Monday, August 07, 2006
Vacation!
Wow, I can't believe it's been a month since I updated my blog. What a busy month it's been. First it was the birthday bash and then work kicked my butt and the next thing I knew it was time for vacation - yeah!!
What a great time we had. Dad and Carol were sure surprised! We were all supposed to be at the restaurant at 5pm for the surprise. Our plane arrived on time but there were backups with getting the luggage and there were 3 flights in front of us. Finally after almost an hour, we got our luggage. Thanks to Marchelle and Tyler for picking us up. Off to the hotel we went where check-in seemed to take forever. We threw our luggage in the room and headed to the restaurant. We met Jodi and Rich outside and then all went in together.
I walked around the corner and saw my Dad and he just kept looking at me like "that looks like Sharon". He had the funniest look on his face and I didn't say anything. He just kept looking and then I raised my hand and said "Hey there Dad". He couldn't believe it. Then Carol spotted us and the tears flowed and they didn't stop till the last grandkid had been hugged and kissed. And it was great because we DIDN'T get there all at the same time. The surprises for them just coming and coming. Cheryl and I were standing together and we started to get nervous. Carol was crying so hard we thought "maybe we shouldn't have surprised them". Then we looked at other and started laughing! Sometimes the kid in you just never leaves. I felt like we were 10 again and getting into trouble for something.
It really was great. I saw Dennis and Michael and his wife Rachael whom I had never met, a wonderful woman. I saw Jeff and Suz and their kids Danny and Rachael (I had never met Suz or the kids). I met Cheryl's husband Dennis (what a great guy) and his kids Michelle and kids Kaylee and Michael (Bubba - another one!) and Matt. So many people, so many smiles and hugs and laughs.
Monday we all went to Disney. The best part was that we all got there when we wanted to and left when we wanted to and met up during the day at different times - some planned and some not. For that many people going to a park, I thought it turned out great. Everyone did what they wanted.
On Tuesday we had a cookout at the hotel. One of the reasons Cheryl picked this hotel was because they advertised BBQ pits at one of the pools with a play yard too. When she called to find out what pool they were at so we could secure our pit, she was told they took them all out. Now, if you know Cheryl, you know that she wasn't going to get booted by a hotel. No way in hell was she going to be out-done! Her and Dennis got in their car and promptly went to Walmart where they purchased two small charcoal grills! HA! She showed them!! We cooked out right outside of their suite (ok, thankfully they were on the 1st floor). We had a great day by the pool and cooked out and then had champagne and cake for dessert - what could be better? And the cakes were bride and groom bears! Too cute. I do believe Carol started crying again!!
Wednesday took us back to Disney at the MGM park. Again, we all went when we wanted to and came back when we wanted to. It was so HOT!! The saying goes that women perspire, they don't sweat but I can tell you that on this day...I was sweating! Wow! Wednesday night brought us saying goodbye to Dennis, Michael and Rachael who were planning on leaving Thursday morning.
Thursday morning it was Cheryl, Dennis, Michelle, Matt and the kids turn to leave. We sat at their suite while they packed everything up. Later, Dad/Carol, Jeff, Suz and the kids all did their thing while Jamie, Marchelle, Tyler and I stayed close to the pool.
Friday saw us having to leave but we didn't leave the weather behind. It followed us back to NY where it stay hot and humid for days.
We sure did miss those family members who couldn't be there but I hope that some day we can all get together again - somewhere - for a repeat performance. Cheryl and Dennis did a great job of getting us all together in the same place at the same time! It still amazes me that she was able to pull it off. AND, I can actually call Dad and Carol again now that I know I won't blow the surprise all to hell!!
Pictured here on top left is Cheryl and Dennis. Next to them is Dennis and Michael. Jeff and Suz are next with Suz, Dad and Carol after that. I'll put some more pictures on another entry.
What a great time we had. Dad and Carol were sure surprised! We were all supposed to be at the restaurant at 5pm for the surprise. Our plane arrived on time but there were backups with getting the luggage and there were 3 flights in front of us. Finally after almost an hour, we got our luggage. Thanks to Marchelle and Tyler for picking us up. Off to the hotel we went where check-in seemed to take forever. We threw our luggage in the room and headed to the restaurant. We met Jodi and Rich outside and then all went in together.
