Told you we'd be back, Tess

Schoenstatt again, to throws sticks in the water for the lovely Tess. The boys have really taken to her. Eldest asked if we could buy her if she came up for sale. Not sure that'll be happening any time soon (either Tess coming up for sale or us buying a dog).

Big family gathering this afternoon. Twenty of us getting together to celebrate a multitude of birthdays. I considered blipping all of us together but trust me when I say that Tess makes for a much more pleasant picture.