wOW Christmas is almost here. I am in our training class for our new programs and we are getting ready to leave, so I thought that I would take a minute and give a quick update. Our computer at home is acting up and not letting us do much.
We finally got the one tree up and it is beginning to look alot like Christmas-okay not as much as it usually does. We are going to finish everything up th is weekend so we can just enjoy next week.
Mondya is Polar Express Party at the Library. It will be fun, but a long long day.
Everyone is leaving so I need to go
Love to all and Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 19, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
23 more sleeps
is what the kids keep telling me. I didn't believe them yesterday when it was 24!! Wow! Donnell, Serenity, Cindy, and I went to Walmart at 10 p.m. Thursday night and had fun, we got allour deals admatched and were inline waiting to check out before 3. We went to a couple other stores had breakfast, went home , wrapped a few presents and went to our WalMart and Walgreens. i had a nap from 12:30 to 3:30, got up went to Walmart, played a few games with thekids, played a game aat Serenitys, took the game home-I crawled into bed, and Donnell ,Brinae, and Josh played again.
RIght now all four of us are sick, headache, body aches, they are all coughing, I don't have that . I am at work but feel awful, I can tell I'm making tons of typos, but at least I'm updating right???
Aden's Christmas concert is tonight and regardless of how crappy I feel, I have to go, he has his line memorized and loves the whole thing now. They put their tree up and Abby just wants to sit in front of the tree and look at the "pitty lights".
I need to go my break is over, so off I go, love to all!
RIght now all four of us are sick, headache, body aches, they are all coughing, I don't have that . I am at work but feel awful, I can tell I'm making tons of typos, but at least I'm updating right???
Aden's Christmas concert is tonight and regardless of how crappy I feel, I have to go, he has his line memorized and loves the whole thing now. They put their tree up and Abby just wants to sit in front of the tree and look at the "pitty lights".
I need to go my break is over, so off I go, love to all!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
On a happier note
my mom is back home, they still don't know what is causing all her discomfort and pain, but she is at home and holding her own. I sure miss everybody, Kathy is going down and seeing my brother and watching the Christmas Parade. I sure wish everyone that reads this blog just knew how special my family is. I don't think you could meet anyone with a bigger heart than my sister or brother, they would literally give you the shirt off their back. Mr brother is an awesome dad and grandpa, he spends time with them and he talks to his grandkids like they are adults, I just can't express just how much they all mean to me. It is Thanksgiving here in the States this week so we are going to have a little dinner with some of the Waids, and then off to shopping. Donnell and I love the excitement and seeing everyone-we are right in the midst of it all. THe last few years we have left before midnight and stayed out all night at WalMart ad matching and then in the early morning heading to the other stores on our lists. We always finish off with breakfast out and usually back home for a nap before 10 a.m. Tammy MOrgan and her hubby usually hang out with us, but she is going to be having her sixth boy that day. She will go in and have her c-section that morning. I hope everything goes well for her, I know she is tired of being pregnant.
Well, I'm at work and should get off and get back to work, Love to all!!
Well, I'm at work and should get off and get back to work, Love to all!!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
fever and selfishness
It is the so early in the morning and I can't sleep, I have been awake forever. Josh wasn't feeling good last night and I checked him and he is burning up. He says he doesn't hurt anywhere, but he is very hot to the touch. For some reason I am missing the thermometer-I'm thinking Cassandra? Serenity? might have borrowed it for the grandkids. I will call Donnell in a few minutes when he gets off and ask him to pick one up on his way home.
My mom is still in the hospital and they are hoping to do the angiogram(sp) today, they have been giving her meds to keep her kidneys going so they can do the test. I talked to her Monday night, worried about her, and when I called Tuesday night and found out they kept her, my heart felt heavy. I thought that I was able to face whatever would come, I had had the best time ever with her this past August. I had felt so good after being with her and having a good visit really talking and getting past stories and such, that I told Donnell if Heavenly Father thought it would be time then I thought I would be ok, very sad, but a little more at peace. I have realized I am not ok with it, I just want to be selfish and have her here. I curled up in bed and prayed, I don't want her to go, she is my mom and I want to be able to call her, tell her I love her, get excited with her over her cards she is making, laugh with her over the funny things my grandbabies do, put her on speaker phone so she feels like she is here visiting with us-THAT is what I want. Mom will be 83 this month, I have been gathering a few things for a birthday box, and true to form-I have not mailed it yet! I want her to be able to celebrate many more years-is this selfish? I HATE living this far from her, I told Donnell that if the market was better, i would be ok selling and moving as close as I could so I would be able to help, but it is just not possible with all the turmoil in the real estate market. I talked to Glen last night and they are hoping to do the angiogram this morning, hopefully they will be able to do the test. Glen is not doing very well either and I worry about him also. He is a good good man, I couldn't ask for anyone nicer for my mom or to have as a stepfather. He always makes me feel special. I'm hoping he gets the results from all his tests back today.
It is time to go call my honey, he is on his way home from work, and I need to take care of my boy. He may be thirteen but he will always be my baby! On a lighter note-Serenity says he wis going to live with me until he is 50!!! This being said because he doesn't like to spend the night at hers or Cassandra's house. I told her he goes on campouts and goes for a week to Boy Scout Camp and does fine, she said well he might be ready for his mission then!!!!!LOL
Love to all!
My mom is still in the hospital and they are hoping to do the angiogram(sp) today, they have been giving her meds to keep her kidneys going so they can do the test. I talked to her Monday night, worried about her, and when I called Tuesday night and found out they kept her, my heart felt heavy. I thought that I was able to face whatever would come, I had had the best time ever with her this past August. I had felt so good after being with her and having a good visit really talking and getting past stories and such, that I told Donnell if Heavenly Father thought it would be time then I thought I would be ok, very sad, but a little more at peace. I have realized I am not ok with it, I just want to be selfish and have her here. I curled up in bed and prayed, I don't want her to go, she is my mom and I want to be able to call her, tell her I love her, get excited with her over her cards she is making, laugh with her over the funny things my grandbabies do, put her on speaker phone so she feels like she is here visiting with us-THAT is what I want. Mom will be 83 this month, I have been gathering a few things for a birthday box, and true to form-I have not mailed it yet! I want her to be able to celebrate many more years-is this selfish? I HATE living this far from her, I told Donnell that if the market was better, i would be ok selling and moving as close as I could so I would be able to help, but it is just not possible with all the turmoil in the real estate market. I talked to Glen last night and they are hoping to do the angiogram this morning, hopefully they will be able to do the test. Glen is not doing very well either and I worry about him also. He is a good good man, I couldn't ask for anyone nicer for my mom or to have as a stepfather. He always makes me feel special. I'm hoping he gets the results from all his tests back today.
It is time to go call my honey, he is on his way home from work, and I need to take care of my boy. He may be thirteen but he will always be my baby! On a lighter note-Serenity says he wis going to live with me until he is 50!!! This being said because he doesn't like to spend the night at hers or Cassandra's house. I told her he goes on campouts and goes for a week to Boy Scout Camp and does fine, she said well he might be ready for his mission then!!!!!LOL
Love to all!
Monday, November 17, 2008
Email-so cool!
I checked my email and there was one from an old friend-how amazing is that? I have not heard from this girlfriend for years and I mean years, she said she has been trying to find me, I love this technology age-it is grand! I can't wait to hear how she is doing and catching up is so fun. Friends is what helps make life fun-I am grateful to all my friends. Just because I might not get to talk or email like I want , I think about all of you and miss you!
17 years of happiness and fun!
This coming Saturday(the 22nd) will be my 17th Anniversary to my best friend. We celebrated early, Donnell took me to Branson last Friday. It was a blast! We always have so much fun , just hanging around with each other. We went on the Showboat Branson Belle for dinner-awesome show and terrific dinner! In the show we watched Todd Oliver and his talking dogs, it was so funny. It was nice to get away from everything and be alone.
Yesterday was the Primary Sacrament Presentation at Church, oh my grandkids did a great job! Aden had his lines memorized and just popped them off, Abby got up and said really loud"Do not swear", Mady's prepent made us all smile. Savanna did great and my little Sam said his lines and he had a rooster tail and caused us to smile really big.
Tonight was our family storytime at the library, it didn't get advertised very well, we had 6 there(3 were Cassandra, Aden, and Abby). It was fun and the kids had a good time. I told the story I Knew an Old Lady who Swallowed a Pie, and had the apron with props -they loved helping. We sang songs and danced, made a craft-a Thanksgiving wreath, had snacks, and some more stories. I love reading the books to the kids-it is my favorite thing to do.
Donnell is finally getting overtime-whoohoo!!!!
I'm trying to get some Christmas Cards made, I'll post some soon.
I talked to Mom tonight adn she has to go to the hospital early in the morning for cardio test, the doctor did not like the sound of her heart today and said she could not wait to get these tests done, I am sick with worry, I hate not being there. the doctor said maybe she will need some more patching up, I just don't like the sound of that. We will have to wait and see, it is the waiting that is so hard. I just miss my family so much.
Love to all!!!
Yesterday was the Primary Sacrament Presentation at Church, oh my grandkids did a great job! Aden had his lines memorized and just popped them off, Abby got up and said really loud"Do not swear", Mady's prepent made us all smile. Savanna did great and my little Sam said his lines and he had a rooster tail and caused us to smile really big.