I walked around the corner and saw my Dad and he just kept looking at me like "that looks like Sharon". He had the funniest look on his face and I didn't say anything. He just kept looking and then I raised my hand and said "Hey there Dad". He couldn't believe it. Then Carol spotted us and the tears flowed and they didn't stop till the last grandkid had been hugged and kissed. And it was great because we DIDN'T get there all at the same time. The surprises for them just coming and coming. Cheryl and I were standing together and we started to get nervous. Carol was crying so hard we thought "maybe we shouldn't have surprised them". Then we looked at other and started laughing! Sometimes the kid in you just never leaves. I felt like we were 10 again and getting into trouble for something.
It really was great. I saw Dennis and Michael and his wife Rachael whom I had never met, a wonderful woman. I saw Jeff and Suz and their kids Danny and Rachael (I had never met Suz or the kids). I met Cheryl's husband Dennis (what a great guy) and his kids Michelle and kids Kaylee and Michael (Bubba - another one!) and Matt. So many people, so many smiles and hugs and laughs.
Monday we all went to Disney. The best part was that we all got there when we wanted to and left when we wanted to and met up during the day at different times - some planned and some not. For that many people going to a park, I thought it turned out great. Everyone did what they wanted.
On Tuesday we had a cookout at the hotel. One of the reasons Cheryl picked this hotel was because they advertised BBQ pits at one of the pools with a play yard too. When she called to find out what pool they were at so we could secure our pit, she was told they took them all out. Now, if you know Cheryl, you know that she wasn't going to get booted by a hotel. No way in hell was she going to be out-done! Her and Dennis got in their car and promptly went to Walmart where they purchased two small charcoal grills! HA! She showed them!! We cooked out right outside of their suite (ok, thankfully they were on the 1st floor). We had a great day by the pool and cooked out and then had champagne and cake for dessert - what could be better? And the cakes were bride and groom bears! Too cute. I do believe Carol started crying again!!
Wednesday took us back to Disney at the MGM park. Again, we all went when we wanted to and came back when we wanted to. It was so HOT!! The saying goes that women perspire, they don't sweat but I can tell you that on this day...I was sweating! Wow! Wednesday night brought us saying goodbye to Dennis, Michael and Rachael who were planning on leaving Thursday morning.
Thursday morning it was Cheryl, Dennis, Michelle, Matt and the kids turn to leave. We sat at their suite while they packed everything up. Later, Dad/Carol, Jeff, Suz and the kids all did their thing while Jamie, Marchelle, Tyler and I stayed close to the pool.
Friday saw us having to leave but we didn't leave the weather behind. It followed us back to NY where it stay hot and humid for days.
We sure did miss those family members who couldn't be there but I hope that some day we can all get together again - somewhere - for a repeat performance. Cheryl and Dennis did a great job of getting us all together in the same place at the same time! It still amazes me that she was able to pull it off. AND, I can actually call Dad and Carol again now that I know I won't blow the surprise all to hell!!
Pictured here on top left is Cheryl and Dennis. Next to them is Dennis and Michael. Jeff and Suz are next with Suz, Dad and Carol after that. I'll put some more pictures on another entry.
Friday, July 07, 2006
Fun Week!
I had a great week. So many family members here. It all started last Saturday when Benny and his friends arrived early in the morning. I cooked breakfast for them, they showered and the day started. We also went over to my cousins house (on Jamie's side of the family) for a pre-4th of July picnic. On Sunday, Bob and Shirley came over to Chris and Randy's and Mark, Tommy and Danny flew in. Sunday evening brought Jamie and Jess in.
On Monday some of the family gathered at our house. The plan was for Chris and I to prepare for the birthday bash on Tuesday - that never happened. What did happen is that we had a ball! We played badmiton, the washer game, horseshoes, ate and drank, built a fire and just had a plain damn good time!
