A Really Really Really Really Really Bad Storm

Last night we had dinner at grandpop's, and all went well, but, upon arriving home last night, we were met with water coming in by the chimney in Callum's room, wet bricks on the dining room level of the chimney, and all around bubbling paint which had been soaked. It sucks. We just spent a ton of money to have the chimney fixed over the summer, and it is doing the same thing. Interestingly enough, we have two chimneys in the house. The first one is the original one, right in the middle of the roof, which has been there since 1954. Never had ANY problem with that one. But the wood stove chimney? Built almost fifty years later, and tons of issues. Go figure.

Here's a nice picture of the thorn between two roses, or the rose between two thorns. You decide. Emma, too, has fallen victim to the evil powers of the Nintendo Wii, and she was playing some Karaoke style game. I performed "See You Again" by Miley Crapus with her, and below she is singing something else by Miley. Obviously Jenny is really entertained by this, as she looks on with great interest!

Speaking of Jenny.....Callum and Jenny REALLY enjoy each others company, and Callum couldnt keep his hands off of petting Jenny, touching her face, etc. Jenny, too, reciprocated, by offering great protection to Callum, and not only stayed pretty close to him the whole time, but also used her 160 pound Newfie body to create a "barrier" between Callum and I when I first got there; apparently, Jenny wanted to make sure I wasnt going to hurt the little guy (obviously, she didnt realize I was his daddy....but soon she did, and all was good). Its very interesting, and even more substantiates why we want a Newfie as well....they are bred to be "babysitters." Jenny was happy to oblige as Callum rode Jenny around the living room....

And finally, here's a nice picture of Callum and his great-grandfather. I think this is my favorite picture of the two of them. We're leaving early this evening to head to CT for the holiday. Callum is going to see his Auntie, Uncle, cousin, Papa, and Nannie! Hopefully he sleeps the whole way down! As soon as Callum gets up from his nap, we are off to get coffee, pick up the rolls at the bakery, and pack the car!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone