Another year has come to an end. What an unsettled year this has been. Living apart from Jim, Jenny and her family moving in, Uncle Billy passing away, several trips for SAIA, and numerous other events including our 25th annual family Christmas party. One of our best yet. Christmas Day was also wonderful. It was great having a small child in the house again. Logan was so excited over Santa, and Jim has spent the last 3 weeks at home!!!
Looks like 2020 is going to be a very busy year. There may even be a move in our future...maybe? Jim and I might actually live in the same house again...
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
What a week!!!!!
Did I say WHAT A WEEK???? Started out with Jim taking Thanksgiving week off...YEA!!! First was loading up Expedition and making a massive run to Goodwill. Jim listed the extra fridge in shop on the selling page and it sold quickly.
Tuesday was spent running around Gainesville. Had a follow up Dr appt for Carotid scan and leg check. Everything is looking great!!! Go back in January for another bilateral leg scan to make sure stents are holding up. So far everything is pointing to good news.
We treated ourselves to an early dinner at Yamatos. It was wonderful as usual.
Wednesday we started the day cooking. Emily and Zack came home.
Thursday - Thanksgiving was spent cooking and EATING!!!Lots of Eating. At some point during the day, each kid came to eat and visit - except Chris and family - they will be here for Christmas party.
Emily and Zack went home that afternoon as Emily had to work Friday, but they came back Friday evening for the weekend. Friday night was an interesting game of Monopoly. The boys (Zack, Jerry and Jake) decided they would take on the "old man". Proud to say the old man still has it and put the boys in their place. See pic below.
Saturday was Jim's birthday. Everyone came back and Sara and Kevin also joined us for the day. We ordered 100 hot wings to go with chips and Thanksgiving leftovers. 100 wings sounds like a lot but we only had 2 left by the end of the day. Cupcakes and ice cream for dessert - Iron bowl on television - too bad Bama lost. Card games everywhere...and Jim is sick - coughing and coming down with the crud.
He was a sad sight leaving Sunday morning with his cough syrup and tylenol. This is Tuesday and he is still sick. I hate that we are apart when things like this happen. I'm trying to get house decorated, a little more organized and RV ready for it's new owners - Mom and Papa. They can make better use of it than we can.
Tuesday was spent running around Gainesville. Had a follow up Dr appt for Carotid scan and leg check. Everything is looking great!!! Go back in January for another bilateral leg scan to make sure stents are holding up. So far everything is pointing to good news.
We treated ourselves to an early dinner at Yamatos. It was wonderful as usual.
Wednesday we started the day cooking. Emily and Zack came home.
Thursday - Thanksgiving was spent cooking and EATING!!!Lots of Eating. At some point during the day, each kid came to eat and visit - except Chris and family - they will be here for Christmas party.
Emily and Zack went home that afternoon as Emily had to work Friday, but they came back Friday evening for the weekend. Friday night was an interesting game of Monopoly. The boys (Zack, Jerry and Jake) decided they would take on the "old man". Proud to say the old man still has it and put the boys in their place. See pic below.
Saturday was Jim's birthday. Everyone came back and Sara and Kevin also joined us for the day. We ordered 100 hot wings to go with chips and Thanksgiving leftovers. 100 wings sounds like a lot but we only had 2 left by the end of the day. Cupcakes and ice cream for dessert - Iron bowl on television - too bad Bama lost. Card games everywhere...and Jim is sick - coughing and coming down with the crud.
He was a sad sight leaving Sunday morning with his cough syrup and tylenol. This is Tuesday and he is still sick. I hate that we are apart when things like this happen. I'm trying to get house decorated, a little more organized and RV ready for it's new owners - Mom and Papa. They can make better use of it than we can.
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Lots going on
Got home from Charlotte last Friday and haven't stopped since. Trying to get the house organized for the holidays and getting ready to move at some point. The formal living room had been turned into a storage room with boxes and bags stacked everywhere. It is now a habitable space!!! Will start working on the garage tomorrow.
Had Carotid Ultrasound done Thurs. Going to get results Tues. Don't really think they will find anything...at least I hope not. But if they do, we will have that "fixed" also. My legs seem to be doing really well.
Jim came home last night (Friday) for the weekend....but then surprised me and said he took the entire week of Thanksgiving off...YEA!!!! We have a lot of work to do and it will be wonderful to have him to help me out some or at least guide me to what/how to do it.
