Look who's 50!!!

Jim just turned 50!!! Happy birthday, Jim. We had a great time at Jim & Suzie's Saturday night. Jim and Suzie were gracious enough to open their home to Marc while our family was in transition moving from Corbett to Bend. It was a long 4 months for us and they made it just that much easier on Marc. Especially since he was away from the family so much during that rough time. Thanks, guys!!

Appropriately Jim received a cane for his 50th birthday, and I was lucky enough to capture the moment on camera!!

Another busy weekend under our belts. "K" and the all of us settled in to watch a movie on Friday night, she actually ate elk! And liked it! Saturday I covered at Michaels again. Then it was off to "K"'s soccer game, they won 4-2.
We were able to finish our water feature out front. Actually, Marc finished it. It turned out great!! The birds really love it, too. I have seen doves, quail, Flickers and sparrow in it so far.
Then we were off to Jim & Suzie's for the afore mentioned party.

Sunday morning I was at Michaels again, then "K" and Marc went testing and the boys and I went to the skate park. Some of those kids are amazing on their boards and bikes. There was one guy who was doing flips on his bike, into one bowl, out and back into another. It was incredible.

This morning were are back to the grind stone. Marc is out testing and I am trying to get some crafts done for Mary's vendor faire in November. I am finally all caught up for Scrap classes in October. I am anxious to get back into the routine of classes and be able to socialize with some of those ladies again.

Have a great week!!

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Hi ya'll

Today is day #12 out of 178
School has been going well. Beau is doing a little better, although this morning was kind of rough. Marc has been gone for the last 5 days, he came back yesterday and has today off to take care of things around the house. Beau wanted to stay home with Daddy today, so I had to give him "luvins" and send him out the door to the bus stop. He didn't like it but, it's the only way I can get him to go. The end of last week he did awesome, no problems at all and he even rode the bus to and from school. Hopefully, now that the family is back into it's old routine he will start feeling better.

I have been very busy, classes start at scrap a doodle soon and I have been going in to the store early to get some samples done and get prepared for my classes. Saturday and Sunday I worked at Michaels in the cash office because our office lady is out for surgery. That is so boring. I sit in this little room with no windows and count money for 3 hours!

Friday night "K" and I went to the movies and dinner at Red Robin, it was a nice little get away for her. Saturday night I spent with Donna, the sisters and Mary, I had a blast. We played games drank wine and gabbed all night. They gave me a hard time for wanting to hang out with the "old" ladies. I don't care, I had fun.

So, I mentioned Marc went hunting, he finally got his elk on Sunday, he got his deer and antelope a week or so ago, so he is done now until bird season. Thank goodness!!

Nothing exciting is really going on right now but, I will keep you posted.

When I started this blog it was my goal to keep friends and family up to date and to stay connected. There is one friend in particular that I would like to reach out to, so, I have a little question for that person. They will know who they are when they read this:

Who is Mickey without Minnie?
Who is Donald without Daisy?
Who is Butch Cassidy without the Sundance kid and...
Who is Pancho without Lefty?

I'm outta here, have a great week!


PS ya gotta see this....

What is in the barn?
Imagine you're going to live in Portugal. You find a lovely farm house set on a decent plot of land. The place has been empty for 15 years...
While exploring your new property you find a large barn. The door is padlocked and welded shut and it's all rusted solid. So you grind the padlock and the welds off and.........
http://www.intuh.net/barnfinds/afa70.htm

Monday, September 10, 2007 School is in session!!!

Well, one week down, how many more to go? 174 more days. Beau is having a rough time with school this year. He didn't want to go the first day, crying and saying he was sad. Today, cried and said he had a stomach ache. I know its just nerves, his teacher is awesome, she is being very helpful as is the Principal. I just don't know what to do. I would have expected it from Tucker but, not Beau, he's our little tough guy. I am sure this phase will pass along with all of the other ones we have gone through.

So, some big news. Mom won a scrapbook contest through Craft Warehouse!! She won a gift basket full of $300.00 worth of scrap supplies.Way to go, mom!!!

"K" had her 12th birthday yesterday, she spent most of it here with us. The boys and I took her to Freddy's to pick out her own volleyball and soccer ball. She was so excited.

Tony and Katy came to visit yesterday. Tony treated us all to lunch at Greg's Grill, it is a very nice restaurant here in Bend down in the Old Mill. We had drinks and just sat and gabbed for a while. She is very nice and they were very cute together. She works for a Real Estate Office and lives in WA. "K" stayed and watched the boys for us so we weren't really pressed for time. It was very nice for Marc and I to get out of the house together.

School this year is going to be a little different for me. I am scheduled to work form 12:00 to 3:30 so, I have a little time to myself in the morning after the boys head to the bus (although it hasn't worked out that way yet with Beau's issues right now, but it will). I am responsible for kids in Tucker's class, Mr. Knapp, and Mrs Barrett's class ( "K" & "D"s teacher from last year) Its great because she and I get along so well. I do have to do Lunch recess duty outside which is great right now but, I am a little concerned about when the weather changes. I guess I will have to bundle up!

I will post 1st day of school pics when Marc gets home with the camera. Have a great day!!