Today is our boys day. We get Rob and Joe this afternoon. Julie asked me to make the extra six lbs. of spaghetti for the football team this afternoon, so I will do that and I have a tray of barbecue ribs in the oven.  Painted a little this morning, trying to get at least some things based before Fl. that gives me a head start when I come home cause it's hectic.  Last night was Joe's band night, Nick went with us and Joe did such a great job. His momma is surely proud of her Jojo.  Raining somewhat here today, supposed to be storms but as I look out now the sun is shining but that could be a bad thing.
Randy is at his moms and I did get one of the six books read, think I will start another today. 

Hump Day

Went to pick up pay check stopped at bank and came home. Ok, is that enough for today? Oh yea washed a load of clothes, now can I read? I need to make mega calls today for Cole Valley, want to be ahead by the time we leave here.  Looking forward to doing nothing but what I want, don't care if it's hot or not, I'll just stay inside. Taking my crochet back, didn't get any of it done here, too much other stuff to do, will just leave it there and work on it when we are down there. Tried to call Ritchie and Patty but no answer, talked to BF this morning, but had trouble w/ the connection, don't know if it's her phone or mine. Time will tell. Making some kind of chicken for supper, probably w/ mashed potatoes. Need to get pictures of my studio. (hehe)

Another Beautiful Fall Day

Today I think we will get our flu shots, Yuk~ Last night was a really nice evening for drum night, Nick made us proud.  Anthony was there and asked a girl to Homecoming and she accepted. He was sooo excited. On the news last night one sports reporter said he was the best Offensive Lineman in the state. Wow!! Don't care just want him to do what he loves. I finally cut out those curtains I have been wanting to make for the dining room, probably won't get them done before Christmas but it's a start. Working on some ice skates for Christmas and at least I can get them based before we leave for Kitzyland.  I'm excited cause I bought a new stove and it will be delivered when we get there.  I want to finish painting the cupboards and it will be fairly quiet so I might be able to get it done.

Wow, wonder if I can keep this up!

It's Monday and a beautiful fall day. Tonight is Night of Drums and must go watch Nicky D. hope to get some painting and sewing done today. Wednesday is Joey's Band Night at Mathews and plan on being there. Started some pork in crock pot yesterday but it didn't get done, will finish it today and maybe run to the store. Fall is in the air, crisp and sunny. Started a prim blog also and now have two to keep up, but would like to use that one for selling if I can figure all this out. Seems to be the way to go anymore. Have a bunch of tablecloths I need to put on eBay and a bit of vintage Christmas. Don't know whether to do it now or after I come home. Decisions, decisions.

The End of Summer 2010

Fall is in the air, can't believe summer is over, the porch has pumpkins and mums, and I've painted Halloween things for the shop. Where oh where did the time go. Yesterday was the anniversary of 9/11. Oh how many memories that day brings back, not good ones. Jill and Randy were preparing to go to Cleveland for her treatment and I was so afraid for them to travel. Worried what might happen. I remember seeing the plane that was diverted from Cleveland and eventually crashed in Shanksville, and wondered why it was up there when all air traffic had been stopped. Those poor courageous people who gave their lives by crashing in a field. All my worries that day and little did we know our greatest fear would come true a few months later losing Jill to her battle with Liposarcoma. Nine years, unbelievable, time has helped but our lives will never be the same. One day at a time is all we can do. Boys are growing, Rob will graduate in the spring, Joe is 14. Jill must be so very proud, just as we are.

Catching up

It's been way too long since I posted, but life has a way of keeping us busy can't believe it's been since last Sept. , went to Fl. for Biketoberfest, got through Christmas and went back to Fl. for six weeks for Bike Week, all were successful and lots of work.
Now back to crafting, spring is here, Easter is over, and so much yard work to be done. Got 40 bags of mulch yesterday, already did rocks around back to keep Ranjr from eating mulch. Jill's garden is beginning to grow and it's time to transplant some things.
I am making signs for the shop and also doing quite a bit of Americana.
Anthony has his license and a job at the Buffet. Rob has a permit and is practicing.
Randy's mom broke her femur last fall and is home doing good, my mother passed away in Dec. just before Christmas and my poor Carole has been diagnosed with a mild form of lymphoma.
Jan is busy working at her medical transcriptionist job home and at the office and boys doing well.
We had a lovely Easter and Mom was able to be here, she seemed to enjoy herself.
I am posting a picture of my lovely perfect coconut cream pie that I made for Easter along with much too much more food.

September 5 Ramblings

Well, last night I attended my first football game. I went to watch Anthony play. It was a beautiful night, no rain, and I got to watch him execute a "pulling block", guess he did a great job. But what do I know. Only what I am told, cause I know nothing about football.

This has been a beautiful week here, got some snowmen stuffed and tea dyed. Tomorrow there is a birthday party at the air base for Uncle George and I am having a picnic here later.

Kids are back in school and it's only three wks. till we leave for Fl. for a month. Time will go quickly when we come home and I am trying to get things done for Christmas before we leave. I have quite a bit left from last year but am working on new things.