Friends & Pen Pals, Page 1

	Joan is the grandaunt to Anton, the grandson of her sister Esme. Anton... out for mischief Joan is also grandaunt to Emily, granddaughter to Joan's sister Esme. Bathing Beauty Emily Emily enjoying her activity center Emily's Moving Co. "You want this box WHERE?!" Son Nigel is flanked by his daughter Mikayla and his partner's son Blair. In the center front is daughter Bronwyn (B.J.) and her son Joshua. Mikayla at 10 years old Taygan enjoys the beautiful weather at Lake Karapiro, New Zealand. Mom, Bronwyn (BJ), holds Taygan at six months old. Joan Frost is my friend from New Zealand. She's a recent widow, having been married to Tony. She has three children: boys Philip and Nigel; daughter Bronwyn (B.J.); and four grandchildren: Shauni-Leigh; Mikayla; Joshua; Taygan. Joan's late husband Tony, 1939-2002.  Together 40 years. Joshua, the son of B.J. and grandson of Joan, exercises his artistic license. Joshua "swims" in cousin Perry's wet suit. Joshua helps Mommie, B.J. feed his new sister Taygan Toni. Proud parents, Bronwyn and Warren present their newest addition to the family: Taygan Toni. Taygan ponders, "Hmm... I think I'll wear my pretty white sweater with the pink pants." Closeup of Taygan wearing a knitted bonnet. Taygan flashes her beautiful baby blues Taygan developing nicely at 12 weeks Taygan smiles for the camera.

	Grandpa John reaches for Jennifer on Sylvia's lap. Grandma Sylvia sits with grandchildren siblings Jennifer and big brother Liam. Proud father Richard holds daughter Jennifer Melissa. Keely, the newest addition to the family shows off her thick, curly head of hair. Big brother Liam nibbles on a drumstick. Big brother Liam is the protector of his three younger sisters: Rachel, Keely, Jennifer. Sylvia Bates is another friend of mine from England.  She is married to John, and has two sons (Richard & Dean) and four grandchildren (Liam; Jennifer; Rachel; Keely). Jennifer smiles for the camera. Proud Grandma Sylvia props Jennifer on her lap. Rachel, born to Richard & Elaine in December of 2004 is Jennifer's sister. Jennifer and Rachel proudly display their newest sister, Keely. Jenny & Rachel play dress-up with Jenny's school uniform.

	Grandad Ingemar tickles grandson Erik. Erik, son of Pernilla and Nicklas, and grandson of Ingemar. Erik picks wild blueberries.  Erik... ERIK... where are the blueberries? Erik attempts to tunnel through to Australia. Izabella sits with her daughter-in-law Annika (married to her oldest son, Mike) and their daughter Sara. Sara is the granddaughter of Izabella. Annika guides Sara on a pony ride. Annika cuddles with Agnes after bathtime. Izabella & Ingemar taken December of 2006. Ingemar with Mimmi, their new Leonberger since the death of Nanna. Izabella & Ingemar Pettersson are my northernmost friends from Säffle, Sweden. Izabella loves crafts and gardening.  Ingemar manages a major pig farm in Sweden. Säffle is on a peninsula in the biggest lake in Sweden, Lake Vänern. Ingemar helps grandson Erik hunt for seashells. Erik poses in front of a stump. Erik proudly displays his new baby sister, Elsa, born March 10, 2005. Izabella with her youngest daughter Pia Sara holds her new baby sister, Agnes. Agnes lies in her playstation. Annika sets Agnes in her crib for a nap. This is a pool on their property, providing drinking water for deer and moose.

	Izabella is the newly elected chairperson of the Säffle Garden Club. Izabella (Chairperson, left) & Christina (Secretary, center). Many tables are set up for trading and buying plants. Izabella (seated) with two other members of the Garden Club.

	Adriana (Ada), who lives in Poland, is my newest e-friend.  She's a breeder of Leonbergers, the dogs seen in these photos.  I met her through Izabella, my friend in Sweden, who met her when she was looking for Leonberger breeders on the Internet.  Izabella ultimately bought her Nanna from a Swedish breeder, but she still maintains her friendship with Ada.   The newest addition to Ada's Leonberger breeding stock is this beautiful young female puppy named Scelta.  She was transported up from Italy.   In a recent dog show, my Scelta received both an Excellent Note and a silver medal.   Ada's daughter Wiktoria has long raven hair like her mother. Below is a photo of her prom.