Anna and Emma

Martin's dog is usually at his parents' house (who live only about five minutes away from us) until we get the kennel at our house fixed up for her, so having her at our house is a special occasion for the kids. However, as the primary (read: only) cleaner-upper at our house, I am not that excited about her visits since there is always dog hair all over the place afterwards, although I realize it could be much worse if she had long fur. But, I am of course glad that the kids enjoy their time with her. The pictures also offer a complimentary view of dirt next to the potted plant that Emma likes to dig out now and again. I know, I am a superb cleaner-upper, as is surely obvious at the sight of that dirt that had been lieing there on the floor for who knows how long before I took the picture and for who knows how long afterwards ...