We are getting a wonderful rain today. It rained all night, too. The first good rain since I've lived here at my new home. We really need it as this September was the driest ever on record.

I was just running through the rain with Shenanny and Jazz. Shenanny and I went over next door and brought Jazz back here to spend the day. Jazz loves water and loves the rain. Sometimes, she gets to swim in the Shenandoah River. I hope I can go there someday, too, to see if I can swim. Shenanny took me for a ride down by the river yesterday on our way to town. It was so quiet and peaceful, but might flood now with all of this rain. We've already had over two inches.

There are lots of flowers still blooming here since we haven't had frost yet. The roses and morning glories are still beautiful. I love my name being Ellie Rose!!! It makes me feel so pretty.

Yesterday I had to go see the vet. Got my stitches out and had some other tests done. The only thing the vet could find wrong with me was my right back knee cap is loose and might slide out of place again. Actually, it did one day last week when Jazz and I collided outside. Shenanny didn't know what happened, but picked me up because my knee was locked up and my leg was out straight all the way down from the hip. Soon afterward, it was okay. It scared her as she watched me closely from then on, and told the vet yesterday. Shenanny sure thinks alot of me, and treats me like a little baby. I love it, and I love her, too!!!

Right now we are all inside listening to the rain going in the reservoir. Shenanny and I slept in this am out here in the family room so we could hear the water. It was music to our ears and made us sleepier.

Jazz and I plan to go back to sleep now while Shenanny gets busy. She has lots of work to do.

Billy Bob took his mom to the doctor and will probably take her out to lunch, too. He will be back later and take a nap, too.

Catch y'all later.

Luv, Ellie Rose