Gone...

Good grief where has the time gone? This summer has passed faster than I can believe. So much has happened this summer that is doesnt seem possible that school is back in session next week. My nephew was born in May. He is too cute and almost 4 months old! My sister is back in Kentucky and happy for once in a long time. Jim has found yet another job, and he likes this one, hopefully this one will stick. It better! We looked into refinancing the house, but as it turns out it really wont save us enough money to start over. I have been working longer hours, and just found out this week that our management at work is being restructured. This means that I know oversee 12 offices from Williamsburg to Kitty Hawk! WOW! Jim and I havent done anything fun this summer, as we have been so busy at work and just enjoy our rest when we can. We are planning (or trying to) a small weekend getaway in late October. But it is hard because he is city mouse and I am country mouse. We havent been away together in 5 years, since our honeymoon. We got a new dog, Juno. It really isnt anymore work with two. Bella has shown Juno the ropes (which isnt always a good thing) but Juno is just too sweet. I think she may have been abused by her previous owners, and that just breaks my heart. When I discipline Juno she goes and cowers and it just tears at my heart. Luckly she is a really good dog and I dont have to do that often at all! She likes to jump up on the counters and "surf." After she got a hold of two italian sausages that Jim had on the counter, we learned to make sure everything is pushed back. I am glad fall is just around the corner. I cant wait for the weather to get cooler, I cant wait for the smells of Autumn, the colors and the decorations! I have big plans for this fall and winter. We have put off doing stuff to the house and now I am ready to start. I want more flower beds, and I want something done with our driveway and I want a real garden area! So many plans I will have to see what I actually accomplish given all my new duties at work.