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55 days ago
Cool winds are blowing today and the trees are turning colors -- and of course blowing off the trees, onto my lawn. The summer has passed too quickly for me, as usual, and without hardly feeling like summer. While I enjoy the beautiful colors of the Fall, and the occasional warm days and cool breezes, I'm seriously disappointed to see summer go. Time to get the rakes out -- buy some more leaf bags, wash the windows and pull down the storm windows and change the theme of some of the rooms. Nichole, Eric and Daniel are at the Apple Orchard today on Eric's school trip. I wish I could have went, but it's great for them to go as a family. Nikki is sending me pictures from her cell phone. Yep, my grandson is such a cutie. I went to Eagle Mills Craft Fair with my friend Karen a couple weeks ago. It was great and of course I spent more than I should have. But it was worth getting out in the fresh air with a friend, eating apple cider donuts and looking at the ...86 days ago
Well my friends, it's been quite the busy week. I'm happy today will be a quiet day, and I was up early as usual and did get some things done around here. I still might head over and pick up Eric for a few hours to liven things up a bit. I had 1/2 Thursday off work, to go to the Toby Kieth/Trace Atkins concert. It was absolutely awesome and I had the best time. Having never been to SPAC before, I was impressed with the way it was laid out. Even though we had lawn seats, we had a good view of the stage and the big screens helped keep tabs on things closer up. The music had us all on our feet and the crowd was friendly and everyone got along. Didn't get to bed till 1:00 a.m. I haven't done that in years. Kev and I had Friday off and we watched Eric and hung out by the pool. Of course I slept later than I used to and felt sluggish all day, so it's probably good we planned nothing. Sat and Sunday found us with friends and family and good food and sunshine. ...
93 days ago
Saturday was a rainy day, but Sunday was nice. We didn't do much. Just puttered around the house. I love the way Eric's eyes light up when we blow bubbles with him. He's got his mama's and my blue eyes. Have a nice week everyone!96 days ago
Wow the paper this morning said the high is going to be only 69 today. That can't be right can it? It's still August. Yes, it truly has been a weird summer. We will probably be raking leaves next week! Good grief. Hmmm...that has to be an oxymoron right? Is there any such thing as "good" grief? Yet I say it all the time. It's been such a busy week. We had a little party for Nik's birthday at her house on Monday. On Tuesday everyone gathered here to say hello/goodbye to DJ (Kevin's cousin from Arizona). He'd been here for a week, busy running around, but he finally made it over this way before he headed home Wednesday. Wednesday, I watched Eric for a few hours after work so Nik could have some time for herself. This is his 2nd week out of school and he doesn't go back till the 9th of September. It's hard to believe that after this weekend will be Labor Day weekend. I've been so busy sitting in my misery that the summer flew past. ...101 days ago
It's already the end of August? This summer went so much quicker than others. Maybe because it's been such a weird summer. Maybe it's me, but I don't ever remember having rain in the forcast nearly every day. Nik's birthday is tomorrow. We are going to lunch as is our usual tradtion. Later I will have a birthday cake for her for all of us. I watched Eric for her and Daniel this weekend. He went home a little bit ago. It was so great to have him, but I am so exhausted. He just never stops, not for a single minute. Ahhh, but he truly is my heart. I love him so much -- regardless of the fact that he decided to start his day at 3:30 this morning. Now that was an adventure. Yesterday was all about him. I blew bubbles for hours, took him in the pool - and pop-pop took him for a wagon ride. He played with the hose, made mud puddles and we watched countless cartoons. Bedtime won't come too early for me tonight. I have to decide soon which class to take before ...