Tuesday was the birthday bash! It was great! Bob and Shirley came over early and was able to have a nice visit with Jamie and Jess before all the guests arrived. The deck held up - LOL. All the cousins came over, Jamie's brother and sisters were there, as were other family members and friends. I think everyone had a good time. I was so proud to have my family see all the work we have done. We sure did eat and drink alot! The only bad part was that Benny had to leave to go back to NC but at least he got to see Granpappy and Grandma Miller.
Wednesday we kind-of recouperated while Mark and the boys went and visited with Sally and Grandma Seavey. But when they got back.....the party started all over again!
On Thursday, Bob and Shirley invited us all out to lunch before they headed back to AZ. Chris, Mark and the boys went and visited with Gail and David for the afternoon. By dinner time we were all gathering on the Miller's deck again! Jamie and Jess' friends come over and it was good to see some familiar friends of theirs. Chinese food was on the menu this night!
Friday was the day for Mark and the boys to return to FL. I cooked them breakfast, they showered and it was off to the airport. I sure do miss them already. We definitley do not spend enough time with them.
Tonight, Jamie and Jess have gone to visit thier Aunts and Uncles on his Mom's side of the family. We were invited and would have loved to go but Jamie was exhausted! All the late nights and early rises to go into work caught up with him. Matter of fact, while I'm writing this, he's fast asleep on the couch! LOL
Jamie and Jess leave Sunday morning so we get one more day with them. We'll make the most of it. We won't see them again till we go down in January to see the new baby. Jess looks great! She hasn't started showing yet. But, I remember 3 weeks ago Marchelle wasn't showing either (or barely anyway). One thing I find comical is that both girls are craving lemonade!! Could this be a girl for the both of them????
Well here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure....
On Monday some of the family gathered at our house. The plan was for Chris and I to prepare for the birthday bash on Tuesday - that never happened. What did happen is that we had a ball! We played badmiton, the washer game, horseshoes, ate and drank, built a fire and just had a plain damn good time!
Tuesday was the birthday bash! It was great! Bob and Shirley came over early and was able to have a nice visit with Jamie and Jess before all the guests arrived. The deck held up - LOL. All the cousins came over, Jamie's brother and sisters were there, as were other family members and friends. I think everyone had a good time. I was so proud to have my family see all the work we have done. We sure did eat and drink alot! The only bad part was that Benny had to leave to go back to NC but at least he got to see Granpappy and Grandma Miller.
Wednesday we kind-of recouperated while Mark and the boys went and visited with Sally and Grandma Seavey. But when they got back.....the party started all over again!
On Thursday, Bob and Shirley invited us all out to lunch before they headed back to AZ. Chris, Mark and the boys went and visited with Gail and David for the afternoon. By dinner time we were all gathering on the Miller's deck again! Jamie and Jess' friends come over and it was good to see some familiar friends of theirs. Chinese food was on the menu this night!
Friday was the day for Mark and the boys to return to FL. I cooked them breakfast, they showered and it was off to the airport. I sure do miss them already. We definitley do not spend enough time with them.
Tonight, Jamie and Jess have gone to visit thier Aunts and Uncles on his Mom's side of the family. We were invited and would have loved to go but Jamie was exhausted! All the late nights and early rises to go into work caught up with him. Matter of fact, while I'm writing this, he's fast asleep on the couch! LOL
Jamie and Jess leave Sunday morning so we get one more day with them. We'll make the most of it. We won't see them again till we go down in January to see the new baby. Jess looks great! She hasn't started showing yet. But, I remember 3 weeks ago Marchelle wasn't showing either (or barely anyway). One thing I find comical is that both girls are craving lemonade!! Could this be a girl for the both of them????
Well here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure....
Corbin and Andrew
Here's the most recent pictures of Corbin and Andrew and this is Jamie and Jess' new house. Can you believe how big they're getting? I couldn't believe how different Corbin looks from a year ago!
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Happy 75th Birthday!
Here's a picture of Bob, my father-in-law. His 75th birthday is today but we celebrated yesterday with a birthday bash at our house. Happy Birthday Dad!!
