Oregon visit Part I

It takes me a full day to rest and recuperate before I can begin to enjoy my family.

Ripley is a delight - and clearly has a mind of her own. Of course, as I dreaded, she has no idea who I might be. It takes her a couple of days to warm up and decide that I might be accepted as part of the family.

At 19 months, she is gorgeous - tall for her age, and very verbal. She has opinions on everything - including the summer outfits that I bought for her. She greeted each one with "CUTE!" Ask when you see me and I'll show you the video segment on my Ipod.