Thanks for the warm welcome

Yes, Valor is Vanguard's brother. As for Nootka, I think you are thinking of her sister, Arikara, whom I had for a few months after picking them up in Los Angeles. She eventually went to Jeanne Frye, and got both majors at her very first show (she was only about 7 months old). I haven't had a chance to get Nootka out to the shows yet, but plan on doing so when she matures a bit more. It's been great meeting everyone so far and seeing all the lovely pictures!
Julie