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.  

Daniel and Laura are always hanging on Papaw.

No, Mom isn't praising Jesus in this photo; she's doing her therapy homework.  Wait, she is probably doing both.

Mom and I went out for lunch and then shopping for her at Talbot's.

The cat has found a new favorite place in Mom & Dad's garage.

Times sure have changed from when I grew up in this house.  Pets were NOT allowed inside.  This isn't even their pet!!!  PS:  Dad is on Facebook

I found the cat sitting on Dad's tractor:

In 1958, Mom and Dad honeymooned in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.  Growing up, they took us on many trips to visit Gatlinburg.  Here is a picture of them in front of Mom's favorite restaurant, Pancake Pantry.  Last week, Kevin took his family to Gatlinburg.  Below is also a picture of Kevin and Rana in front of Mom's restaurant.  

Last week was a week of celebrations.  I ate out with my friend Linda, went to a birthday party for my friend, Lesslie AND attended a surprise 50th birthday party for my friend, Ronda.

The celebrations continue this week.  My 21st wedding anniversary is on Thursday and I'm going to a party for my boss on Saturday.  He turns 60 years old on Monday!