I just thought this picture was fun and wanted to share it.

Saturday Update

I stayed up too late and Mao woke me up too early. What I'm trying to say is I'm tired and don't know why I don't just go back to bed. Probably because I'm also hungry and hungry always wins.

Happy Friday

Thursday Update

Nothing much to write about. Last night for about 15 minutes we had all of the kids together for supper. It is not very often that we all get to have a meal together. We had oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans and a salad. It was nice.

Tuesday Update

I am updating my blog from Thomas' laptop, how cool is that! Mao is setting on the other couch,half snoozing and half looking at me like "Why are you using that thing?" Last night Doug and I went to Menards to use our rebate from the shingle purchase. I'd say we did pretty good. We got a cross-cut shredder, 8 solar lights for out in the patio area, a chaulk gun, two window blinds, 20 lbs. of charcoal, bug killer, a large summer sausage (for Thomas' favorite - vacation sandwiches), a lock box for Ashley, and other assorted smaller items. Now I have to send in rebates for some of the items purchased and we get to have a smaller shopping trip in the future.

Monday Update

I suppose I should update. I just haven't felt like updating everyday. This weekend was pretty good. Chloe has been staying with us the last few days. I haven't seen her a lot because she is working, but it is nice to have her around. Doug's friend Chris and his wife Kate stopped for a visit on Friday night. On Saturday we went to Chris' sister Cheryl's 25th wedding anniversary party at Squaw Creek Park. On Sunday we didn't do too much. It was nice having a Sunday off from cooking.

Wednesday Update

Yesterday was a long busy day at work. I almost thought it was Tuesday when I woke up today. In fact, when I titled this update I wrote 'Tuesday Update' and then thought "Wait a minute, yesterday was Tuesday!" Last night we had roasted chicken from Hy-Vee, rolls and salad. It was very yummy. Doug and I watched Last Comic Standing and I washed dishes during the commercials. Not much else happened last night.

Monday Update

I haven't felt like blogging lately. Not much happened on my days off from work. We cleaned out part of the garage and we cleaned the dining room closet. Other than that it was just too darn hot to do much. Ashley has been having fun getting ready to go off to college. Yesterday we had everyone over for salad bar day. Everything was very good. Especially desert.

Happy 18th Birthday BoBo!!!

Tuesday Update

I officially have a very small garden started, thanks to our friend Mark. Last night I planted the two tomato plants and two pepper plants that he gave us.

Ashley's new moniter arrived yesterday. I want one!!! What a lucky kid.

Please sign the Bring Back Bar None Petion to Hershey Foods Corporation. This is the best candy bar ever.

I am an official Take 5 BzzAgent. So get yourself a Take 5 candy bar and enjoy. It is the perfect blend of sweet and salty. It is also the best candy bar currently available. The best candy bar ever is the Bar None (also made by Hershey), which is sadly no longer available in the US.

Doug and I watched the fireworks at home last night. Thomas went with Diedre's family and Ashley went with Sam. Chloe was spotted downtown with an unknown friend. The long weekend is over for me and today it is back to work. The nice thing is I have another long weekend next week. I have vacation on the 13th and 14th.

Monday Update

I like long weekends. Especially when they include parties where the cops show up. The painting is pretty much finished, except for some touch ups. The Grad party is over and the clean up is pretty much finished. Time to kick back and relax for a few days. Life is good.