And we begin another week...

Here we go. My first thought is that once I make it through tomorrow the week should roll on uneventfully. I have plumbers coming in the morning to finally fix our leak and allow me to use the bathtub- yay! (FYI we have a shower, I'm not dirty, it's the spare bathroom with the tub that has a leak into the ceiling below.) I'm really hoping it's a quick, in-and-out job with no surprises. Then I just need to get the ceiling fixed where he will have to make a hole to find and fix the plumbing issue. My second thought is that I need to get the dang cushion re-upholstered. Thanks, Lily. I think that back part did need ripped up.

We also present the scholarship in Michael's name to the receipient tomorrow night. I really have no idea how it will go. I think I can keep it together long enough to read a few sentences and focus on the young student who's burden of paying for college education will be eased, but we'll see.

And, mom made me zucchini bread. Ha :-)Fabulous!

I Make Lists

It's what I do. I do it most days to remember the things I have to remember. For work or once I get home, random things pop into my head. Tonight I will ramble through a list.

How in the world do I get Lily to wake up at 6:30 again instead of 4 am to go outside?! What has changed my little girl?

My teeth hurt. That's what you get when you forget to go to the dentist for about a year, Stacey!

I'm still pissed about the lady from the pet class last night. Butt out, Lady! Are you a professional dog trainer? I didn't think so, shut your mouth!

I miss him more than I know how to express.

We usually have such a good time at the dog class.

Lily is sleepy, thank goodness!

I think we should go to Florida sooner rather than later. It was my brother's idea and it isn't a bad one.

Lily is thrilled at her new treats from Monica! She loves them so much!

If I hear that Jason Mraz and Colbie Callie(?) song one more time I will drive my car into a tree. Ok I'm just being dramatic, but stop playing it. Please, for my sanity.

I would really love some zucchini bread. I don't have zucchini, or a bread pan, or any idea how to make it.

I want a day just to read. To read and read and read some more would be awesome.

Lily would like to write on the list too, but she has some spelling/typing issues.

Why are my plant's turning a little brown?

I do enjoy that it has been so sunshine-y lately.

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The Romance in Groceries

I was grocery shopping today and I got stuck behind this couple picking out fruit. The store was busy and I wasn't in a hurry so I decided to take my time and wait for them to move on and then I'd pick my apples. They were an older couple, obviously fresh from church picking up some groceries. I thought they were sweet. Again as I was finished shopping I was walking to my car with my cart full of new food and I realized I was behind them again. They had their two bags and were walking to their car. I kept thinking that's what I want. Then I realized that's what I wanted. As I walked passed them to my car and I noticed their car was parked in a handicapped spot and I started thinking that even when we were old I don't think Mike would park in those spots. We used to park far because we could walk, or took the steps because we could, why not?! My next thought was that he would park there if it were for me, if I needed to be closer to the door. I immediately looked back and saw that the woman was limping a little, and I laughed. Of course I don't know their story but I wanted to assume they had been together 30+ years and had several grandchildren that they get to visit often, etc. It made me smile today.

3rd One Tonight

I probably don't need to separate all these, but organizationally it makes me feel better. I also made a quick trip down to TX for the 3rd ACR re-dedication memorial for soldiers lost in OIF 07-09. It was good to go because we were able to see Mike's roommates and friends, people I hadn't seen in a while. Strange, of course, that he wasn't there, but we made it.

I'm having issues, but here is the link.
http://www.kdhnews.com/news/story.aspx?s=32183

My Beautiful Pup

Lily! She is America's Next Top Model, for sure. Here are some pictures.

Adventures in Georgia

I went to Helen, Georgia last weekend to visit a friend. "Friend" doesn't seem like the right word really. Celeste lost her husband a little over a year ago; he was in GRIM troop with Mike. She called me offer help and an ear several months ago and since we both need little vacations to get out of town for a little bit, we decided to meet up. It was a great 3-day weekend including sleeping in, feeding bears, my first horseback ride, hiking to a waterfall, meeting great people and a little bit of talk-therapy.









I was more than scared with the horseback ride, but these are the horses at the ranch.

Play-Date for Lily

I should have posted a few days ago. Life got in the way. Lily and I had some friends/family over last week for dinner. She and Reggie had met before, the night of the super bowl. That night Lily wanted to play and Reggie was tired so they were a bit of a mis-match. On this play date they were both on the same page, running up and down and up and down. Reg was exploring our house and Lily was followed him around, one sniff behind. After a few hours of checking out the bedroom, running down the stairs, into the kitchen, around the dining room table and back up the stairs it was time to take a nap.

Then Reggie found a good spot on top of our couch. You can't really blame the guy, it's literally the best couch in the whole world. Lily was too big to get up there with him and she became a little jealous!


Once Reggie, Sammy and Tanya left Lily whined at the door for a while. She obviously missed her new boyfriend! After a little angst over the separation, she passed out on her love seat. It was time to call it a night.