I can't believe how fast this summer is going! Seems like school was just out for all those kids, and now it is about to start again! Much has happened since I last posted to this blog. My computer is so slow, that when I get on to check email and other things, it is time to get off. Anyway a bit about what has happened since the last post.
I made a trip to Utah to visit all who are there. I got to spend Bella's 6th birthday with her, which was so much fun. I love spending time with Bella. She is so much fun and such a great age! Of courseI have thought all her ages were great!!
Of course, I got to spend time with Jack and Sophie, which was also a blast! I wish I could have spent the whole summer with them. I did sprain the bottom of my foot the day before I left, for Utah, so that slowed me down a bit on being able to do all that I wanted to with them. I hope I never have to use crutches again.
Then June flew by, and before I knew it, it was my birthday. But about a week before my birthday, I decided to get a new bathroom light, and towel ring for the bathroom, which also led to a new faucet, (moen) love that brand, they stand behind their product, which led to a new sink and medicine cabinet. The new light, was not a bar light like the one before it, so when we took the old one down, the electrical was not centered above the vanity, which is why the old light was a bar light. Anyway, when I went to see if I could find a bar light that I liked, no such luck, which meant the electrical would have to be moved, which also led to a new granite counter top, and a new tile floor!!!!! And yes, I pretty much have a new bathroom that I love, which got installed the day before my birthday! I was very happy, so in less that a weeks time the bathroom was redone.
Then came the 4Th of July. Brad and I did the farmers market in Joseph. It was fun, the dogs had a good time, it was hot. I had got a quick up awing which was well worth the money. Then mom and I drove up on the hill and watched the fireworks, Brad stayed home with the dogs. It was a quiet holiday for the most part.
Jill and kids came to see me the next week for a few days! That made my month!!!! I just love being around those kids. Brad commented a few days after they went home that he had so much fun with the kids this trip. Never enough time when they are here, I guess there is never enough time, I never want them to leave.
Then Jill had a birthday, and July was over.
Now that it is August, the days are getting shorter, which I really dread. I don't like it getting dark early. Brad made me an arbor for my birthday. We took out one of the mugo pines out front and put it there. It looks really nice, and now I am working on a walkway from it up to the deck. I really love it!!!!!
I have a quilt on display at my place of work that I made. Our quilt show is coming up and it is an advertisement for that. It looks really great from the street, very eye catching. One of these days when I get faster Internet, I will upload some pictures.
A little over a week ago, we got a Tempurpedic mattress. LOVE IT!!!!! If anyone out there need a new bed, that is the way to go. Well worth the money, an investment in you well being for sure! I swam today, and I am feeling a little stiff, from that. I know when I wake up in the morning, my body will feel so much better.
Also this month was our 21st anniversary! Where the heck does time go????? Would I have married the same guy all over again?????? YES with out a doubt!!!!!!
Well, I have rambled on enough for now, Need to get ready for bed, first I have to go make it. Sleep tight and good night.
Also the end of June was the year anniversay of my dad's passing. It seems like it has been a long time, and sometimes not so long. I miss him every day, I don't see that ever ending. He was a great man, in his daughter's eyes. Miss you dad, love you always.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Rain or Shine
It has been quite awhile since I posted anything. It's not that not much has been going on, it is just that I haven't . We were just about to go out the door with the dogs, for their walk, the sun was shining bright, notice "was". From the time we got them leashed up and out the door, the hail just started coming down with vengeance!!! And now, the sun is shining bright again!!! Welcome to spring, I guess. We have a week full of rain and sunshine, mostly rain. I am ready for just sun. The dogs bet many baths, when it rains like this, or they stay outside until I know I will be in and at home.
I have been sewing, and am going to take one of my quilts to the quilters, and quilt it myself on her long arm quilter. I am really looking forward to learning how to do that. Carol Lee just got a new Tin Lizzie 18, and is getting it set up, so maybe next week on my days off , I can get it done.
Mother's day is Sunday!!! Will not have to work that day, which makes me happy!!!!!!!!
I've been thinking about getting my bike out, but the rain has kept me from doing that. Maybe next week it will be better! I have been swimming 3 days a week, walking 4 miles 4 days a week, which I will be able to do more days, now that it is staying light longer!!!!!
Mom got the stone ordered for dad's grave. It will look really nice I think, I can't wait to see it. It should be at the cemetery for memorial day. Those things are so expensive.
I would like to go to the Oregon coast. We didn't go last year, and I just love watching the ocean going in and out, and the sound it makes. Everything seems so right with the world when I am at the beach.
Things are changing in my life. I look at things differently now, than I did a few years ago. I am looking forward to the next chapter. More later!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been sewing, and am going to take one of my quilts to the quilters, and quilt it myself on her long arm quilter. I am really looking forward to learning how to do that. Carol Lee just got a new Tin Lizzie 18, and is getting it set up, so maybe next week on my days off , I can get it done.
Mother's day is Sunday!!! Will not have to work that day, which makes me happy!!!!!!!!
I've been thinking about getting my bike out, but the rain has kept me from doing that. Maybe next week it will be better! I have been swimming 3 days a week, walking 4 miles 4 days a week, which I will be able to do more days, now that it is staying light longer!!!!!
Mom got the stone ordered for dad's grave. It will look really nice I think, I can't wait to see it. It should be at the cemetery for memorial day. Those things are so expensive.
