five months!?!

Well I honestly cannot believe it has been FIVE months since I posted. I am lame.

I have drafted many many posts since my last on May 17, and intend to start posting again weekly at least….but I wasn’t properly motivated to restart this commitment until tonight, when my baby brother & his gorgeous wife shelly brought a baby in to the world. Landon James Garvin Wilde was born this evening, mere moments ago, weighing in at 9.37 lbs & 21 inches. All are healthy and happy…except me.. just a wee bit sad… because I am not there. I am so proud of Ben & Shelly and so very happy for them. I really can’t believe my little baby brother Ben, who in my mind is still the tanned tow-headed Mississippi River beach crawler "Gus" of childhood memories, has a baby – a son! – of his own. I know he will be an amazing dad. I cant wait to observe – and hopefully participate in - their bond and experiences as father & son.

Here is a photo of his handsomeness... hot of the text presses….

Also, worth noting as I restart this blogging process, it is important to acknowledge that in reality, I no longer have a three dog life....while Biddie’s spirit lives on in my home and heart every day, she went to live with Albert in Southern CA at the end of September. I intend to keep the blog URL in homage to my pretty Biddie brown eyes, who I miss so so much! I know the Tahoe life wasn’t the best for you anymore my sweet Biddie girl, but I cant help but wish you were here with me for ball chasin’ and ear rubbin’ and snugglin’ up by the fire. Thank you for all the wonderful lessons you taught me over the years beautiful girl!