This place has gone to the dogs!

Well, I'm all packed, and almost ready to go.  I didn't sleep worth a damn, due to partying neighbors (there are advantages and disadvantages to sleeping with the windows open.)  Also, the new addition wasn't sure what to do with every little noise in a strange house, so she decided getting up, sniffing around, and barking was the appropriate action.  Lucy, always the follower, joined in.  I finally gave up and got out of bed at 3:15.

Molly is another rescue dog.  She's a loving little Beagle that desperately needs a bath, and will get one today.  She has established her dominance over Lucy, and Hawkeye has let her know that he is ultimately in charge.  It's been pretty peaceful, but if Molly gets too aggressive with Lucy, Hawkeye comes to her rescue.  It's pretty funny seeing the old hairball get excited about something. 

After Natalie was born, making a total of 4 kids in our combined family, I looked Kevin in the eye and said, "We're done.  That's enough.  No more."  Yesterday, after he brought Molly home, we had the same talk.  Now I'm followed from room to room by 12 legs, 2 1/2 tails, 3 sets of jingling tags, and 1/3 more hair!  She's quickly winning us all over, though, so it's OK.

I'll head out toward the airport around 6 this morning.  Grammy got here yesterday afternoon, and Natalie seems to be taking this better than she's handled any of my trips so far.  She's growing up, and realizing that I *do* come home when it's done.  This is going to be a very busy trip, but I'm excited to see Vegas for the first time.  So much to see.  I'll be posting every evening, if at all possible.  I'll be home late Wednesday night (early Thursday, actually) and return to work on Thursday morning.  I have a concert to attend both Friday and Saturday nights, so it's gonna be a crazy week.

Take care of yourselves, and have a great Sunday.  I'll see ya later, from Sin City.