Time Is Passing .....

 Look it's time for mums. I still have one. There were two at the end of the front walk. I tried to keep mowing around them and just got too close as they were growing and ran over one.  I dug the other up and put it in one of the flowerbeds.  I had great hopes of having so much done before winter. But honestly at the rate I am going , only a small amount of my to do list will get done. 

   I hoed some tight spots for weeds today. Then mowed because the forecast calls for rain tonight and tomorrow. Then I went to the store for cleaning supplies and some food items. Got home and sat down and my feet were hurting. That's it, tomorrow will have to be a slower day.

    

 This past weekend was our Pork Festival. I did not get invited to go and just did not want to go alone. I think I must have saved some money, my daughter said the food items were pricey. She drove the golf cart to town and got tenderloins for their supper. 

   I was invited to their house for brunch  and visiting with my granddaughter from Cincinnati. It is amazing how fast the g.grands are growing. Leo is in kindergarten and Meadow is in pre-school. Meadow seemed to have taken a long time to grow her hair and now it is long enough to fix in cute little girl styles.  That brings back so many memories for me. With four girls I did many a hair-do.

  The weather is starting to cool down some. I am glad it's not in the high 90's. Take care friends and stay safe. XO
 

Oh So Slowly....

Just as this wee inch worm inches along....so is my progress here in town.  One day it seems I have been back in town forever, then the next as though I just got here.

I keep trying to get back to being an organized person, not at a fast pace. Just a little each day or every other day. It's like my batteries are running low..low...low.

 Enjoying some pretty things will keep me from going thru stack of papers. Why do we have to have so many piles of receipts. Dare we let if be shredded?  Maybe in my last days I'll shred it all and take my chances with the IRS and such. LOL

 The baking sun we have been having this summer is good for flowers, if you remember to water them.

 My daughter Karen has been harvesting some of her garden. My goodness , she may have to open  a pickle factory , she has picked so many cucumbers. She has tomatoes, potatoes, and the green beans are getting there. She has made pickles that she says are hot and spicy.... my gosh ,Ted would have loved those. The man enjoyed spicy foods.

  Granddaughter Lynzie came to visit today and brought her two boys, Max and Luke.  The boys are going to be as tall or taller than me in a couple more years. Max is 7 1/2 yrs old and Luke  is 6.   Now that is when time goes quickly. I got myself lots of hugs and squeezes. :):)  I told them to never forget me, they promised they would not.  I love to see how they are learning so many  things. Both are in taekwondo and like it . They like baseball also. In three weeks they go back to school.

    Take care dear friends and family. Stay cool and hydrated. XO 

  
 

What's Going On......

 This is my oldest daughter, Angie. She officially retired from teaching this year. I am happy for her and so very proud of her. She loved teaching , did it for 31 years. When she told me she was retiring, it was bittersweet. I cried thinking of how we prayed for the job in our community school system. But as we talked , we knew it was time. She has good health, family, and wonderful grandchildren to enjoy. 

 This loving dog Madison. So smart and adorable. Belonging to granddaughter Lynzie's family, 

 and this good old boy Sam, belonging to granddaughter Emma,  have gone on to where all good dogs go.  I loved my granddogs.  My daughter Karen had a dog, Princess to go also. But I did not have any photos of her. Sad to think of all those pets ,gone.  I know many things have to change , but it doesn't mean I have to like it.  :(

     I am still trying my best to get my life together again. I do not know if I will, just will keep trying. I keep busy . I am keeping up with most chores. Cooking is not one of them....I have gotten to the point of hating to cook.  I make things and end up taking it to my daughters at times. 

    Wishing all of you a great summer. Be safe. XO
 

Happy Easter ...

 I have a few old pictures of Easter to share.  I have had lots of carrots lately. In salads , soups, and stews.  I have missed blogging with all of you. Still try to follow many. I have days where I feel like all I do is run in circles...can't see to plan and organize like I used too. That is about to change.

  As my daughter ,Kathy, who drove away from here into her new life in early September, has gotten settled and has her cat, Buddy back with her. Hooray !!!

