Nothing really going on here. I am getting ready to rearrange my bedroom. I dusted and swept this morning and will do a few other odds and ends and then I'm hoping to start rearranging tomorrow.

Rick is leaving on Thursday or Friday, don't know which, for the weekend for the state Cowboy shoot...."rolling eyes here". I don't care what it is or where, just as long as he is gone. Ricky and I both are looking forward to it.

Sometime this week or next I'll be going into the rental house where Mom lived and trim the bushes. They are getting a little wild looking and take some concrete mix in to repair a corner of the porch. I imagine where a lawnmower has hit it a few times has made it come lose so I will fix that while I'm there. They are taking great care of Mom's place and for that I am so thankful.

Ha Ha!! I didn't go the whole 100 miles of the garage sales!! There is a designated 100 miles that garage sales are along the highways. There's no way I could do the whole thing!! This weekend there is a highway all across Kansas, from one end to the other, that has garage sales. I would love to go but I have too much going on...plus I'd have to find a place to stay because it's too far from me.

Janet, you are so sweet to help take care of your friend's yorkie!!

Gayle, It sounds like you had a good time!! I'm glad that you were able to get the earring situation figured out. Thank goodness you picked up her card!

I really haven't done a lot today. I ate some Romaine lettuce for lunch and I think it's causing me to have stomach pains. Not liking this at all, but the salad was good.

I worked on a shelf for Dean's room yesterday. It has cubby holes and I took it apart and spray painted each of the boards different colors. I had trouble with some of the paint bubbling on me so the last board isn't screwed on yet but I'll get it this morning. I'm so excited for Dae Lynn to see it but I want to wait so she can see everything together. Glen's working on a night light/ sign for Dean's room. It's going to be made out of an old rusty thing that looks like a lid! Going to be sooo cute!!

Jaci came over yesterday. Nate was out of town and she was missing us. Nate showed up later and we went in and ate at a local steak house and then we came home and played cards. Glen and I went set right off the bat.....thanks to me......so it took us awhile to catch up. They ended up beating us but only by three points!!! So close!! Oh....and we were playing Spades!! We love that game!!

My Aunt Marva, her husband, and another Uncle is coming up this weekend so I'll be at Mom's tomorrow. Mom lives on a small lake (actually a large pond) and my Uncle like to fish so we'll be having a fish fry!! Should be a fun weekend!!!

Glen also has a friend that's here still for his brother-in-laws funeral so we may do something with them tonight. We don't get to see them very often but always enjoy having them here.

Had a really good weekend. With Rick gone from early Friday morning till Sunday afternoon, Ricky and I got a lot done, plus had fun.

Saturday morning Ricky decided to haul all the junk behind the garage to the recycle place. I was so glad he did this and whenever he does, I let him keep all the money for the junk. Right now prices are low so he only got $45, but it pays for gas for a week.

I went to town also and trimmed a couple of shrubs at Mom's house. Well, I started to and the young man I rent to came out and did most of it. They are such great people and I really am blessed to have them taking such great care of Mom's house. Probably next weekend I'll go back and powerwash the siding. It doesn't look bad, but Mom would have wanted it cleaned before it gets worse so that's what I'll do.

Ricky stopped by to see if I needed any help after he hauled the junk, but we were pretty much done, so we both headed home. We both came back and got on our computers for a bit and I also did laundry. Then we decided to go to Lafayette to eat supper at Red Lobster. They built a new one and we were really wanting to see the place. Well, Ricky went in and there was going to be 1.5 hour wait and since we both were really hungry, we went to a place called Logan's Roadhouse. The food there is soooo good and we both left stuffed..lol

Sunday I paid our bills and gave the dogs a bath and Ricky mowed the yard. He is such a great young man and helps me in so many ways.

We both could sure tell the difference in the air when Rick got home...it's a shame that it's that way.

So glad you had such a nice weekend, Janet. Logans Roadhouse is really good!!! We have a Texas Roadhouse here that is very similar. There is a Logan's in Corpus Christi I've been to a couple of times.

