July is flying by as a blistering pace.   It is already the 8th and it feels like yesterday that I got married.   I took the 7th and 8th of July off so that I could get some projects completed as well as get a break from the rat race I call work.  However, as the saying goes... there is no rest for the weary.  As it goes, I had a very busy weekend.   First, there was July 4th, on Friday.  I grilled up several pounds of sausage, bratwurst, and chicken (all smoked with mesquite).  They turned out wonderful and the Wife, Kiddo, and I relaxed and watched the fireworks on TV.  

July 5th was a day for rejoicing.  For those of you who know me, I got married on March 20th, and with that marriage, I gained a wonderful 8 yr old stepson who I am in the process of adopting.  However, the biggest roadblock to the adoption process is the natural father who had (until Saturday) refused to willingly sign away his parental rights even though he wanted nothing to do with his son.  Anyways, long story short, he called up Saturday morning and said that he would sign the necessary paperwork.  So, I met him at my bank (for the notary) and at 2:30pm that afternoon he willfully signed away his rights.   My son, wife, and I are all very excited. 

July 6th was a day of Rest

Monday, July 7th, I spent doing errands that have been needing to be done for a while.  Spent the day with my son as well.

July 8th, well, was my "alone" day where I vegg'd out by myself and recouped mentally and physically for the months ahead.  I decided to update my site a bit.  I hope it is better than the last layout.