Saturday, May 31, 2008

Hello?!! Anyone? Anyone?.....

Just thought I'd check to see if anyone is out there! I know I'm a pretty boring writer, but I haven't had much for responses on the past few blogs. Maybe no one is there. Just drop a quick note so I know if this is actually getting read or not. You all are more then welcome to drop in anytime and read.
FYI--the last blog of the missing cat--it really is a possum--in case you didn't catch it. We had a possum finishing off the cat food. He seems to have decided it's not really the place to stay though! Good riddance!
Hope to be hearing from some of you folks out there!

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Someone Missing Their Kitty?


"When out on the porch there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the chair to see what was the matter."

Sure enough - there was something there. It seems that one of the cats decided to feed himself!!! (by opening the cat food container) I guess I'll fix yer wagon!!

Oops not my cat!!!!!. What a surprise. Anyone lose their cat??? It may still be around here somewhere.

Friday, May 23, 2008

Welcome Caiden Matthew!


Caiden Matthew entered the world on May 16, 2008
He arrived @ 8:36p.m. May 16, 2008.
tipped the scales at 9# 6 oz. and was 21" long

One week old today!
Congratulations Mommy (Melanie), Daddy (Rick), and big sister, Charlee! And "Grandma" Elaine! (it's still weird to think of my brothers and sisters as Grandpas and Grandmas! But they sure fit the roles great!)

I think this little guy makes my ninth "great" niece or nephew! You guys will all have to forgive me if I've forgotten anyone--I have cut out on the "Percoset" because it was making me too loopy! (Sorry it took me this long to get this posted!)

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Just a Quick Update...






I'm back home again! (There's no place like home!) Everything went well with surgery. Glad that is behind me now. Now to just remember no lifting for ten weeks. Wayne and the kids have stopped me a few times--before I did lift, but only just. I still don't feel like doing much, but every day is getting better. Deidre is doing a great job helping in the kitchen and with laundry. The boys are great at helping out too.

I'll just post some pictures of some of the fun cards and care packages I got. (Thanks so much!) The treat I got while in the hospital that just beat all treats was when Wayne walked in with a cup of coffee from my favorite coffee shop! And it tasted every bit as good as I hoped it would!

Thursday, May 8, 2008

New and Much Improved!

The old look (above and below)
Notice the shop vac--I had to empty the pan after each load!


What a difference!
New look!


Crown Molding




After 18 years our good ole' washer and dryer set FINALLY conked out! It was a case of opportunity meets circumstance (or something along that line) While we were getting ready for our washer and dryer to be delivered, we decided to paint the utility room. It was the only room in the downstairs that hadn't been painted since we moved here.

I wasn't too sure about the color at first, but the kids loved it so it stayed. I really like it now, though. The room even ended up getting baseboard and crown molding. (I think Wayne was just anxious to use some of his garage full of woodworking toys!) All in all--I love it! And I especially love the washer and dryer!