Busy, Busy, Busy!!

So it is Memorial Day Weekend and we have bunches of stuff going on . . . last night I went to my sister, Katelyn's graduation at Mt. Vernon.  After the graduation I met your dad in town to get a birthday present for a birthday party today. 

This morning we took Daisey to the vet for a follow-up and to get her shots.  She did really good!  She got to go to Rural King with us, got a cheeseburger from McDonalds and got to go to Lowes!  She had a little "accident" in Rural King - I told her she was going to get all dogs banned from going there! 

We had a First Birthday Party for Doug and Tessa's Niece, Daphne.  She loved all her presents - she would squeal every time she opened one.  Doug and Tessa were going to be camping in Alan and Karen's yard so we told them we would be back later.  Mom and the Fifers were camping and we were going to visit them at the campground for dinner.  Our original plan was to take Daisey along to the campground but her outing from the morning had worn her out so we decided we would take Belle with us.  Your dad could not get Belle to come out of the pen so Evie got her chance!  She did really good and had fun.  She got worn out too because she slept in the back of the car on the way home from New Harmony!  We visited, had dinner, the boys played cornhole and then we walked over to a little concert they were having in the park.  We left about 10 pm and I texted the Donners to see if they were still up or if they were asleep and they said they were up sitting by the fire and to come on over!  Then they texted and asked us to bring Bud Lite - at 10 pm in Wadesville we were not sure where we would get a case of bud light - we ended up getting it at DT's so they were set for the night and the next day!  We sat by the fire with them for a couple of hours and then headed home. 

This morning we got up to get the paddle boat ready for the Sengs to borrow.  Logan's graduation party is today and they asked to borrow the paddle boat.  We got it cleaned up and working and drove it over to them.  We came back home and started doing a little yard work (with this being such a busy weekend it is apparent that we are not going to get all the things done that we had hoped to accomplish!  But we did manage to get a tree planted (your dad did that on his own while I was getting ready to go Sarah and Wes' for a get together) and before that we finished up the flowerbed (at least got the stones stacked, filled with dirt, now ready for plants!) 

I then headed to Sarah and Wes' for a get together - your dad was going to play ball with the guys and then come in later.  A few days ago, I had messaged Taylor about coming to Sarah's and she joined us there.  It was a great get together!  Electric Lemonade of course, cornhole (Taylor and I played as a team - I didn't do great but she did really good - she said it was her first time to play and she did great!).  We discussed her 21st Birthday - I think Tessa, Sarah and I and some of the girls are going to take her out!   We talked a little about that and have set a tentative date!  Once your dad got in he and Travis (a friend of Blair's) were corn hole partners - they were playing great and beating everyone!!  I think they won every game but one!!  We followed Taylor home to make sure she made it ok.  We are now home and I'm catching up on this - I didn't want too many days to pass or I wouldn't remember what I needed to write!!  But now it is very late and we have another busy day ahead of us so I guess I'd better call it a night!!   I took quite a few pictures yesterday and today - I will post some of those  tomorrow night!! 

We are counting down the days and can't wait to see you!!  I hope everything is going great for you!! 

Storms Last Night!

I'm sitting here at my desk at work eating my Spaghettios (rainy outside - it was a stay inside and eat spaghettios at my desk kind of day!)  Busy, busy here - my day is going fast, unfortunately too fast for all that I need to get accomplished today!! 

I was just scanning Facebook and saw that the sun room on the back of Scott and Jenny's house got pretty much blown off during those storms last night.  Although there is damage around Evansville and adjoining areas I haven't heard anything about anyone being hurt, thank goodness!  We have had some crazy weather here lately.   I think the forecast is clear for the next few days. 

And I forgot to mention in my post last night (early this morning) that Taylor showed us a picture of Heath's ankle - apparently he sprained it at the end of playing basketball last week - it looked really bad in the picture.  It didn't look as though he would be playing this week - I hope it has gotten better. 

