Enjoy a Bowl

Verona, Wisconsin, July 2016. It's the season for Šaltibarščiai.

Our Dad

Verona, Wisconsin, December 2013. Mr. Irene relaxes with the pack.

Happy Birthday, Rex!

Monona, Wisconsin, June 2005. The little guy turns 11 today. He's the easiest dog we've ever had.

We heard them, but we did not see them.

Turn up the volume:

 

Verona, Wisconsin, March 11, 2016. Sandhill Cranes woke me up this morning. Their calls continued for several minutes. So we still wait.

(Rex heard them, too.)

Red-Poodle Reunion

Verona, Wisconsin, September 2013. Rex waits for Mr. Irene.

Rex squeals with delight at the end of play.

Verona, Wisconsin, April 2011. Baci and Rex enjoyed some one-on-one play before Poppy joined the household.

Related Reunion

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, December 2015. This is Mary Kay. She's the dog that ties our pack together. Mary Kay is Baci's and Rex's older Sister. She also is Poppy's Mother.

CORRECTION: This poodle is not Mary Kay. It's Buffy, another relation. Buffy is Baci's and Rex's older half-sister. Sorry Buffy!!

Merry Christmas.

Verona, Wisconsin, December 2015. Happy Christmas from all of us.

A Happier Kūčios

Verona, Wisconsin, December 24, 2013. The table will be a little melancholy this year.

Morning Conversation

Verona, Wisconsin, January 2009. Rex and Baci exchange greetings.

Rex's First Christmas

Monona, Wisconsin, December 2005. Rex briefly aspired to be a show dog. Nice paws!

Decision Making

Verona, Wisconsin, October 2011. Poppy contemplates her favorite toy.

Choice

Madison, Wisconsin, July 2005. Rex appreciates the options.

Rexiversary

Rex came to live with us 10 years ago today. Here's the moment I met him:

Monona, Wisconsin, June 2005. The little fellow in the back is Rex's brother Carson.

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Monona, Wisconsin, June 2005. Rex was such a poised little fellow.

A First Spin in the Yard

Verona, Wisconsin, May 6, 2015. The Crane Chicks take their first walk. My Mom provides the commentary.

We talk about the goose ...

... in Lithuanian:

Verona, Wisconsin, April 25, 2015. I say, "That goose is a problem." I hear my American accent when I listen to myself speak in Lithuanian.

She checks the eggs again.

Verona, Wisconsin, April 2015. Mama Crane continues her routine.

Rex Relaxes

Verona, Wisconsin, September 2013. He remains alert.

Dinner Supervisor

Verona, Wisconsin, December 24, 2014. Rex oversees the end of our Kūčios celebration.

Our Christmas Cards: Current Edition

Verona, Wisconsin, December 2014. Merry Christmas from the five of us.