Kerry got me into watercolor. It's so fun and relaxing. I love the book Julia got me for my birthday. Here are a few that I've done recently...
I got the biggest laugh from this email I got today from the vet. Do you think Koko knows my name is "Dineen"?
My boy is 18 years old this month. Well...actually we have no clue of his exact age or birthday because he was a stray (estimated to be about a year old)...BUT I do know we adopted him on September 17, 2009 and his given birthday by the vet is today September 1st. So Happy Birthday to my old man!
In human years that's approximately 88 years old : )
Dear Koko, |
We have a very special occasion to celebrate... |
We hope all birthday wishes come true and that your big day can be sweetened with a treat. Thank you for letting us be a part of your healthcare team! We hope you have a special day filled with fun and love from Dineen. |
When you feel you are without me, close your eyes.
Float down beneath your skin, retreat within.
I am the blood that flows.
I am the courage in your gut that grows.
I am the chamber in your heart that feels like home.
I am the seed from which your life was proudly grown.
Only my body has flown.
But me, I dwell still within your bones.
My voice and all the good I've ever known, is yours to own.
When you feel you are without me, listen close.
I whisper louder, when you miss me most.
by Donna Ashworth
This gorgeous birthday girl turned 24 this year...
I think I say this every year but I don't know anyone who loves their birthday as much as Julia! Her friend Ava, who was her co-captain and one of her very best friends at Endicott, is in town staying with us for the weekend. So she joined us for the birthday dinner at Izumi and then cake, ice cream and presents on the porch...
Well, today was the very last time we have to do a college move in. Gianna starts her senior year at Endicott! I'm very excited for her. She's in the same dorm that Julia was in her senior year but Gianna is in a quad...and thankfully on the first floor right by the door! That made for a super easy move in.
She's rooming with the same girls as last year. This dorm is so much nicer than last year. They have a full kitchen with a much larger living room and bedrooms. There's a big closet in the hallway and they have their own washer and dryer. So nice! The only thing she liked better about last years dorm is that they were in the middle of campus. This year they're further away from everything so there will be a lot more walking. I hope it's not too cold or snowy this winter.
After move in we had our first dance team family luncheon of the season. This is year SIX for us so we've got it down. Go Gulls!
Yesterday I turned a new number that I'm not really liking but hey...I'm still here, right? I started my day with an early breakfast with Julia at First Watch...
Oh my Lord...I'm officially old now that The Boy is 25!! He's still my sweet boy...
I spent last weekend up in Ogunquit with my sisters. Kimmy's home and yard are so peaceful and relaxing. Around her home there is a theme of birds...and wouldn't you know...Kerry gave me a card with birds! Just by chance!
Around her yard...
