Katie Harris came to visit over the weekend for a solace time--boyfriend away.

But we were all cheered up by Kula (Hawaiian for gold)--Katy's spunky young golden retriever who swims like a paddle boat and  delights in new adventures.

Tulip had the nerve to charge at Kula, who--perhaps--got too close to the kitchen area where I was cooking (thank you Tulip for defending me, if that's what you were doing).  Tulip ended up totally overtaken by Kula, on the floor, being growled at but not bitten.  End result though, was Tulip getting up sprier than ever, perhaps proud of herself for her audacity.