Buddy

Our best friend of 13 years passed away this morning.  Our dog, Buddy.  We are heartbroken.  Late last night, Tom came into our room to tell us that Buddy was in the mudroom and couldn't get up.  I gave him water which he could hardly lap up and he got sick.   Becca stayed downstairs with him.  I woke up to a little whimper and he actually got himself up the stairs to my side of the bed. ( He's known as "the other man on the other side of the bed) -lol-  He would snore right in sinc with Ed.  Anyway, He waited for Tom and the girls this morning and then passed away.
I'm thankful he didn't need shots etc...
I'.m really going to miss him; he followed me everywhere and was a great protector of me and the kids, especially Katie.
We are burying him later.
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We finally buried Buddy early this evening.  As soon as they lowered him into his grave I went in the house.  I just couldn't stand it.

Town Hills

I just arrived home from taking an hour and half walk.  The hills in this town are amazingly steep.  I tackled one going down and then back up which wasn't too bad.  After walking on pretty flat surface, I tackled the next hill which is a definite killer.  By the time I made it, almost to the top, I saw my friend, Cathy walking her dog.  I didn't stop but with her talking to me I made it,  wheezing all the way!   I think it is much more humid today than yesterday so that's probably why it seemed so tough.  

I now have to tackle dishes and clean our Spencer (guinea pig).  Not a task I enjoy but I love the little guy.

Have a good day.
Margarete

Our day

Since the girls finished up with the summer swim team, they are now enjoying a week at Horse camp.  While they are enjoying that, I get a few hours to myself. 

Today I walked for 1 1/2 hours which was quiet and enjoyable.  After that, Ed came home and took me to lunch.  You won't believe what I ordered and ate?  An extremely large Vegetable Stromboli.  This was magnificent!  I ate the whole thing!  It was worth every calorie. I should have taken a picture but was lazy.  No.  I was to busy filling my mouth with delicious Italian food. haha

After awhile, I picked up the girls and when we got home, Ana and I went swimming for an hour.  It was cold but refreshing.  

Oh, and for dessert I had a piece of chocolate espresso tart that Renee, Ben's girlfriend brought over for my birthday this weekend.  I definitely do not like to share anything chocolate.  :)

I still do not have the few BF books and study guide I need for this year.  I'm very frustrated about this.  So far I'm thinking of doing book reports but this does not thrill me at all.  

Tom will be starting school tomorrow.  He doesn't volunteer until the afternoon so he can begin with Bible and  Editor in Chief.  

Have a good night. 

Margarete