This weekend I went to a shrimp boil Friday evening. It was so good!!! I brought some home for the family to sample. Saturday I fished a bay fishing tournament and caught a couple of very nice redfish. We got 6th place. There was a big fish fry after the tournament. There is nothing like eating fish so fresh. It was really good. I brought a plate home for everyone to sample.

Karen, Carlton & Emma were here helping Melissa & Garrett move into an apartment. It will take a while to get all their stuff out of our house, but at least they got part of it done. They hope to sleep there tonight.

Sunday I got to spend a little time with Emma. She's growing so fast!!!

Tomorrow I head to Corpus for a trade show. I'll be back home Thursday evening.

I'm really really tired today. I had a hectic weekend in Houston this weekend. I was so tired when I got home yesterday and then i'm tired again today. I was busy all day. I missed my morning exercise class because I had previously scheduled a mammogram this morning at 8:00, forgetting I would be in evercise class at 8:00. Since I was 3 months overdue for the mammo, I decided to do that instead of reschedule. My exercise partner was pretty busy this morning too, so we decided to go to the 4:30PM class. I'm not very good at that time of the afternoon, i usually feel very tired and sluggish, but I didn't want to miss class today. It was really hard and I'm really tired, but I'm glad I went.

Then I had to stop by mom's on my way home. She said her phone was not working, but I think she just didn't get it on the charger correctly because it seemed fine to me.

I finally made it home at 7:30 - long day!

Gayle, you sound tired. I hope you can find some time to rest up and pamper yourself.

I went to garage sales on Sat with Dae Lynn. We didn't find much but it was nice to get out. Then I went to Chanute and caught up with Mom and Marva at the flea market. I found a really cool desk and bought it. We shopped at a consignment store......Mom's buying clothes for one of my niece's babies. Then we went to eat.....after we had ordered Marva got a text saying that her grandson had gotten snake bit while fishing with the guys so we got our food to go and headed to the hospital. It ended up that it was a really small rattlesnake. He wasn't sure if he was bit or not but it didn't take long for his hand to start swelling. He was out of the hospital by evening and by Sunday morning was still sore and swollen. I'm sure that he's better by now. What a scare!! After that we went to a few garage sales and then went back to Mom's for a fish fry. I was pretty tired and left early to head home.

Sunday after church we went out to eat with family then I had a baby shower to go to for Tammy. She got some really nice things! My girls are having a shower for her but it's the weekend that I'm going to Marva's for the garage sale. I feel really bad about not being there but at least I made it to this one. After evening church Glen and I went out for ice cream with our pastor and his wife. Yummm........I love Dairy Queen ice cream!!!

Yesterday I went to a volleyball game that Karley was in. It's always a joy to watch the girls in their sports!!

Today I priced garage sale stuff and then I went to a Pampered Chef party. I didn't buy much but I did get a part to fix my chopper......that I absolutely love!!

I feel a little better today. My day was not nearly as hectic as yesterday. I went to our University Credit Union. I have been thinking of changing from my bank to the University credit union for a long time, but just never did. So, I went today and opened a checking account for me and then a second checking account for our rental property. Someone told me I should have a separate checking account for the rental property with only deposits and withdrawls related to the rental property. It was a free account so I thought, what the heck. We have a savings account at a government employee credit union (Gary was a government employee) so I'm going to close that account and move the money to the credit union. I'm going to use my old checking account at the bank as an emergency fund account for when I need extra money for something. For some reason I just like to keep my emergency money in a separate account. That way I always know how much extra money I have. THEN, I have another account that has mom's money in it so that I can pay her bills and buy her incidentals. WHEW! and I'm the one that hates all this financial stuff!!!

I have a big project going on at work that is due Friday. So, after the credit union, I went to school and met with the staff person who is working on the project. I had some things to do for it, so I got that done and gave my work to the staff person to collate with what she is doing.

