Alec is 12!

Somehow we missed getting pictures of Alec on his birthday.  He went out with his friends enjoying pizza at Pizza Hut, ice cream at Dairy Queen, and then swimming at the local pool. But just because we don't have pictorial evidence doesn't mean it didn't happen . . . yes, Alec is now 12. And he's such a great 'tween. He decided to ask for donations to the WWF instead of presents from his friends. Here is a photo montage of Alec this year. He is growing up too fast :)

The Duke

When we moved back to Moose Jaw we added a new family member. Meet Duke, the German Shepherd puppy who takes up a lot of space in our small military row house. Dave found him through a breeder in Stockholm, SK in early May. By the time we arrived in SK and finally got him, poor Duke had suffered an accident that caused hair line fractures to his right hip. We spent a lot of time rehabilitating him, because he couldn't play like a regular puppy.  But Kim walked him, and walked him, and walked him until the vet said that he was cleared to play as normal.  He's growing into such a beautiful big boy, and he has a wonderful temperament.  Woof!