The group of people Lee works with had a post-work party… and they invited the spouses this time. They had just completed a week at work that required a lot of extra blood, sweat and tears. (OK – they’d never admit to the “tears” part… but I had to include it.)

So one of their team offered up his house for a little party. And what a beautiful place they had… a sprawling backyard with eucalyptus trees, vining roses, a pool, lots of little places to sit and ponder life.

I asked them if I could move in.

Lee looked at me strange…

I got to meet his co-workers and their spouses. We ate, we laughed, we had a good time.

And then I took a walk towards the roses. They were calling my name…

I think I’ll just sit here a while and ponder life… Lee wants to take me home tonight. So I’ll soak it up while I can!

I’m sure glad the guys worked hard so we could have a party to celebrate…