Tonight was our family storytime at the library, it didn't get advertised very well, we had 6 there(3 were Cassandra, Aden, and Abby). It was fun and the kids had a good time. I told the story I Knew an Old Lady who Swallowed a Pie, and had the apron with props -they loved helping. We sang songs and danced, made a craft-a Thanksgiving wreath, had snacks, and some more stories. I love reading the books to the kids-it is my favorite thing to do.
Donnell is finally getting overtime-whoohoo!!!!
I'm trying to get some Christmas Cards made, I'll post some soon.
I talked to Mom tonight adn she has to go to the hospital early in the morning for cardio test, the doctor did not like the sound of her heart today and said she could not wait to get these tests done, I am sick with worry, I hate not being there. the doctor said maybe she will need some more patching up, I just don't like the sound of that. We will have to wait and see, it is the waiting that is so hard. I just miss my family so much.
Love to all!!!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
A New President and other thoughts
Well, last night the American people voted and made history. For the first time ever, an African American will be President. Personally, I don't think he is the right person for the job(our house is strictly red), but my eyes did fill with tears, as Harry Smith interviewed Dr. Maya D'angelou this morning. To come from not being able to share the same drinking fountain to being able to share in the White HOuse, that is cool. THe American Dream is for everybody. I was telling Josh last night that when his kids go to school, last night will be in their history books. I told him he was a witness to a historical moment in the making.
Monday morning I was driving to the Mulberry Library to teach a class, and I was enjoying the beautiful Autumn scenery. The leaves were changing and it was just so breathtaking, I got to thinking just how awesome Heavenly Father is and how blessed we are. I was listening to the radio and Mercy mE's Imagine came on and yep, I got teary eyed. It was just simply a great drive for me. We had a blast at the library making Christmas cards and we were given Simple Simons Pizza for lunch-yay Mulberry Friends of the Library! It was so fun with Cindy and the girls-Barbara, Tonya, Mary, Mary, Roseanne, her mom Barbara and sister Pam, and Patricia. It went very well, they want to do it again.
Our play practices have been going very well, we are mostly out of our books for Act one.
It is really fun.
I am at work and need to go to lunch so love to all!
Monday morning I was driving to the Mulberry Library to teach a class, and I was enjoying the beautiful Autumn scenery. The leaves were changing and it was just so breathtaking, I got to thinking just how awesome Heavenly Father is and how blessed we are. I was listening to the radio and Mercy mE's Imagine came on and yep, I got teary eyed. It was just simply a great drive for me. We had a blast at the library making Christmas cards and we were given Simple Simons Pizza for lunch-yay Mulberry Friends of the Library! It was so fun with Cindy and the girls-Barbara, Tonya, Mary, Mary, Roseanne, her mom Barbara and sister Pam, and Patricia. It went very well, they want to do it again.
Our play practices have been going very well, we are mostly out of our books for Act one.
It is really fun.
I am at work and need to go to lunch so love to all!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Things are still hoppin'
I am waiting for a slow-down day, is there ever such a thing? I read to two Head Start programs today, those kids are so cute, they smother you with hugs, one little guy told me he loved me today!! I taught them Count Dracula had a haunted house(tune of ol Macdonald), they loved it! The one place gave me a Halloween card and a little bag of goodies, I thought that was so sweet.
Brinae and Josh had to be at Church early this evening, they were doing a service project for Bro. Carre.
Sister Lewis had been in the hospital, she had been so sick with a bleeding ulcer. They had to give a few pints of blood, she had lost so much, but she is home now and doing good. I was just on the phone with her, I have been so worried about her and Brother Lewis. They are just so sweet and are a part of my family.
We are having our craft day this Saturday at the Church, the glass blocks we are making are so pretty. I will post mine when I finish it.
I have been teaching Christmas Card Classes at the different libraries, I go to Mulberry on Monday. I can't wait, I get to hang out at Cindy's neck of the woods all day Monday. THe following week I go to Cedarville, and then teach in Van BUren week after that. I do love it though.
It is almost time to wait up my honey to get ready for work. Love to all!
Brinae and Josh had to be at Church early this evening, they were doing a service project for Bro. Carre.
Sister Lewis had been in the hospital, she had been so sick with a bleeding ulcer. They had to give a few pints of blood, she had lost so much, but she is home now and doing good. I was just on the phone with her, I have been so worried about her and Brother Lewis. They are just so sweet and are a part of my family.
We are having our craft day this Saturday at the Church, the glass blocks we are making are so pretty. I will post mine when I finish it.
I have been teaching Christmas Card Classes at the different libraries, I go to Mulberry on Monday. I can't wait, I get to hang out at Cindy's neck of the woods all day Monday. THe following week I go to Cedarville, and then teach in Van BUren week after that. I do love it though.
It is almost time to wait up my honey to get ready for work. Love to all!
Saturday, October 25, 2008
A quick note
I am at work so only have a minute or two. After all that research we did , come to find out we had the most advantageous setup already, it should be hooked back up today. Can you say WHOOHOO!!!!!! I havae missed everyone and talking to everyone. I am in a new schedule so I am going to try to stick to it-it helps with all this extra work, so there won't be late night calls anymore. I am getting to be older and it is showing in my energy level!!!
GOt to go for now. Love to all!
GOt to go for now. Love to all!
Friday, October 24, 2008
Catch-UP
Well things are pretty hectic for now. I have been working at the Van Buren Library quite a bit, 3-4 full days, they are quite busy there. I enjoy the girls and getting to know the patrons there. We are working on finding info on internet and phones so hopefully soon.
Brinae has a dance tomorrow evening and I will be at the Van Buren library working so I will miss sending her off. She is doing both early morning and home study so she is a busy girl. Josh is getting funnier every day. Aden has a very bad ear infection, Cassandra is thinking about quitting her job(again), Donnell is still making butterflies in my tummy, Serenity is rearrangin her furniture and being a busy mom, Sam is walking a girl in Little League Homecoming(he is so handsome), Mady and Abby are still stinkers, savanna is still a star student, Bryan is working hard, and me-well I am just lovin' them all. I am almost done with my Mom's birthday box full of goodies, and something I am making for my fave sis.
Mom and Glen might come for Christmas, I told everyone to get used to wearing shorts and t-shirts becasue we iwll have to have it hot in the house for them. Mom if you get to come, you need to be here for the 12th-that is opening night for our play. It is a funny one and Donnell and I are enjoying doing it.
Love to all!
Brinae has a dance tomorrow evening and I will be at the Van Buren library working so I will miss sending her off. She is doing both early morning and home study so she is a busy girl. Josh is getting funnier every day. Aden has a very bad ear infection, Cassandra is thinking about quitting her job(again), Donnell is still making butterflies in my tummy, Serenity is rearrangin her furniture and being a busy mom, Sam is walking a girl in Little League Homecoming(he is so handsome), Mady and Abby are still stinkers, savanna is still a star student, Bryan is working hard, and me-well I am just lovin' them all. I am almost done with my Mom's birthday box full of goodies, and something I am making for my fave sis.
Mom and Glen might come for Christmas, I told everyone to get used to wearing shorts and t-shirts becasue we iwll have to have it hot in the house for them. Mom if you get to come, you need to be here for the 12th-that is opening night for our play. It is a funny one and Donnell and I are enjoying doing it.
Love to all!
Monday, October 20, 2008
A great weekend!
We had a really good weekend. We had our Thanksgiving dinner and held it at the Church. Bro. and Sis. Lewis came, Cindy, Connor, Kay, Dylan, Missionaries, Gerry, Bryan, Serenity& clan, Cassandra & k iddos, us, and the MOrgans. It went very well, food was good-everyone raved about Donnell's turkey gravy!!!!!
Cindy and Kay came early and we visited while cooking, then they stayed after everyone left and we played cards until 9 p.m. We had alot of fun and I am glad we did it.
Yesterday and today we had turkey sandwiches with bread and butter pickles-the best part of leftovers! I am making homemake turkey noodle soup, another of our faves.
I ran down to the library so Brinae could check her mail and I could make an entry on here.
I hope everyone is doing well.
Mom you still creating????? I need to post all the stuff I have made recently-some of it is pretty darn cute if I say so myself!!
Love to all and have a great day!!
Cindy and Kay came early and we visited while cooking, then they stayed after everyone left and we played cards until 9 p.m. We had alot of fun and I am glad we did it.
Yesterday and today we had turkey sandwiches with bread and butter pickles-the best part of leftovers! I am making homemake turkey noodle soup, another of our faves.
I ran down to the library so Brinae could check her mail and I could make an entry on here.
I hope everyone is doing well.
Mom you still creating????? I need to post all the stuff I have made recently-some of it is pretty darn cute if I say so myself!!
Love to all and have a great day!!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
JUST A Normal Day
I am at work again today and it is quiet here. Serenity has only Brinae and Shannon in her knitting class today. So they are visiting and having a good time.
We are planning on Saturday being Turkey dinner day. I hope everything goes well, I want to spend time with m y friends and visit. I haven't been able to just sit and visit with Cindy, t his is the longest it has ever been without being able to just sit and visit with her.
I called and Bro. and Sis. Lewis are coming and that makes me happy, I just love them and they are like family to me. They are special to me.
Donnell and I have play practice tonight, I hope Donnell is feeling better, he came home and went to bed feeling yucky.
Well, not much more to tell today. Wow instead of busy life it looks like boring life today, eh????LOLOLOLOL
We are planning on Saturday being Turkey dinner day. I hope everything goes well, I want to spend time with m y friends and visit. I haven't been able to just sit and visit with Cindy, t his is the longest it has ever been without being able to just sit and visit with her.
I called and Bro. and Sis. Lewis are coming and that makes me happy, I just love them and they are like family to me. They are special to me.
