Lisa- so glad you & john are head over heels in love with your beautiful little katie. i'm sure she feels the same way about both of you too!
just wanted to let you know we've been thinking about ya!
my little pixie is the same way when it comes to chasing little tiny balls. she is obssessed and that is by far her favorite toy. we even go so far sometimes as to call her a yorkshire retriever. she's my first yorkie that will retrieve properly and bring it right back to your hand and repeat, repeat, repeat. i get tired way sooner than she does LOL! that little game was a life saver over this summer as the heat topped 90 & 100 degrees. of course, i'm protective and don't want to excersize her in those conditions so she was able to use up her energy indoors retrieving. zowi usually sits on my lap and lets out an occasional bark to ensure she is a part of the fun & games while relaxing with mommy. sometimes she runs after the ball too but seems so puzzled as to why pixie has so much fun - hah!
what a beautiful little one you have! so so happy for yas! hugs!