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Life - How Beautiful
Jamie and I have been noticing lately that every time we walk out the front door that a bird flies out of our hanging plant. "Can't be" we both comment, "must be some kind of fluke." Well today Jamie watered the plant before he left for work and the bird came flying out and hit him in the side of the head and was going crazy. We were talking about it tonight and decided to investigate. Sure enough - there's a nest in our hanging plant. How wonderful! I've never seen this before. What a wonderful thing to experience. For the past several years, they have been building nests in our arbor vidies but the crows have also been watching and have killed all the eggs. This year one bird was a little smarter! I hope they hatch. A new life born right on our porch! Luckily, it's over to the very edge so now we know where not to water!
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Construction Zone
Here's Jamie and Randy starting the first post. They were able to put all 11 posts in on Saturday. Yes, I did help. It was rough standing out there in the cold (50 degrees with winds up to 25 mph) but I moved that tape measure all over the place while they measured, remeasured and one last measure before the stone went in the holes! LOL Although the temperature was about 20 degrees cooler for what it should be here at this time of year, it's perfect deck building weather!
How Funny is This?
Isn't this the cutest picture? Michael went to dinner with Moriah, Jimmy, Mason and Coop the other night and they went to the park too. Bubba found these glasses at the playground. I just have to smile every time I see it. Moriah said it the best in her blog entry "it's about being 3, seeing the world in new cool glasses and seeing the world all tinted blue. Small things. Big laughs." Thanks Moriah fo
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Saturday, June 10, 2006
Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary to ME! Today is my 5th wedding anniversary. Hard to believe that we have been married 5 years already. Time has gone by so fast and then again, it seems like yesterday. We've actually been together for 17 years and even as I reflect back on that it doesn't seem like it's been that long. We've raised 6 children between us and are now enjoying the empty nest although I wish they didn't all live so far away. So, what are we going to do for our anniversary? Build a deck!! What could be more romantic than that? LOL
Jamie and Randy are going to the gravel pit and buy more stone for the posts. The lumber is supposed to be delivered this afternoon and by tonight, hopefully, we'll have a least a few of the posts in. On Sunday, Randy is coming back and we'll continue on. It's supposed to be rain-free for most of this week which will allow Jamie (and me?) to continue building. I don't think I ever envisioned myself building a deck but I think I'll be learning how this week. After all, the birthday bash is just in a few weeks!
Jamie and Randy are going to the gravel pit and buy more stone for the posts. The lumber is supposed to be delivered this afternoon and by tonight, hopefully, we'll have a least a few of the posts in. On Sunday, Randy is coming back and we'll continue on. It's supposed to be rain-free for most of this week which will allow Jamie (and me?) to continue building. I don't think I ever envisioned myself building a deck but I think I'll be learning how this week. After all, the birthday bash is just in a few weeks!
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Mimi Again??
Yes again!! Grandchild #7 on the way. Congratulations to Jamie and Jessica!! They found out recently that they were expecting around December 5th. They will, unfortunately, miss our gathering at Christmas time in NC, but Jamie and I will head to Texas in January to see the newest one. I can't believe that both Marchelle and Jess are pregnant and due within 3 weeks of each other.
So, I will go to NC for the birth of Marchelle and Tyler's baby, then Jamie and I will head to NC for Christmas and then Texas in January. This is going to be a hectic end of the year!!
I think these kids are costing me more money now that they all grew up and moved away!!
So, I will go to NC for the birth of Marchelle and Tyler's baby, then Jamie and I will head to NC for Christmas and then Texas in January. This is going to be a hectic end of the year!!
I think these kids are costing me more money now that they all grew up and moved away!!
Saturday, June 03, 2006
It's So Exciting!
Last night friends of ours came over from out of town. We met at the house then went out to dinner. Can I tell how exciting it was for me to show off all the work that we've been doing over the last few months?? I was so proud for someone to see it. It made me realize just how happy all these little changes have made and how much I love my house and yard!
Jamie and Randy dug the holes for the deck this week. Course, it's rained ever since but the deck is started!! Our pool cover broke this winter when a bad wind storm snapped the cable that holds it to the pool. Jamie was able to fix it enough to get us through the winter but that turned out to be a good thing. We had it all ready for the garbage pickup when Randy came up with the idea to use it to cover the holes they had dug. They were able to place it over the entire area that the deck is going so there's only a small amount of water in some of the holes. There are 11 holes and each are 42" deep. Can you imagine if they were all filled with water???