Donnell and I have play practice tonight, I hope Donnell is feeling better, he came home and went to bed feeling yucky.
Well, not much more to tell today. Wow instead of busy life it looks like boring life today, eh????LOLOLOLOL
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Brinae's visit to the doctor
Brinae got bit by a wolf spider and it swelled up(her foot), we got it down and it came back up. Today she went to work in Van Buren with me and after storytime I took her to the Dr. He said he thinks it is infected so we have two prescriptions for her. IT hurts when she walks and is very itchy and burns.
I taught the card making class in Enrichment last night, the ladies had a good time.
I am at work now and getting ready to get off, Serenity came and picked up Brinae earlier for me. I need to go to Wal-Mart and pick up her meds.
I am really tired and Josh is getting bored with no t.v. and computer. We have been playing games and going to be d earlier and earlier.
I keep thinking we are like the pioneers!!!!(Mom is thinking YAH!!!)
Love to all!
I taught the card making class in Enrichment last night, the ladies had a good time.
I am at work now and getting ready to get off, Serenity came and picked up Brinae earlier for me. I need to go to Wal-Mart and pick up her meds.
I am really tired and Josh is getting bored with no t.v. and computer. We have been playing games and going to be d earlier and earlier.
I keep thinking we are like the pioneers!!!!(Mom is thinking YAH!!!)
Love to all!
Monday, October 13, 2008
HAPPY TURKEY DAY CANADA!!!!
hELLO my dear fellow family members and Canadians-HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY!!!
We were going to have a Thanskgiving dinner today but postponed it. Tammy and I had that craft booth this weekend and did lousy!! NObody was buying anything from anyone. I sold a baby book, 2 card sets, and a few idea books.
I am homesick for my family so bad especially today, my brother and sister are together and eating turkey bird. I'm not sure what mon and GLen had planned for today. I just what them all to know how much they are loved and missed. I miss their hugs, my momma's food, my brother's teasing, and my sis' hallmark moments!!!!!
I am extra sad because we let our cable go for a little while and in doing so I don't have a phone(it uses the computer). I will try to keep up with the blog really well this week so you will know how we are doing. Donnell is not getting any overtime so we have been cutting corners, we are looking at different avenues for internet.
I will try to figure out how I can post pics from these computers(I am at the library) so you can see the stuff I have been working on.
Donnell and I are IN the new play slated for December. It is a comedy and we play a married couple, I am in my 40's and having a baby. One of my first lines is "DO I look like I know where the petite section is?!!" It is funny and I am sure we will have a good time. It has been a very long time since we did one together.
I need to go and get school done with the kiddos. Have a great day and know I'm thinking of you.
We were going to have a Thanskgiving dinner today but postponed it. Tammy and I had that craft booth this weekend and did lousy!! NObody was buying anything from anyone. I sold a baby book, 2 card sets, and a few idea books.
I am homesick for my family so bad especially today, my brother and sister are together and eating turkey bird. I'm not sure what mon and GLen had planned for today. I just what them all to know how much they are loved and missed. I miss their hugs, my momma's food, my brother's teasing, and my sis' hallmark moments!!!!!
I am extra sad because we let our cable go for a little while and in doing so I don't have a phone(it uses the computer). I will try to keep up with the blog really well this week so you will know how we are doing. Donnell is not getting any overtime so we have been cutting corners, we are looking at different avenues for internet.
I will try to figure out how I can post pics from these computers(I am at the library) so you can see the stuff I have been working on.
Donnell and I are IN the new play slated for December. It is a comedy and we play a married couple, I am in my 40's and having a baby. One of my first lines is "DO I look like I know where the petite section is?!!" It is funny and I am sure we will have a good time. It has been a very long time since we did one together.
I need to go and get school done with the kiddos. Have a great day and know I'm thinking of you.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
What a dork!
I just posted the title-can you tell how all over the place I am?
I am working on stuff for our craft booth this weekend. Tammy has beautiful glass blocks to sell for $15. I think. They are truly awesome, we are learning to make them at Church on Nov. 1. I don't have any high dollar items, but I figure thats ok for the first time. Serenity, Tonya(my other "daughter"), and Brinae worked on baby bag books for me. We are going to see how much we can sell them on a website also.
Donnell and I have been offered parts in the community theatre in Mulberry again. This one is slated for December. We haven't been a part of a play forever and we think it will be fun. We are going Thursday night to look at it and see if we can fit it in our schedule.
Boy is my sister wacko!Thinking she loves me more-a big ha to you Kathy! I miss all my family and this coming Monday is Canadian Thanksgiving. We have invited over 30 people, I have no idea where to put them all! Actually I am thinking of using the community room at the library, but that is alot of transferring food, so I'm not sure.
My friend Kris Long's son just got his mission call to New Zealand-isn't that way cool? I know he has to be so excited. This is Kris's first child on a mission-I know she must be excited, scared, and sad all at the same time! I just love ya girl! Way to go David-such a fine example he has set for his neices and nephews and friends alike!
I am working on stuff for our craft booth this weekend. Tammy has beautiful glass blocks to sell for $15. I think. They are truly awesome, we are learning to make them at Church on Nov. 1. I don't have any high dollar items, but I figure thats ok for the first time. Serenity, Tonya(my other "daughter"), and Brinae worked on baby bag books for me. We are going to see how much we can sell them on a website also.
Donnell and I have been offered parts in the community theatre in Mulberry again. This one is slated for December. We haven't been a part of a play forever and we think it will be fun. We are going Thursday night to look at it and see if we can fit it in our schedule.
Boy is my sister wacko!Thinking she loves me more-a big ha to you Kathy! I miss all my family and this coming Monday is Canadian Thanksgiving. We have invited over 30 people, I have no idea where to put them all! Actually I am thinking of using the community room at the library, but that is alot of transferring food, so I'm not sure.
My friend Kris Long's son just got his mission call to New Zealand-isn't that way cool? I know he has to be so excited. This is Kris's first child on a mission-I know she must be excited, scared, and sad all at the same time! I just love ya girl! Way to go David-such a fine example he has set for his neices and nephews and friends alike!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
General COnference and other thoughts
Brinae, Josh, and I went to the morning session of general Conference today. It was really good, I loved the speakers. Bishop McCollum came up in the middle of it and called me out, Cassandra was there and needed a babysitter, she was called into work. We came home in between sessions and fed the little ones. I laid down with Abby and she fell asleep, Josh stayed home with them and Brinae and I went back for the afternoon sessions. I am so glad we went, I loved Elder Quentin Cook's talk so much.
We got home just a few minutes before Donnell-he worked almost 14 hours today. He got a drink of COke , took a shower, and went to bed. He woke up 4 hours later and now he is off to work again. He kissed me goodbye and said we'll talk tomorrow, I said I forgot I am working tomorrow, he stopped turned around and said, I guess Friday then. Did I say how chaotic our lives have been? The other day I just happended to tape Oprah and it was on being overwhelmed. The mother that had forgot to drop her little toddler off athe babysitters(usually her hubby did it), the baby was in the hot car all day while the mother was at her job at the school , her fellow teacher found the baby in the car. It was so sad, but so many people related to just how easily it could have been them. Since watching th at show I have noticed that life can be so overwhelming and we need to learn to say NO! The doctor on the show said there is no such thing as multitasking because we may be doing different things at the same time, but really only focusing on one at a time. It was very interesting. I learned alot.
I do have to tell you all that the movie Mamma Mia is the BOMB! I loved it, I laughed and laughed. I belted out all the tunes and had a great time! I can't wait for it to come out in DVD. I could watach it over and over and over......(Did I say how much I loved it??????)
OH HOney HOney....
We got home just a few minutes before Donnell-he worked almost 14 hours today. He got a drink of COke , took a shower, and went to bed. He woke up 4 hours later and now he is off to work again. He kissed me goodbye and said we'll talk tomorrow, I said I forgot I am working tomorrow, he stopped turned around and said, I guess Friday then. Did I say how chaotic our lives have been? The other day I just happended to tape Oprah and it was on being overwhelmed. The mother that had forgot to drop her little toddler off athe babysitters(usually her hubby did it), the baby was in the hot car all day while the mother was at her job at the school , her fellow teacher found the baby in the car. It was so sad, but so many people related to just how easily it could have been them. Since watching th at show I have noticed that life can be so overwhelming and we need to learn to say NO! The doctor on the show said there is no such thing as multitasking because we may be doing different things at the same time, but really only focusing on one at a time. It was very interesting. I learned alot.
I do have to tell you all that the movie Mamma Mia is the BOMB! I loved it, I laughed and laughed. I belted out all the tunes and had a great time! I can't wait for it to come out in DVD. I could watach it over and over and over......(Did I say how much I loved it??????)
OH HOney HOney....
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
dinner at Cassandra's
Cassandra cooked us dinner, it was very good. She made chicken enchiladas and spanish rice. I enjoyed spending time with her and the kiddos! We went and played outside after dinner and Aden and Abby showed me how they can ride their scooters and skateboards. I read them a few stories, I was doing a trial run for tomorrow. I am excited about doing head start, but a little nervous.
My mom sold 2 cards that she made-is that not awesome! Woohoo mom! She soon will have her own sideline job going making the big bucks!!!
I am gathering crafts for our enrichment craft day, some are really cute. I hope it will be a success. It is November 1.
Michelle at Cedarville asked me if I would make Christmas cards at her library also, so I am adding her to my list. I think I will be pretty tired of the cards down below by the end of it!!!!!!!
