the fall visitors

Kristin visited us two weeks ago, all the way from Nashville. She arrived on the tail end of Doc Schutte's visit, who arrived just as Mom was leaving. Kristin had a great 36-hour trip and we agreed we're always doing these weekend pitstops. But better than not seeing one another at all!

Well, it's been a few weeks and the condo is preparing for another visitor -- but a special, handy one. Dad Sturgis is making his second condo renovation trip out east to spend a week with his grandpuggle. He'll also make it to our Veteran's Day event.

At left, Kristin sits with puggle + foster doggie in the living room. Hopefully we'll get a few before" and "after" pictures up soon. Dad does amazing work, from the bathroom renovations to laying hardwood floors down on what used to be soiled carpet remiscent of a crack den, according to Josh Myers. . . and he would know.