I went out to lunch with a good friend whom I haven't seen since I lost Gary so that was nice. I also visited with another friend who lost her husband just a few months before I lost Gary. That was very nice to talk with someone who just recently went through the same thing as me.

Tomorrow will be a pretty busy day from start to finish. :thumbdwn:

Gayle, you sound soooo busy!! I'm sure that it was nice to talk to someone going through the same thing that you are......the loss of your husbands. I'm sure you both had lots to talk about. I'm glad to hear that you're getting out with friends and having a good time!! You are such a special woman!!

It's great that you have so many friends to spend time with and share thoughts and experiences with Gayle.

I haven't done a lot at all for the last few days. Still haven't rearranged my bedroom yet. Today I was going to baby myself and give myself a manicure and pedicure, but so far haven't done that yet either. Just not in the mood to do much of anything except for loafing...lol and since I'm good at it...that's what I'm doing.

I'm flying to Seattle tomorrow to see Dustin. I'll be there for a week, and Mike is staying home with the dogs. Don't miss me too much:wavecry::bighug::plane::plane:

Safe travels Betsi!

Gayle, sounds like you have lots to keep you busy, and some good friends for support!

Betsi, have a safe and fun trip to Seattle!!!

I'm in Corpus Christi doing the Oilfield Expo. Was on my feet all day, but we met lots of very promising contacts, so hopefully it will be a profitable trip.

This evening the guys I'm with wanted to go out on the town "partying", so since it was Wednesday night, I visited a congregation of the Lord's people and heard a really nice sermon. A gold friend of ours has mover to Corpus and I got to reconnect with her. At the end of the service two people went forward to put on the Lord in baptism, so it has been a pretty incredible eveving!! Right now I'm having a late supper at Olive Garden.

Not sure what to expect when I get back to the hotel. When I left the diner across the street had just caught fire and the fire department was just getting setup. I managed to manouver through a smoky parking garage and make my escape. I'm sure it's all over by now..

What a day!!

Betsi, you are becoming quite the traveler!!! Have fun visiting your son!!

Marilyn, it sounds like you had a really good evening!! Nothing better than people getting closer to God!!

I spent the afternoon pricing things for the garage sale which will be the last weekend in Sept. at Marva's. This evening we had the Alley and I was in the nursery. I'm really not enjoying the Alley like I have in the past. I'm just so tired and the kids are really bothering me. I wonder if I just need a break from kids.....except Dean. He's so good for me during the day and has been taking a really good nap.

Glen bought some ladders on the internet so tomorrow we're going out to Wichita to pick them up. I really have things to do but some time away from the house sounds really nice. I do need to get a few things at Sam's. Hopefully we won't be gone all day.....we'll see.

Next week I'll be working either on things for the kids' rooms or garage sale items.....so when you think of me that's what I'll be doing!!! Hugs to all of you!!!

You all sound so busy and I've just been loafing the last few days. I need to get busy or I'll regret not getting things done.

I took our trailer to a consignment lot about 60 miles away today. A friend came over yesterday and helped me get it ready to move, helped me hook it up, and watched me so I didn't hit the corner of the roof when I pulled it out. :D then i drove it down to the lot today by myself. I always did all the driving, but Gary was always with me, so i was a little nervous today. I am very glad to have it on the lot to be sold. Hopefully it won't take too long to sell it. The lady who took it in just raved about how nice it was.

She was a really nice gray haired lady, about my age. She was into organic food and health, so we spent a lot of time just visiting. She made the whole process better. Although I am glad to have it where it can be sold, it is sad. It's the first time since 1998 that we (I) havent had a trailer (or won't have one when it sells).

I sold Gary's boat on Friday, to a really good friend who went fishing with Gary several times. He hasn't picked the boat up yet so it's still here. It will be really hard when it is gone. We've had a boat since 1993. I'm really glad David will have the boat though. He is a good friend and I know Gary would be happy he has it.

David and his wife, my good friend Cindy, came over yesterday to pick up the boat and it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be to let it go. It's sad, but I'm really glad that David will be enjoying Gary's boat.

