Amos approves!

AMOS LOVES JEFF TOO!

Congratulations to Shannon and Jeff

Last night, our precious daughter, Shannon, became engaged to Jeff Goodwin, on the one year anniverary of their first date! What a romantic fellow! They met last year during the making of ABC's Extreme Home Makeover, of which they were both instrumental in making happen. She produced the application tape, and worked closely with ABC during the week long production, and Jeff works for J.S. Hovnanian & Sons, the homebuilder who made the dream come true for Camden, NJ resident, Victor Marrero and his 5 sons.

While they both worked selflessly to make a better life for others, God truly had other plans for them!

Shannon and Jeff, you both have our most heartfelt blessings, as you start this new chapter in your lives.

Love and Hugs

Mom and Dad

Goodbye Cayman.......

Today, we had to let Cayman go.......

She was the total embodiment of the yellow Labrador Lady. Sweet, smart, loving, happy, smiling, nonstop tail wagging, always talking to you.....especially as it got closer to meal time! She would stand on her hind legs and "box" with excitement when she greeted you - as she could hardly contain herself!

She was the Queen Bee in the dog world around here. All the other dogs totally respected her. She was never ugly - just firm and patient!

She would have been a great mother - but she was adamant that she was going to have nothing to do with that process! I tried only once to have her bred - that was enough!

She loved traveling to the dog shows, and so enjoyed socializing with her many friends, dogs and people! She knew no enemies.

We were blessed to have had her for almost 14 healthy, wonderful years.
She left so quietly, so softly.
As one of God's precious gifts to us - I have to believe that she was greeted at Rainbow Bridge by
her buddies that went before her - Justin, Chaplin, Sounder, Bear and others........
Till we meet again, run free, run happy.