WOW! We can hardly believe we've been here that long already! While everything is still new & exciting to us - we do miss our friends and family very much! We look forward to everyone starting their visits soon. LOL....we are told by a lot of you that "Las Vegas in the summer just isn't going to happen for you" due to the extreme weather conditions. In other words....HOT! Well....if you were planning on hiking or rock climbing or something like that - I will agree with you! Although, we are definitely becoming acclimatized to the heat. The last couple of weeks have actually been pleasant with morning temp (at 5am) being 8o to 85 degrees and afternoon temps (5pm) a high of 100 - 105 degrees. There is always a breeze and so far there hasn't been a day without sunshine!
Ok.....so what has happened since our last chat. Not really a whole lot! We've had some outings to check out the area around us known as Southern Highlands. BEAUTIFUL area. LOTS of new growth even since we've been here! A picture above shows the view from the front of our home. It overlooks the desert and a small development being put in near the base of the mountains. The one thing you can't see are the train tracks. They run parallel to us and that development. Yes, you can see the trains and DEFINITELY hear them when they pass by.....at 2 o-clock in the morning. Not to mention FEEL the rumble! Our first week here was amazing - shot me right up out of bed the first time I heard them slamming cars together to make a train. Yes.......slamming.
Randall and I were discussing this the other day - we don't even notice it anymore. I suppose you can become accustomed to anything after time...
We've completed the shop and BYRDBELL COMPANY is back up and running! Thanks to my impatient ;) customers, I have a stack of orders to fill! As usual, we'll be backed up for awhile. It sure feels great to be working again though.....especially doing a job that I enjoy tremendously!
Speaking of "work" - Randall is now employed again! Our local PetCo snatched him up! His official title is Small Animal Specialist. He'll be in charge of all the critters and help people to decide what pet would be right for them. He loves working around people and animals so this will be perfect for him while he attends college. LOL.....he is definitely appreciating the fact that it doesn't involve food service......to humans anyway :)
Time for me to get back to work! We look forward to hearing from all of you! Please write and let us know how you are enjoying your summer!
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I sure enjoy your little stories. I think you do such a good job that you should start writing a book in your spare time. I think it would be a hit. :o)
Your friend
Bev
LOL! Randall would definitely disagree with you! He's given me so much to write about ..and he knows it! Gotta love that kid!
Crystal
Petco where the pets go is Rockys favorite store. Heading out the door to go there now. Sounds like your all doing well. Love your news letter. Tell Randall we love him. Debby
Hey!
Just read your "BLOG" lol, lol, know ya love that word. Love the view from your front porch and see I'm not the only one who thinks your stories are good. Like I told ya before, it's a lot different when one actually sits down to actually write. You have a knack when it comes to photograpy as well. Need to see some sunset pics and sunrise pics, so get on it!
Hello Debby,
Nice to hear from you! Thanks for writing!
Randall says hello and BIG Hugs for you all!! He has been busy learning his new job! So far the hardest part is adjusting his sleep habits ...in other words, getting out of bed before lunch! LOL! They have had him start at 5 and 6 in the mornings - a KILLER for him! Such a hard life this kid lives..ya think??
Hi Connie!
I love it when you and Alan have a day off - I get to hear from you guys! Thanks for keeping in touch!
Yes, that BLOG word is a bit annoying. Sounds like something I wouldn't allow in the house. :(
Our views from the upstairs are great now - but they will be changing very soon! Perhaps not the front - but the back is being developed as I type. The growth out here is amazing!
Yes, I will definitely have to post some sunsets & sunrises! They are extremely beautiful!! The views of the city lights are amazing too!
Take care!
Crystal
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