[Janet]

Even though I'm so thankful for what the 4th of July stands for, it has to be one of my least favorite holidays. Having to listen to the popping, whistling and crackling of fireworks all day long is so annoying. They should only be allowed the evening of the 4th. The dogs don't mind them near as much as I do...lol. Old age setting in huh? LOLOL

Gayle I really like the look of the Prius. I'd like to have something different. I have always loved my Dodge Caravan....can haul darn near anything. Nice ride too. It's just starting to have some slight issues and it does need to be painted. My husband was going to do this when we bought it, but of course, never did. So I'm ready to trade it off. The vehicle I'm wanting is a Honda CRV. They last forever and have good gas mileage. Trouble is...I don't want payments and I don't have enough to pay for one outright. I'm also looking at Ford Fusions. I really don't know what I want other than the CRV.

Today we have to attend a funeral service. Rick's Aunt Patti (his father's sister) passed a few days ago and today is the visitation and service. Patti is going to be so missed....I really loved her. She and her sister Dorothy (who also has passed) had the loudest funniest laughs. You always knew their laughs whenever you heard them, no matter where you were. It just makes me so sad to know that the family is down to just a few now. Rick still has an aunt (mother's sister) and uncle (dad's brother) and that's it. There are still cousins, but none really get together...all spread out and busy with their own families and kids and grandkids. Doesn't even have siblings close...all out of state except for one step-sister.

I have no aunts or uncles left. Have a couple of cousins, but not many. Of course there are my two brothers, but haven't seen or spoke to them since February except for Jerry. Spoke to him when he came to get his inheritence check at the lawyers. That's it. So...really.....no more family except for us. So many are missed, mostly Rick's side...they were all such a hoot at family get-togethers.

Also had a friends father who passed, but the service is at the same time only at a different funeral home so I won't be able to attend. It's going to be so hot and humid again today with a record temp of 102. The heat index will be horrible.

I got up early this morning and cleaned the carpet in the hallway and family room which will soon be our dining room. When I let the dogs out of the kitchen before, they had missed the pad and there were some stains that I couldn't get up very well so I finally got the big carpet cleaner out and now it smells so fresh and clean. I was so afraid someone would come out and see it. Now they are not allowed out of the kitchen. Wish I could find homes for them but I definitely won't let Joey go...he's my baby and Ricky doesn't want to let Gidget and Ozzie go. He'll take them with him when (and if) he ever moves. Brenna I have listed on some FaceBook sites for sale and I'm just not sure what to do about Emilee. I don't want her, but feel guilty to rehome her since she's been here the longest. Hopefully Brenna will sell soon...I'm so tired of her barking. If it wasn't so hot out, they would be outside.

Well, I need to get a few other things done and then get ready for the the service this afternoon. Everyone try to stay cool.