Yesterday was family day. We drove out and spent the afternoon and evening with the entire clan: my sis Cassie, her hubby Jason and their baby-on-the-way, my sis Lindsey, her hubby Nick and their little girl Evie, my mom and her significant other Larry. It was a fantastic day, sunny and warm. You couldn’t ask for anything better. And it will probably be one of the last we’ll have here in Central WI before fall and the dreaded winter sets in.
We had a lot of fun, made some good food, fresh corn on the cob, potatoes, chicken and burgers. Just what you would want for a Labor day gathering. And of course some yummy lemon bars made by yours truly. They must have been a hit since both of my sisters went back for seconds. And, well, I did too but Eli did eat half of my first bar. That’s my excuse anyway.
Over all we had a blast and I’m really glad that we made the trip. We don’t do it often enough. But…well, I wanted to take the time to talk about my sis Cassie’s dog Jasper. I can see her and Jason cringing right now. For the most part he’s a good dog and would be perfect for a family or individual that can spend some extra, one-on-one bonding training time with him. But he is not a good dog to have around children since he’s been known to bite, which of course makes me and Dad-oo extra caution when Eli is around him. Eli LOVES dogs, but he hasn’t figured out that not all dogs are as friendly and fun loving as our pugs. We’re working with him to be cautious around dogs he doesn’t know, but he is only 17 months old after all, so it may be a while before he really grasps what we are saying. So while we’re teaching him doggy boundaries, we’re keeping a close eye on Jasper.
For the most part, the day went off without a hitch, there were only one of two incidents that caused concerned. Jasper, in a playful mood, was running around the house, and got a little too close for comfort to Eli, jumping on and around him. We quickly intervened and chances are nothing would have happened, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Can you imagine how Cassie and Jason would feel if Eli was bitten by Jasper? If he was bitten on the face and scared? And unfortunately, I think that Jasper would have to be put down if he ever bit a child. That’s not a fate I want for him.
Cassie and Jason have a baby on the way. In just 2.5 short months they will be welcoming a little boy (not yet named) into their lives. To prepare for this new bundle-of-joy, they are wisely searching for a new home for Jasper, but have not yet found a home that is the right fit. I truly hope they can find someone they are comfortable giving Jasper too. But, to help their cause, if anyone is interested in a cute yorkie who needs someone with patience and understanding, leave me a comment and I’ll send you their contact info.
Jasper
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ummm….you forgot that Evie was there too! She is a person, even if she is a giant baby!
Be patient, she’s mentioned in an upcoming post!
I really, really want a Yorkie but I’m still not really to get a dog. My poor cat is completely neglected but he seems to be okay with that. I hope they find a home for him! If not, let me know:)
Are you serious? I can get you in contact with them if you want.
BTW, who is Evie? Person or animal?
Hee, hee, Evie is my sister’s (Lindsey) little girl. She’s almost 6 months old. There’s a photo of her coming up in a post.