It has been quite a while since I posted. No excuses. I have a full life and the general ebb and flow means sometimes I don't do what I usually/always do. Lots of changes to chat about. John is trying to retire. At 70 years of age, I think it's time. And I'd like to see more of him. He still travels down to California twice a month. I know I don't plan to wait until I'm 70 to get out of the rat race. Maybe in one more year of we can swing it.
We have traveled a bit since I last wrote anything here. We are fortunate to get to experience other places and people. Recently we went to Hawaii for a winter break - Maui this time. We wanted to see whales and boy did we! Lots of humpbacks this time of year there. We enjoyed the company of great friends as well.
We are looking forward to a cruise up to the Midnight Sun this summer. Our trips may take on a shorter quality after this one - at least in distance. Once retired, we have all of the United States to drive around. And lots of time to visit children and grandchildren.
Since I last posted, we acquired a few more grandchildren. Morey is now 4 years old. Brother Wyatt arrived on September 16 in 2015. Ten days earlier, Chris and Karen welcomed Joaquin and recently Gareth married Sheryl who has a 4 year old named Tommy. We are told there are plans for more. What fun!
John and I adopted a pup all the way from Houston. Elmo arrived here in October, born on August 7. He's half Airedale and then some other stuff. He has the Airedale look but with a softer muzzle. He arrived weighing 12 pounds and is up to 60. What a guy. We take him to a doggie day care when John travels and he has become one of the pack.
We continue to enjoy life up here. We've made some great friends and always marvel at the natural beauty that surrounds us. Just a few things to iron out as we begin a new chapter. But it's all good.