I would like to go to the Oregon coast. We didn't go last year, and I just love watching the ocean going in and out, and the sound it makes. Everything seems so right with the world when I am at the beach.
Things are changing in my life. I look at things differently now, than I did a few years ago. I am looking forward to the next chapter. More later!!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009
Happy New Year 2009!!!!!!!!!!!
I was going to stay awake to welcome in the new year, but I fell asleep in my recliner, and woke up about 1:00. I did watch the new year come in at my mom's house on an early channel from New York City. I wanted to call Jack and Bella, but I figured they were probably in bed, only to find out later that they were up until midnight!!!
We have received a lot of snow since Christmas. It snowed and rained and snowed and rained, or we would probably have 4 or 5 feet. We do have many mounds of snow everywhere, where is has drifted or been shoveled or piled by street plows and such.
Today when we walked the dogs, they had a great time playing king of the mountain on all the mountains along our trails. It was a good day.
Friday which was my brothers 55Th birthday, was not such a good day for me. I went to bed the night before feeling a little chilled, only to wake that morning with what turned out to be the 24 hour flu. Not fun..... I called in sick at work, which I rarely do. I spent most of the day in bed, except when the bathroom called, which was for the most part just the first hour or so in the morning. Brad put the dogs outside when he went to work, and I just slept all day long. I was really thirsty, so I drank water slowly to make sure it was going to stay down. It did!!!!!!!!I ate a piece of bread, and it stayed down too! At about 8 p.m. I got up, my body was tired from being in bed all day, needed to change positions. Then I felt hungry , so fixed a scrambled egg sandwich and applesauce. It hit the spot!! Went back to bed exhausted. Got up about 1 a.m. to stretch and say hi to Brad. Went back to bed, got up Sat. morning, feeling okay, tired from being in bed so long but thought I could make it to work. As the day wore on I felt better and better. Today I feel pretty good, so maybe the worst is over. I hope so.
Went to a baby shower on Sat., but went on my lunch hour, so didn't get to see much. Baby is due in about 4 weeks, and a girl. I think the name is going to be Brennan, no middle name yet. The mommy want Delaney, but the daddy doesn't.
I hope this year brings much happiness to all, and all your wishes come true. I do hope that Brad and I get to go on an Alaskan Cruise. It will just depend on what happens with his work, and his vacation days and on and on.
I want to be able to see all my grand kids as much as I can. They are growing so fast, and I just can't get enough of them. I want my mom to be healthy and happy, and enjoy life also. She so deserves to be happy and do as she pleases. I hope the pain I know she feels and I feel about my dad's passing, gets a bit easier to bear. I am so glad I have many fun memories to think about and remember!
This life is not a dress rehearsal, and we must all remember to live each day to the best we can. I wish all good health, happiness, and love.
I love you dad.......................
I was going to stay awake to welcome in the new year, but I fell asleep in my recliner, and woke up about 1:00. I did watch the new year come in at my mom's house on an early channel from New York City. I wanted to call Jack and Bella, but I figured they were probably in bed, only to find out later that they were up until midnight!!!
We have received a lot of snow since Christmas. It snowed and rained and snowed and rained, or we would probably have 4 or 5 feet. We do have many mounds of snow everywhere, where is has drifted or been shoveled or piled by street plows and such.
Today when we walked the dogs, they had a great time playing king of the mountain on all the mountains along our trails. It was a good day.
Friday which was my brothers 55Th birthday, was not such a good day for me. I went to bed the night before feeling a little chilled, only to wake that morning with what turned out to be the 24 hour flu. Not fun..... I called in sick at work, which I rarely do. I spent most of the day in bed, except when the bathroom called, which was for the most part just the first hour or so in the morning. Brad put the dogs outside when he went to work, and I just slept all day long. I was really thirsty, so I drank water slowly to make sure it was going to stay down. It did!!!!!!!!I ate a piece of bread, and it stayed down too! At about 8 p.m. I got up, my body was tired from being in bed all day, needed to change positions. Then I felt hungry , so fixed a scrambled egg sandwich and applesauce. It hit the spot!! Went back to bed exhausted. Got up about 1 a.m. to stretch and say hi to Brad. Went back to bed, got up Sat. morning, feeling okay, tired from being in bed so long but thought I could make it to work. As the day wore on I felt better and better. Today I feel pretty good, so maybe the worst is over. I hope so.
Went to a baby shower on Sat., but went on my lunch hour, so didn't get to see much. Baby is due in about 4 weeks, and a girl. I think the name is going to be Brennan, no middle name yet. The mommy want Delaney, but the daddy doesn't.
I hope this year brings much happiness to all, and all your wishes come true. I do hope that Brad and I get to go on an Alaskan Cruise. It will just depend on what happens with his work, and his vacation days and on and on.
I want to be able to see all my grand kids as much as I can. They are growing so fast, and I just can't get enough of them. I want my mom to be healthy and happy, and enjoy life also. She so deserves to be happy and do as she pleases. I hope the pain I know she feels and I feel about my dad's passing, gets a bit easier to bear. I am so glad I have many fun memories to think about and remember!
This life is not a dress rehearsal, and we must all remember to live each day to the best we can. I wish all good health, happiness, and love.
I love you dad.......................
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