End Of August Already!

ABOVE - One of the many beautiful sunrises we see from our loft.

ABOVE - My handsome son as he leaves for work in the morning!

Ok, ok OK!!! I'm updating already! Where DOES the time go! I actually didn't realize that it had been nearly a month since posting! Lots has been going on - unfortunately, I don't have many new photos to share! Keep forgetting the darn camera when we go out!

Weather first! Apparently, we are nearing the end of the hot temps! I haven't noticed them as much as I noticed the "monsoons".......when the 100 plus degree temp is combined with the 100 humidity! Unbearable!! Now I know what it feels like to be a wet sponge :( Thank goodness we only had 3 - 4 days of that since we've arrived. A word of advise - don't visit in July unless you are from the south and love humidity.

Today, the weather guy thinks that we will get some leftovers from DEAN. Just the moisture.....and humidity part. Great!


Now Randall!!

My son has grown up! He'll be 20 next month! This move has been a good one for him. He's put his foot down and made some choices for his future. We are very proud!

First - he quit PetCo after only a week of work. He was hired as their "small animal specialist". THAT part was fine. Unfortunately, he didn't get to spend much time doing that job. Apparently, they were so short handed - he was shuffled around and ended up moving and stocking freight all day, every day. He is a strong guy - but the heavy lifting caused his knee (football injury) to inflame and swell. The pain was so unbearable at weeks end - he had to practically crawl up our stairs. Very sad! I told him he needed to make some decisions. He did......he quit.

Little did we know that he had already done some background work to pursue another job....something that he'd wanted to do when we got here but it fell through due to his age.

Randall attended a job fair hosted by Allied - Burton Securities. They snapped him up immediately! Because of the offer they made him - money, full benefits, perks, etc.. he insisted he work full time. In other words ....no more college, at least for now. The new goal....he wants to enroll in the Police Academy. He isn't able to do that until he reaches 21. Until then, he'll work in the Security field, gain experience, and save some money!

Randall works on a VERY nice property that is conveniently located just 10 minutes from our home. A condominium complex.....new and impressive to look at! He alternates as a Guard in the gatehouse and as a Rover....someone who walks the property making sure everything is tip-top! (I posted the link below to the complex should anyone wish to check it out)

http://www.manhattanlv.com/


Robert is finally receiving a "weekend" off! Since April, he has been on a one-day-off-a-week schedule! TIRED is how he was beginning to feel! With the extra day, we've been doing some sightseeing! LOL....must to the distress of both guys - we found a WONDERFUL mall! Located only a few miles from our home - it boasts something like 140 stores! All are OUTLETS! AND to make it even better - they are all located inside a structure that looks like any other mall.....so you don't have to be out in the weather! Took us over 4 hours to walk from end to end.....and that is with Robert dragging me so I couldn't go into most of the shops! I did manage to hang out in the Coach store! One can never have to many purses! I'll definitely make this mall a favorite hangout!


Well, the birds are letting me know that they wish to get up! I've been up here typing for awhile and rudely ignoring them..
Until next time!
Crystal