I worked out really hard this morning in my exercise class, maybe a little bit too hard because I was just really tired the rest of the day! I even came home a little early so I could take a nap, I was so tired.

Today is my mom's 90th birthday. I cooked dinner for her yesterday and we had a good visit. Today I went over and took her a little present and spent some time with her. They had a little party for her at her retirement center. We are having a family party for her October 6th. There will be about 15 of us here. :eek: It will be fun and I have plenty of time to get ready for it.

Our weather has warmed up a bit, but I notice that it is supposed to cool down and maybe rain this weekend. I'm so ready for cooler weather. It is still in the low 90's during the day and that is nice, but I'm ready for 70-80's!!!

Happy Birthday to your mom, Gayle! Nothing better than several birthday celebrations, lol! I can't even imagine how much you must miss Gary. I think about you so much. He would have been proud of how you're carrying on with him:o

I got a new iPhone 5 when they came out on Friday. I had a 3gs, so this is really a change for me. The phone is longer and thinner and sooo light. The screen is really clear, and I just love it.

Coming home from Seattle Thursday. Teresa (my sil) is picking me up at the airport since she will be in Dallas anyway. We'll spend the night there at her sister's house, then drive home Friday. I miss my dog, lol!!

Happy Birthday to your Mom Gayle, 90 years old, how wonderful is that! Glad you're enjoying your exercise class. I really should get involved with a class. After walking most the day at the festival, my feet clear up to my hips hurt so bad. Doing fine now, but just goes to show I'm not up at at it like I should be everyday.

Oh Betsi...how cool to get the iPhone 5.....I'm getting one too!!!!! Only I didn't get it on Friday so now I have to wait about 2-3 weeks. I'm so excited I can hardly stand it. You all know I've been wanting internet on my phone for a couple years now....finally! Sure is hard waiting and I only ordered it yesterday...lol.

I think of you so often, Gayle. It is so hard what you are going through, I can't even imagine it! You are in my prayers, and always in my heart.

I have been busy catching up on things I left undone over the summer. My friends left Labor Day weekend, some came up last weekend, and will be back on October 6th. I'm enjoying getting things done, hanging out with the dogs, and just being by myself. I love my friends, but I also love my time alone.

Some of the things I left to do are a pain in the butt! My Internet Explorer is messed up, and that can take hours to figure out. I think I'll call their support number tomorrow. Maybe they can help me. I bought a refurbished TV for the bedroom, so that needs to be set up. I got a new Kindle Touch, so I gave Mackenzie my old one, which promptly froze. I spent so much time on the phone with Amazon! I just did not want to pay for a new one since I buy so much from Amazon. I even called their corporate office, but only got $10 off. Then, it got lost in the mail. After more hours on the phone, I got a replacement on Monday. Then, guess what was waiting for me at the Post Office on Tuesday? The other Kindle. I am keeping it until I hear from Amazon. Then, I will return it. I'm kind of hoping they let it go. Then, somebody got into my credit card account and ordered $395 worth of stuff from Abercrombie and Fitch!! More phone calls. I don't have to pay for it, which is wonderful! I can't even remember the other phone calls, etc that I have been busy with, but I feel like I am really getting things done.

My land line phones are also dying off one by one. I'll have to get another set of 3 phones, but I just do not want to look at another electronic device for a while!

I have been chatting with Jessie a lot on the phone too. She leaves me to my friends and the pool in the summer. She is also very busy with the kids. She loves to talk to me though! I do not like to spend so much time on the phone, but I have to give her at least an hour, if not an hour and a half. I also do not love hearing all of the little problems the kids are having, but there is just no way around it! Being her Mom involves listening to her worries, and being a Grandma means worrying about the children.

Enough complaining! Actually, life is pretty darned good!

I'm so excited that you are getting a new phone, Janet!! You will just love it, I'm sure!!