I'll wrap up this post with some pictures of Scott and Jenny's sun room.  I'm not sure I will post tonight - not much on the agenda, just some more baking for your dad for work for another person retiring.  Your dad is tired - he went in at 4 am this morning so he is hoping for an uneventful evening at the house!  I bet he will probably take the opportunity to drop you a line! 

Wow, where has this week gone??

I don't know where this week has gone, I've gotten a little behind on my posting . . . I hope your week has gone by quickly too.  Since I haven't posted since Sunday and since I am old I will have to try to remember what has happened this week so far!! 

Monday started out very sad, we had the memorial service for Rhoda, it was standing room only, I knew it would be, she was loved by so many people.  I hope the sad Mondays don't keep up, this has been two in a row now and I'd rather not continue on that way!  You leaving last Monday and then Rhoda's Memorial Service this Monday.  

Monday night was Girl's Night Out with my E'ville Iron girlfriends.  I got an email from Karen Monday morning saying that she would not be able to make it to our get together because her husband, Bill, was in the hospital.  If you will recall from Sunday's post I had gone to KartWorld with E'ville Iron.  Bill had a go-kart crash which apparently compressed some of his vertabrae.  They waited most of the day for the doctor to come in, the two options were surgery or some injection but turns out I found out that they decided to try to let it heal on its own with a brace.  I hope that it works and it heals quickly as he is in pain.  We went ahead with Girl's Night Out and had a nice evening - we always do!  It is so nice to have a group of friends as great as I have to get together with and spend time with! 

Your dad worked over on Monday so I beat him home.  When I got home I discovered that your letter had come.  I patiently waited for your dad to get home - I did not open it and I did not let anyone know it had come.  When your dad got here he opened it and then shared the info with Taylor and your mom.  We have also made copies of it and given them both a copy. 

Tuesday brought lawn mowing - your dad mowed all the areas I can't mow then I mowed the rest while he used the weed eater.  We finished up the evening with pizza for supper and I decorated a cake and some cupcakes for lady that your dad works with that is retiring. 

Wednesday night (now last night at the time I am finally sitting down to catch this up) brought Amanda and Taylor coming out for dinner.  Bobby had to work and wasn't able to join us but I did send him a plate because Amanda said he hated it that he wasn't able to come along.  There was threat of storms tonight but the girls decided to go ahead and come out anyway.  We had salmon patties and crab cakes - neither of the girls had had crab cakes before, I'm not sure they liked them but they did try them.  We started watching the movie Unstoppable while we ate.  Part way through the movie the weather started getting bad so we moved from the bonus room down to the living room.  It wasn't long and we lost power.  I called Vectren and got a message that they had evacuated their building . . .what the heck??  We had quite a bit of rain and some wind but all in all it wasn't too bad in Wadesville.  I have read on Facebook about damage in places so not all areas were so lucky.  Your dad had rearranged the back garage when the girls got here so we could get their cars in so they did not get hailed on.  I laughed and told them that we had gotten their cars in to keep them from getting hailed on and now I hoped the garage didn't get blown down on their cars!  I said I could just imagine that conversation with Dora - I could hear her asking . . .how many cars did you have in that garage??  The power was off for a bit but then came back on - it was on for about one-half hour then went back off.  It wasn't long and it came back on and stayed.  When it did come back on we turned the movie back on to finish it up - it was another good movie that you may want to catch when you have a chance.  While the lights were off we killed time smelling Scentsy Scents!  It was a nice evening - in fact, Taylor just left not long ago - we were busy chatting about this and that and watching some crazy things on the Jay Leno Show and whatever the show is that comes on after that.  I'm just waiting for her to let me know that she has made it home then I will head to bed!  Your dad has been in bed for a while now as he has to go in early. 

Hope you are doing great!  Taylor said she mailed a letter off to you today.  Your dad plans to write one soon - I bet he will work on it tonight while I decorate another cake that he got me into doing for him for work!!  I will get one off to you soon too but you know mine will be typed, not written!! 

Just heard from Taylor - she is home safely (although they are without power . . .) so I am turning in for the night! 

