A little mishap

John and I both are home sick today. I find it frustrating that I don't feel like doing a darn thing but rest. He got up before me and went into the kitchen. I hear a crash, words that I can't repeat and then silence. I went into the kitchen and to find a wine bottle had broken. I guess a coffee cup had fallen and landed on top of the wine bottle. I mourned the loss of that wine bottle, but enjoyed the scent it left behind.

Time away

John and I took this week off. I needed it just so that hopefully I will destress and think. I need to tell myself that everything I want done my not happen, but that is ok. I know he hopes to try and get a few shots of the aurora borealis. I think just sitting back and reading may be something I need to learn to do again. I rather miss the old me?!

Relay for Life

Taken last night.

Brenna and her fathers.

I have not really been able to get on the computer as it has taken John days to work with the photos. I am frustrated with the ones that I took. I did find this one that I like. I hope everyone has a great day!

December 13, 2007

John busy putting photos in christmas ornaments.

September 8, 2007

I think that John and I need a vacation to recover from this week of vacation. I guess next year we should actually go somewhere so that I can not find all these fun activities to do around the house. I will eventually put photos of the living room here as I promised. I must patiently wait for John to get them into the other computer. Julie stopped in on her way to Pracs and said she loved how it looks.

I have guessed both times Alicia's 'news'. This time it was looking at her face and jokingly asking if she was pregnant. I really did not expect her to say yes. I had to ask her a couple of times if she was serious. I really am not sure it has sunk in yet, but it WILL!

I think the comments that Mariah will be making should be written down. Where do these children get their knowledge. How did she know that Alicia should not drink and start to drink lots of milk? The fact she wished she was getting a puppy just makes me smile. She says she is going to be a big sister and Tessa gets to auntie to someone else.

I just put my family through one of my strange movie rentals. The title is not important, but music in the background was good and I am still shaking my head as to what it was all about. I am looking forward to watching another Sci-Fi flick tonight. I hope that you have all had a great weekend. Till next time...

Thump it good and it works.

Today John was finishing up the trim work around the till. He finally pulled the miter saw out of the basement. The one that I gave him for christmas 3 years ago. It was STILL in the box. I saw him standing near the door and asked if it was going to be hard to use. He turned to look at me as said, "Yes, if I can't get it to start!" I think my heart stopped and all the times I had said he needed to check to make sure it worked came to mind! I know it was upsetting him, and so I kept trying to keep all my thoughts to myself.

After lunch, he had gone outside and all of the sudden I heard the saw fire up. I was so excited!! I ran outside and asked what he had done. He turned to me and said he punched it. He thought if it was not going to work, a good punch could NOT hurt it. All I can say, is thank GOD! I doubt that he will NOT check to see if something works when he first gets it. How was your saturday? TIll next time...

Happy Father's Day

I braved an outing into the public with Tessa. The goal was to find John something for Father's Day. We both agreed on this rose after much deliberation as to the color to pick. I was also looking at the zone it would tolerate. John gets the job of finding a place to put it. Till next time...

June 1, 2007

I had the unpleasant job of having to leave John's camera at Best Buy to be sent in for repairs. I am just going to think positive and expect it to all go smoothly. I know he is going to be going through withdrawal. He never goes anywhere with out the camera.

Yesterday he was able to catch a hummingbird at the feeder. This photo is taken through a window so is NOT crystal clear. I still have not seen it with my own eyes. I did get a brief glimpse of it as it flew to the lilac bush.

Today I had the pleasant surprise of a letter from John's nephew Curt. He is in Iraq serving with the Marines. I need to get back on Motomail and answer him. I hope I can get John to write him a little note sometime. I will just be relieved when he is back in the States.

I was back outside taking photos of the flowers. I like to keep track with photos were everything is. Once the blooms are gone it is hard to tell which color Iris the plants are if we want to move them around or give away as some need to be split desperately. The white Iris has a really pleasing scent. I just wish they lasted longer. Till next time...

He is NOT scary!

This was the first time that John was in church since he shaved his head. The little lady that always sits behind us did not recognize him and was kind of quiet when he said hi. I sat down and she started to laugh. She thought I had a new 'boyfriend', I know she was surprised how much his lack of hair changed his appearance. We were picking up some plants and walked by this car. The guy in the car quickly locked his doors. I really did not think much about it. John noticed and made some offhand remark. I mean really, what did he think we were going to do. This afternoon really was lovely, especially after yesterdays nasty weather. I hope you are all enjoying your weekend. Till next time...

John calls me to the bathroom last night. I was expecting something to be wrong. I never expected to walk in and see him bald. Yep, he shaved his head and needed me to touch up the back. I just had to laugh once the shock wore off. I showed Tessa the photos this morning and she ended up crying for a half hour. She thinks her daddy is ugly now. I am sure she will get over this and adjust. Till next time...

Saturday

Visit to the country

I am very tired from to much sun to really write much tonight. We had a great afternoon out at my daughter's home. I just love the quiet of country, the sound of the birds and the feeling that you are alone. John tried to do some work on her flower beds. It will take a few years to really get them the way she wants, but you have to start somewhere. Mariah and Tessa tried to fly a kite but also played with their Bratz Dolls. Hope all is well with everyone. Happy Mother's Day! Till next time...

The weather was so much better than we expected. The missionaries in church today were so interesting. They are serving in Sudan. It made John kind of smile since he works with so many at Conte Luna. The service was almost over and then I just about got the giggles. I do NOT know why, but this little video clip that I had found yesterday popped into my mind and I could NOT stop myself from smiling!

John, Tessa and I enjoyed a great meal at lunch. She really did NOT want to share ice cream with John and I, but it was the only way she was going to get some. I was given a very pleasant surprise of John mowing our lawn. I had to commemorate the occasion with a photo. Tessa played with her neighborhood friend. They drew this really long hop scotch.

I made a fresh strawberry pie. I think that is going to be my supper tonight. I really am not hungry for anything else. Are you ready to face a new week? The jury is out on that one for me yet! Till next time...

April 23, 2007

Oh look, doesn't he look happy? This is how John spent his afternoon yesterday!

My Red Valentine

John decided that I needed this. I now have to learn to use a new camera and change is always difficult. I know I will be tempted to pull out the old one, that is until he hides it on me!Till next time...

Time alone

John and I did something today that we never do. We went out by ourselves to do a bit of shopping and just to look around. I have to say that it was such a wonderful time. I asked John if he thought I was more relaxed than I usually am. He thought for a few minutes and said yes! He had left Tessa a list of things to get done. Well, she did some of it, but as of yet I am a bit nervous to actually go upstairs to see what was done up there. I decided to put in a movie and just relax before supper. This day has left a smile on my face. Till next time...