Hello, long-forgotten blog... I'm back!
I always have such good intentions! However, my follow-through has a lot to be desired.
I love the fall. I love the cooler weather, the fall foliage, apples cider, pumpkin everything, warm sweaters, mums, my birthday, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
This summer was busy with a long-anticipated visit to Texas to meet our newest grandchild Lexi, and love on her big sisters Lyra and Lucy. We came home with an unexpected blessing...Lady, our granddog, now our dog. We flew to Texas but drove back in a rental car with Lady and all her belongings. Our cats were not very receptive to the new family member but gradually realized she was not going anywhere so finally tolerated her. 
We loved having Becky, Emma, and Danny for two weeks in June and July. It was an action-packed time with lots of activities, games, side trips, Diva Camp, 4th of July fireworks, and yes, the traditional family photo. We miss them so much so have to get a year's worth of fun in the two weeks we have together. Emma is 12, she is so tall and a real beauty. She loves cats, art, girl guides, acting, and animals.
Suzy turned 40 this year. How can that be? My children are middle age! I turn 70 this November!! Yikes! Becky starts her work on her Doctorate this month. She hopes to finish by the time Emma graduates. Emma is entering 7th grade. The grandboys seem to grow every night. Oz started 5th grade, Charlie 3rd grade and Henry is in first grade. I love that they come running to give me hugs whenever we see them at church. I know to soak it up now because there will come a day when they will be occupied with cars and girlfriends.
We no longer have our two cats JJ and Lucy. Lucy was having many seizures each day and JJ had some serious intestinal issues and was losing weight. They were littermates and lifelong companions. They slept huddled together every night and neither would have done well without the other. They were almost 18 years old and are missed daily.My desire is to write more. I need to get back to water aerobics at the senior center and fill my days with adventures.
