The McIlrath-Doolittles

Ian has Strep throat so Jeff and I watched an "oldie but goodie" with him while he was home from school, one of Jeff's favorites from childhood: Dr. Doolittle. What fun to talk with the animals! As I was downloading the last several weeks of photos off of my memory card today I was struck by a common theme from the long, dark winter months of January and February--ANIMALS, specifically our dogs. I realized how much joy Isabella and Memphis really bring our kids. Eli specifically has a very special bond. He seems to even have his own very special language with them. Both he and Ali are true little "Doolittles." Here are a few pictures to prove it.





Eli is the St. Bernard Tamer!!



Alethea piles on the pillows to make
Memphis a "cave" and then jumps on!


Snuggling up to watch "The WonderPets"