August

Oscar is still outside my window....I'm sort of amazed since it's been two weeks. He's become something I look forward to when I sit down in my chair.....preparing for the day.

August is coming to a close. I'm not sure where the rest of the month went, but as I sit here viewing the calendar and wondering what it is I've accomplished so far this year.




Well, I've accomplished a lot I guess if you consider remaining employed, losing weight, making new friends, getting a new bladder, a nice trip to Vegas......that's not bad for a year's time. And it's not quite over yet. There's still more to come.





August reminds me of school supplies, school clothes, and the idea that Fall is just around the corner. While I love summer, Fall is my favorite time of the year. Maybe that's while checking out the calendar, I know it's close and I am filled with anticipation. There won't be school supplies or clothes.....those days are long gone since the girls are on their own and grown up. (sad though)





What is ahead is colored leaves, apples, pumpkins, rainy days, our cruise in late October, Southern California touristy things, Mickey Mouse, Thanksgiving, and the holidays. Maybe that's why I love Fall so much.....filled with so much activity.....





Past Fall memories: Halloween cosutmes; buying school supplies with my Dad; apple cider; pumpkin patches; running through the dried leaves in our yard; baking cookies with my Mom; Sarah's bumble bee Halloween costume; Holly's birthday in early November; getting engaged to Walt in October 1997.....so many memories......I'm so blessed.