Obviously, I am not yet a frequent blogger. My home has been a hotel for a business associate for the last week. Evenings were usually full of planning, work, alcohol, very late nights, and no blogging. Just fat growing and stress. I did have a really fun weekend with Eddie, though. For those of you who don't know, Eddie is my dog. We went for walks, relaxed around the house, ran errands, and slept. Today, Eddie tried to lie down several times during our walk in the 97 degree heat...he's a little furry guy, and I suppose it was too much. So, this afternoon, I used some clippers and shaved him down and gave him a bath! I didn't take it too short and he's much happier now. After the cleaning and grooming, I clipped his toenails. He got the royal treatment! I don't have a good picture of him to post. Later today, I helped mow the lawn at my parent's place. Dad's recovering nicely from his cataract surgeries, but not up for mowing lawns.

So, I went over and did yard work all day. Mom is busy getting ready for a big adventure tomorrow. She, 's two kids (Emily and Brandon) are driving from Austin to Priest River, Idaho where the family ranch is. They will be gone for 3 weeks or more, I imagine.... seeing all the sites and relatives they can along the way. Once to the farm, they'll fish and ride and hang out and have a blast. Wish I could go.





Here are pictures of the kids last summer eating berries in Alaska and Amy, sporting a Coach Connect T-shirt.

Tomorrow, I'm off to the Nation's Capital for work. I have a pretty tight schedule, but I'm hoping to do some fun stuff. Wish me luck!

PS...Ann, thanks for pointing
out the correct spelling of Nice.