Introductions

Our newest family member, Liam, had a comparatively quieter day yesterday from the others he's experienced since coming to Sandpoint. 

Still, he did meet a few new faces. 

I thought my brother Kevin was coming into the driveway when a wine-colored double-cab truck stopped, backed up and turned in.

When I went to the door to greet the visitors, I noticed a beard on the driver.  Kevin had no beard the day before, so I soon realized this was not my brother. 

Turns out our next-door neighbor Geneva, her daughter Becky and their friend Shaun had pulled in after Geneva announced, "Marianne has a new puppy."

So, the trio came in to greet both Liam and Foster.  Geneva has fond memories of Foster who used to go next door to visit with her husband Stan during his final days. 

Foster did a lot of that kind of visiting, delighting the elderly, especially when Mother was at Life Care. 

I also have to give Foster another verbal pat on the back, cuz the little guy is the best big brother Little Liam could ever have.  

Foster watches after Liam and is front and center EVERY time we go outside for No. 1 and No. 2.  

Both Kiwi and Foster have been so much better than I ever expected.  I think they're thrilled to have another buddy for romping, playing and doing important farm work. 

Another introduction for Liam occurred earlier in the day when Festus, the resident cat, came in for a visit.  

That's the first time we heard Liam bark and growl.  He can do both very well, along with keeping his distance.  He didn't quite know what to think of Festus, who is twice his size.

Festus could have cared less about the growling and barking from the newbie in the house; he just kept on purring.

So, it's been a great beginning for out big change in the family.  Plus, I'm getting lots of exercise.  Little puppy bladders are just like those of old women.  

They can be emptied frequently!

Lots to do today in between trips to the outdoors so that's all, folks. 

Happy Monday.