Saturday, March 29, 2008

Ta Da! The Birthday Girl!

One hundred years young!

Happy Birthday Grandma Roll!!

You always laughed when I told you you had to live to be 100. Guess who's laughing now??!
I love you!

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Missing Jim :(

I went to Bismarck today and as always, I'm reminded of the day we spread Jim's ashes. Every time we drove past, he always told me that's where he wanted them. I just never expected to have to do it so soon :(

Who?? Me??


Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Stellar!

I have no idea why she likes to lay on the top of the couch or even how she manages to stay up there when she's sleeping, but I love the way her tail looks like a pendulum.

Monday, March 24, 2008

Dead Deer

Jameson and Austin were the big bad deer hunters. Gage was the deer. After he was shot, they hauled him by his wrists and ankles to the couch. He told me he was a dead deer. When I told him he couldn't be a deer because he didn't have any antlers, he quickly used his hands. So, for those of you who've never seen a dead deer, this is what one looks like:

Sunday, March 23, 2008

Mmmm, Smells Like Thanksgiving!

I'm not crazy about ham and we had it a couple weeks ago so I have a turkey roasting in the oven. It's full of cornbread and bacon dressing and I just got done peeling potatoes.
Allison and Karter are picking up Grandma from the nursing home and bringing all three boys. Bruce and my Mom are coming too. Can't wait for dinner!

Happy Easter everyone!

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Did I Ever Post This Picture??

It's still one of my favorite pictures of David. He sure enjoyed his first ice cream cone!

I Wanna Puke!!

Mr. & Mrs. Nosey from across the street are back :(
They spend the winter in Arizona and I always dread seeing their motorhome pull up in the spring. YUCK!!!

Friday, March 21, 2008

Grandma @ 99

She'll be 100 in 8 days :)

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Office Assistant


Stella


We're still growing Stella's hair. It'll be awhile before she's got a full show coat.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Boy, Boys, Boys

Allison's sitter is on vacation this week. She found someone to fill in every day except today. I'm it :)
They were here at 7:15AM clamoring for pancakes :) It's going to be a long day.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Hot Damn!

Kathy's back in town for a few days! :) We have a lunch date tomorrow AND we're going out to celebrate St. Patrick's Day tomorrow night.

Saturday, March 15, 2008

Eat Your Heart Out, Auntie!


"And I want some of those fings Auntie gets."

Stella's Big Day

Allison stopped by this morning to pick up some things. Stella was very excited to see her like she always is. Allison asked her if she'd like to go home with her and it was all over. She wouldn't even look at me after that. She got herself in such a tizzy thinking Allison was going to forget her, it was pretty comical. I'm going out to their house for dinner tonight so I'll bring her home then. I'm sure the boys will have her all worn out by then.

Friday, March 14, 2008

There I Go, Thinking Again!

When I got up this morning, I thought I was feeling better and was finally on the road to recovery. Yeah, right! Nice thought. I feel like shit again :(

Thursday, March 13, 2008

So, this guy's been calling me

We lived across the street from each other as kids but my family moved about 43 years ago. Both my brothers still know him. He's divorced and retired. We're going to go out for dinner next week IF I ever get over this flu.
I HATE THE FLU!!!

Day Five

Of the flu!!! :(
Although I didn't wake up with the chills in the middle of last night so maybe things are looking up.

On a happier note, it's month THREE of no smoking! :)

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Homesick

There was a knock at my door around 7:45 last night and there stood Allison and Stella. Evidently Stella missed me :)
Actually, Karter wasn't up for her spending the night.

After only wanting to go outside 3-4 times, she settled in for the night and all was fine.
I'm feeling a tad better today but don't know if it's enough to even mention it. Like I'm going to jinx myself if I say I feel better. I didn't wake up in the middle of the night with chills last night, so that's on the plus side. I plan to stay in again today. And hopefully at least get my sheets washed.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Still the Flu!

It's in the forties outside and Stella wants to be out there constantly. Everytime I get comfortably arranged on the couch, she rings her bells to go out. Allison brought me a DQ shake this afternoon and took the little beast home with her. What would I do without Allison?? I am soooooo glad she and Stella adore each other! Makes my life so much easier.

Sunday, March 9, 2008

UGH!

I have the flu. I hate the flu!
Thankfully, I have Allison. She went to the grocery store for me and then took Stella for the afternoon. What a sweetie!
Did I mention, I HATE THE FLU??!!

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Helping My Sister With Her Charting


Mi Mexico

YUMMMM!
There's a new AUTHENTIC Mexican restaurant in town. Allison and I had lunch there yesterday and today :)

Monday, March 3, 2008

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Scratch That

Everything went swimmingly until Gage threw up all over the kitchen floor before dinner and all over Allison, himself and the dining room floor after dinner. Poor kid, he went back home with his Mom for the night and will be spending the night here Friday instead of tonight.

Tag Team Boys

Jameson called this morning and asked if he could come over after Sunday School and spend the day with me. After Allison dropped him off, we went to the nursing home and had lunch with Grandma. She was quite proud when the other residents remarked on how cute he was :)

The rest of the gang plus Mom and Bruce are coming here for dinner later. After dinner, Jameson is going home but Gage is going to stay and spend the night. I'll take him to have lunch with his Mommy tomorrow before I take him to Day Care.

Saturday, March 1, 2008

Grandma's Birthday

I had lunch with Grandma yesterday and told her about my plans for her 100th birthday on the 29th of March. She seemed pleased. I sent invitations to her sisters and their kids and her friend, Marie. I sure hope we get a good turnout.
Of course, my brothers and their families and my family will all be there. And Bruce is planning on coming too. All I have left to do is order the cake.