Josh th inks he will do White Fang by Jack London for his novel this semester. I will try to find it tomorrow at work. We got his reading tests scores today and they were great! He was at 6th grade level! He is in 7th so we wre just so stinkin' happy. Reading has been very hard for him and he has been way behind so this is great news!!!!!
I am reading the Lace Reader right now. I will let you know how it is as I go. I love reading, I just don't get much of a chance to do it. I usually only read when I go to bed at night, and lately I have been very tired when I crawl in.
Brinae is just finishing Daniel X by James Patterson and she says it is really good. It is in the YOung Adult section, so check it out! (Can you tell I love my job or what? I can do an infomercial for the library!!)
My mom sold 2 cards that she made-is that not awesome! Woohoo mom! She soon will have her own sideline job going making the big bucks!!!
I am gathering crafts for our enrichment craft day, some are really cute. I hope it will be a success. It is November 1.
Michelle at Cedarville asked me if I would make Christmas cards at her library also, so I am adding her to my list. I think I will be pretty tired of the cards down below by the end of it!!!!!!!
Josh th inks he will do White Fang by Jack London for his novel this semester. I will try to find it tomorrow at work. We got his reading tests scores today and they were great! He was at 6th grade level! He is in 7th so we wre just so stinkin' happy. Reading has been very hard for him and he has been way behind so this is great news!!!!!
I am reading the Lace Reader right now. I will let you know how it is as I go. I love reading, I just don't get much of a chance to do it. I usually only read when I go to bed at night, and lately I have been very tired when I crawl in.
Brinae is just finishing Daniel X by James Patterson and she says it is really good. It is in the YOung Adult section, so check it out! (Can you tell I love my job or what? I can do an infomercial for the library!!)
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Another day....
Today I worked at the Van Buren Library, I went to HeadStart(preschool) and watched Colleen do storytime. I am filling in for her while she has surgery and recovers.. I think I will love it, reading to the young ones is one of my fave things to do. It was really sad driving by the new library, it caught on fire early Sat. morning. They were about a month from moving in, and now it got pushed back about 3 months. All the custom ordered doors and everything was stored in the community room and all gone. Such a sad sad event. After I got off I went and visited Danalene in her house, she was off because new carpet was being laid. I had a really good visit with her and her house is so awesome-full of character. I love it!
Tammy and I did our visiting teaching tonight-woohoo! We couldn't get ahold of Neena so we took Kay out for ice cream and had a good little visit. When I got home, Neena had called back, so i called her and visited with her over the phone. Now, we are at 100% yeah buddy!!!!
Tammy and I did our visiting teaching tonight-woohoo! We couldn't get ahold of Neena so we took Kay out for ice cream and had a good little visit. When I got home, Neena had called back, so i called her and visited with her over the phone. Now, we are at 100% yeah buddy!!!!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Christmas Cards
The cards below are the ones I am teaching at the libraries in ALma and Mulberry. I am also teaching them at the enrichment night at Church in October. i wanted them simple enough so they wouldn't take too long and also let them know you can make a card without stamps(the green one-although I stmped the inside!) Everyone really likes the snow one, the o is cut out and the same snowmen line is inside. THe snowflake card will look better once the punched snowflake has glitter on it.
I talked to mom last night for almost a hour, I sure miss her. I had called to tell her I was having parsnips for dinner mmm! Nobody else appreciated them.
I havae been running to the bathroom all afternoon, yuck! I need to go and find something for dinner, the kids are saying they are hungry now. Imagine!
I talked to mom last night for almost a hour, I sure miss her. I had called to tell her I was having parsnips for dinner mmm! Nobody else appreciated them.
I havae been running to the bathroom all afternoon, yuck! I need to go and find something for dinner, the kids are saying they are hungry now. Imagine!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
kind of hum-drum day
Today was kind of funky, not sure why. Shannon came in for the knitting class and we were talking and realized that we both felt like crying for no reason and just kind of moody-weird. SHe asked me if I was staying here or moving to Canada. I told her I couldn't leave my grandbabies, I should have added my older girls either, because I can't imagine my life without them in it. I said I just missed the pace I was at there, I still did stuff and even worrying about Mom and Glen it was alot less stress. She said I know I can tell you have alot of stress here.
I am planning my goodies for Tammy's and my booth in October. It will be fun and hopefully will make some money.
I am ready to curl up with my book for the night.
I just finished TIme is a River by Mary ALice Monroe-awesome book, still my favorite is Beach HOuse by her. Her way of writing is just so descriptive and I felt like I was at the cabin and in the mountains with her.Check out your local library and get a card!
I am planning my goodies for Tammy's and my booth in October. It will be fun and hopefully will make some money.
I am ready to curl up with my book for the night.
I just finished TIme is a River by Mary ALice Monroe-awesome book, still my favorite is Beach HOuse by her. Her way of writing is just so descriptive and I felt like I was at the cabin and in the mountains with her.Check out your local library and get a card!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
Oops I did it again!!!!
Today Serenity came up and we were all playing chinese cheeckers while eating lunch, I asked if she walked today with Shannon, she said no she was at work. She told me Amy was off on vacation again, I said man I need some hours and a few minutes later the phone rang and Shannon says, Are you coming into work anytime soon? I didn't know I was on the schedule! I flew in the shower and made it to work in 15 minutes!
Our computers were down at work all day today, it limits what we can do, but makes more work when it comes back up. I work tomorrow also so hopefully it will be back up.
Bryan and Serenity are now coaches for Sam and Savannas' soccer team as they can't find anyone and they volunteered-ok the correct story would be that Serenity volunteered them!
I am sure ready to back to Canada and my beach! It is already too hectic here again. I miss the tranquility of the waves and the pace we had there. Maybe I should get a cd of ocean waves-you think that will work?????
Our computers were down at work all day today, it limits what we can do, but makes more work when it comes back up. I work tomorrow also so hopefully it will be back up.
Bryan and Serenity are now coaches for Sam and Savannas' soccer team as they can't find anyone and they volunteered-ok the correct story would be that Serenity volunteered them!
I am sure ready to back to Canada and my beach! It is already too hectic here again. I miss the tranquility of the waves and the pace we had there. Maybe I should get a cd of ocean waves-you think that will work?????
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Getting back to "norm" of my life
Well I am back and trying hard to fit everything in, and have decided I just have to make everything fit.
I have been going non stop since I havae been back and feel like now that my 2 big scrapbooking teaching days are over, I acan breathe a little bit easier. I would have been lost without my Tammy girl, she spent the night and taught the class on the 6th for me. I lost my voice due to the mold and such in the library(leakes from the rain), I was there but in body only!~
My baby book class went so well, I loved it , it was one of my favorite classes, I was able to just be there and guide, it was wonderful-they made awesome paper bag books.
We went to Donnell's company picnic on Saturday and had a good time with the grandkids and kids. We came home and Donnell was going to smoke some ribs-mmm! they were awesome, but in doing so, he hurt his back in dragging the smoker around. He hardly ever cries and he was hurt today, he cried and we got some back pain reliever and heat release pads, hopefully they do the trick. He is moving very slowly and it breaks my heart to see him like this.
This week is my getting down to the nitty-gritty of school, Donnell and Brinae have been doing Josh's teaching for me and I am now in a position where I can take back over. He won't know what hit him!!!!!! ;)
I sure miss my mom, Glen, and the beach. it really was just so calming and relaxing. I loved my little evening schedule, I will have to come up with something here.
Have a great night.
I have been going non stop since I havae been back and feel like now that my 2 big scrapbooking teaching days are over, I acan breathe a little bit easier. I would have been lost without my Tammy girl, she spent the night and taught the class on the 6th for me. I lost my voice due to the mold and such in the library(leakes from the rain), I was there but in body only!~
My baby book class went so well, I loved it , it was one of my favorite classes, I was able to just be there and guide, it was wonderful-they made awesome paper bag books.
We went to Donnell's company picnic on Saturday and had a good time with the grandkids and kids. We came home and Donnell was going to smoke some ribs-mmm! they were awesome, but in doing so, he hurt his back in dragging the smoker around. He hardly ever cries and he was hurt today, he cried and we got some back pain reliever and heat release pads, hopefully they do the trick. He is moving very slowly and it breaks my heart to see him like this.
This week is my getting down to the nitty-gritty of school, Donnell and Brinae have been doing Josh's teaching for me and I am now in a position where I can take back over. He won't know what hit him!!!!!! ;)
I sure miss my mom, Glen, and the beach. it really was just so calming and relaxing. I loved my little evening schedule, I will have to come up with something here.
Have a great night.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
I'm HOme
The time is midnight and I just read Mom's blog-you are doing great with this new adventure MOm! JUst one comment though, you made it sound like Cinderella fell down on her job!!! I worked my fingers to the bones(ha!ha!)
Mom finished her mini book and is doing better, I t broke my heart to leave her when I got on the airplane Saturday. I held it in pretty good. She was not where I wanted her to be when I left her, but I needed to get home to my family too. HOpefully she will listen to the doctor and continue to do well so she can come here in the spring. Boy, Tammy M and I will have her doing all sorts of fun cards and such(she will never want to leave!!!).