I can't wait for the deck to be finished. It's going to be tight to get it all done before July 4th but I know Jamie will have it done. Today we went to the store and purchased some chairs for the deck. Four of them are just your basic high-back plastic chairs and four are fabric folding chairs. With the patio set we already have, that gives a total of 12 chairs for the deck. And YES, they will all fit as the deck is 20' x 22' - it's huge!!
July 4th is going to be a fun day for us! We are throwing a 75th birthday party for my father-in-law Bob. Shirley and Bob are coming in from AZ. Jamie's brother Mark and boys (Tommy and Danny) are coming from FL. Jamie & Jessica are coming in from TX and Jeana plans on coming in from Buffalo. I can't wait!! I just wish all the other kids could come home too!
Jamie and Randy dug the holes for the deck this week. Course, it's rained ever since but the deck is started!! Our pool cover broke this winter when a bad wind storm snapped the cable that holds it to the pool. Jamie was able to fix it enough to get us through the winter but that turned out to be a good thing. We had it all ready for the garbage pickup when Randy came up with the idea to use it to cover the holes they had dug. They were able to place it over the entire area that the deck is going so there's only a small amount of water in some of the holes. There are 11 holes and each are 42" deep. Can you imagine if they were all filled with water???
I can't wait for the deck to be finished. It's going to be tight to get it all done before July 4th but I know Jamie will have it done. Today we went to the store and purchased some chairs for the deck. Four of them are just your basic high-back plastic chairs and four are fabric folding chairs. With the patio set we already have, that gives a total of 12 chairs for the deck. And YES, they will all fit as the deck is 20' x 22' - it's huge!!
July 4th is going to be a fun day for us! We are throwing a 75th birthday party for my father-in-law Bob. Shirley and Bob are coming in from AZ. Jamie's brother Mark and boys (Tommy and Danny) are coming from FL. Jamie & Jessica are coming in from TX and Jeana plans on coming in from Buffalo. I can't wait!! I just wish all the other kids could come home too!
Sunday, May 21, 2006
We're Getting There
Wow, what a past couple of weeks!!
Friday we had all the carpets and furniture steamed cleaned and changed the living room and our bedroom around. I also bought new lamps for both rooms and we are loving the new look. So fresh, modern and clean looking. I really didn't want all those white bedrooms, but I have to say that the look is really refreshing and bright.
As you know, last weekend we took out 3 of the 4 dead pine trees. Today we took out the last one. Actually I only did a little, it was Jamie who did all the work. And he did it in between rain and hail storms. It looks SO nice. Jamie even rounded out the stump and put stone all around it and then set the bird bath on top of it All that's left to do is to fill the pond in with the dirt we'll dig from the poles for the deck and then mulch. It's so exciting to see all this coming together. I've waited so long for those damn trees to be taken out!! Maybe I should've bought Jamie that chain saw years ago!! LOL
Here's a picture of the nature center.
Friday we had all the carpets and furniture steamed cleaned and changed the living room and our bedroom around. I also bought new lamps for both rooms and we are loving the new look. So fresh, modern and clean looking. I really didn't want all those white bedrooms, but I have to say that the look is really refreshing and bright.
As you know, last weekend we took out 3 of the 4 dead pine trees. Today we took out the last one. Actually I only did a little, it was Jamie who did all the work. And he did it in between rain and hail storms. It looks SO nice. Jamie even rounded out the stump and put stone all around it and then set the bird bath on top of it All that's left to do is to fill the pond in with the dirt we'll dig from the poles for the deck and then mulch. It's so exciting to see all this coming together. I've waited so long for those damn trees to be taken out!! Maybe I should've bought Jamie that chain saw years ago!! LOL
Here's a picture of the nature center.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Happy Mother's Day
First, to my Mom - I Love You and thank you for making me the woman I am today.
Second, to my daugher Corine - you have three beautiful children and I love them all so much.
Third, to my daughter Marchelle - you can't see your child yet, and you can't feel your child yet, but you can hear your child and to you, I say, Happy 1st Mother's Day. I am looking foward to meeting my new grandbaby.
