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Rain, rain, rain.....

2009-07-12T09:33:00.000-07:00

It has been raining all morning, but when it stops I am going to pull weeds.
I'm back to taking the paper now that "Bushie" is gone.....I hope they continue to go after Cheney. He was one sneaky pete ....they have really been going after him in our paper. For the last two days the second page has been full of his misdealings and lying.

Grandpa teaching....

2009-07-08T08:28:00.000-07:00

Grandpa is showing Paxton how to use the hedge trimmers.....getting things done around here is difficult between rain drops.
Paxton is playing in his last baseball playoffs, so since he won last night....his last game will be Thursday night. We have had all three boys this weeks while their parents are working. Busy, busy, busy!!!

We had a great day...

2009-07-02T06:11:00.000-07:00

We were a really busy crew - we saw the lego's, went to lunch at Fritz's and then took all three to Kaliedescope. Kaliedescope is a free kids arts and crafts area that is sponsored by Hallmark. The kids really had a great day!

Sweet Boy...

2009-07-01T07:42:00.000-07:00

Today this sweet boy is 7 years old and Cindy and I are heading down to Crown Center with all three boys. We are going to lunch and then to view Lego Land. I hope to get some great pictures of the boys.

Trying to hold out....

2009-07-01T07:39:00.000-07:00

I'm really trying to hold out until the 4th to pick my wonderful tomatoes, but I think I will probably pick the one on the right today. I just can't wait to taste my yummie tomato.

Historic Slave Cabin

2009-06-27T09:00:00.000-07:00

This was one of the first places that Anna Mae rescued in Arrow Rock. It was the one remaining slave cabins. For several years she taught history lesson to young children in this cabin. The artifacts from this cabin are really something to see.

Arrow Rock

2009-06-27T08:55:00.000-07:00

We had a wonderful, hot time, at Arrow Rock on Tuesday ad Wednesday. The white house was Nancy's and it is across the street from these two historic buildings. We served 25 for lunch and believe me....I would have never made it through this event without Mike. The grayish, brown house with the white flag is Anna Mae's house which is directly on the side of Nancy's house.

Heading to Arrow Rock..

2009-06-22T19:16:00.001-07:00

Mike and I are taking Anna Mae and Dr. Bob down to Arrow Rock tomorrow. On Wednesday we will have 22 for lunch before we go to see the production of "Annie" at the Lyceum Theatre.
This will be my first trip down since Nancy passed away....I'm sure am glad Mike is going also.

Sam's dog passed away on Sat. morning...he was a rescue dog and absolutely a beautiful cocker spaniel. They had only had him for 9 months, but Sam had become very attached to him. Sam has really, really been sad. Cindy walked into the living room this afternoon and Sam was down on his knees praying out- loud to God for a new dog.

They are leaving tomorrow to go on a little vacation to Branson....the trip has been planned for months. Maybe this will get his mind off of his sadness for awhile.

Finding Mike

2009-06-16T05:58:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I could not find Mike. There were signs all around the yard that some "mad-man" had cut limbs off of every tree. The ground all around the house was littered with tree limbs. I could not hear a chainsaw - but could see the evidence everywhere.
Finally, on the third round of the house I saw him walk into our garage on the front of the house.
I said, " can't believe I could not find you!" "Bye - I'm leaving for the store".
The limbs are still all over the yard - hope he finds some energy today!
Once I started to publish this blog - five tree service adds popped up, that is almost scary!

Sam the Man

2009-06-13T06:22:00.000-07:00

Sam the Man has decided he needs some silver in his bank, so he has set up to have a garage sale in his driveway. It is a neighborhood thing going on.......so he told his Mom he needed to sell some of his baby toys. I think his exact words were.....Mom, dinosaurs were so last year. Mike and I are heading up to his house in a few minutes.

Three Fantastic Cousins....

2009-06-05T12:32:00.000-07:00

Way to go girls - you all look great. Thanks for such a wonderful, giggle, talkative time!

2009-06-05T12:29:00.000-07:00

Finally, here it is!