My flights were pretty uneventful-thats probably a good thing. THe 6 hour layover in Seattle were by pretty fast. I talked to Donnell, Serenity, Cindy, and AMber. I called Amber at work and while I looked at books in the bookstore, I had her look them up in our card catalog! THere are some awesome new books out there people-GET TO YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY!!!! I made it to Ft. Smith airport before my honey, that was a little disappointing, and then I started to get a little worried so my homecoming was a little different then I had anticipated. It was so great to see him walk in the door, and when I walked in the house Josh reached me first and threw his arms around me and Brinae came flying into me-man did I miss everyone. Brinae was still my Brinae and talked my ear off and every few minutes would say I missed you Mom. It made me feel good. It was GREAT to cuddle with my honey and I was so excited knowing that I get to sleep with him tonight also(he goes back to work tomorrow night)
It felt so good at Church today, I got to see my girls and my grandkids.My lap wasn't big enough for Sacrament today, I had Sam sitting on me then beside me and Aden and Abby on my lap. Sam kept saying I missed you Grammy. Aden rubbed Abby's hair and said Abby You are so pretty-isn't that so sweet! I told Abby to sit with her momma so I could hold Aden for a few minutes and whoa-she started crying, Cassandra took her out and she kept saying to her I want my grandma- she came back in and on to my lap and clung to me. We had dinner here after for Serenity's b-day tomorrow. Savanna and Sam are spending the night. Sam sat on my lap for awhile and I said I love you Sam and he said I love you Grammy and I love you more than you love me and smiled-he is a cutie pie alright. Savanna sato n the couch and cuddled with me for a long time too. Noah must have grown a foot! He is huge-o.k. o.k. he was huge when I left, but he sure is grown and boy what a happy boy he is, he just kept smiling and laughing, it is good to be home.
Well I want to go back and curl up beside my sleeping man so good night.
Mom finished her mini book and is doing better, I t broke my heart to leave her when I got on the airplane Saturday. I held it in pretty good. She was not where I wanted her to be when I left her, but I needed to get home to my family too. HOpefully she will listen to the doctor and continue to do well so she can come here in the spring. Boy, Tammy M and I will have her doing all sorts of fun cards and such(she will never want to leave!!!).
My flights were pretty uneventful-thats probably a good thing. THe 6 hour layover in Seattle were by pretty fast. I talked to Donnell, Serenity, Cindy, and AMber. I called Amber at work and while I looked at books in the bookstore, I had her look them up in our card catalog! THere are some awesome new books out there people-GET TO YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY!!!! I made it to Ft. Smith airport before my honey, that was a little disappointing, and then I started to get a little worried so my homecoming was a little different then I had anticipated. It was so great to see him walk in the door, and when I walked in the house Josh reached me first and threw his arms around me and Brinae came flying into me-man did I miss everyone. Brinae was still my Brinae and talked my ear off and every few minutes would say I missed you Mom. It made me feel good. It was GREAT to cuddle with my honey and I was so excited knowing that I get to sleep with him tonight also(he goes back to work tomorrow night)
It felt so good at Church today, I got to see my girls and my grandkids.My lap wasn't big enough for Sacrament today, I had Sam sitting on me then beside me and Aden and Abby on my lap. Sam kept saying I missed you Grammy. Aden rubbed Abby's hair and said Abby You are so pretty-isn't that so sweet! I told Abby to sit with her momma so I could hold Aden for a few minutes and whoa-she started crying, Cassandra took her out and she kept saying to her I want my grandma- she came back in and on to my lap and clung to me. We had dinner here after for Serenity's b-day tomorrow. Savanna and Sam are spending the night. Sam sat on my lap for awhile and I said I love you Sam and he said I love you Grammy and I love you more than you love me and smiled-he is a cutie pie alright. Savanna sato n the couch and cuddled with me for a long time too. Noah must have grown a foot! He is huge-o.k. o.k. he was huge when I left, but he sure is grown and boy what a happy boy he is, he just kept smiling and laughing, it is good to be home.
Well I want to go back and curl up beside my sleeping man so good night.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Apple Pie and mini books
The apple pie we made today sure riveled the Ontario onel et me tellyou, it was stinkin' awesome mmm!
Mom was very tired and weak so she had a little nap and I tried to catch some more rays-they have been few and far between this week-everyone says it is unusual with the clouds and rain. I think yep it is just my luck, and tomorrow being the last day we were hoping to take pics around the town, the weather man is calling for clouds all day by morning they will probably change it to rain!
We managed to work on our lilttle mini books, Mom is enjoying it and only has two little pages left so she is coming along. She has learned to blog as well today. So we have accomplished alot what with her health.
I had a Boston Brute from Boston Pizza tonight for dinner, it was pretty good, almost like we make them at home now. I just can't get the sauce quite right.
I talked to my honey for quite awhile this morning, I just miss him so much-he made me feel so good, just like he always does. He told me how much he loved me and missed me, we would be talking about something and he would say after a sentence, I miss you dear. He really is my soulmate and eternal companion, I am so thankful for him. Two sleeps and I am home!
Mom was very tired and weak so she had a little nap and I tried to catch some more rays-they have been few and far between this week-everyone says it is unusual with the clouds and rain. I think yep it is just my luck, and tomorrow being the last day we were hoping to take pics around the town, the weather man is calling for clouds all day by morning they will probably change it to rain!
We managed to work on our lilttle mini books, Mom is enjoying it and only has two little pages left so she is coming along. She has learned to blog as well today. So we have accomplished alot what with her health.
I had a Boston Brute from Boston Pizza tonight for dinner, it was pretty good, almost like we make them at home now. I just can't get the sauce quite right.
I talked to my honey for quite awhile this morning, I just miss him so much-he made me feel so good, just like he always does. He told me how much he loved me and missed me, we would be talking about something and he would say after a sentence, I miss you dear. He really is my soulmate and eternal companion, I am so thankful for him. Two sleeps and I am home!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
A late Happy Birthday to Tammy
I didn't forget your birthday girl! When I was thinking about you the other day I was going to call and then realized the library was closed and then I got busy again. Did you get your yummy pie you wanted? I can't wait to see the whole gang again. I hope your day was special.
Mom and I went to Walmart to get my pictures scanned, it was amazing how well they turned out-these pics are like of mom when she was a teenager and such.
We went to our class tonight and it was so fun, we laughed and had a good time.THere were6 of us plus the teacher, 4 were doing it for the first time, so it was good for Mom. She had such a great time, she absolutley loves her cards and is HOOKED!!! I think all plans for tomorrow are out the window, she wasnts to play!
I am so tired I am heading off to bed, 3 more sleeps and then I am home.
Mom and I went to Walmart to get my pictures scanned, it was amazing how well they turned out-these pics are like of mom when she was a teenager and such.
We went to our class tonight and it was so fun, we laughed and had a good time.THere were6 of us plus the teacher, 4 were doing it for the first time, so it was good for Mom. She had such a great time, she absolutley loves her cards and is HOOKED!!! I think all plans for tomorrow are out the window, she wasnts to play!
I am so tired I am heading off to bed, 3 more sleeps and then I am home.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Oh ya- I lost 10 lbs!!!
WOO-HOO! It must be the walking and drinking water, but according to the scales, it is 10 lbs. off.(watch me get home and it not be anything!), but I will take this as a good sign to a good start.
Scrapbook store shopping and a talk with my cousin
I took Mom to her will revisement appointment this morning, I sat in the car and watched people. I couldn't believe how many seniors I watched riding bicycles. We then went to a couple of scrapbook stores, Wal-mart and got Mom a digital camera, Michael's , and Harvey's for my hamburger.
WHen we went to the scrapbook store across the bridge, we told the lady mom wanted to take her Christmas card class, and she said she is having one tomorrow night, there was so much interest that she added another class tomorrow night-yep Mom and I are going. She is really excited. SHe did pretty good today, but she is very tired and gone to bed.
We talked to my cousin Ann Wilde tonight. I haven't talked to her for YEARS! It was good talking to her, I was laughing, it was like no time had passed.
I went to the beach tonight-surprise! It was pretty cold and windy, lots of those surfer dudes, I am going to find out exactly what they are called as I know it can't be para-sailing as this involves no boats. It sure is amazing to watch though.
Tomorrow is card making at home and making an apple pie with my yummy apples.
WHen we went to the scrapbook store across the bridge, we told the lady mom wanted to take her Christmas card class, and she said she is having one tomorrow night, there was so much interest that she added another class tomorrow night-yep Mom and I are going. She is really excited. SHe did pretty good today, but she is very tired and gone to bed.
We talked to my cousin Ann Wilde tonight. I haven't talked to her for YEARS! It was good talking to her, I was laughing, it was like no time had passed.
I went to the beach tonight-surprise! It was pretty cold and windy, lots of those surfer dudes, I am going to find out exactly what they are called as I know it can't be para-sailing as this involves no boats. It sure is amazing to watch though.
Tomorrow is card making at home and making an apple pie with my yummy apples.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Happy Birthday Cassandra
Today was my Cassandra's birthday! The family got together and had homemade fajaitas and cake for her, I helped sing happy birthday to her.I remember holding her as a newborn and just felt so much love for this new little spirit. She has been a great joy and a many frustrations and worries to me, I love her so much. It is so heartwarming to hear Serenity tell me how they text and tease each other lately, it warms my soul as they have not got along for awhile now and I was worried if they could ever start to gain back their friendship. Hopefully it will continue to mend and grow.
I went to Sacrament mtg with mom and Glen today, Mom was still having some stinging in her groin, but boy did she look GOOD all decked out for Church. SHe looked beautiful in her white suit, pearls, and her hair curled!It was so neat to se the building, it brought back memories of my teen years(it is the same construction as the building I used to go to). I met some of mom's friends. It was nice to know that there were different songs and speakers, but that everything else was the same as my family was doing today. I felt connected to them.
