My boss celebrates his 60th birthday tomorrow.  Last night, Scott and I attended a birthday party at his house.  Here we are with Jim and Wendy.  Wendy works in the office next door and comes over every day at lunch to watch soap operas with us.

The Answer is Vermont!

It took me way too long to follow up my last post but, the answer is that I'm headed to Vermont in October!  For thirteen years, I worked for a wonderful company based  in South Burlington, Vermont.       During that time, I met some of my favorite people in the world.  Two of my former coworkers have even come to stay with me at my house.  Now, it is my turn to visit.  I can't wait!  Sidebar:  I still work at the same job; we were sold to a new company.  

Christy is going to be my traveling buddy.  We are staying with my sweet friend Liz, who will also be our tour guide. We are also planning to visit Montreal, Canada, as well, so I'm currently brushing up on my French! 

Kristi, Christina, Kim, Lorraine.....I'm heading your way!!!!  I hope to see all of you and maybe even Mike too.

My sweet Jill.  I didn't get there soon enough but, I know that wherever you are, you are proud of me for finally facing my fear of having a panic attack on a plane.  I can almost hear you saying, "IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!"  Liz asked me if there was anything I had to see on this trip and I told her the only thing I MUST do is eat at The Shanty.  You ate there every week with your Grandmother and had hoped I eat there one day too.  

My parents have been doing pretty well lately and I enjoy helping them out.  It has become a full time job on top of my full time job and I'm trying to keep my house from imploding.  I need a maid!!! 

Some photos from the past 2 weeks:  

Blossom has started dragging her back, left, foot.  Scott took her to the Vet who said it was arthritis.  We both have a feeling that is not arthritis and plan to get it x-rayed.  

Going For a Ride in a Big Jet Plane

Exactly 30 years to the month since my last flight, I'm going to get on an airplane and take a trip!  

Picture by Ebony Paws - Etsy

Can you guess where I am going?  

• My trip is in October and the leaves will be showing off their vivid fall colors.  

• It may or may not be snowing!  

• I have lots of friends where I'm going but I rarely get to see them.  

• I have never been to visit this state although it has been at the top of my list for almost 20 years.  

• I'm even going to take a day trip outside of the US to a city where I will be the one speaking a foreign language.  

Where am I going???  

Summer, Slow Down!

I can't believe that July is almost over already.  Where has the summer gone?  Lately, I've spent a lot of time in my car driving my mom to doctor appointments, hair appointments, and physical therapy.  Here are a few pictures from the past couple of weeks.  

You can usually find Daniel hanging around Papaw.

Calgon, Take Me Away...Again

Last Saturday (not yesterday), Dad and I were watching Alvin and the Chipmunks with Daniel.  Dad was really enjoying the movie and decided to get his Caddyshack Gopher.  He loves it.

Friday #2

Today is Friday, the 5th of July, and I had to go back to work.  Thankfully, our company let us off at 3:00 p.m. again today.  It's better than nothing.

I just helped 2 Cardinals chase a Hawk out of the yard.  The Hawk was beautiful; however, the Cardinals didn't seem to care.  

The Fourth of July is my least favorite holiday due to fireworks; I'm glad it is over.