Dogs, Dentists, DMV and DIA

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Anyone that knows our family, knows that we are a dog family. We currently have two rescues, a golden retriever and a golden retriever mix. The golden mix is a nut and he LOVES Eric. He's a mess when Eric's at work. We're a little concerned about "keeping Eric safe from Louie" when we get home. Luckily Mackenzie has been taking Louie for runs, and that seems to have given Eric some space from Louie. She needs to work on her long board skills, though.... For Louie's sake and for the sake of the neighborhood onlookers.




Yesterday, three of the four Linnenburgers, collectively spent 6 hours in dentist and orthodontist chairs. Mostly routine work for the Linnenburger ladies. Eric, having an upcoming open heart surgery, is all squared away in this arena. Miss Maggie had braces put on yesterday.
The other Linnenburger offspring turned 15 today. Happy Birthday Mackenzie! Let's go to Cleveland to celebrate. It was a mad dash to the DMV first thing this morning to get her driver's permit, before heading to DIA.

Hello Cleveland! You welcomed us with mild temperatures and almost no humidity. Feels like home! We've settled into our hotel, which is connected by a sky-walk to Cleveland Clinic. We Ubered down to Little Italy (which we'll be visiting more than once) for some nourishment.


Tomorrow will be a slew of pre-op appointments, a grocery store run, and hopefully an Indians game.

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