I have entered anything in awhile I need to think of an update

............ school has started. Cassie is in High School this year. I suppose I need to say something like they grow so fast but I was already thinking that last year. Something about school and Cassie - she's all mouthy and snotty again. The thing I most miss about her growing up is the Sweet Girl. I'd love to have her back. Abigail is doing fine. She's got more homework than she's used to so it will be an interesting year for her.

............ soccer has also started. As it is right now we are at the soccer fields Tuesday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Hopefully that will settle down some once the games start!

It has been very hot and very dry here. I am looking forward to Fall and it cooling down some. We need rain badly - I wish we'd get some. It's been so bad here that the crops aren't doing well so there really hasn't been the abundance of fresh tomatoes, corn and veggies I so look forward to during the summer


The house next door sold - we'll have a new family moving in soon. I'm told there is a good possibility that the new family has kids. Abigail would be so happy if there was another girl. Our cul de sac is filled with boys. At least right now there are plenty of kids she can play with. It's rare that she goes out and can't find somebody to come out and play with her.

I think that's it. Still hunting for a job - not getting much nibbles and that's becoming very depressing. I try to remember how arbitrary it all is.

Dog Baby

That's what David calls her. She prefers to be addressed as Princess. Her name, of course, is Anna. That could be Princess Anna in case she's reading this - lol! I thought I would post up some pics of her because the first one is just too cute. I'll add some snow pics to help y'all cool off! This morning aside - when she saw a cat and rammed her head on the porch door popping it open and taking after the cat at a dead run prompting me to chase after her in my Nightie - she's a good dog. Bichons, as I am fond of telling Schnauz enjoy an extended puppyhood (insert evil6 smilie here). I will have to say for the most part she's a sweet Dog Baby.

Donna's Blog Challenge

Name 5 favorite television shows:

Bones
House
Angel - except for the second to last season when it was really weird
I actually think that's about it. I don't really watch television anymore.

Name 4 favorite memories:

My first meeting with dh
My first meeting with Cassie
Cassie's final Adoption hearing
My wedding - no wait ... when dh proposed to me


Name 3 things you want to do before you die:

I want to go to the Grand Canyon
I want to go to Rio
I want to see my daughters happily married


Give 2 names that you would use NOW if you were going to have a new addition to the family:

Nicholas
Kayla

Name the one thing that you're working on now to improve your life:

Finding a new career

NC Photojournal Installment

The Beach

We went to the Crystal Coast - also referred to as North Carolina’s Southern Outer Banks and a little town called Pine Knoll Shores. The beaches I've been to have all been in Boston. I was expecting the water to be cold and it wasn't! It was active though, much more wave activity. Those waves can knock you down but where this beach is located seems to be active as far as sea life as well. Dolphins could be seen playing just past the coast line.

We had a little birthday party for Abigail while we were there. Sadly I had failed to check my camera battery before we left and I arrived with a dead camera. These are the only pictures I have, taken by a friend.

NC Photojournal Installment

NC Zoo! I love zoos. I bought a membership before we even went into the place. I figured we'd be back several times. First - it was HOT. Hot hot hot. I didn't pay enough attention and wound up going on one of the hottest, humid days. Second - this zoo is very big land wise. They are still working on it. They have two and a half continents up. It is so big that they offer free tram rides and when you get to a section it posts how many miles and how long you should expect to be there. Not because of all the animals but all the hiking.

The animal exhibits were between trails like this (note the trees this is the African section). Good exercise I suppose. We stayed in Africa a lot because there were lots of trees and better shade! :




Here are some pics - just a few I know I've got tons of zoo pics so y'all have prolly seen tons of zoo pics :























Next installment shall be the beach!

Oh Dear - I'm Slipping!

You Are 64% Massachusetts

You're pretty Massachusetts, but you're starting to slip. Go eat a bulky roll and flip off a New Yorker.

How Massachusetts Are You?

Lynn! or Julie! Where are you? It says I have to flip you off!! :evil6:

You Should Be a Joke Writer

You're totally hilarious, and you can find the humor in any situation. Whether you're spouting off zingers, comebacks, or jokes about life... You usually can keep a crowd laughing, and you have plenty of material. You have the makings of a great comedian - or comedic writer.

What Type of Writer Should You Be?

You Are 4: The Individualist

You are sensitive and intuitive, with others and yourself. You are creative and dreamy... plus dramatic and unpredictable. You're emotionally honest, real, and easily hurt. Totally expressive, others always know exactly how you feel. At Your Best: You are inspired, artistic, and introspective. You know what you're thinking, and you can communicate it well. At Your Worst: You are melancholy, alienated, and withdrawn. Your Fixation: Envy Your Primary Fear: To have no identity Your Primary Desire: To find yourself Other Number 4's: Alanis Morisette, Johnny Depp, J.D. Salinger, Jim Morrison, and Anne Rice.

What Number Are You?