Time flies by so fast

Summer life has begun...school (for the kids) lets out this week. Each summer is a reminder to me that yet another year that has past. This brings on feelings of sadness for me. It reminds me just how fast kids grow. It's really hard for me to believe that my baby boy is finishing his junior year of high school...(sigh)...next year a senior, and then off to boot camp for the Marines. As well, my youngest is starting drivers education. He has just a few years left of high school. They grow so fast!! Although I am extremely proud of them and love to see them grow into the wonderful young men, I am bit selfish and wish I had just a little more time.

Summer also brings on graduation ceremony's. Cleary just had their commencement ceremony this past weekend. What an exciting time for the graduates! I was honored enough to help set up for this years commencement ceremony! It made me that much more eager to finish!

We spent last weekend at the camper building a HUGE, beautiful 26' x 8' deck complete with a fenced in area for the dogs to do their business, a custom made sliding gate on the main entrance, solar lights, and of coarse, the American flag blowing in the breeze. Our "summer home" is now ready! A little landscaping around the camper and deck and we won't want to leave!!

Each of the girls (my boyfriends daughters) have/will be celebrating birthdays. Saylor's was last month, she turned 9 and Regan's is this month, she will be 7. Youth and summer...remember when??? Both girls are very excited for summer! They enjoy camping, swimming, eating outside, and playing at the beach. I'm sure they will have a full summer of wonderful fun things! Not a thought of school for another 3 months!!

This summer will miss someone very special...Thor. Thor was our 10 year old Rotweiller. He and his sister (Zelda) about 5 years ago came to live with us after we opened our home and rescued them both. Sadly, 2 1/2 years ago Zelda pasted on and yesterday Thor went as well after battling cancer. It's never easy to say good-bye...so instead I say "See ya later". Thor...we will miss you tearing up and jumping throw the screens, digging up the flower beds to find a cool place to lay, seeing you find a warm yet shady place under the cars in the driveway, or sleeping in the hallway (or in Saylor's room (staying close to your humans)). You maybe gone...but never forgotten-we will miss you!!