Two is Better Than One

We always have news here!  M-'s orthodontist fosters older shelter animals for an organization that rescues them before they get put down.  Every 6 weeks when I bring him in, she has a new dog in the office.  So far, despite my children's urging/begging/pleading, I have resisted.  My husband isn't allowed to take him to the ortho appointments!  This week, there was a problem...I fell in love - the pup was just like Addy!  We are adopting her!  She's with us this weekend for a sleepover..  Gifford loves her, the kids love her, the husband loves her, but I may love her the most.  Super sweet little thing.

This is Clara

The timing couldn't be worse as we are all embarking on various journeys in the next few days, but the orthodontist is going to keep her until we return:)  She did a home visit with us today - kind of weird. 

What else?  I started a homeschool teen group (I know crazy!).  We had a pool/pizza party Thursday and 6 teens had a blast.  Happy me - happy kids! 

M- and Daddy head off to summer camp for scouts tomorrow.  Such excitement.  Train, bus, and ferry to Catalina Island with kayaking, shotgun shooting, snorkeling and more.  

E- and I head off to Kansas for her writing camp next week.  She can hardly contain herself.  Meeting writing friends from her online forum, staying in a college dorm, one on one with an author and/or agent, and Doctor Who/Sherlock/Swing Dance free time.

Me and my mom will be relaxing by the pool and reading books in Kansas - pretending it is Hawaii or somewhere tropical:)

And E- got her grades from Memoria Press.... yipee for her - all A's!  Now to finish that geometry...