Checking in

Hi all! I know it's been a while...always a busy time of year for us, as school ends, then it's time for summer stuff. This year, I'm working on that pesky Masters degree by taking a couple of classes. These are keeping me SUPER busy, as they are 3 week sessions that meet all week for several hours a day...basically a whole semester squeezed into just 3 short weeks. Can you say, "Torture"? Good news is that kids and hubby are doing great and we are happily anticipating a visit from the Grandparents in a week.

We did have some sad events hit so far this summer. First, Dutchess did have a pup, but it was stillborn...so, no puppies. Then, we lost our beloved Great Dane, Kaiser. He had cardial myopathy, and his poor heart gave out. This has hit us very hard, as Kaiser was a very special guy who was a true "gentle giant" with our boys and a complete sweetheart. Unfortunately, Kaiser, at just 19 months, was a giant even among Great Danes and it was just too much for his heart. It is true when they say that these guys are "Heartbreakers". But, the best thing (we've been told by many) is to find a new one to love. It's hard to think like that with the hole in our lives right now. We'll have to see.

Give those you care about (including the furry ones) hugs and tell them what they mean to you. Time moves on swift feet and you never know when it will be gone.

-Tammi