Gentle Friend - (enlarge)

Yes it is Holger. I didn't take the image of Jess with the baby. The hospital was quite a drive from our home. We visited when she was 3 days old. I think I will always connect her birth to Mother's Day - the 2 days were only a week apart. Many thanks for your kind wishes re Jess and the baby. We are blessed with many grandchildren.

I never thought that you would not have horses - there are so many horse farms in Ontario and close to us.  I don't always like going up to just anyone's fence and take pictures of their horses. Many times people have purebreds that are used for racing.  But Jess told us that the neighbors were great people so we were not to shy. My Daughter's son, Kael, fed them for the first time. He was so excited. Many thanks for your well wishes re the new baby - it is so appreciated.