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Our Accomplishments

So John had a few rough days of Pest Control, but he's picking it up again! Our summer goal was for John to sell 320 contracts. We're about 40 away from reaching that and then we'll be moving to Washington the last week and a half of July. So to keep myself busy, I (Sarah) sewed a little dress for Zora. Other than a pair of basic PJ pants I made for John, this is my first real sewing I've attempted without the help of someone else. I was pretty proud of myself. Zora is seen in the pictures modeling the outfit.

9 Months Old-3/4 of the way there!

Zora is 9 months now but still not walking unless she has something to hold on to. She finally got her first tooth on the lower right of her gums on July 7th and we can see the one next to it about to come through. We recently adopted a stray cat that comes to visit in the evenings. Zora can't get enough of the cat, but the cat does everything it can to stay away from Zora. The only way we got this picture was by locking the cat in the same room with Zora. It wasn't very happy with us afterwards!

Peter and Cilla came to visit for Emily Kate's birthday party and all the kids went swimming. Zora loves water! She is definitely a Dickinson!

These pictures are a little old. I finally got around to posting them. Here's Zora at about 8.5 months.Emily Kate Bankhead's cat came for a visit. Zora didn't mind sharing her bed. The cat really like Zora. This was about 8 months old.

Zora's pet...

Due to several requests, we finally have another video with Zora and our wandering adopted cat. Zora loves it so much that she screams because she's so happy to see the cat. Unfortunately, the cat doesn't feel the same way about Zora. I can see how Zora may seem a little scary with such a loud voice.

In Batman's Memory

We had a small funeral for Batman last night at 7pm June 26th. There was only a small number of people that could make it (2 to be exact-Zora was grounded from coming out in the smoky air), but despite the small turn out, we know he was well loved by all who came to know him. He was a loyal pet, except for the times he tried to run away. At least he always returned! He left his mark on our hearts and also on our carpet. Good bye Batman! See you in Heaven!

A Sad Day!

It's a really sad day for us! I woke up to feed Zora breakfast after John went to work and I decided to check on Batman because I hadn't heard him for a while. His food hadn't been touched that I gave him 2 days ago. I realized that he had passed away. We at least know that he's not in pain anymore. He was growing very old, and I had started to wonder if he had gone blind from the way he stumbled to find the food and water. We had been very concerned for him, but we didn't know what to do. I'm just happy he's in a peaceful place now! We're really going to miss you a lot Batman. You were a great family member and entertainment in our lives!