Sunday, May 22 - It Was A Busy One!

I went up yesterday and picked up the Angel and Bench for Mom for Mother's Day.  Today I drove it in.  It was a lot of fun the two of us unloading it!  It does look great in her back yard!

Most of today was spent with E'ville Iron - we had a Golf & Go Kart Activity today at Kart World & Adventureland Golf.  I took a bunch of pictures!  Everyone was having a great time!  Yesterday and today ended up being beautiful days!  Our activity was followed by pizza at Kipplees.  Your dad was going to come in for pizza after he got off work but he texted Charlie and they were going to be playing ball.  Their original plan was to play at 3 but your dad didn't get off work until 4:20 so they moved the plans to 5 pm.  Your dad said "he is feeling very old this evening!" 

I went to Silver Bell and sat with my dad while he ate - your dad was going to join us but he didn't get away from the school until late.  He said there were 10 guys there to play - I told him that was good wasn't it and he said no he wanted a break so a couple more would have been great! 

I've got a cake in the oven now -- a retirement cake for a lady your dad works with - I haven't baked in a while so this could be interesting . . . .

Your mom texted earlier today about your mailing address and Taylor had something about it on Facebook - I think from what they said last week it should maybe come this week - I know they are anxious to get it! 

Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21

Your phone, clothes, etc. arrived yesterday, your dad said everything survived the trip home! 

Yesterday was a sad day - I got a call from Garland at a little past 5 that Rhoda, our bookkeeper at work passed away.  I am pretty sure that you had probably met her before.  She had been battling breast cancer for many years.  She was a very nice lady that will be missed by a bunch of people!  I had just gotten an email earlier in the day asking if I would make a cake for a team participating in the Vanderburgh County Relay for Life.  Of course, I agreed!  I told them that although I wasn't baking except for family and close friends I would be happy to help them out!  I also offered to make them some cupcakes so they can sell them out of their campsite to help raise money for their team!  I'm glad to be able to help in a small way (although I'm brainstorming about how to be able to help in a much bigger way next year!)  You know me . . . .

Yesterday I came home after work and your dad and I headed to town for dinner and a concert at Stoney's with Bob & Sherry, Bill & Karen and Virgil & Sharon.  The dinner was good (as always), the concert was ok, but the visiting with friends was great!  I did not ride the bull this time - I was thinking about it but I had on flip flops and I wasn't sure that would work well!! 

Today has been sort of laid back, I've cleaned a little, done some laundry, planted some flowers in the planter box on the mailbox and have worked on some stuff for E'ville Iron.  The only time I have left the house was to run up to the concrete store.  Mom has put in a memory garden in her back yard in memory of Grandmother.  For mother's day we got her a concrete bench that says "In Memory Of Mom" and we got an angel to sit on it - it is really nice!  Once we get it in her garden tomorrow (if she and I can get it out of th car!!!) I will take a picture and put it in tomorrow's post! 

Your dad had to work over today but should be here any time.  Belle just walked over to me - I guess they need to go out!!  Headed out with them until your dad gets here!

 

Thursday, May 19 - He's A Little Frustrated!

Your dad and I have been in town running errands.  He went to see a movie earlier while I had a board meeting, we are finally home!  My Mom got your dad a fishing game for his birthday for the Wii - he is in our bedroom trying to figure out how to play it . . .I sense frustration - there are some not so nice words coming from in there!! 

Taylor got her Kendall today - she was a little frustrated over that deal - UPS kept leaving her notes saying they had tried to deliver, she said she basically had to call and yell at them - they located it and then held it for her at the station and she went and picked it up.  I told her it reminded me of a certain phone conversation I had with a certain store after which phone call your dad called me an ugly name . . .I guess we girls have to do what we have to do to get stuff done!!  If I recall my phone call got our lawn mower replaced!  : )

Not far from one week being down - I hope the time is going fast for you!!

Wednesday, May 18 - Guests for Dinner!