Fourth, to my step-Mom, my mother-in-laws - you are all inspirational to me. You too have help me to be the woman I am today and I thank you for believing in me and supporting me.
Fifth - to the rest of my extended family and friends, Happy Mother's day to you, I hope your day was great.
My day was hectic. First, I woke up at 230 am to Scout being downstairs drinking water and her tags hitting her dog dishes. It was like an alarm clock going off that I couldn't shut off. My first thought was that she was going to get sick b/c alot of times when she drinks too much she throws up. So down the stairs I went to let her outside. Well, by that time I was wide awake, so I turned the coffee pot on and stayed up. I did lay down on the couch around 5 am for about an hour till I heard Jamie stirring.
We took showers and off to breakfast where we met my long-time friend Robin, two of her boys, Tyler, Todd and his wife Julie and our other friend Jen, her husband Frank and their daughter Anna. We had a great breakfast and lots of laughs.
When we left there, Jamie and I went to BJ's, Lowes, the car wash, and the flower shop. Off to home we headed and when I opened the door, Jeana was standing there! What a surprise!! Her car wasn't in the driveway which is why I didn't know she was there. She drove home from Buffalo with a friend of hers to surprise me. But, the surprise was on her b/c our chore for the day was to take down 4 dead pine trees!!
We did get down 3 of the 4 tees. Let me tell you how tired and sore I am!! I coudn't even think of cooking dinner so we bought and Jeana went and picked-up Chinese. It was good!
I am exhausted and it's just after 8pm and I'm ready for bed!
Second, to my daugher Corine - you have three beautiful children and I love them all so much.
Third, to my daughter Marchelle - you can't see your child yet, and you can't feel your child yet, but you can hear your child and to you, I say, Happy 1st Mother's Day. I am looking foward to meeting my new grandbaby.
Fourth, to my step-Mom, my mother-in-laws - you are all inspirational to me. You too have help me to be the woman I am today and I thank you for believing in me and supporting me.
Fifth - to the rest of my extended family and friends, Happy Mother's day to you, I hope your day was great.
My day was hectic. First, I woke up at 230 am to Scout being downstairs drinking water and her tags hitting her dog dishes. It was like an alarm clock going off that I couldn't shut off. My first thought was that she was going to get sick b/c alot of times when she drinks too much she throws up. So down the stairs I went to let her outside. Well, by that time I was wide awake, so I turned the coffee pot on and stayed up. I did lay down on the couch around 5 am for about an hour till I heard Jamie stirring.
We took showers and off to breakfast where we met my long-time friend Robin, two of her boys, Tyler, Todd and his wife Julie and our other friend Jen, her husband Frank and their daughter Anna. We had a great breakfast and lots of laughs.
When we left there, Jamie and I went to BJ's, Lowes, the car wash, and the flower shop. Off to home we headed and when I opened the door, Jeana was standing there! What a surprise!! Her car wasn't in the driveway which is why I didn't know she was there. She drove home from Buffalo with a friend of hers to surprise me. But, the surprise was on her b/c our chore for the day was to take down 4 dead pine trees!!
We did get down 3 of the 4 tees. Let me tell you how tired and sore I am!! I coudn't even think of cooking dinner so we bought and Jeana went and picked-up Chinese. It was good!
I am exhausted and it's just after 8pm and I'm ready for bed!
Too all the Moms,
I hope you had a great day!
I hope you had a great day!
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Baptism
This was Saturday morning at Alyssa's baptism. She is such a happy girl. She smiles all the time. I have never seen a happier baby. Here she is with Mommy, Daddy and Godparents Moriah and Jimmy.
T-Ball
This is Michael's Tball game we went to on Thursday night. We arrived in NC around 5 pm and by 6:45 we were on the field. This brought back so many memories of watching Benny play so many years ago. The kids are all distracted by a blade of grass blowing in the wind. They didn't know where to run once they hit the ball. It was too funny to watch. I had alot of fun sharing this moment with the family.
Friday, April 21, 2006
Rambling on Friday
What a week! We moved into our new office on Monday. I threw everything into the new closet, file cabinets or my desk drawers! I am so unorganized right now. Thank God my boss is leaving Sunday for 6 weeks of training with one of our regulators because I wouldn't be able to find anything if she asked for it!! I will spend the next 6 weeks fixing up the office and making it look nice and when I'm not doing that maybe I'll do some real work - lol (maybe!!).
