Ready or not

This is darling Ellie. She belongs to my grandchildren, as evidenced by her costume. Ellie is staying with us this weekend because her masters are going to Oklahoma. Ellie and my grandkids grew up with another chocolate lab, Memphis. He died recently. Very sad. We couldn't stand the thought of Ellie being all by herself. Typically when they leave we go over and feed and water the dogs, just as they do for our dogs. Now that there's just one ... she must stay with us the whole time.

Our Sam the bossy border collie's hospitality will be tested. I am hopeful.