Now that I have been in my new house for nearly 5 months, I thought it would be nice if I got everyone updated with what has been taking all my time and energy. The first major undertaking was to paint my den and kitchen. It is very open and I am not quite used to that concept. Originally, the walls were sky blue, all the windows had the old metal blinds, and then if that wasn't enough to make me gag, the windows and doors were covered by some gosh awful drapes...yes, even the doors. I wish I could show you a picture of such ugliness, but my computer whiz, son, deleted ALL my photos while building me a "newer, better, faster" computer. 
As you can see, things changed immediately. The den/dining room walls are now the color of molasses and the kitchen walls are a muted burgundy. Looks like something you would see in Southern Living magazine. Well, I guess the new furniture adds to the soft and inviting country charm.
Feeling better about the main rooms in my house, I decided to move outside. I have done a whole lot of mowing, pruning, spreading grass seed, and creating walks, etc. I guess the major accomplishment outside so far is the addition of a privacy/chain link fence in one corner of my yard for my dogs. I'll save that story for another blog. 
I finally got the puppy that replaced Hummer in early June. Yes, his name is Hemi. He is about 3 months old in this picture. He is really beautiful and making himself quite at home. Lexus loves him, but Alley thinks they are both idiots. She really loves it when they leave a few morsels of food for her though. 
As you can see, Alley thinks she is Queen of the family. She hops up into the swing every morning because she thinks she is out of reach. Not! Lexus and Hemi do their best to annoy her until she gets down and waddles to her hiding place behind the hydrangea bush. They do not understand why this short white dog rarely wants to play. All they see her do is eat and sleep and steal their food.
Here is a picture of Hemi that I took today. He is now 4 1/2 months old and is growing into a very handsome young man. His personality is totally opposite of Hummer's. Hemi is very non-aggressive which is the main difference. Hummer was extremely protective of me and showed his jealous side if I gave any attention to Lexus or Alley. Hemi is not at all like that. Though he does like to chase butterflies and grasshoppers as much as Hummer did.
