July Updates

Gunner

Almost the middle of July already, and I don't know how time passes by so quickly!

We've been keeping busy with weekly overnight trips to the lake, fishing, grilling, eating, walking, reading, sudoku, and taking mom to see dad. Oh, and a few guitar/singing gigs for Bruce (I feel a little bit like a groupie). We had bookclub here last week, but decided not to sit in the hot tub because the weather has been so steamy hot, and sitting in a cool house just felt so much better. Nick came home for a visit on the 4th, and we grilled chicken and went to see Jurassic World, which was just so so, but it's always fun to watch a movie in the theatre. I then wondered if I could see any fireworks from our yard now that the big tree is gone, but no such luck.

Mark turns 60 this week! We had a birthday supper for him, and put 60 candles on his chocolate orange poke cake ... Bruce didn't think it was a good idea, and brought out a little fire extinguisher to have close by just in case ... 😏 ...  it was fine, though, all good. I also made a pork roast in the slow cooker along with mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, an asian salad, and sliced watermelon. Mom said her favorite vegetable was corn, so that worked out well, too.

But, the biggest news of all is that we are planning a road trip out to Maryland to visit with Katie and Avi! I've already talked to the neighbors across the street, and they said they would take care of our fur babies while we are gone. This is huge for us, it's been many years since we've traveled anywhere. And we'll drive so we can bring their wedding gifts out to them.

Lots to do to get ready, but it should be a grand adventure.