Hail, cars and Gotcha Day oh my...
Hello Family:

What a week it has been.  The whole week actually overshadows most everything else that has gone before.
Anyway, summer camps are winding down and it appears we might have survived another year.  Whew-it seems I begin to question my sanity each summer earlier and earlier in the year.  Tim has a couple of interesting new customers that has kept him busy.  He has been to Hays a few times for one of those and unfortunately in one day on one of the trips picked up a warning ticket and an actuallspeeding ticket.  As good as the bank is, they don't pay for tickets.

This week started out like always.  On Monday, I did my swimming class.  It is pretty good although I decided that I really like water Zumba the best.  Anyway, Monday nights class is good, except for the weeks she gets out this little paddle board and I know we are going to do laps.  Tuesday, Kate and I headed to dog class.  Mandalay had hurt her paws so didn't go and Tim stayed home also.  About 30 minutes into class the bad hail storm hit.  We didn't fair so well.  Two cars got hit with one ending up being totaled.

Back Window

Front Window Driver's Side

With two cars down and out, we planned the rest of the week.  All was well, until Thursday when Kate and I were driving Bailey the old Buick and noticed steam coming out of the hood.  3 cars are now down and out.  We knew that Bailey would probably need to be replaced soon but why now....So Saturday morning, Tim and I spent all morning at the car dealers.  We are now in the process of purchasing a 2008 Toyota Van.  It is very roomy if anyone needs a ride.  Oh, it is white and unnamed as yet.  Suggestions?

We ended the week on a fun note.  We kicked up our heels and partied with Benny.  It was his one year gotcha day!  Please be sure and notice the dog bowls.  They were our dishes.  I was just so tickled with myself over that one.  Benny loved his party and we love what he has done for Kate in the last year.