Pets R Family 2

Aren't these handsome dogs and one pretty kitty? Besides an occasional hampster, hermit crab and more hamsters, I never really grew up with pets. I got my first cat in my mid twenties and got Macea in 2000. Mike brought the two "boys" into the relationship. The dogs took me fast and I love them both. Simba, our yellow lab, is almost 12. Macea, the princess cat, is around 9 or 10 and Boo, Black Lab, just turned 8. Despite becoming older pets, all are doing really well. Simba looks still looks young and has that puppy spirit. Macea is slowing down a hair, but still loves to chase her shadows....and makes really weird noises when she looks at a corner. Funny cat. Boo, still going strong. (some of you may laugh at this if you have seen our utility door). He is a very solid dog and loves to go on hikes. He'll be hiking his second 14er, Mt. Elbert - the highest peak in Colorado, this week. Go Boo!

We're back

We bought a laptop this past weekend and I'm now able to post again *smile*. Our out of date computer just won't let me upload or even save on blogger anymore - this is why it's been so long since our last post. It feels good to be back!

A lot has happened since April. We moved into our new home at the end of April. We still have a few things to do with the house, but plan to finish them in stages. The picture on the right shows the outside of our home. We just love it and feel very cozy.

Mike opened a log furniture store in Buena Vista. Over time it has proven to be a positive move. He's been wanting to do this for some time now and this summer was the right timing. I'm so proud of him!

I also want to thank our SB for all the wonderful gifts they sent. The SB gift exchange was experiencing a transition stage, so several of us were lucky to have our SB revealed. John and Julie from our DTC group made a fantastic match. Thank you both again so much! The left posted photo shows one of the gifts they sent in April.

We also would like to thank all the family and friends who have sent us the beautiful fabric for the 100 wishes quilt. I hope to start on it soon, but we still need 40(something) more.

Our small South Park community has experienced two more losses. It has been very tragic. An outstanding, loving and caring person, Rama, lost her life in early July due to an auto accident. We will miss her dearly. I will miss her positive outlook on life and working with her on a professional level as well. Jason, a wonderful and active young local, recently lost his life due to the hanta virus. He was such a hardworking and well loved young man. The community is left in disbelief with these two recent deaths. It is a reminder to us all that life is so precious and to appreciate each day.

On a more positive note...although we still stand in line to wait to adopt with the many many other parents, we did receive our group #. We are #359 and I believe they are on #305/6. How exciting. It still doesn't give us a time frame, but at least it is good news :)

We had the pleasure of having our first home guests last month. Mike's parents, George and Bonnie, came to visit. It was so nice to have them. We also look forward to seeing Mike's sister's family and my father in the next couple of weeks.

More news to come soon.....