Tomorrow starts the baking!!!!!!
Had Carotid Ultrasound done Thurs. Going to get results Tues. Don't really think they will find anything...at least I hope not. But if they do, we will have that "fixed" also. My legs seem to be doing really well.
Jim came home last night (Friday) for the weekend....but then surprised me and said he took the entire week of Thanksgiving off...YEA!!!! We have a lot of work to do and it will be wonderful to have him to help me out some or at least guide me to what/how to do it.
Tomorrow starts the baking!!!!!!
Sunday, November 10, 2019
Still in Charlotte
We are still in Charlotte. Looked at a few areas for living. Thursday we got flu shots which means that Friday, I was out of it.. Happens every time but it only lasts a little while and its better than the alternative if I get the flu..
Friday afternoon we took off for Concord to go shopping at the huge outlet mall there. Not a lot of actual shopping as window shopping. We have gotten to the point of not really wanting anything...guess that means we have enough....I call it BLESSED!!!
Saturday morning we went to a cool little restaurant for breakfast, then back to hotel to put on pot of beans for Jim. He had a great afternoon of beans and beer. Too bad Bama lost the game. I spent the afternoon on my computer TRYING to clean some pictures out of my phone and organize them.
We also got a call Saturday morning telling us that my Uncle Billy had passed away. He fought a long fight with several conditions, including cancer. No one had any service plans at the time so we waited to see how things would go. They didn't wait long and services are Mon at 11am. No way I can get to Waldo, repack, then to Ozark in time. We even checked flights for me to fly home but nothing worked out. I called Merylon and we had a nice talk and sent flowers from the family. No real regrets because I always saw him every time I was in Ozark and talked to him the week before. I know he is at peace and in no pain now.
Today (Sunday) we decided to get out and "road trip". We (I) wanted to see the fall foliage and take a drive to the mountains, so we set the map for Asheville. We didn't realize we were so close. Only a 2 hour drive from Charlotte. Makes for a nice day trip. We rode through the mountains and the scenery was beautiful. We found a funky little BBQ joint in the downtown area. The food was fantastic!!! We sat around the hotel a little while this evening then decided to walk down to the sports tavern for a light supper. Turns out it was the happening place for the Panther/Packer game tonight. We had a blast eating wings and watching the crowd. Too bad the Panthers lost. Not a good weekend for football us, but excellent together time.
Friday afternoon we took off for Concord to go shopping at the huge outlet mall there. Not a lot of actual shopping as window shopping. We have gotten to the point of not really wanting anything...guess that means we have enough....I call it BLESSED!!!
Saturday morning we went to a cool little restaurant for breakfast, then back to hotel to put on pot of beans for Jim. He had a great afternoon of beans and beer. Too bad Bama lost the game. I spent the afternoon on my computer TRYING to clean some pictures out of my phone and organize them.
We also got a call Saturday morning telling us that my Uncle Billy had passed away. He fought a long fight with several conditions, including cancer. No one had any service plans at the time so we waited to see how things would go. They didn't wait long and services are Mon at 11am. No way I can get to Waldo, repack, then to Ozark in time. We even checked flights for me to fly home but nothing worked out. I called Merylon and we had a nice talk and sent flowers from the family. No real regrets because I always saw him every time I was in Ozark and talked to him the week before. I know he is at peace and in no pain now.
Today (Sunday) we decided to get out and "road trip". We (I) wanted to see the fall foliage and take a drive to the mountains, so we set the map for Asheville. We didn't realize we were so close. Only a 2 hour drive from Charlotte. Makes for a nice day trip. We rode through the mountains and the scenery was beautiful. We found a funky little BBQ joint in the downtown area. The food was fantastic!!! We sat around the hotel a little while this evening then decided to walk down to the sports tavern for a light supper. Turns out it was the happening place for the Panther/Packer game tonight. We had a blast eating wings and watching the crowd. Too bad the Panthers lost. Not a good weekend for football us, but excellent together time.
Monday, November 4, 2019
Getting updated
Not a lot of time for blogging. Things have been happening....Went trick (trunk) or treating Thursday at church with Logan. Had a blast watching him. Got to see Haden and Violet also.