Wow Judy....what a time you've had!!! No wonder we've missed you so much, you've been so busy. Our landline phones are dying out too. Cheaper to buy new phones than to buy batteries for them. Not even sure I want to keep the landlines. We all three have cell phones so not sure if we should keep them or not.

Betsi...I do have to say I'm so excited about getting the iPhone 5 that I can hardly contain myself...lolol. I've been wanting a phone with internet for so long...at least 3 years and I've wanted the iPhone, even moreso that I have the iPad. It's gonna be a long 2-3 weeks for sure.

A new phone is so exciting! You are lucky that you are getting it! If you get cell phone service in the house, it might be a good idea to let go of the landline. Why pay for the landline?

The only thing is, if the electricity goes out, a landline still works in an emergency.

For some reason I am not getting email updates anymore from 4WT so I don't have that reminder to come back whenever there's a new post! It is still set to receive email notifications... weird.

I have been really busy! Work has been stressful for the past week or so, just trying to deal with new people I'm working with in another office. I get the feeling that one of the guys does not like me because when I ask him a question his email replies are pretty short and rude and he comes off as condescending a lot. But I was cc'd their meeting minutes and the project manager seems to be quite happy with my work, and instead of just half the drawings being ready by the November deadline (and the rest by December), he thinks I might have them all done for the first deadline! So that's good to know that I'm so far ahead of schedule. After feeling dumb every day this week it was nice to get that and feel like I'm actually doing a good job.

On top of that, Scott and I just booked a trip to AFRICAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can not contain my excitement for this. We are leaving in March for a safari in Kenya and Tanzania. So there goes all of our extra savings lol.... we have been torn between wanting to travel more or start a family. We don't want to regret not traveling while we have the chance so we might as well do it now. We decided to do one last "dream" vacation and our options were Africa or Australia/New Zealand. It turns out, Africa was much more affordable!!!

We will be doing another mini vacation later next year to New Orleans for my cousin's wedding. They are getting married in November but can't set a date yet until her fiance finds out the NFL schedule so they can plan it around him going to a Saints game lol. As far as I could tell on Google, the schedule comes out sometime in April. I can't exactly miss the wedding because Scott and I make up the whole wedding party, and the whole guest list lol!!! It will be just the four of us. I think it will be a really good time!

So there is all the excitement in my life lately!

I've always wanted to go to Africa and Australia too Lindsey. I agree going to Australia is very expensive. My next big trip will be to Europe. I want to go to Switzerland and Germany with a side trip to France.

OMG Linds! That is fantastic! A safari is one of my dreams! Imagine...you'll be seeing giraffes, lions, elephants, in their own environment! Wait....I have to express my excitememnt for you....

Hello Everyone,
I had a busy weekend. It seemed I was running around chasing my tail all weekend. Plus I was tired. My exercise class M/W/F requires that I get up at 5:30 on those days, which is out of my routine. Plus, the exercise class is pretty intense. I try to reduce my intensity, but it still seems I feel like a wet noodle afterwards. I know it will get better, but pushing through these first few weeks is no fun.

I'm getting ready for my mom's 90th birthday party on Saturday. My sister in law couldn't come so she sent me money to get a present for mom :rolleyes:. Thus, I spent a good amount of time on Sunday trying to find something for her. What do you get a 90 year old with not much living space!!! I ended up getting a velour lounging pants, jacket and top. She'll love it but WHEW!

I will have about 15 people in on Saturday for the party, plus house guests Friday/Saturday/Sunday nights. Thankfully, my house keeper is coming tomorrow to get the house cleaned up - one less thing I have to do. It has been really busy at work, so that is also part of my anxiety. I'll enjoy seeing everyone this weekend, but will be glad when it is over.

Happy 90th Birthday to your Mom Gayle! That is a lot to do when you are working as well! I am sure it will go well, and she will love it!

