Hi Everyone!

[Blueyes]

Thanks everybody! I was just at the beach for 4 days. The seaweed came rolling in the 1st day we were there, due to the tropical storm in the Gulf, I think. It made things pretty nasty

I think Dustin wants to see with his own eyes that I am ok. Michael moving so far away has really been hard on all of us, and we just need to be together for a while.

I'll take pictures for you Janet! I never really went anywhere until Dustin moved off. I hate airports, but I don't mind flying. I much prefer having somebody to travel with, but I'll go alone if I have to, lol!

[judy]

Have a wonderful flight Betsi, and enjoy your visit with Dustin!

[DianaB]

I'm glad that Dustin and his wife ask you to come and visit. Being with family will help with having your other son moving so far away. I know that I would really have problems with it too. Jaci lives only 12 miles from us and I don't like her even being that far away. I think that it's the mother in us that wants to watch over our kids and make sure that they're ok. Like when it storms I just want all of my family HERE with me!!!!! Anyway, I hope you're having a great time!!!!

Pictures would be really nice!!! Hugs!!!

[DianaB]

I forgot to mention that we're leaving for the weekend. We're going to Shangri-Lloyd's!!!! LOL My Mom and some of her sisters are going and some of their cousins and some of my cousins. I'm not sure how many. I'm planning on soaking up some sun and swimming my heart out!!!

We may or may not be coming home with the bird. My cousin said that her husband is having some problems with giving her away. I told her that was fine and that I understood so we'll see. I'll be disappointed but it will be alright if I don't get it.

I'm not sure how much I'll be on because I have soooo much to do to get ready!! We're not leaving until tomorrow sometime. It will be so different just having Glen and I going. I'm so used to having Jaci go with us on vacation!!

I think that I'm going to take Jazzi but leave Reuger with Dae Lynn. Karlie is so excited because watching him is going to be her responsibility and I'm going to pay her!!! Jazzi is a little harder to get along with and I worry about her getting snippy with Karlie......also Jazzi gets along with other dogs better than Reuger and there will be another dog at Lloyds.

Well....I better get off of here and get busy I have lots to do!!! Hugs....I'll see ya'll on Monday!!!!!

[judy]

Have a wonderful time Diana! Is it a lodge or a campsite?

How cute that Karlie is babysitting Reuger! She must be so proud!!

Maybe next time you can take Jaci and hubby with you!

[Janet]

Have a great time Diana!

[gja1000]

We got peaches at the farmers market yesterday. I made a big peach cobbler (with splenda) and today we are making homemade peach ice cream (with sugar). It's 99 degrees, don't you think that calls for homemade ice cream!

[Janet]

Yes it does! We need to get our ice cream maker out and put it to work..lol. Not much really going on here to even write about. Not sure if I mentioned it or not, but I've decided not to breed anymore. Husband wanted to know what we were going to do with the dogs.....what the heck does he think we'll do with them??? He said it's too many for pets...so I told him if he left, he wouldn't have to worry about it. So far....he's still here. CRAP!!

My job hunting has not been going well at all. The job market isn't good, but being 55 that doesn't help. Would like to have part-time to suppliment the bus driving. I need out, but can't without money...lol. Funny how that works isn't it?

Ricky graduates this month from Lincoln College of Technology. His last day is the 20th. He's still working at the auto parts store and loves his job. I told him on his days off, he needs to find something in his field of study. He wants to, but also loves where he is at. We'll see.

Still have one puppy left to sell. Have to use some of the puppy money to pay off my credit card. Put all the expenses on this litter on charge. Then need to use some for spaying two females and neutering 2 males. Hopefully I'll have some left over.

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by Janet

Husband wanted to know what we were going to do with the dogs.....what the heck does he think we'll do with them??? He said it's too many for pets...so I told him if he left, he wouldn't have to worry about it. So far....he's still here. CRAP!!

LOL! You go girl!!!

Originally Posted by Janet

My job hunting has not been going well at all. The job market isn't good, but being 55 that doesn't help. Would like to have part-time to suppliment the bus driving. I need out, but can't without money...lol. Funny how that works isn't it?

