Visit to Tom & Kathe's

The girls had two days off from school so, we took the long weekend to go visit Tom and Kathe.  We had such a great time.  It was awesome to see Lake Erie frozen.  We all cooked up a storm.  Jeff got to go see the building where Tom and Kathe's new restaurant is going to be.  I think they are incredibly brave to undertake such a big venture.  But, like the house they are in now, they have a vision and can see the potential.  I have no doubt they'll make a huge success of it.  And the environmentalist in me is so glad to hear that they are going to emphasis seasonal and local foods.

Tom and Kathe

Gwen walking on Lake Erie

One of the best parts of our trip was getting to play with the dogs.  Pic is getting old and slow and that just endears him to Gwen.  She is quite fond of dogs that don't jump and are calm and peaceful.  She trusts Pic.  Caitlin immediately bonded with Petey.  Petey is huge and full of puppy energy.  But he really is gentle and so loving.  He is a very intelligent dog.  I think he understood that Gwen was a little frightened of him.  He had totally won her over by the end of the trip.  Gwen even tried to initiate play with Petey, trying to play the chasing game and throwing his chew toy.  I'll admit, that I even played his chasing game.  It was fun and good exercise too!

Petey giving Caitlin kisses.

Caitlin playing Petey's favorite indoor chase game.  Petey is the size of a small pony, but he was absolutely as gentle as a lamb with my girls.

The girls doing Just Dance 2.  What fun!

Gwen checking out the lake.

Lots of good food was made, but there was lots of cleaning up to do.  Gwen was so sweet about lending a hand.