My first blog

So, it is Labor Day and I thought I would begin the day by creating a blog for me and the familia.  We have had many adventures recently and I am cheating out all the family and friends if I don't start sharing.  We are busy as bees and we love it like that.  School starts tomorrow and thus a new chapter in life.  Lauren starts second grade and Julien starts all day kindergarten.  It will just be me and Maude hanging out.  I am pretty fond of the idea.  But, I get sad too when I think that Julien is old enough to make the leap.  I'm sure I will get over it soon.  

We have a new addition to our family, a rat terrier named Trixie.  I thought we were done with animals for a while, but Trixie has stolen our hearts.  She is still a puppy, we got her at 8 weeks.  Lauren and I were selling Munchies (cookies) at the farmer's market in Sherwood Or.  There were puppies for sale.  Lauren spent the whole morning holding the puppies and falling in love.  A woman approached my tent and asked if she could please buy Lauren the dog.  It cost $250.  I didn't know what to say, but I did know that this woman was being very generous and Lauren would be beyond stoked.  So, we now have a dog and a great story to go with it.  

Autumn is on its way, the leaves are already changing and the air is  getting crisper.  Our summer this year has been short.  Good thing I can visit the sunshine when I visit the family in AZ.  Until next time......