Friday, October 29, 2010

A Certain Family Resemblance



Maybe it is a little trick of Mother Nature, but we have noticed that one's own children, even those adopted ones who are not technically children, are especially good-looking.  Remember the undeniable beauty of Grandog Wrenny? Walking with Wallace (who walks politely -- mostly) I have come to expect compliments, and enjoy mentally preparing a good-natured response just in case: "Why thank you, yes, he is extremely handsome."  Thus endowed with familial prejudice, we couldn't resist sending a sample of his dna for analysis.  Presenting Wallace Collins, Siberian husky/border collie/cocker spaniel and  more!

  

At 10 months, Wallace now weighs 44 pounds. We are lucky to have come across his brother Baxter and we trade occasional emails.  In addition to sharing their "border husky" good looks, they seem to share an interest in rearranging the plants in their respective back yards.  We hope to encounter their other brother, Max, one day. I'm sure we will recognize him, too!
Baxter lookin' good


 
This look, however, says "No, I don't believe I want to do that, just now."


Wallace Gets Ready for Halloween

One late October afternoon,
Wallace's people started doing some really funny stuff

                                          
                                          -- that just had to be investigated

--and thought about, from the right point of view
 

-- and asked about nicely, not worrying at all--

But everything turned out OK.  It was just a Dog-O' Lantern.
One had to admire their inspiration.