4TH OF JULY

Summer is here. 

Warm weather has arrived, my garden is growing and our pool temperature is up to 88 degrees.  We're grilling out more and beginning to spend time on the patio. 

We've also been dealing with trouble shooting our dog's tummy issues which started with vomiting two or three days a week and did not improve with a diet of boiled rice and chicken.  After visits to the vet, exam,bloodwork and labs and an abdominal ultrasound...the diagnosis is IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) which is manageable with diet.  It's been physically and emotionally exhausting  and we are hoping and praying a diet change will be the solution. She is also on an antibiotic regime for two weeks.

On top of that, on Sunday afternoon, I pulled a muscle in my back and have been on my own regime of Motrin, ice, heat, and rest.  I expect that in two weeks I will be feeling normal again.   I am thankful for our pool's warm water temperatures because it has been such a treat to get in and relax in a Papasan float (made by Swimways) for an hour or so. 

In other news, we have our fingers crossed that our bikes will actually be in our LBS (local bike shop) this weekend for us to pick up!  The delay has been because of the fact that the parts for the internal gears come from Japan and have been back ordered due to the earthquake and Tsunami that devastated Japan.  Our first delivery date was mid April, then mid June and now....July 6th. 

If Kona is showing improvement, her "auntie Linda" is going to be hanging here and staying with her while we spend our anniversary (♥ #10 ♥) weekend in Dana Point and we are taking our bikes!!

Today, we are hanging at home with our pup.  Some floating in the pool, some reading, and grilling blackened fish tacos, with homemade pico de gallo, guacamole and margaritas for our July 4th dinner.  We had other plans for our celebration, but we're making the best of it with our pupster.

Enjoy your Fourth of July!  Have a blessed day and celebrate our precious freedom and don't forget those who serve our country to protect it!

GOD BLESS AMERICA.

WEEKEND CHILL

We had a getaway this weekend. 

To the desert heat.

To do nuttin'. 

Except lay by the hotel pool, sip iced cold beverages, eat a yummy hotel buffet breakfast and hot coffee each morning; nibble on a Saturday lunch of cheeses, pita chips, hummus, grapes, salami and those crazy Ritz pretzel chips; and Saturday, savoring some frozen yogurt while we watched 'Crazy, Stupid Love' in the comfort of our comfy hotel room. 

The best part was that we had no schedule to follow, except what we decided to do in the moment.

Yeah, it was absolutely, completely wonderful and the perfect kind of weekend for us! 

SOCIAL RECAP

I realize that I am going to have to blog a recap of another week.

Wow, I really need to be better about blogging.  But honestly, there hasn't been a lot of day to day stuff to blog about lately, thus, no blogging. 

Or maybe I just haven't had the "umph" to actually blog. It's one of those reasons....but I don't have the "umph" to decide which one it is...

I know you are shaking your head right now. 

I see you. 

So, without any further adieu, here is the recap for your reading and viewing pleasure.... *drumroll*


Last weekend, I attended a friend's 50th birthday party, which was so much fun.  I especially loved listening to the band, ShowDown who played lots of great Southern Rock!  Awesome band and a great party!  Here is one shot of the band playing.



And one of the birthday girl and her dad dancing.  We have been family friends since we were in elementary school when our parents were in the same Sunday School class! 

Some girlfriends and I all went out for wine and catching up and laughing ourselves silly. We had such a good time together!  We're talking about joining a bowling league together this fall...Now that is gonna be a hoot and a half!  haha!



Soaking in all the cute pics of our grandbabies and a short visit with Ethan...little cuddle bug on Memorial Day.  I can't get enough of them!  What's a Memaw to do? 

And lastly...I had some down time at home (in between birthday partying and girls' night outting) while Bruce was playing in a softball tournament in Reno last weekend. Nice break from all of my socializing.

 











That's a wrap folks!

IN THE SPAN OF A WEEK

I know I haven't posted in a week but I've been keeping busy.  Aside from the obvious (you know...work, errands, ), I have been consumed with the following:

Reading a lot more. In fact, I have spent more time reading than I have in the past three...no make that 5 years;

Walking on my lunch hour (3 days out of 5) which doesn't take into consideration the 3/4 mile walk to Mixon Deli that Linda and I take every Friday; and

Bruce and I worked in our back yard last weekend and got our pool completely set up, filled and covered. The water temp was already 84 degrees this afternoon!

We got great news that our bikes will be delivered by the middle of June and we'll be cruising the shores of San Diego as soon as we get them!

Bring on the summer weather!  We are ready!

I GO OUT WALKIN'

After an 8 day haitus, I returned to walking during my lunch hour.  Almost 3 miles in 45 minutes...uphill and back.  It's a great walk and workout.  The day was perfect for a long walk. 

May cloud cover with sunshine peeking through and a breeze from the coast kept me cooled.

Tomorrow will be another perfect day for a walk. 

It will be the best way start to a long holiday weekend and I can't wait!