 I never realized what a job having a pet can be. Especially if it has special needs. Buddy had digestive issues...so no big bowl of dry food ,out all day, for him to eat . No it was every 4 hours of smelly glop. Honestly, I do not miss the feedings and the litter box. And he had two litter boxes. 

 But here is my smiling girl , ever so happy to have her pet in Seattle with her. Thanks to pet transporters. When Kathy got to Seattle, it was a long process finding a job that would afford her a decent life. She is very educated too. But a job came along and with employment she could find an apartment . She could not have her pet while she was staying at her son's.  He had to find his own cat a home when his son was born. Not sure why...unless it was too much work. It took 7 months instead of the two we thought. 

   So now I have less responsibilities . Can clean the the house top to bottom . Can sort through the boxes I still have packed up here. Oh my gosh. I am thinking if its been packed for over a year..I do not need it. So I will been donating and giving to others. 

   Wishing all of you  blessings and love. XO
 

Wishing You A Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

 I am going to wish all of you a great holiday while my old computer is still  allowing me . I need a nerd or techy here to help me.  I will be needing a new computer and help getting it ready to use. I keep getting a warning of my computer being so old it soon will fade into the sunset. Some days I feel that way myself. :)

  I keep all my family, friends, and my blog family in my prayers. It is a great gift we can all give one another and we can all use as many as we can get. 

  Please take care of each other. Stay safe. XO
 

A Long Week...

 My daughter Kathy, drove away from my house Tuesday the 6th. She was driving all the way to Seattle, to join her son, his wife and baby.  She arrived Sunday afternoon. This is a photo of Kathy with Korey and Ashley. Today was the kids 8th anniversary. Their son is one and so adorable. My Kathy will be part of Korey's family circle . 

   I was scared for her to drive all that way. She was smart and divided the trip into 6 days. She had her rooms booked where she would be staying. She also did some sight seeing on her way. To see things she had not seen before.  It was lots of driving, more than I would ever want to do. :)

 Kathy loves adventures. She is one who has taken me to many interesting places.  Like this sweet park in the town of Carmel, where she lived before this move to Seattle. I love this little Japanese park.

 Kathy knew I did . So every time we went to spend time together at her apartment , she would try to take me there. I love the ducks and koi fish . 

   As Kathy started her car , she said, "mom I am a bit anxious about this trip."  I reminded her that she had some of my mom's grit and she could do it.  Also to keep her mind on the prize at the end of the trip....being with her only child and his family. To live near them and enjoying her grandchild. I am so very happy for her. I will admit , I am sad for me. I will miss our little adventures to out of the way shops, junk stores, graveyards, parks, hiking trails...although I did not do much hiking. LOL.

   Wishing all of you a glorious autumn season. Our summer was a scorcher. XO
 

For Ted's Birthday.

Here's an old picture of my sweetheart Ted. Yesterday would have been his 70th birthday. I miss this beautiful man. His kind heart, wonderful soul. His passing changed my life forever.

Granddaughter Sierra picked me up yesterday. We were meeting up with daughter Kathy , to help celebrate Ted's day. Even though he has celebrated this and last year's birthdays in heaven.

 Kathy met us at Ted's favorite cafeteria....no it's not where this picture was taken.  We each picked what we wanted for lunch and got the last cheesecake to share. That was always Ted's most loved dessert. We each said happy birthday as we took a bite of the cheesecake.  Teddy would have loved it.  There used to be a sign at the cafeteria that read, "flown in fresh  from N.Y." How funny...I would tease Ted about that.

   It was a good day. I was not left alone to get the blues.  I truly appreciate my family. After lunch, we followed Kathy to her apartment. She had some things for Sierra. My mother's old vanity, for one. Honestly I was surprised that Sierra fit it into the hatch back of that little Trax. We laughed as she even carried it , without the drawers down the stairs herself. Yes, in a dress. :):) Daughter Kathy is moving to Seattle to be with her son's family. He has been wanting her to be closer. She has thought about it for 3 years now. I will miss her something fierce, but happy for her to be in her son's little family circle.

  Wishing all of you well. Enjoy this summer. Be safe. XO