An Update

It's been awhile since I've posted on what we've been up to.  We have been busy around here.
In one of my previous posts I told you about the little dog we were fostering - Oliver.  Well we thought we had found Oliver his forever home.  After Oliver being with his new family for three weeks we got a call from the new owners.  Apparently their other dog took well to Oliver in the beginning but then decided Oliver was not his cup of tea.  The other dog began to attack Oliver so they called us and asked if they could "return Oliver to us."  Of course we agreed.  So Oliver is back and we've decided he will stay with us.  Took him into our vet and had the little guy neurtered - all is well.

We had our dear friends Shirley and David stay with us for 2 weeks - we had a wonderful time exploring the area with them and showing them around a little.  They are now settled into their winter rental in San Miguel de Allende Mexico.  SMA is a 5 hour bus ride from where we are - Shirley reported that the bus trip was uneventful with beautiful scenery. 

We had our General Assembly for our Homeowners Group here (called our Fracc) - I decided to run for a position on the board of directors - and I won!  There were three other candidates - I will enjoy this learning experience as the laws in Mexico are very different from back home.  Since we will now own two properties here in Chapala Haciendas it made good sense for one of us to be on the board.
I've also signed onto a committee here in Chapala Haciendas - I'm looking forward to that as well.

We're now having the exterior of our home painted and it's looking great!  Once this is finished we'll will have competed the work around here.  It's been a long haul - a year and a half of projects.  We will be glad to have the work complete. 

Greg's family arrives February 28th.  His Sis Julie, Bro Rob will be with us for 10 days.  Greg's Mom is also coming and she will stay on with us until the end of March.  Greg will fly home with her and will be able to handle our income taxes and financial stuff at the same time.  This will be Greg's first trip back home since we pulled out of the driveway last May!  I know he is looking forward to seeing our  Kids and Grandkids!!  Our daughter Michelle is expecting her second child in late May -  I hope to plan a trip home once the baby is born.  I miss our family - it's the thing I find the most difficult about living here in Mexico.  Really, it's the only thing I miss.  We really love the life we have carved out for ourselves here - many new friends, many events, lots to do all the time.  Our days are full with outings, friend get togethers and of course with 6 dogs - there is always something going on. 
Life is good !

The weather has been wonderful up until yesterday.  A cold front has moved in with heavy rains yesterday and again today.  Daytime highs are around 16 degrees and down to about 8 at night.  We bought a propane little heater for the house as it has been a little chilly here in the mornings.   It seems strange to look outside and not see the prestine clear blue sky and the glorious sunshine!  We have definately become accustomed to knowing that each day will be the same as the last.  No talk here much about weather - no weather network, no stormy days.  The rains that we are getting now are welcome as the gardens and mountains are dry .  We have not had rain since last October which is the norm here.  This morning as I post this, the birds are singing merrily. 

Hoping that you all are well and have a Happy Valentines Day!
Hugs
xoxox