I took Max and Annie for haircuts today. Max has lost about 3 pounds! I had to put him on a strict diet because his weight would affect his knees. He looks so cute! She shaved him down because he was one big knot. I left his coat alone while he was recuperating, and it was a mess. Annie is going on the same diet as of today. She has chubbed out a lot! Each dog has to be fed in a different place or they will eat each others food. Sophie stays in the kitchen with her healthy puppy food, Annie goes into the bathroom with her diet food, and Max goes into his crate with his diet food.

It was beautiful today, but not sunny. I miss the sun! It does get gloomy up here!

I've been trying to get a few loose ends done around here. This Saturday we're having a new front door and screen door put on. I like having my front door open so a screen/storm door is a must. Need to seal around some windows too before winter.

It is one dreary day today. Rain, drizzle and just dark.

Nothing much doing here. I have to go over to town for a few things. I'm supposed to go to an exercise class with Jessie and Mackenzie later. I don't want to, but I will if they are going.

I'm still trying to fix my computer. I think I will have to use the restore disc.
This means wiping out a lot of stuff, but I will make a list of what I need and then put back the programs I want. I have been wanting to take a lot of things off of the computer anyway, so I think this is the time! I ordered 3 memory cards, and will start storing pix, documents and music on these. I don't really want them on my hard drive anymore. Too much trouble when it crashes!

I also have to send my new credit card # to those online stores where I have an account (like iTunes and Amazon).

I'm going to call Jessie now and see if she is going tonight. Have a great day!

Wow!! Everyone is soooo busy!!

Janet, enjoy your new front door!! I wish that I had a screen door in the front so I could keep the door open and let fresh air in.

Judy, good luck on getting your computer fixed. Nothing is more aggravating!

Gayle, how sad it must be to sell the camper and boat. I'm sure that you have great memories associated with them which makes it really hard. Hugs!! Your exercise class sounds hard!! I'm sure that it will be worth it once you get a little more used to it. Wish I lived close enough to go with you. I need exercise so badly!!

Lindsey, your trip sounds amazing!! You are quite the traveler!!! I would love to travel but I don't know if it will ever happen. We talked about going on a cruise with Marva and her husband and their church today and are getting more information about it. That's a start anyway!! You'll have to keep us posted on all of your planning!!

A new phone, Betsi!!! And Janet too!!! I still have my old original Razor!! Glen would croak if he had to pay the extra $30 a month for the iphone package!!! We're just still living in the dark ages!!! LOL Enjoy your new phones!!

Hi Everyone,
Janet, I wish I had a screen door on my front door too. Gary and I talked about getting one but we never did.

Diana, you should think about going on that cruise. I think you would like it. Cruises are fun.

Judy, I'm not going to my exercise class in the morning either! I have a meeting at the same time, but truthfully, I'm grateful to NOT be going. Yesterday I joined the community activity center in my little town. They have an indoor walking track and an exercise room with equipment. I don't like getting up so early and getting to my class at the university, having to take my work clothes with me, showering, fixing my hair and all that trouble for the class 3 times a week. It feels like a big hassle. But I think I will go to the center to exercise when I can do it on my own schedule, come home to shower and get ready for work. I can also go after work to exercise. I'm hoping that will work better because I sure am NOT liking this scheduled exercise class 3 times a week.

Your activity center sounds like a better choice for you, Gayle. You'll be able to work your own schedule out......plus showering at home sounds better than at a gym.

I forgot to say......Happy Birthday to your Mom!! I hope she has a very nice birthday!!

I made some cookies yesterday afternoon. They turned out really good but I'm going to have to make a lot of dough. I made a double batch and got 3 dozen cookies!!

Jaci called and she was running in a bed race last night and invited us to go. I've never gone to the bed races!! It's where the hospital has special beds with large wheels that are raced down the street. There are four people who run and one in the bed. It was fun to watch!! Jaci's team got 15th out of 20!! Not too good but they had fun! Some of the teams were pretty tall guys with long legs.....compared to Jaci's team with shorter legs!! It's part of the Homecoming celebration. We have different activities going on all week.

Today I'm making more cookies!! Then we have the Alley tonight. Plus I'm trying to price some things for the flea market because a lot of people will be in there this weekend. Busy.....busy!! Next week things should be a little slower!!........I hope!!

