Meet the newest addition to the Lein family... Shumai! She's as sweet in person as she looks in the pictures, an Australian Labradoodle and 9 weeks old. True to her puppyhood, if she's awake she's chewing on something! So far no sneezing or ithching for the human household members, so I think Shumai is going to be a keeper!!

Look out, Galena...Here we come!!! Mom and I took our annual trip this September to Galena, Illinois (where?)! The usual fabulous time was had, only as an added bonus this year we actually had good weather! I am so blessed and grateful to have such a special relationship with Mom, and for a husband who sends me off on a girl's trip! Scrabble, wine, good food, and shopping... Heaven!