Over the past few months we have seen a couple of additions to our family.

Amore

Into every life, a little love should fall. Heidi and I adopted this little bundle of youthful exuberance a few months ago. Every moment with her is full of energy, from frenzied tail-chasing to wide-eyed lingering stares (think Puss-in-Boots from Shrek). She's grown fast since her arrival and now her quirky side often comes out. Her speedy gait sounds like a miniature horse when she stretches her legs, and grace is not in her vocabulary as she demonstrates by rolling off the bed and falling over herself while chasing her tail. It's been a tradition to name our pets after brands of alcohol, so let me formally introduce ... Amoré

Lunazul

The other formal introduction that I need to make is that of Lunazul. Heidi and I call her Luna for short. She's around four years old; we rescued her late this Spring. She is a little shy but loves affection and she's not overly talkative but her purr is the loudest I have ever heard. Imagine a low rumbling that's audible from the next room. She adores having her head scratched and will let you know if you are doing it incorrectly with a loving nibble. Remember, we always name our pets after brands of alcohol, and when my wife saw the blue in Luna's eyes it reminded her of the blue in the Lunazul label.