Update

[Camilla and Darwin]

Hey everyone.... it's been a while!

I always thought that once I graduated I'd have so much more free time - ha ha! I have missed the PG so much. I have been "lurking" in the discussions and watching all of the photos - which are beautiful! I just thought I'd give a photo/life update to anyone who may have been wondering where I was. or if you weren't, maybe you are just curious. Or if you aren't curious... maybe just move to the next discussion. He he. 

I think a lot of you read that we were building a new townhome to be finished at the end of April. Well, that ended up being quite a fiasco. Basically, the builder told us that we had permission to have our large dog there, they said it would be no problem. Then in February we found out that the HOA would not allow large dogs despite the fact that the builder specifically said they would. After a lot of back and forth they basically said "you can bring him but we could force you to get rid of him at any time". So obviously, we had to say goodbye to our townhome.

The good news is that we were able to change to a different home community with single family homes, so Darwin is going to get a BIG yard! It will be done at the beginning of August and we are very excited. It's clear that this is a much better fit for us. All of this new house building stuff has been so much more exhausting/consuming than we expected, so we've kind of let a lot of things drop as we figure everything out. Hopefully I can get back into the groove of things now!

I also stopped doing my 52 week challenge, which is unfortunate. I always thought that being too busy would be what stopped me from doing the challenge but really it was just not having anything to take pictures of. This winter has been smoggy and gross and I just haven't felt inspired. Now that spring is here I'm feeling antsy and ready to start taking pictures again so here I come March assignment! 

I've missed you all so much!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Camilla, I have been wondering what was happening with you.  I think that the house will be a MUCH better fit for you.  I would hate to be at the mercy of a group who may not have the same goals as I do.  So glad you are back!

[Camilla and Darwin]

Thanks! Yeah, we found out that they are actually really anti-large dog so it's good that we found out before we moved in.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

It's weird about the big dog thing, because I find (except for Vern) the little dogs are far yappier. 

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Welcome back Camillla.  Glad things are working out for you.  Darwin is going to love a large yard.

[Camilla and Darwin]

I think he will, I'm excited to see him frolicking about!

[BG and Gavin]

Hi Camilla! Thanks for the update. Glad your housing situation turned out for the best.

[Camilla and Darwin]

Thanks, it's nice to have it all settled.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

The new house sounds so much better...things have a way of working out for the best!! Glad you're back!

[Camilla and Darwin]

Thanks, it's good to be back!

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

I was just thinking about you yesterday and actually went to your page to see if there was anything new there that i had missed.  I had been wondering about you for awhile now. I even missed the whole graduation thing.  I knew you must have graduated by now but just had not seen anything about it.   I see many on FB, but don't see much of you there.  Sounds like things are going well and that everything is happening for the better.  Will look forward to seeing more of your photos.  

[Camilla and Darwin]

Thanks for thinking of me! Yes, I did graduate and now it's just a matter of transitioning into fully adult life. He he.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Good to hear from you!! I am excited to hear all about your house. We always miss you when you are gone.