What Did You Do Today?

[gja1000]

Sandy, I'm sorry about your aunt, but at least she is at peace. I'm so glad you got moved in. Things will be easier now.

Well Gary did not get his elk, but he seems OK about it. He understands that it wasn't his fault. He had 3 great chances, but just could not see them. we both had a good time and Gary found out that he could be up here if he wears his oxygen 24/7. I didn't even have to wrestle him to the ground . He still won't wear it into a store or restaurant, but I guess that is OK.

[Janet]

I'm so sorry Sandy for the loss of your great aunt. I hope your great uncle will be at peace knowing he did what he could. Maybe now he can get some rest. Is there someone that can keep an eye on him for awhile?

It's so great that you got moved, I bet you are relieved.

[gja1000]

We are in Plainview TX tonight. Long travel day, we stop a lot! we'll get home tomorrow afternoon, I'll be glad to sleep in my own bed.

[judy]

Sandy, I am so sorry about your great aunt. How is your uncle doing?

Congratulations on your move! How wonderful that you live in your new home now!!!

Gayle, too bad Gary didn't get his elk, but as long as he had a good time anyway, I guess it's OK. Betsi, I hope Mike has luck with his hunting. I am impressed that he goes bow hunting!

I drove Jessie down to the city yesterday. She has to go every 3 or 4 months for her pain medication prescription. I was going to go down for her last time, but she got them in the mail. She loves the Amtrak ride, reads her magazines, and relaxes without the kids, but the drive home from the train up here is too long for her. We had such a good time! We laughed all the way down, and then all the way back. We used to be close like this all the time. No matter what was happening, we would figure it out, and then go back to being happy.
We never get time together like this anymore, so yesterday was such a treat!
She had me laughing so hard at stories about the kids, and how she deals with each one. Then, we got onto Steve, who we were rolling around with laughter about! She knows that I really do love him, so she feels safe telling me what goes on. She was so mad at him last week, she told me she was going to kick him out. When he asked her about it later, she told him that she really didn't have the energy to get a divorce, but to not push his luck. He's behaving himself, for now.

It's raining again, and there are flood warnings. I hope not!!! How are the fires in Texas?

[gja1000]

We got home about 3:30 today. It sure is good to be home. I've got a few pics to share. These are just some pretty pictures of the changing fall colors.

[Blueyes]

Judy, I'm glad you got some alone time with Jessie. It's so rare to be one-on-one with our kids once they have a spouse and children! I sure miss those times with my own Mom. We laughed like that every time we were together, which was almost every day. She was great

Gayle, I'm glad you and Gary made it home safe and sound! The pictures are so pretty. It's nice to see that the seasons are changing SOMEWHERE, lol!!

[gja1000]

I'll try to post a few more pix - I didn't think the other ones posted, then THERE THEY WERE! Well, these pix didn't post - boo!

[gja1000]

I'll try one more time. Oh good it worked! There was a monument to the old Spanish trail and it was neat. I loved the colors in this pic and a lone antelope buck

[gja1000]

I'll try just a few more

1.I just really loved the color of this yellow aspen tree
2. See the back of the drive-in movie screen? Look beyond it and you will see the top row of windows of a motel. It's called the Movie Manor and all the rooms have big windows that look out so you can watch the movie. Yep, there are speakers in the room so you can hear the movie too. BONUS! So unique.
3. Sheep that were out along the road - two guys and a dog trying to herd them. FAIL!

[Lindsey]

Love the pictures Gayle! Our trees are all yellow and orange now. Some are almost bare already!

[judy]

Beautiful pictures, Gayle! That motel sounds like fun.

[Janet]

Judy it sounds like a wonderful time with you and Jessie. I'm so glad you have each other again.

Gayle....I love Love LOVE the pictures. They are such beautiful scenes. Unless I get out of this house more...lol...I'll never get to see such beautiful scenery.

The leaves are starting to change here too. Not suppose to be peak time until mid October, but the experts are saying it will be earlier this year.

[DianaB]

I love the pictures too, Gayle!! Colorado is such a beautiful place to see no matter what season it is!!! Too bad that Gary didn't get an elk. Maybe next time!!! (Did you just groan????)

Judy, what a special time with your daughter!!! I love having time to laugh and enjoy my kids on a one-on-one!! My Mom and I rarely have time like that. She's not a let loose and cut up kind of person. That's why I enjoy my aunts so much because they are not like my Mom.

I don't know what's going on with Dean. I wonder if he's cutting his eye and stomach molars or something because he's been a BEAR!! It's either that or he's very spoiled!!! He stood out on the side of the 4-wheeler and cried at the top of his lungs wanting a ride. I couldn't get him to eat lunch so I took him for a ride but then after his nap we went through it again. When his Mom got home it got worse. Daya came over and gave him a ride which she does every day. I'm wondering if she's the one who's done the spoling!!!! LOL I've given him some Tylenol which does seem to help and makes me think that it may be teeth. He's so cute that it's hard to not do everything that he wants me to!!!! I hope this stage passes quickly!!!!!

We have Homecoming this weekend!!! Tonight is the Homecoming Queen Pageant and my neice is trying out!!! I'm going to try to go but, well, we'll see if I actually make it. That's what Jaci won a couple of years ago. Then on Saturday we have a small home town parade, carnival rides, mini class reunions, a bean feed, a dance, and so many other things going on. The flea market where I have some things will be open and is right down town so today I'm trying to get some things priced and put in........if I can get off of the computer!!!! LOL

[judy]

I remember when Jaci was Homecoming Queen! She was adorable, and still is! It sounds like a good weekend in your town. Lots of fun, and food!

It does sound like Dean is teething. Is he at the teething age? It will be cold soon enough, so let him run around outside to wear himself out. Cranky babies are so sweet when they are napping! I couldn't say no to him either, so don't feel bad!

[DianaB]

Judy, you can see where his eye and stomach teeth are coming. They're not near the surface yet but I think that they're bothering him. When he's on Tylenol he's so much better. He does ask ALL THE TIME to go "Ride, ride, ride"!!! And he asks for Daya because she comes and gives him a ride everyday!!! He loves the 4-wheelers!!!!

Homecoming is a great time in Fredonia!! The stores downtown (on the square) all have displays to go with the theme. I think that this year it's tea sets or something like that so it's always nice to walk around and look. There's also a car show that the men like, kid games, turtle races, the cheerleaders perform, tonight is a football game against a neighboring town that we always play at Homecoming. Last night I went to the Queen pageant......it was really good but my neice didn't win. Based on her performance she should have won but that's actually a small part of their score. Their interview is a major part and we don't know anything about what goes on there......only the performance. Abby does sign language and signed the song..... My Wish by Rascal Flatts. The woman who was the MC did an awful job......I wish they would ask me to do it!! I know that I could do a great job.......I don't mind being in front of people!!

I think that Dae Lynn's taking the kids to ride the carnival rides tonight. She can buy a bracelet and ride all night long and it won't be as busy as tomorrow will be. Anyone who is from Fredonia tries to come back at homecoming because it's such a special time.....if you're not from here then it's not quite as special but it's a great time to see people that you went to school with and it looks like the weather will be beautiful!!!! This is one of my favorite weekends!!!!