The Color Game

Not as easy as it sounds.

Thursday Update

We had 8 trick-or-treaters last night. That is an all time record for us in this house! One was the little girl from across the street, two were Nick and Anna. Then Amy brought three of her children, Nick, Breckin and Ella, they had two friends with them as well. Amy's husband, Dan and Gail were also with her. The pumpkins looked great. I especially liked Doug's with the flashing light and Chloe's with the wink and silly mouth. Sorry, no pictures, as you know our camera has seen better days.

HAPPY HALLOWEEEEEEEEEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Saturday Update

It has been nice having the last two days off and seeing Thomas. I think his break was too short, it is too bad he had to go back to work today. It was fun watching movies and he was glad to be able to catch up on this season of Dexter.

Get Well Soon Bobo!!!!!!!!!!!!

Halloween Hangman

Mao's new friend is Toby. They sat for over an hour today just looking at each other.

Happy 12th Birthday Mao!!

Friday Update

I am really glad that it is Friday, it has been so busy at work this week. Next week I will be getting some much needed OT. I will be doing some of my old supervisor's duties while she is on a business trip to Boston. Speaking of Boston, congrats to Thomas for getting to go to Boston next year. I'm glad he has decided to take Diedre along. Last night for supper we had a very yummy tortilla bake. Not much going on, so that is all for now.

Something a little spooky for Halloween.

This post is for Thomas

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Actually, Gmail doesn't use folders. To help you organize your mail more effectively, Gmail uses labels instead.

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Sunday Update - Continued

This has been a busy weekend. Friday my sister Susan came because her daughter Raven was choosen for the Center-Point-Urbana Homecoming Court. She was choosen Queen, of course. Sue stayed at our house Friday night. She got here after the football game, we stayed up very late talking. She stayed most of the morning on Saturday and we got caught up on even more old and new family memories and secrets. All I know is that I intensely dislike my "mother" even more than ever. Sue left around 11:00 to spend some time with my nephew Hunter and then go with Raven to have her hair done for the Homecoming dance.

After Sue left, I went grocery shopping. I bought pumpkins for soup today. At 2:00 I went to Vernon Middle School to hear what John Edwards had to say. He was supposed to be there at 2:30 for a Town Hall meeting, but didn't arrive until 3:00. First Elizabeth spoke about her husband and then he came out to speak. She looks very good for someone with cancer. Edwards is a very good speaker and he was very quick to answer all of the questions asked. Unfortunately, there wasn't much time for him to speak because he was also going to the Johnson County Democrat's Barbecue in Iowa City and it started at 4:00. The candidates that were going to be there were; John Edwards, Hillary Clinton, Chris Dodd, Bill Richardson, and Dennis Kusinich. After he was finished speaking he stayed for a little while to have pictures taken with people and shake hands. I didn't have a camera with me, but I did shake his hand.

I'm glad that I have Monday off for Columbus Day, it give me an extra day to do things around here. Hopefully I will get a chance to try my new leaf blower.

Sunday Update

My niece Raven was choosen the 2007 Homecoming Queen for Center Point-Urbana. Congratulations Raven!

Thursday Update

Sorry about not updating all week. It has been very hectic at work and I just haven't felt like updating. On top of all of my usual duties, I now have to check the faxes that come in, print the PO's, check if they have the required information, log them if they are not correct and then call the school to get the correction made and enter any PO's that are ready to go.

It was very nice seeing Tommy and Diedre on Sunday. It sounds like Diedre is really enjoying student teaching. Dexter was very good on Sunday, it should be another exciting season. Last night we watched the new show Pushing Daisies. It is by the same person who made Dead Like Me. It was good, but not as good as Dead Like Me. Chloe had to help at a show last night and she got in late. She is very busy lately with school, work, baby sitting and tutoring. I hardly see her for more than a few minutes. I miss her. I hope the weather dries up soon, so I can try out my new leaf blower/mulcher/vacuum.

John Edwards is going to be in Marion this Saturday afternoon at Vernon Middle School. I think I am going to try and go see him.

Congratulations to Bjorn and Lindsey on their wedding yesterday! Thomas said it was a very nice American/Norwegian wedding. I guess the Pastor even told an Ollie and Lena joke. I don't know if they had a Norwegian wedding cake, but this is what one is supposed to look like.

I can't wait to see Thomas and Diedre later today. Chloe is so busy that I barely got to see her this weekend. I hope she gets a chance to see Thomas and Diedre. I know she misses them too. Dexter starts today!

SONGS OF INSECTS

Monday Update

Well, another weekend has ended. We did some more cleaning in the garage. I can't believe how good it is starting to look. Yesterday morning I started my first leaf pickup of the season. The tree out back has been dumping a lot of leaves on the patio. I picked up about a half a leaf bag. By next weekend, I am sure there will be some leaves in the front yard as well. I can't wait until next weekend, Thomas will have the weekend off for Bjorn's wedding. He and Diedre will be coming home on Sunday for a short visit. We can't wait to see them both. Last night Ross stopped by. He is such a nice boy, I like him. The new season of Dexter starts next Sunday. Wanda was so excited when we told her. She is our Dexter viewing partner.

Wednesday Update

They Might Be Giants was excellent last night. My knee got very sore from standing, but that's because I am old. Doug and I went with our daughter Chloe and her boyfriend Ross. Ross didn't really know who they were, but it seemed like he enjoyed the show. The only thing that could have made it better is if Thomas and Diedre would have been there. I am glad I took today off from work, it was nearly 12:30 before I went to bed last night and I slept in until almost 7:30 this morning. I hope the whole family can get together for the next show we go to.