This is Rocco, our new puppy. I finally broke down and got a dog after 25 years of dreaming. He is a good puppy with a lot of energy. Even Brandon loves him dispite the fact that he refers to Rocco as a "rat dog". (he is way to fluffy to be a rat)

Euro Trip

Our aventures started in Germany where we picked up our new car and headed straight for the Nurburgring to make one of Brandon's dreams come true. I felt like the make a wish foundation. He loved racing around the ring and even finshed in under 10 min, on his last lap, which is totally respectable. Next stop was Switzerland where we meet up with the Blackwelders. Here we indulged in chocolate and cheese with the occassional shopping and trip to some hot springs while it rained. Our last destintion, Italy. We enjoyed a bit of history and culture and most importantly the coast. The sun blessed us with it presence while we hiked and relaxed by the pool and ocean on the italian riviera. Divine.

Europe is fabulous in so many ways, but God Bless America. Free water, free parking, free wi-fi give a whole new meaning to the word freedom.