Gramps

Look who came to visit me this weekend all the way from Culver, Indiana...

I love you, Gramps!  You are so special to me and such a support in my life.

Maddie

Last week the kids and I discovered a new pup outside of Whole Foods.  The doggie was named Bess and we immediately fell in love.  

Bess Maddie is a three year old lab mix.  She is a mother of eight puppies and a little skittish and sad around the edges.  We hope with a lot of love and consistency she will begin to heal.

It's been an exhausting a busy week managing two kids and a yet-to-be potty trained dog while Brandon's been gone... and at low one point, I believe I fell asleep on the kitchen floor.  BUT - we are seeing a light and Maddie is able to be alone outside for a little herself each day...  She is growling less and less at strangers and life is looking up!  This week... KINDERGARTEN!  St. Christopher's here we come!

end of summer - iPhone snaps

Counting down until the start of kindergarten for Berk.  He is so big, but still so small.  I am going to miss him terribly and we promised to be first in the carpool line everyday to pick him up.  Sissy made him a note for his book bag...just in case he misses her.  It is going to feel empty around here.  

Wishing summer would last forever.