Friday was spent cleaning and doing laundry. Jim came home Friday evening. Went to Sonny's for supper with Jake.
Saturday was spent watching ball games then to Ocala to have dinner with Kate, Sara, Jennifer, Jim and me. Lots of laughs and scratching our heads wondering why we dont do it more often.
Sunday was spent on the road to Charlotte. Stopped by to see the baby(Emily) and Zack. They seem to be doing well. We will spend at least 2 weeks in Charlotte looking around the area and Jim has projects he needs to see about on the building they are in the process of leasing. Praying that this goes thru. I think he is rethinking if this building falls thru like the others. Trusting that God will direct us in which way to go.
Not a lot done today. Jim on the phone and computer mostly, went to the building, and looked at a neighborhood we are interested in. Will look at another tomorrow. Trying to stay within a certain radius of the office because of traffic to and from work. Not making any commitments until lease is signed and they are moving in.
Friday was spent cleaning and doing laundry. Jim came home Friday evening. Went to Sonny's for supper with Jake.
Saturday was spent watching ball games then to Ocala to have dinner with Kate, Sara, Jennifer, Jim and me. Lots of laughs and scratching our heads wondering why we dont do it more often.
Sunday was spent on the road to Charlotte. Stopped by to see the baby(Emily) and Zack. They seem to be doing well. We will spend at least 2 weeks in Charlotte looking around the area and Jim has projects he needs to see about on the building they are in the process of leasing. Praying that this goes thru. I think he is rethinking if this building falls thru like the others. Trusting that God will direct us in which way to go.
Not a lot done today. Jim on the phone and computer mostly, went to the building, and looked at a neighborhood we are interested in. Will look at another tomorrow. Trying to stay within a certain radius of the office because of traffic to and from work. Not making any commitments until lease is signed and they are moving in.
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Sad Anniversary
4 years ago today, I lost my very best buddy. My Daddy. Yes, Jim is my husband/best friend, and love of my life, but it seems like there was more than a regular father/daughter bond between daddy and me. Too hard to describe. I still catch myself trying to call him and tell him the happenings in my life, ask his advice, or simply to have him make me laugh with a sense of humor no one else understood but us. I miss you Daddy.
Anyway - seems like God knew I needed distractions today so I had two little grandsons asking for shirts for their Halloween costumes. So I found the characters they were asking for, worked some magic and BOOM---Halloween T-shirts - I just wish I knew what the characters were ....lol. Then comes Jennifer with her Halloween costume for work that needed to be hemmed, so I did that too. I told Jenny it's funny that I have grown children and I've spent my day making costumes. It's nice to be needed though.
Anyway - seems like God knew I needed distractions today so I had two little grandsons asking for shirts for their Halloween costumes. So I found the characters they were asking for, worked some magic and BOOM---Halloween T-shirts - I just wish I knew what the characters were ....lol. Then comes Jennifer with her Halloween costume for work that needed to be hemmed, so I did that too. I told Jenny it's funny that I have grown children and I've spent my day making costumes. It's nice to be needed though.
Monday, October 28, 2019
What a Birthday !!!!
Had surprise "visitors" Saturday !!! Was sitting in den watching TV and I hear - Hey Mama - It's Zack and Emily !!! He got home last week and they came down for a birthday surprise!!!
My children "surprised" me with a birthday lunch Sunday. And I say "surprised" in that they didn't think I knew, but none of them can keep and secret and Emily, Zack, Jake and I went shopping for it Sat night...lol.
Everything was wonderful. Was missing my husband and 2 of my sons, but we had a great time. Jim and I have plans to celebrate our birthdays together while I'm in NC with him the next 2 weeks. It's a new tradition we started a couple of years ago. It works well for us.
New wreath this time was claimed by Rachel... Maybe I'll be able to keep one for myself soon 😉
My children "surprised" me with a birthday lunch Sunday. And I say "surprised" in that they didn't think I knew, but none of them can keep and secret and Emily, Zack, Jake and I went shopping for it Sat night...lol.
Everything was wonderful. Was missing my husband and 2 of my sons, but we had a great time. Jim and I have plans to celebrate our birthdays together while I'm in NC with him the next 2 weeks. It's a new tradition we started a couple of years ago. It works well for us.
New wreath this time was claimed by Rachel... Maybe I'll be able to keep one for myself soon 😉
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