We are Home.....

2009-06-05T12:26:00.000-07:00

We absolutely had a ball in Arkansas....we are home safe and sound. I'm once again trying post a picture....but it won't let me again. UggggH!

Remembering.....

2009-05-27T13:42:00.000-07:00

On May 27, 1937 my parents were married in Harrison , Arkansas. Mom always told me the only gift they received was from a family neighbor that handed her a scouring pad and said, "now, you are really going to have to scratch for it!"
These two were like two peas in a pod and they certainly taught me about love, honesty, family and above all a love for God.
Happy Anniversary Merk and Flete! I love you both dearly and carry your wonderful memories always in my heart!

2009-05-26T16:50:00.000-07:00

Considering the spring we have had....I was tickled to come home and find two tomatoes set on.....

Cute Pair...

2009-05-26T16:47:00.000-07:00

This cute pair of doves have found their way to our back deck. At first, they were so still that I had to take a double take to look at them. They stayed forever, but I sure didn't hold the camera still enough.
Hubby is under the weather, I have had him to the Dr. twice - once down at the camper and then this afternoon. They think he has an upper respiratory infection brought on by allergies. Hope this stuff all works for him - he hasn't had a voice since last Thursday...not at all down at the camper. Kind of a mixed blessing...if you know what I mean.

Heading Out

2009-05-21T13:52:00.000-07:00

We're heading to the camper in the morning......will be back late Tuesday. Hope you all have a fantastic Memorial Day!

Great News.....

2009-05-20T17:47:00.000-07:00

I haven't blogged for awhile because I have really been worried that my breast cancer had returned......finally, had a late Dr. appointment today. One of my places was a stitch from previous surgeries that had made it's way to the top layer of skin. My other 4 places have a very long name, but they are not cancerous. Hip---Hip----Hooray!

I'll be gone....

2009-05-06T15:46:00.000-07:00

We're heading down to the camper in the morning and open it up once again. We opened it on April 1st and then they called on April 5th with big freeze warnings. If the pipes had frozen, it would have cost up big bucks.....so they winterized it once again. Hopefully, we will find everything just fine. We will be back on Monday...I love you all, stay safe and well while I'm gone.

Just two more.....

2009-05-05T12:33:00.000-07:00

I just have two more Jury duties to go......I will be finished on June 2nd. Today was really a tough day and we didn't finish until 2 PM. I sure do not enjoy looking at autopsies!

Sam the Man

2009-04-30T06:39:00.000-07:00

When I heard the Benjamin story, I remembered that I had forgot to tell you about a story Sam's teacher told us at the last group meeting for Sam:
His 2nd grade teacher has really been trying to teach Sam to read silently...with just his eyes....when they are have silent group read time.
Sam is always mumbling under his breath during this time, so for the 3rd time she said, "Sam, you need to read silently.......Sam said, "uh, I'm reading a letter to God here!"
His teacher could hardly tell the story with out cracking up....
I think our Grandpa would surely be proud that our grand boys are talking to God on a daily basis.

Mike is Hurting....

2009-04-23T11:14:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I spent almost all day at the dentist with Mike....he had his last five teeth pulled and then they immediately put in the lower plate. I was able to give him enough meds that he slept most of the time and then made it through the night.
We went back this morning and it seems everything went well, but I still think we are in for some rough days ahead. Mike's not liking the liquid diet very much......

Autism Walk

2009-04-18T14:59:00.000-07:00

Today we walked with Samuel for Autism Awareness to raise money for Autism. Sam named his team "Samuel's Super Soles."
In a week's time, Samuel raised $840 which I think is fantastic.
This sign was located about 3/4 of the way around the 2 mile walk and we thought it was a great sign.
It rained on us the entire walk, but we had a great time.

Grandma and Sam

2009-04-18T14:52:00.000-07:00

This was before we started our two mile hike in the pouring rain

Sam in the Rain

2009-04-18T14:49:00.000-07:00

Sam walked the entire 2 miles with his umbrella and he didn't complain once!