So far.....so good....

We have been enjoying our newest member of the Zoo, Merle.  We learned we were pronouncing it wrong the whole time.  It sounds more like Mare - Lee, but in the special German way.  We keep trying, often failing, but we'll get the hang of it.

Here are a few pictures of her arriving and fitting into our American way of life.

Getting off the bus/arriving in Galesburg, IL

 Talking with Angel face to face.  They hit it off like old friends.

 Jim is well known for getting family & neighborhood games of football going.  Merle joined in the fun.