I keep asking myself what am I going to do without her there? I suspect I will find many things to do. For example, the first week will be devoted to figuring which files I put in which cabinet. The second week I am taking vacation and spending a couple of days a home and then heading down to NC for Alyssa's baptisim. The third week I want to clean-up her emails and be able to have only 1 page of emails at a time (that will be a real challenge) then I'll cleanup mine. After that, well, maybe a couple of extra vacation days and chillin out in the new digs!
I am really looking forward to vacation. I really miss the kids and grandkids and am so looking forward to some hugs and kisses from them. I'm anxious to see Marchelle and if she sprouted any since I last saw her. Being outside in the warm air. Seeing Moriah and the boys. It's going to go so fast. But before I do anything, I have to go get Michael a present b/c I don't dare go down without gifts for the kids!!
I keep asking myself what am I going to do without her there? I suspect I will find many things to do. For example, the first week will be devoted to figuring which files I put in which cabinet. The second week I am taking vacation and spending a couple of days a home and then heading down to NC for Alyssa's baptisim. The third week I want to clean-up her emails and be able to have only 1 page of emails at a time (that will be a real challenge) then I'll cleanup mine. After that, well, maybe a couple of extra vacation days and chillin out in the new digs!
I am really looking forward to vacation. I really miss the kids and grandkids and am so looking forward to some hugs and kisses from them. I'm anxious to see Marchelle and if she sprouted any since I last saw her. Being outside in the warm air. Seeing Moriah and the boys. It's going to go so fast. But before I do anything, I have to go get Michael a present b/c I don't dare go down without gifts for the kids!!
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Happy Easter
Happy Easter everyone!
Jeana came home this weekend and today I'll cook a nice dinner for us.
She actually wanted us to get her a basket, and fill eggs with money and hide them around the house!! I don't think she likes this growing up and being an adult sometimes!! She's too funny. We did buy her some white truffles, so she'll have to settle for that.
Enjoy your day!
Jeana came home this weekend and today I'll cook a nice dinner for us.
She actually wanted us to get her a basket, and fill eggs with money and hide them around the house!! I don't think she likes this growing up and being an adult sometimes!! She's too funny. We did buy her some white truffles, so she'll have to settle for that.
Enjoy your day!
Final Moving!
Tomorrow I move into our new administration building. It's beautiful. The guy in charge of the building did a great job. Friday we had a ribbon cutting ceremony and free lunch for all the employees.
My furniture is beautiful. It looks like something a lawyer would be sitting at. It's absolutely gorgeous! It has 4 pieces to it - a back desk, a side arm with a hutch on top and a front desk- all cherry. It is so nice that I'm afraid to use it!!! I need to go get some coasters. My boss and I also have a little kitchenette. Yesterday I went to Target and bought some mugs, soap, strainer and a bunch of other little things. It's like moving into a new home.
My office also has a waiting area in it with a cherry table and 2 plush chairs.
The bad part is all the crap I have to move over there. I have gone through my area and cleaned out alot, but my boss is a pack rat!! She saves everything and we have no bookcases in her office (yet), God knows what I'm going to do with all her stuff! I'll figure something out. The other bad part is she is out of town on Monday so I get to do it all myself!!
My furniture is beautiful. It looks like something a lawyer would be sitting at. It's absolutely gorgeous! It has 4 pieces to it - a back desk, a side arm with a hutch on top and a front desk- all cherry. It is so nice that I'm afraid to use it!!! I need to go get some coasters. My boss and I also have a little kitchenette. Yesterday I went to Target and bought some mugs, soap, strainer and a bunch of other little things. It's like moving into a new home.
My office also has a waiting area in it with a cherry table and 2 plush chairs.
The bad part is all the crap I have to move over there. I have gone through my area and cleaned out alot, but my boss is a pack rat!! She saves everything and we have no bookcases in her office (yet), God knows what I'm going to do with all her stuff! I'll figure something out. The other bad part is she is out of town on Monday so I get to do it all myself!!
