We got a new puppy!! And we have all been enjoying her... I've maybe gone a little overboard on taking pictures (not going to share how many I've taken so far,) but unless she is sleeping she doesn't stay still very long so it's tough to get a good picture. :) She loves people and is a plump, fuzzy, ball of energy. Currently, she plays hard for a while and then zonks out for a good long nap. Her future job will be to herd the animals here on the farm. "Puppy Attack!" She's the first pup that's been allowed to sleep on the porch, but it's the most convenient way to keep track of her right now. In early August, we attended the Lake Itasca Family Music Festival. I think this is about the 10th year we've attended. As the name suggests it's very close to Lake Itasca, in fact the festival grounds border the state park. It was a great weekend! Good family time on the drive, lots of great music and a weekend off chores. We...