September 25, 2010.

Well, as you can see I am still neglecting my blog. No reason, just have not taken the time. I'm working through my grief over losing Rudy-dog. I'm doing a whole lot better then I was earlier this week. It's weird, it seems like we lost him months ago and it's only been two weeks. Instead of always being sad, I am now just reminiscing on all the fun things he did, funny habits he had. He was a fun dog.

Our other lab Charlotte is getting along much better. She was so lost the first few days, but has gotten much better this week. She is really a different dog when she is the "only" dog. Rudy was very hyper and that triggered some hyperness in her. Since Rudy has been gone, she is a lot calmer. I think she will adjust to being the only dog without any hitches. She's even proving to be a good girl when we are not at home.

My favorite season is here, Autumn. I love the crisp air and the changing leaves. Chris and I were married the end of October for that exact reason. Speaking of marriage...next month we will be celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary! We are hoping to maybe get away for at least one night. With his new job, that will be about all we can do. We have always enjoyed going to Nashville, Indiana, in the fall. If we can afford it, we are going to go there for a one night stay. The place we always stay at allows dogs. Only hitch is, on weekend they require a two night stay. They told us if we call the Thursday before the weekend we want to come down they will let us stay one night if they are not booked up. So, we'll see. If we can't stay overnight...we may just go down for the day and come home.

Next weekend I am going on a ladies retreat with my best friend from high school. Diane and I have not been in constant contact since high school. It's really only been since the growth of Facebook that we have reconnected. She has invited me to go with her on a retreat sponsored by her church. She lives down by Indy. Next Friday Chris is driving me down to her home, then on Saturday she and I leave for the retreat. It's down near Nashville, Indiana, but I'm not exactly sure where. I guess there is a Christian book author who will be the featured speaker that weekend. Should be fun and I look forwarding to spending time with Diane.