I'm sorry the job hunting is not going well, it is a tough time to be looking right now. My sister-in-law is 62 and looking for a part time job. She's been looking several months, not too hard, but looking (in Kansas City). She hasn't found anything either so she's going to help her nephew in the office at his bar/restaurant. Hopefully, it will turn into a part time job for her because the job market is just not very good right now.

Originally Posted by Janet

Ricky graduates this month from Lincoln College of Technology. His last day is the 20th. He's still working at the auto parts store and loves his job. I told him on his days off, he needs to find something in his field of study. He wants to, but also loves where he is at. We'll see.

Yes, he definitely needs to try to find a job that utilizes his training. I was wondering where he was working, I knew he'd found a job, but did'nt know what he was doing. It's good that he enjoys the auto parts store - that is "sorta" in his field.

[DianaB]

We're home!!!!

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by DianaB

We're home!!!!

YAY! Did you have a good time?

[Blueyes]

You know, we don't even need any other threads...we all seem to come back to this one, lol!!
I'm still in Seattle, but I leave tomorrow Dustin and Joy wish I would just move in with them, lol! But Mike is a little lonesome, so I better go home It's nice to be wanted
Sounds like everybody is having a good summer. I have some pics on facebook if anybody is bored
It's so cool here! I'm going to DIE when I get home It was 103 in the big city of Carthage today, with a heat index of 115. I'm sure the humidity is horrible!
Joy had to go to work tonight. Dustin is out on the streets with his homeless friends, but when he's done there he's taking me out with some of his co-workers to a pub. I'll let you know how that goes, lol!!

[Lindsey]

I just had a really busy August long weekend! Scott's birthday was on Wednesday and we kind of celebrated all week and topped it off by going to the drive-in for a double feature movie night on Friday We took Layla too! We watched Dinner for Schmucks and the newest Shrek movie.

On Saturday, we went to Scott's friends' wedding. It was at this little vacation ranch east of the city that I didn't even know existed! The grounds were just beautiful and the weather was HOT and sunny. When we first got there I said that's where I want to get married. It was a simple outdoor wedding and there were even GOATS wandering around!!! The inside areas for the dinner and dance were a little too western for me though, with antlers and wagon wheels and even a buffalo head! So we've nixed that for a venue for ourselves now, but outside sure was gorgeous. This is the place: http://www.champetrecounty.com/frames/Frameset.html

Saturday night we stayed at my grandma's house in the city because it would have been twice the distance to go home. She was visiting my parents for the weekend so we were there alone! I'm so glad she let us stay there though, it was so much more convenient! We also kept Layla there for the day and drove back in between the ceremony and reception so we could express her (and we all had a nap )

On Sunday morning we got up early and went out for breakfast with my cousin, her boyfriend, and her three kids. She was in town for the weekend visiting HIS family, and will be back again in 2 weeks to visit me and my grandma and take her kids to the fair. It's a big deal for them to come because it's about a 5 hour drive with 3 kids under 7 They are not the best behaved kids either, but they were a bit better at this meal than the others we've had! The oldest girl has a big diva attitude and is getting her mom's hypochondriac tendencies too. My cousin is already taking her to therapists for anxiety, when I feel it's probably just a way for her kid to get attention But I smile and nod because it's not MY child!

After breakfast, we headed down to Regina for Scott's nephew's first birthday! We got home late last night and didn't even have time to unpack our bags before bed.

I can't believe that a year ago on Sunday, I moved into my condo It feels like so much longer! I moved into that condo thinking I'd probably stay there for the next 3-5 years before buying a house. Was I ever wrong! I still miss it sometimes though. I love my house, but that condo was MINE, and when we were done with it, it was beautiful and I knew I designed it all. It was sad to let it go so soon but we just couldn't pass up the house!

[gja1000]

WOW! Lindsay, that made me tired just reading it. It does sound like you had a great time though. I love visiting lots of family, but it is so tiring. We live away from all our family so when we go to see them, it's a never ending parade of visitation. We come home just absolutely worn out!

I'm glad you had such a good time. It sounds like Layla did well too!

[judy]

Happy Birthday Scott! What a busy week you have had! You really have so much energy!

It sounds great that you visited so many people. You and Scott, and Layla are definitely participants and not observers of life!