Update

It seems like it has been forever since I last posted a blog, and for that I'm sorry. Life has been super crazy lately around the Horst Household. 

In Hairspray, Matt has been switched from Wilbur to Edna (the mom is always played by a man.) He has more lines, more solos, and more dancing now. He is super nervous about learning all of it, but I know he can! He has practice about 4 days a week, meaning I'm left home alone; which to be honest I really enjoy. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE when Matt is home with me, but I don't mind being alone. I get to read all I want, and watch whatever I want to watch on TV (Matt doesn't like most of the shows that I do.) I also can get house cleaning done without him distracting, although, he is my favorite distraction! He has also been in full band mode lately, they are planning some new things (which I cannot tell you) so they have been either texting, talking on the phone, practicing, or talking at Josh's house. 

My brother and sister-in-law where in town Saturday & Sunday so we were together all weekend, fishing, swimming, eating yummy food, playing games, and just being together. My cousin and mom also came out to go fishing with us. Then on Monday my sister came to town and her and I got to hang out. We went fishing, then went to see my mom. I love hanging out with my siblings. I would rather be with them more than anyone else (other than Matt, of course.) Here are a few pictures from this weekend. 

Yesterday was the one year anniversary of my the passing of Chino, my sister's doberman. He wasn't just a dog, he was my nephew. The dogs in our family are just that, family. My sister got Chino and then went on tour with him, and traveled the country with him. She would sleep in the grass at rest areas and tie his leash to her belt loop so no one would mess with her. He was trained to go under fences and into hotels without making a peep. When she finally settled down for awhile Chino and her other dog Lucky lived with my mom and me for several months. He lived a good and long life, and our family will never be the same without him. He was dying of congestive heart failure and my sister put a lot of money into vet bills before making the tough decision to put him out of his misery. As he got older he became a crabby old man, I would lay across him until he let out a big sigh and I knew that meant, "come on aunt Sierra, get off of me." He was the best dog you could ever want, until we meet again big guy! Team Chino!

Life is better when it is shared with a four legged friend! Some look at dogs just as animals, but I look at them as loyal friends! Chino was the most loyal friend my sister could ask for and I felt better knowing she was traveling with him by her side! I knew that should would always be safe with him. So thanks Chino or always having our backs!