The days have been hot and muggy, so we have spent some time just chillin' downstairs. We spend time in the morning outside doing the little things that need to get done and then by noon we are "holed up" in the house. The afternoons are spent reading, watching TV, playing games and generally just enjoying some down time. Then after supper when it starts to cool down we can go outside and enjoy our yard and have fun with the dogs.
James got a new puppy a few weeks ago. She is a blue heeler and is adorable. He named her Dixy. She is a very smart little girl and loves attention. Tucker took to her right away, too. They wrestle out in the yard or lay together in the cool house. It is kind of funny to watch them play because Tucker is so big and she is just a little thing, but he is our gentle giant. What a sweet, gentle boy he has been.
The yard is starting to take shape and is very green. We have taken out some of the bushes and added roses, peonies and lilacs out front. I have my many pots of flowers growing out on the back patio. Started a garden but it was kind of late so not sure if I will get much out of it. Also planted some tomato plants in an old water trough and they are doing great!
School starts in two weeks and I think I am actually looking forward to it. It will be a new adventure as I will be working with a different teacher and my job will look a little different then last year. I am looking forward to the change and working with the kids again. I think I am also looking forward to working with adults again!! I have been watching my grand kids all summer and haven't had a lot of adult time during the day. Poor James gets stuck with all my need to talk to an adult when he gets home at night. Guess that is fair though as I listen to him when he comes home and talks of his day.
All the kids are doing well and settling into their new homes. Aidyn starts school this fall. He is so excited about it and Ely is already talking about how she gets to go next year. I think she will be a little lonely when Aidyn heads to school without her. They have been playmates for 4 years. She is quite the little pistol.
Well I guess that about sums up what has been happening. Here's to a beautiful day and wishes for your day to be beautiful too!!!