Donnell said Tammy at work misses me so much that she reads my blog everyday and sometime the old stuff too!!! I miss all of you at work so much, you gals are just a part of me!I love ya!
Tammy Morgan called to see if she had calling to Canada, they said no but for 5.99 a month you can, she said hook me up-I only need it for a week. So she has been checking on me -she keeps me laughing with her stories of her day to day life-if you see her ask about the twins first day of schoolLOL!!!!I just miss alll my cronies! You allknow who you are!;)
I did go swimming yesterday-whoo the water sent a shock treatment through my body-it was cold.
Tomorrow is more Cinderella stuff-I'm going to vacum and dust so it will be done for mom. I was laughing telling Donnell you would think that glass slipper should be fitting by now, don't ya think????????
I went to Sacrament mtg with mom and Glen today, Mom was still having some stinging in her groin, but boy did she look GOOD all decked out for Church. SHe looked beautiful in her white suit, pearls, and her hair curled!It was so neat to se the building, it brought back memories of my teen years(it is the same construction as the building I used to go to). I met some of mom's friends. It was nice to know that there were different songs and speakers, but that everything else was the same as my family was doing today. I felt connected to them.
Donnell said Tammy at work misses me so much that she reads my blog everyday and sometime the old stuff too!!! I miss all of you at work so much, you gals are just a part of me!I love ya!
Tammy Morgan called to see if she had calling to Canada, they said no but for 5.99 a month you can, she said hook me up-I only need it for a week. So she has been checking on me -she keeps me laughing with her stories of her day to day life-if you see her ask about the twins first day of schoolLOL!!!!I just miss alll my cronies! You allknow who you are!;)
I did go swimming yesterday-whoo the water sent a shock treatment through my body-it was cold.
Tomorrow is more Cinderella stuff-I'm going to vacum and dust so it will be done for mom. I was laughing telling Donnell you would think that glass slipper should be fitting by now, don't ya think????????
Mom's new adventure
I set up mom with her own blog-hers is Marrian's Quest. I told her this will give her family a way to see what she is doing daily and how she is feeling. I think that once she gets started it will be a little addictive to her.
I am just showing her the ropes now so I will blog later my day.
I am just showing her the ropes now so I will blog later my day.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Thanks for the comments & Farmer's Market
I read them and feel like you are talking to me-funny how homesick we get for friends and family. Yet, I am a little sad thinking I only have a week left with mom. Today her and Glen went to the doctor, Glen has to go for blood tests and go back. Dr. Sue told mom her bloodclot is going down nicely. I have to tell you something else quite amazing here, so many people ride bicycles here. They have bike lanes on most roads, we were at the Dr. office early and here comes Dr. Sue riding to work. She locked up her bike while she was chatting with the patients waiting, it was aresome to see. There were other businesses in the stripmall there and yep more people on bikes were coming in to work. After the doctor we went to the Kelowna Farmers's and Craft Market-I had a blast.There were so many tents set up and everything under the sun there. I bought
a bag of yummy tart apples, picked off th e tree last night. Mom got some more corn for dinner today(that's lunch to us). It is so fun to see everything there, there was this mascot and i went up to him and said"I'm a visitor here and would love my picture with you can you walk down here withme to my mom to take it?" He signaled with his hand, wouldn't talk and I got my pic taken, I took one of mom and Glen(he was reluctant), and the "farmer" did a little jig for me. I am so sad that you can't see the pics while it is all happening.
I think I might go swimming today. I have been to the beach everynight and wading in the water. Mom's friend Bruno comes over and visits me for a few minutes while I'm there-I told him last night, when he said I will see you tomorrow and gave me a hug, that he was my beach date! He laughed-he is like 70+.I need to go and start the barb-b-q- I am making prok steaks, cornon the cob, potatoe salad. mmm!
a bag of yummy tart apples, picked off th e tree last night. Mom got some more corn for dinner today(that's lunch to us). It is so fun to see everything there, there was this mascot and i went up to him and said"I'm a visitor here and would love my picture with you can you walk down here withme to my mom to take it?" He signaled with his hand, wouldn't talk and I got my pic taken, I took one of mom and Glen(he was reluctant), and the "farmer" did a little jig for me. I am so sad that you can't see the pics while it is all happening.
I think I might go swimming today. I have been to the beach everynight and wading in the water. Mom's friend Bruno comes over and visits me for a few minutes while I'm there-I told him last night, when he said I will see you tomorrow and gave me a hug, that he was my beach date! He laughed-he is like 70+.I need to go and start the barb-b-q- I am making prok steaks, cornon the cob, potatoe salad. mmm!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Baking Day & a Compliment
Today I took pictures of mom making pie and tart shells, it has to be Tenderflake-I learned how to make the perfect shell. We made my rhubarb pie and another Canadian fave-butter tarts. I always buy a pack when I am in Canada and mom said oh we can make them. Well, let me tell you, they are so easy to make and yummy! The crust was so flaky-you would think Martha Stewart or Paula Dean were here, they would be proud.
We had a very good dinner also, we make dressing in spare ribs, squash, potaotes, and carrots-all from the garden, I forgot just how good they taste when they come right out of the ground. I made coleslaw, mom had to supervise to make sure it was right-Serenity and Cassandra would have gobbled it up.
It is raining again, but nice and cool. Mom is very tired tonight and still unable to move very well, I had a good day with her . Oh yeah, her friend Bruno came over(a very nice man and friend to mom and Glen) and said "Bridgette you are a very good looking woman!" He turned to mom and said-"she is good looking " I just smiled and said thank you!!!!He is Italian so he speaks in somewhat broken english.
Brinae informed today on the phone that I will be home in 10 days, I am missing my family so much, they just have no clue how much I love and miss them.
We had a very good dinner also, we make dressing in spare ribs, squash, potaotes, and carrots-all from the garden, I forgot just how good they taste when they come right out of the ground. I made coleslaw, mom had to supervise to make sure it was right-Serenity and Cassandra would have gobbled it up.
It is raining again, but nice and cool. Mom is very tired tonight and still unable to move very well, I had a good day with her . Oh yeah, her friend Bruno came over(a very nice man and friend to mom and Glen) and said "Bridgette you are a very good looking woman!" He turned to mom and said-"she is good looking " I just smiled and said thank you!!!!He is Italian so he speaks in somewhat broken english.
Brinae informed today on the phone that I will be home in 10 days, I am missing my family so much, they just have no clue how much I love and miss them.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Here in Canada
Mom is managing and although her groin where they did the procedure is very sore, she is getting around pretty fair.
Yesterday, I took her to the doctor and we went to a Dollar Store-it isn;t like ours where everything is a dollar. We got a few things to make a couple of cards-yup I had to hit the scrapbook aisle. Ooh OOh! Mom is thinking she would like to do that-Glen will kill me when she gets started!!!! We went to Wal-Mart and got her a few items, paper cutter, scissors, ect and then I got to go to HARVEY'S, yes siree I got my fix, best hamburger this side of the Canadian border!, actually best hamburger to be found anywhere if you ask me!!!! It was so good, I can hardly explain it, I also had an order of Poutine-french fries with gravy and white cheddar cheese curds-it was pretty good, but next time I am just getting two hamburgers and nothing else!!!
Today mom is al little more sore so it was an easy day, she read my scrapbooking magazines and started getting inspired. There was a little thunderstorm and after supper , I walked over to the beach and read my book for a while. I love the peacefulness of the beach and the mountains in the background across the water-it is beautiful. When I get back home I will post a picture of it.
I am enjoying my time with mom, but am starting to get really homesick for my family and friends, It is REALLY QUIET here, a whole new world for me-ha ha!
Anyway the air is so fresh, it is so pretty here, i love it outdoors here-I bet you can't believe I said that eh?
I am getting ready to head off to bed, I am pretty tired. Tomorrow we are getting eggs, so we can have my fave pie in the world, my mom's rhurbarb pie-it ranks right up there with my hubby's pumpkin pie and the apple pie from Ontario!! We are going to get corn to so I can have my own corn fest!
Yesterday, I took her to the doctor and we went to a Dollar Store-it isn;t like ours where everything is a dollar. We got a few things to make a couple of cards-yup I had to hit the scrapbook aisle. Ooh OOh! Mom is thinking she would like to do that-Glen will kill me when she gets started!!!! We went to Wal-Mart and got her a few items, paper cutter, scissors, ect and then I got to go to HARVEY'S, yes siree I got my fix, best hamburger this side of the Canadian border!, actually best hamburger to be found anywhere if you ask me!!!! It was so good, I can hardly explain it, I also had an order of Poutine-french fries with gravy and white cheddar cheese curds-it was pretty good, but next time I am just getting two hamburgers and nothing else!!!
Today mom is al little more sore so it was an easy day, she read my scrapbooking magazines and started getting inspired. There was a little thunderstorm and after supper , I walked over to the beach and read my book for a while. I love the peacefulness of the beach and the mountains in the background across the water-it is beautiful. When I get back home I will post a picture of it.
I am enjoying my time with mom, but am starting to get really homesick for my family and friends, It is REALLY QUIET here, a whole new world for me-ha ha!
Anyway the air is so fresh, it is so pretty here, i love it outdoors here-I bet you can't believe I said that eh?
