Back Home in Virginia!

I'll say it again...My trip, as I've made no secret about, was wonderful, although a day or two, too short.

The time away allowed me to unwind, step back, evaluate, and spend time recentering.  In the process, priorities have been realigned as well as readjusting goals.

Our drive home was uneventful. Todd, Max, Rhett and Charlie were totally worn out.  It was a "good tired." They all slept nearly the entire time for the 7 hour drive.

But now we're back home, and time to step back into real life and our routine.

~Getting ready to leave -Max & Rhett were a bit worried~

Work tomorrow. For the first time in almost a month all of the staff (including the doctor) will be there. It's going to be a be a busy day and week too.

Carl did a great job caring for the dogs while we were gone. All was well when we got back.

I did want to show off Alf who went to the groomer (again) just before I left.  You'll recall, my middle of the night idea, had him looking like a Lab in a yeti coat.

And now he looks like this. (below) With the heat, Alf is definitely happier and looking better too.  It really was the best and right thing to do to have him "buzzed" completely down.  By winter he'll have a really nice coat to keep him warm.

Outside, there are no sightings of the wrens around the house.

~This handsome Cardinal kept tapping on the window of the cabin. My friend said this is his 2nd year he's done this~ 

I did take the wren nest down in the garage. Inside was one egg that didn't hatch. I put the nest into the woods in a quiet place. It just seemed like the right thing to do.

Have a good week!

~Sunset, our last day in Tennessee~