Catchin' Up!

Pictured:

Dawn Hill with Pippin who is now 1 year old.

Julie Harris with Bullet who is now 7 months old.

How can it be that this month is flying by so quickly? Well, you should know that once again - we have had problems with our LOVELY internet service provider - Fairpoint. May I just gripe about how the transition from Verizon to Fairpoint has NOT been a smooth one, despite what is being promoted? Not only have we had intermittent internet service since February 20th (I just regained it again after being off for about a half hour today) but our billing for their Satellite TV bundle we signed up for - keeps needing readjustments. No kidding. Each month, when the bill comes we have to call and ask for a readjustment. For some reason, they cannot get it right - and we keep getting overcharged by nearly $40.00 a month! When we call, on a monthly basis - we ask them to bring up the record of our account, and ask if there is anything there about the previous months problems! Of course there is. So we once again ask why it was not corrected... and here we go again. As I type this blog, I'm watching my little internet light flicker on and off. John is ready to throw everything out on the front lawn for them. Other than that, life is wonderful and I'll be happy to see those nice young men in their clean white coats and they are coming to take me away ha ha hee hee!!!!!

We had a lovely Easter, with our son in law's family visiting from England. The Easter Bunny totally blew it at their house and at ours... and boy did the kids let us know it! Even so, the true meaning of Easter did not get overlooked as we gathered at the dinner table, joined hands to express our love and appreciation to our Lord. Easter always brings with it such a promise of hope and renewal.

This past weekend was very special. Julie and I traveled to Springfield MA, for Bullet's show debut. He did so well, and so did Julie. I was just so proud of both of them in the ring. Although an extremely difficult show to debut a puppy at - we did have a wonderful time with Pippin and Bullet, and many of our Brittany friends from Maine and across the region. We enjoyed some time with Lisa and Izzy too. Bullet won his first two blue ribbons, earning him the opportunity to compete for the available points in Winners Dog competition. It was a good experience. Bullet's sister Bailey was there, I had a chance to visit with her and have some hands on time. My knee was killing me on Sunday so Dawn showed Pippin for me. Julie really is getting good at her handling skills herself. I'm still pretty exhausted and trying to catch up on so many things here... so will end for now, but Nancy, if too much time passes, do not be afraid to remind me as you did! Love and God Bless each of you, Ann, John and All things Brittany