July became a blur too....we had a great trip, and I am so glad we got home with me having a few more days off (we got home on the 4th, I'd taken off that Friday and the weekend), so we could get caught up a bit at the house before I headed back to work. Work has kept me very busy, and I've also managed to make a couple more visits (with my mom) to see our new niece -- she is the CUTEST.

Today marks TWELVE years since we brought home our older furbaby, Smokey. I cannot believe we've had him 12 years.....we know we are lucky to still have him with us, and he's overall very happy (though he still wonders why we ruined his 'retirement' years with a little sister).
We are going to celebrate with a special treat for him - he gobbles up the dog ice cream we found for him....