the Life of Olena

She is never happy about being asked to take her picture, this was the best I could get out of her today.  I was watching her in the backyard and she just looked so grown up to me, I had to capture the moment. **sigh** how time flies!  

Such a cutie, and doing great! He is a handful, but he has been a lot of fun and I like having him around despite the extra work.  He is just about all healed and completed with his meds so he should be finding an adoptive family soon! I know a few four legged kids around here that will miss him though.  

We spent the weekend in Midland Michigan visiting with some friends and enjoying the local festivies which included the Annual Downtown Classic Car show and the Remax Ballon Festival. The town of Midland is amazing and beautiful in many ways.  I was very impressed and found myself wishing we could live there! the perfect mix of country, city and charm!  

Yep, you read that title correctly.  Jason and I are officially foster parents.  Our newest bundle of joy arrived this afternoon, and it was a sad sight to say the least! OK....before some of you crawl out of your skin with too much excitement, I do have 1 small thing to admit, our newest member is of the four legged species.  LOL! A dog.  We have decided to Foster for our local rescue Misfit Angels.  I am partly crazy because coming into the fall I am about to be a very busy person and adding to that already full plate is not exactly the best idea, BUT on the other hand, I feel I needed to do it.   It is time to do something that makes a difference, something rewarding.  My...our...life has become so monotonous, same daily routine all day every day, just going through the motions.  Maybe this will help me clear my head and get out of the fog. With that being said, I would like to introduce Midas.  4 months old.  We think he ...