I am getting ready to head off to bed, I am pretty tired. Tomorrow we are getting eggs, so we can have my fave pie in the world, my mom's rhurbarb pie-it ranks right up there with my hubby's pumpkin pie and the apple pie from Ontario!! We are going to get corn to so I can have my own corn fest!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Update from here in Canada
Well, I am in Canada and we were able to bring mom home from Vancouver General yesterday to here in Kelowna. I flew in Sat. night, mom had to be airvaced to Vancouver for surgery. She had two stints put inb ecause it was so plugged. It took 10 hours to drive a 5 hour trip yesterday because of needing to stop and let her walk around. We take her to the doctor on Sat, and go from there. I am trying to get her diet regulated while I am here.
It is bittersweet here, I am so glad to see my brother and sister and mom, but so hard with these circumstances. I love them all so much and miss them tons. Last night after we got mom in bed I went outside to where Kathy and David were and I don't know I just got so choked I started to cry and said I was going to bed. I cried for ever it seemed like. Kathy came to bed and I told her how I feel. That I know that when mom took me and split the family up that it tore Kathy and David's life apart., I was only 3 I think. I was kind of raised like an only child, I think due to the age differences in us kids. My sister Kathy is the one who gave me a love for reading, she used to read to me whenver I spent the night with her, I have memories of laying in her bed in the redhouse and her reading me the books. She was my idol and I looked up to her, she was the world. I had my first taste of pizza with her and she showed me the world(treats, music, etc). She has always been one of very best friends. My brother Dave has no clue just how much he means to me. WHen Kathy and him came to Arkansas for a road trip, I got close to him and loved the fact that he was so touched by the scrapbook I made him, he cried and my heart burst. He is MY big brother and I have very fond memories of riding the motorcycle with him and thinking I was on top of the world because he was sharing with me something that meant the world to him. i remember as a little girl, him picking on me and tickling me until I peed(yep a regular brother!!).I love them so much it hurt, I hate living so far from them that it is so rare that we get to see each other. Anyway, I was telling Kathy I know we have to have the "talk:" with mom and I was dreading it, well we just finished part of it. We were explaining how I need to help her make sure all funeral arrangements are made and contact list in done, will revised and up to date, etc before I leave. Talk about hard, I didn't want her to feel like we were gaining up on her, although I'm sure that is how she felt. It is making me realize that I have some things to do myself when I get home so my family is prepared-because like it says-you never know when it is your time.
I only have another full day with Kathy and David before they leave on Friday, it is already killing me that they are leaving. I cannot explain just how much I love them.
It is bittersweet here, I am so glad to see my brother and sister and mom, but so hard with these circumstances. I love them all so much and miss them tons. Last night after we got mom in bed I went outside to where Kathy and David were and I don't know I just got so choked I started to cry and said I was going to bed. I cried for ever it seemed like. Kathy came to bed and I told her how I feel. That I know that when mom took me and split the family up that it tore Kathy and David's life apart., I was only 3 I think. I was kind of raised like an only child, I think due to the age differences in us kids. My sister Kathy is the one who gave me a love for reading, she used to read to me whenver I spent the night with her, I have memories of laying in her bed in the redhouse and her reading me the books. She was my idol and I looked up to her, she was the world. I had my first taste of pizza with her and she showed me the world(treats, music, etc). She has always been one of very best friends. My brother Dave has no clue just how much he means to me. WHen Kathy and him came to Arkansas for a road trip, I got close to him and loved the fact that he was so touched by the scrapbook I made him, he cried and my heart burst. He is MY big brother and I have very fond memories of riding the motorcycle with him and thinking I was on top of the world because he was sharing with me something that meant the world to him. i remember as a little girl, him picking on me and tickling me until I peed(yep a regular brother!!).I love them so much it hurt, I hate living so far from them that it is so rare that we get to see each other. Anyway, I was telling Kathy I know we have to have the "talk:" with mom and I was dreading it, well we just finished part of it. We were explaining how I need to help her make sure all funeral arrangements are made and contact list in done, will revised and up to date, etc before I leave. Talk about hard, I didn't want her to feel like we were gaining up on her, although I'm sure that is how she felt. It is making me realize that I have some things to do myself when I get home so my family is prepared-because like it says-you never know when it is your time.
I only have another full day with Kathy and David before they leave on Friday, it is already killing me that they are leaving. I cannot explain just how much I love them.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Another full day finished
Isn't that new grandson of mine a real cutie???? He is just such a happy baby boy and so good. i just want to squeeze him all the time-the only problem is -is that he is heavy! i'm not kidding, he is solid!
It was a hectic day, I worked this morning and part of the afternoon and then Serenity wanted me to tag along and do some errands with her and Noah. I had to rush home and take the kids to the activity. I got home to find the phone is still not charging and everybody and the dog has been trying to get ahold of me. I did get to talk to my sister and wish her a Happy Birthday, she was telling me that Mom had a heart attack, I told her I had just talked to Glen(mom's hubby) last night and he thought she was coming home. My phone died while I was talking to her, ugh!!! Then my brother called and was telling me what he knew and yep my phone went dead again-it is ticking me off-it is a fairly new phone too. I am going to call Glen in the morining and hopefully the phone will last through the call. i just love my siblings-I don't even think they have a clue how much I think of them. I really do wish we lived closer.
I had to work like I said and I was sad I missed my neighbor's graveside service. Virginia Thorn has lived across the street I think all her married and adult life. She had more energy than anybody I have ever known. Her feet must have been tough as nails, she would walk down our road(it is gravel) to her sons house and back all the time. She always planted a huge garden. She was an amazing woman. I haven't visited her like I should have, but I will miss her. I believe she was in her 90's.
Well, I am hitting the hay, Donnell went in 2 hours early tonight-woo-hoo-overtime yay! I am working tomorrow afternoon, I need to get the baby book scrapbook class finished. I teach it next week.
It was a hectic day, I worked this morning and part of the afternoon and then Serenity wanted me to tag along and do some errands with her and Noah. I had to rush home and take the kids to the activity. I got home to find the phone is still not charging and everybody and the dog has been trying to get ahold of me. I did get to talk to my sister and wish her a Happy Birthday, she was telling me that Mom had a heart attack, I told her I had just talked to Glen(mom's hubby) last night and he thought she was coming home. My phone died while I was talking to her, ugh!!! Then my brother called and was telling me what he knew and yep my phone went dead again-it is ticking me off-it is a fairly new phone too. I am going to call Glen in the morining and hopefully the phone will last through the call. i just love my siblings-I don't even think they have a clue how much I think of them. I really do wish we lived closer.
I had to work like I said and I was sad I missed my neighbor's graveside service. Virginia Thorn has lived across the street I think all her married and adult life. She had more energy than anybody I have ever known. Her feet must have been tough as nails, she would walk down our road(it is gravel) to her sons house and back all the time. She always planted a huge garden. She was an amazing woman. I haven't visited her like I should have, but I will miss her. I believe she was in her 90's.
Well, I am hitting the hay, Donnell went in 2 hours early tonight-woo-hoo-overtime yay! I am working tomorrow afternoon, I need to get the baby book scrapbook class finished. I teach it next week.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
A Night Cap
I called my mom to see if she had been able to find my blog and I found out she is in the hospital. She was having problems with her chest and so they were running a bunch of tests on her heart. I sure hope and pray she is okay. Glen was waiting for a phone call, he might have been able to pick her up today-she is 2 hours behind us, but still no word.
Tomorrow is my sister Kathy's birthday-I sure miss her, she is such a hoot! I am working on something for her and don't want to give it away on here. Of course I am not done-everyone is used to all my stuff being late.I just want her to know if she sees this that I am wishing her a great day! I have to work in the morning so I won't be on here in the a.m.
Today I went to Wal-mart with Serenity and Noah. I had Noah laughing, you know that first baby laughing that they do-he sure is a happy boy-big smiles for Grammy(ok, big smiles for everybody). He rubbed his eye, his mommy said, that is super good news as he was born with shoulder displasia(sp), but theyu have been doing physical therapy and his left arm is getting to be as good as new.
Anyway, I'm heading to bed, I'm really tired, but I have the 4th book in the Twilight series and I got o get to reading as Brinae is chopping at the bit to read it.
Good night everyone!
Tomorrow is my sister Kathy's birthday-I sure miss her, she is such a hoot! I am working on something for her and don't want to give it away on here. Of course I am not done-everyone is used to all my stuff being late.I just want her to know if she sees this that I am wishing her a great day! I have to work in the morning so I won't be on here in the a.m.
Today I went to Wal-mart with Serenity and Noah. I had Noah laughing, you know that first baby laughing that they do-he sure is a happy boy-big smiles for Grammy(ok, big smiles for everybody). He rubbed his eye, his mommy said, that is super good news as he was born with shoulder displasia(sp), but theyu have been doing physical therapy and his left arm is getting to be as good as new.
Anyway, I'm heading to bed, I'm really tired, but I have the 4th book in the Twilight series and I got o get to reading as Brinae is chopping at the bit to read it.
Good night everyone!
YIPPEE-I FIGURED IT OUT!
I am stinkin' proud of myself. I figured out something tech!! MY playlist and posted it here-feel free to scan the list and see if one of your faves are on my list. Post your faves and if they are also mine, I can post as my mind went blank as I made mine-isn't that funny how that happens!
A light at the end of the tunnel?
