Family smiles

Dusting and cleaning isn't something that happens often enough at our house.  Oh, you'll say, but we've been there and the house is fiiiine.  That's because occasionally, we are motivated to move beyond our slothful, sinfully negligent ways and actually do something about the cat hair in the house.  We find a slightly furry house to be a sign of comfort because "cats live here" and its only natural they should also want some say in the decoration.  At least that's what we tell ourselves on the days when visitors are not due.

A visit from family or friends warrants a tidy up and a quick check around to make sure there are no stray socks in sight.  A visit from our cat allergic friends always results in a full-blown massive, hospital-size cleaning.  On those days, I come armed with toothbrush to get the dirt in all the cracks.

So Kent's arrival is always preceded by "the big clean."  Which I'm sure most people don't recognize when they step in the door, other than maybe the odd lingering whiff of cleaning product.  Still, Bruce and I both know that we've done what we can to put the welcome mat out and make our guests as comfortable as possible.

This is a truly fantastic picture of the two brothers.

In other family news, Myranda and Ryan are to be married in four days time.  Sadly, Bruce and I are not able to be there, but we sure wish it were otherwise. I just got an email from Trina who will be there.  I'm sad I'll miss gossiping with her as well as seeing the rest of the Gideon gaggle.

I had planned on visiting also with Samantha and DeeWynn who have just added a new member to the family.  All dolled up for his introduction  ... may I present Layne Harrison Toews.

Grandma Debbie reports that he arrived at 5:08 am after just two hours of labour!  He weighed in at a healthy 8 lbs, 3 oz.  Congrats DeeWynn and Sam!  Won't be long until you'll be adding another dirt bike to the collection in the garage.