello, raspberry shakes, and raspberry pie.

#2 So they can be enveloped by the lush thick green trees and rolling hills.














#3 So that they can attempt more hiking.

(This is dependent on Ginny's cooperation. She didn't enjoy being in the wrap this trip.)

#4 So that they can visit more places in Washington D.C.



















#5 So that Ginny can play in the flowers.















#6 So that they can get more exercise.





























#7 So that they can eat the incredible food the Grannie Annie and Grandpa make with skill and love.
#8 So that lots of people can entertain Ginny.













#9 So that they can watch fireflies at dusk.
#10 So that they can be with people they love.

Tummy Time

When it comes to tummy time. . .it feels like we're dealing with the princess from the Princess and the Pea.

Stadium of Fire

"What big eyes you have. . ."
". . .the better to watch fireworks with!"





"What a busy tongue you have."
". . .the better to taste glow sticks with!"

Special Treatment

In May I started scratching my neck a lot. It got so bad that I was bleeding. Heidi put a bandage on my foot so that I wouldn't scratch. Gerrit wrapped a diaper, towel, and duck tape around my neck so that I wouldn't scratch. Unfortunately, I still found ways to scratch. I loved the attention. People stopped their cars to ask what was wrong with me. Pre-baby Ginny I would have had these things off in no time--but it was nice to be noticed again.

Finally; Heidi decided it was time to call the vet. Gerrit and I went. Vet Mat said it could be a fungus, bacteria, or allergy. He shaved my neck and gave me lots of medicine, a special shampoo, and ointment. I've got my own spot on the bathroom counter to keep it all. As you can see in the pictures--my neck is improving.Hooray for special treatment and anti-itch medicine!