2018 was a fantastic year for me personally and professionally.
My first grandchild was born in February, a darling little girl named Evangeline. Her mom, my daughter, lives in Flower Mound and I get to see her every week. She makes me smile just thinking about her.
My son got married in June, and in set to graduate from UTD in May with a degree in Electrical Engineering. His wife just got her degree in Medical Engineering. Geeks need love too. I truly love his wife and her family.
My daughter- in-law and husband have moved into a home in Frisco, and she has been successful with her abstract art paintings.
Our “ranch” increased the herd with 2 more calves this year (up to 11), with 4 more expected next year. My bee hives survive, but didn’t thrive between the summer drought and fall record rains.
Our Highland Lake Lodge rental home is mostly renovated, and has had actual paying “guests” several times this year. Like any older home, there will always be projects.
But the latest news is the 2 terrier puppies that we got in November, Charlie Brown and Sally. The little terrors are now 12 weeks old and full of rowdy playfulness 12 hours a day. I have seen the sun rise many times in the last month while working on the potty training thing. They come to work with me, so I can stay on top of their training and socialization.
Professionally, Garden Ridge Animal Hospital celebrated 28 years in business. We passed our triannual AAHA inspection in July. We have had some staff changes, but we have a great staff now. Dr Pena continues to work every Friday. Monica is still the groomer, but also working some up front. We have ordered a new sign with the new logo. And the blog now has over 90 articles.
Life is good.