Yesterday and the day before I cleaned out my desk. Still had a few of Mom's monthly bills and decided to go ahead and burn them. I kept the important stuff but things like her light bill, etc., I think it's okay to let go. It's been over a year now. Still can't believe it.

Cleaned out a small file cabinet and still have the large one yet to clean out. It's still dark and drizzly here so as soon as the temps go up just a bit, I'm going to shampoo the carpet in the van. I want to get it good and cleaned out before winter sets in.

Today so far I've washed all the doggie bedding. I more I could be doing, but just not in the mood right now. Maybe later.....maybe not.

Yay!! :cheer: I'm done with all 10 dozen cookies!!!! Now to get that stuff priced for the flea market!!!

I can smell those cookies here in Indiana.....I'm hungry.

Got my computer fixed!! Found a tech, who fixed it for $35. Well worth the money! Now I am going to clean it out...or not.

Gayle, the other classes sound much better. Less pressure, and who wants to shower and dress at work swo early in the morning?

I may go down to Kingston to Home Goods today. Or, I may just take my camera and take pix., The Catskills are just beautiful!

Judy, I'm glad that you got your computer fixed at a good price!! I hope that it's working good for you now. I should take mine in too because it's running slow.

The cookies turned out soooo good! I made some extra for ourselves but ended up giving them away to who ever showed up at the house! Neither Glen nor I needed them but I was sure wishing that I had a couple yesterday!!

Yesterday Jaci and I went to a neighboring town and watched Kiley run cross country. It was one of her closer races so we decided to go. She got 14th out of probably 40 to 50 other runners. Pretty good!!! She was in first place for Fredonia.

After Jaci and I left we went and got a hamburger and ate it then we went to the Homecoming Queen Pageant. Jaci had a friend that was running that she wanted to see. The girls were really good talent wise this year. Her friend did a dance routine to a song in the 70's, 80's, 90's, and 00's!! It was very good and she had the audience clapping along with her. It ended up that she won!! We were so excited for her!

Today I finally got things ready to go into the flea market so after Karlie gets here after school and I get Dean up I'll be taking things in. Dae Lynn's cleaning at the church so I'll have the kids a little longer today.

Tomorrow is Homecoming but it's pretty chilly outside. We're suppose to get in the lower 30's tonight and Glen's worried about the beans. That's pretty cold for them when they're still developing. I turned the heater on today.....it's just chilly. I'm not ready for it to be that cold!!

Well.....our weekends have filled up with hayrack rides and hot dog roasts all this month and part of next. Well.....except for next weekend the men have a camp-out. Busy....busy....busy!!!

Dean and I went to take some clothes for the baby over to Tammy yesterday. Feyn's been building on a new room for the baby and it is turning out soooo cute!! He's almost got the inside finished. I sure wish that Glen would do things like that!! Anyway.....Feyn had some puppies that were following Dean around. After we got in the Tahoe Dean says "I got a puppy!" It was a pretend puppy!! He named it Tahoe!! So he and I have been pretending that he has a puppy named Tahoe. It's just so cute!! It's worked out really good because he gets along with Jazzi and Reuger and doesn't pee or poop on the carpet.......anyway I haven't found any yet!!! LOL

Judy you got a great price on the repair....good for you. Hard to find quality work at a decent price.

Yesterday Rick and a childhood friend who lives around the corner installed the new front door and screen door. It looks so nice. It really 'looks' better without the screen door, but if we don't have one, when we answer the door it opens the house to whoever and I don't like that especially if I'm here alone. It still looks good.

Picked up our phones and Ricky and I love love love ours. Rick...it's taking him awhile, so he may go back to a button instead of the iPhone 4S. He has trouble with his computer still, so it may be best he has something a bit easier.

We went to a fish fry just a couple miles from us. We've gone before and it's sooooo good. All you can eat fish, fries, slaw and drink. I love fish so came home stuffed.