Could it be? It has been a very rough few months for us here in our home due to financial difficulties. I got sucked down into depression due to it, I did not call my friends, I barely answered the phone(and you know how I love to talk!), I stayed in bed, I snuck home after Sacrament meeting, I just plain hid my head-thinking a head in sand knows nothing and it will all go away. I found excuses not to mingle with life. It was our own stupidity and putting things ahead of others, I did not want anyone to know(funny how we are like that), anyway on Sunday during Relief Society I found myself standing up and bearing my testimony-ok mostly I stood and sobbed, I din't really explain what all was going on, but they got the picture. I had found by starting this blog it was letting me see the good things(because I certainly wasn't going to tell the real truth for all to see), it was fun writing about the neat things in my life-somehow that has helped. Anyway, after RS sisters came up and hugged me-that is really what I needed-and told me to hang in there. One sister Rachel-she was visiting and was one of our young single adult's birth mother(an absolute beautiful story for another time) came up and hugged me and said "Now that you voiced it, it is out there and things will get better." I completely understood it and it hit me hard. I got to thinking that this blog is replacing my handwritten journal and that is supposed to entail my trials, heartaches as well as my joys. I am looking at things differently now and hoping I will make it.
I do have a very strong testimony and it did not change through this process. I just didn't know or feel like I should lean on Heavenly Father for it was our faoult we were in this predicament. You see, we almost lost our home, and it is not over yet. It is very hard to admit this. Anyway to save our home from foreclosure, we had to change our mortgage payments to cover lawyer fees and such so our mortgage is now $997. a month, it went up over $400 dollars. With Donnell changing jobs(it was the best decision as his other place of employment is going under and he got out in time to get another good job), it was a big cut in pay andright now they are limiting overtime. We are not having enough come in to cover what needs to go out. THis high payment goes until December. I have asked for more hours at work and they have been great to me. It is a vicious circle though, we pool our money together and realize that we do not have enough for the house payment so we borrow it and make the payment and then payfamily back and boom it is time to start worrying over how to make this months payment. With this set up we are not allowed to be one day late or our house is gone-final.
Thus my start of major cleaning yesterday, with the depression I just let everything go, I want my home back, I want to feel pride in an orderly home. I want to feel like me again. I am getting there, just a day at a time(sometimes an hour at a time!!)
I just realized that here is this truth and eye-opening blog just after I sent my blog addy to everyone-oh well truth prevails I guess.
I do have a very strong testimony and it did not change through this process. I just didn't know or feel like I should lean on Heavenly Father for it was our faoult we were in this predicament. You see, we almost lost our home, and it is not over yet. It is very hard to admit this. Anyway to save our home from foreclosure, we had to change our mortgage payments to cover lawyer fees and such so our mortgage is now $997. a month, it went up over $400 dollars. With Donnell changing jobs(it was the best decision as his other place of employment is going under and he got out in time to get another good job), it was a big cut in pay andright now they are limiting overtime. We are not having enough come in to cover what needs to go out. THis high payment goes until December. I have asked for more hours at work and they have been great to me. It is a vicious circle though, we pool our money together and realize that we do not have enough for the house payment so we borrow it and make the payment and then payfamily back and boom it is time to start worrying over how to make this months payment. With this set up we are not allowed to be one day late or our house is gone-final.
Thus my start of major cleaning yesterday, with the depression I just let everything go, I want my home back, I want to feel pride in an orderly home. I want to feel like me again. I am getting there, just a day at a time(sometimes an hour at a time!!)
I just realized that here is this truth and eye-opening blog just after I sent my blog addy to everyone-oh well truth prevails I guess.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Is summer ending soon?
It is so hot here. We went swimming for a couple of hours this afternoon and even the water was warm. It was still nice, but we are driving the van and it has the ac out. I am so tired tonight, we worked very hard in the house this morning. I just couldn't take it anymore. I rearranged the front room and took another leave out of the dining table and rearranged it. I really like the results. I need to scrub the cupboard doors and wash and wax the kitchen floor and I think the kitchen will be pretty done.
I cannot believe how tired I am, I guess it is the playing outside in the heat. Cassandra, her kids, her neighbor, Josh, Brinae, and I were the ones to go swimming. Abby laid on me and we floated around for awhile. I have a burn though.
I am going to try to put some pics on here.
I cannot believe how tired I am, I guess it is the playing outside in the heat. Cassandra, her kids, her neighbor, Josh, Brinae, and I were the ones to go swimming. Abby laid on me and we floated around for awhile. I have a burn though.
I am going to try to put some pics on here.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Catch-up
Just before I tried to get on to write my entry for Friday, the power went off-ugh! It got hot real quick in here. We were in bed when it came back on.
Yesterday was my honey's birthday, I ended up working and my plans for the secret dinner fell through, partly because it was over 104 degrees outside.
we had a quiet evening with Josh and Brinae. It was nice and he said he enjoyed it.
Today during Sacrament meeting Brinae received her Young Womanhood Recognition, I was extrememly proud of her. In order to earn this award you have to do various readings and service for each value and then a project for each of the 7 values; faith, divine nature, individual worth, knowledge, choice and accountability, good works, and integrity. Each project has to be at least 10 hours. Most of Brinaes' were in excess of the 10 hr minimum. Her medallion she was given is silver with a beautiful etching of the Temple spires on it. We are going to have a little open house for her as this is right up there with the boy scouts earning their Eagle .
Yesterday was my honey's birthday, I ended up working and my plans for the secret dinner fell through, partly because it was over 104 degrees outside.
we had a quiet evening with Josh and Brinae. It was nice and he said he enjoyed it.
Today during Sacrament meeting Brinae received her Young Womanhood Recognition, I was extrememly proud of her. In order to earn this award you have to do various readings and service for each value and then a project for each of the 7 values; faith, divine nature, individual worth, knowledge, choice and accountability, good works, and integrity. Each project has to be at least 10 hours. Most of Brinaes' were in excess of the 10 hr minimum. Her medallion she was given is silver with a beautiful etching of the Temple spires on it. We are going to have a little open house for her as this is right up there with the boy scouts earning their Eagle .
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Another day in the life....
I worked a full day at the library today. I didn't remember I was put on the schedule or was not informed. Tammy called and asked if everything was ok and I said yes why? She then told me I was on the schedule, I said give me a few minutes and I'll be there. I had a shower, got dressed , and flew there( approx. 16 mins. total-yes thank you!). Ok so I didn't have any make up on or dried my hair but I was there with a smile! I really do love my job-I enjoy who I work with and love the patrons. We really do get along -I just love 'em!
Kay brought me lunch and a cup of Sonic ice and a two-litre of Diet Coke. She gets the friend of the day award! I love Sonic ice-I don't know what it is about those little pebbles, but they sure make me happy.
I have some great ideas for scrapbooking projects, I can't wait to try them. I have been visiting my Virtual Conference through a Yahoo group for CTMH, there has been a great class schedule. Lots of great ideas.
I can't wait for my sister and brother to find out that I blog now-Kathy will be stinkin' excited.
She only has a cell phone and for some reason it charges HER long distance rates when I call her, ugh! Both my siblings and my mom live in Canada -I am so homesick for them it is not funny.
We got my mom in this century with email and now we will have to get her to blog-that way we will all know what everyone else is doing? mmm-is that a good thing?
I really have to tell you that I love this new adventure .
Kay brought me lunch and a cup of Sonic ice and a two-litre of Diet Coke. She gets the friend of the day award! I love Sonic ice-I don't know what it is about those little pebbles, but they sure make me happy.
I have some great ideas for scrapbooking projects, I can't wait to try them. I have been visiting my Virtual Conference through a Yahoo group for CTMH, there has been a great class schedule. Lots of great ideas.
I can't wait for my sister and brother to find out that I blog now-Kathy will be stinkin' excited.
She only has a cell phone and for some reason it charges HER long distance rates when I call her, ugh! Both my siblings and my mom live in Canada -I am so homesick for them it is not funny.
We got my mom in this century with email and now we will have to get her to blog-that way we will all know what everyone else is doing? mmm-is that a good thing?
I really have to tell you that I love this new adventure .
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Here I am, I've arrived!
I have arrived to the world of bloggers, ok maybe it would be better put I am trying to be in the world of bloggers! Tech stuff sometimes goes over my head.
I wanted a blog to post my thoughts and my creations. I will have to put the kids to work showing me how to post my artwork and such,(Serenity posted the pic), as I have no clue how to do it.
Last night was our year end party for the library and we had it at the waterpark. It was so much fun. All my kids and grandkids were there, you should have seen Aden, Abby, and Sam flying down the big slide! We got back to the house around 9:30p.m. the little kids had some more peaches and off to bed. I made beef curry for the rest of us, it was good. I told the kids we were New Yorkers (eating dinner so late!). Everybody spent the night-it was like Christmas Eve. Serenity's air conditioner got fixed today so her and her kiddos will be going home tonight. Cassandra has to work tomorrow so she will spend the night as it is just easier to take her to work from here.
Saturday is my honey's birthday and I am planning a surprise romantic dinner at the Popeye Park for him in one of the Gazebos. I can hardly wait! I will take pics and post a few.
I wanted a blog to post my thoughts and my creations. I will have to put the kids to work showing me how to post my artwork and such,(Serenity posted the pic), as I have no clue how to do it.
Last night was our year end party for the library and we had it at the waterpark. It was so much fun. All my kids and grandkids were there, you should have seen Aden, Abby, and Sam flying down the big slide! We got back to the house around 9:30p.m. the little kids had some more peaches and off to bed. I made beef curry for the rest of us, it was good. I told the kids we were New Yorkers (eating dinner so late!). Everybody spent the night-it was like Christmas Eve. Serenity's air conditioner got fixed today so her and her kiddos will be going home tonight. Cassandra has to work tomorrow so she will spend the night as it is just easier to take her to work from here.
Saturday is my honey's birthday and I am planning a surprise romantic dinner at the Popeye Park for him in one of the Gazebos. I can hardly wait! I will take pics and post a few.
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