Surprise!

Her hair was black and there was a lot of it.
Her eyelashes were long and dark.
She did not look anything like her older brother, who was bald and fair.
Just when you think you know what you're looking for, God throws you a curve!

This is a anniversary of my daughter's birth.
She was a surprise then, and she never ceases to amaze us with her talents and activities.

She always loved animals, and she continues to do so. Now she and her husband have a miniature schnauzer and a labradoodle. She has participated with them in various trials of ability and training. The last award she and Sprocket got was first place in her class at the Vermont "Iron Dog" competiton.

She will be playing a tuba solo with the Adirondack Wind Ensemble at the end of this month. (AWE--get it?!) In case you didn't know, tubas can do more than "oom pah pah"....this solo is the "Variations on the Carnival of Venice", usually performed by trumpet, and it has many fast fingerings and tootings.

We ar so blessed to have such a caring daughter and friend. Happy Day, JoLee!