Tonight we had guests for dinner, Amanda, Bobby and Taylor.  It was a very nice evening.  Your dad cooked - he had also mowed the yard today - it looks great!   He was a busy guy today.  While we were eating we watched the movie "The Next Three Days".  Your Dad and I had already watched it but thought our guests may enjoy it so we watched it again!  I think they did like it.  I liked it a lot and didn't have a problem at all watching it again!  I may even add it to my "to buy list." 

Scanning Facebook I see that Jenny posted that Kayla got MVP for her North Posey Bball team - yeah Kayla! 

I guess that is about it for tonight - I hope they weren't too hard on you your first full day there!! 

Tuesday, May 17 - Not A Lot Going On Here!

Today was sort of uneventful.  I did message Taylor earlier today to check on her - she seems to be doing ok!  I'm sure she is counting down the days!!  Her Facebook post this evening said she was working on writing a letter to her boyfriend!  My communication with you is best typed - I probably won't be "writing" any letters as I want you to be able to read what I "write"!! 

Your dad just got a message on his phone - Taylor is coming out tomorrow night for dinner (Bobby and Amanda too).  I won't tell you what we are having - it might make you mad!!  She told me today she needed to get the parking sticker from your car so we decided to invite her for dinner! 

I hope you are getting settled in ok!  Hopefully I will have more exciting stuff to post tomorrow night!! 

Tuesday, May 17 - He's There!

Josh's mom just called to let us know that he had called and he is there! 

Monday, May 16 - Up and Running!

The blog is up and running!!  I've never done a blog before - so far it doesn't seem too hard!  I do have a post out of order and can't figure out how to change that yet but it is started and from now on the posts should be in the right order!!  Oooops and I may have a photo album link problem but I think I know how to fix that!! : )   Working on it now!!

Sunday, May 15 - Photo Shoot!

One of my favorite things to do!!  I welcome any opportunity to get my camera out!  Even though the rain kept us mostly in the house and on the front porch I still think we got some good shots!  They were apparently good enough : )  since you used one for your Facebook Profile Pic!!! 

Monday, May 16 - Other Stuff!

Tonight we went up to North Posey to watch Kayla Jean play softball.  It was cold!!  The final score was 13 - 8 (Vikings loose to Mt. Vernon - Boooooo) but it was fun to watch!  Jacob was keeping score on the scoreboard - he did pretty good but at times would miss something and Jenny would have to yell to him to fix the scoreboard!  I forgot my camera tonight so we will have to go to another one of Kayla's games to take pictures!

We are at home now - we just ate and are now watching House! 

Monday, May 16 - Leaving Town!

This is the morning you left.  It was hard but I realized that you were leaving to pursue a very good opportunity and I tried not to be too sad.  I know it will be hard for everyone not being able to see you or talk to you but hopefully the time that we will not have any contact with you will go fast!  I noticed Taylor already had a countdown on Facebook right after you left!! 

Your dad did his best to provide what he called "comic relief" for your mom,Taylor, Brandi and Me.  He did a pretty good job having all of us laughing most of the time.  Although there were tears I think everyone realizes that this move is a great step for your future! 

I have already searched and found the website for your training center -  http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/

I looked at it quickly but will look at it more closely then share it with others! 

Sunday, May 15 - Playing Basketball With The Boys!

Watching you all play basketball on Sunday was great!  I'm glad that you all were able to work it out to be able to get together to play!  It is cute watching the little guys sit on the sidelines watching the big guys play, waiting for a break in between games so they can have a few minutes on the floor! 

More Basketball Pictures on Facebook!

Saturday, May 14 - Josh's Farewell Party!

Saturday, May 14, was your party!  So many people showed up to celebrate with you!!  We had a great time and hope that you did too!!  The cars lined up in the driveway and down the road should tell you how many people love you and wanted to see you before you left.  And just think, you said "No Party" to begin with!!  Thank you for agreeing to let us have it (although I don't think you had a lot of choice!)  It was a great day and I hope you will remember it for a long time! 

More Party Pictures!