Thursday, July 31, 2008

Huntington


Huntington
Originally uploaded by gemjlo

We met with Minks last night at the model of the home we are wanting to build. It love it. We talked about our different options and left the meeting feeling good. Next step, find a lot, and get our house sold.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

We have eachother


Miniature 48
Originally uploaded by Composition Book

When things tough and I get frustrated, I know I've always got my sweetheart to help me through. I'm really lucky to have Jerry. When we were young, things were a little rocky, but we found our rhythem and I couldn't aske for a better man to grow old with.

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Frustration


Frustration 2
Originally uploaded by gemjlo

I am not getting answers and I am getting frustrated. Jerry and I are trying to go on with business as usual, but it's always in the back of our minds.
Some news! We are meeting with a builder on Wednesday next week. We are getting closer to buying a new house. I am really excited. We are going to meet with the builder to talk about cost of all the upgrades that we want from the model. We found a couple of acres in Corcoran and we want to see if it will be feisable with the upgrades. Since the plan is to stay in this house until our children are graduated at least, we don't want to skimp on the things we really want to have.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Fierce


Fierce
Originally uploaded by gemjlo

This is a modification of a photo of my niece. She makes these faces that are Fierce. At least that's what I call them, but I dare anyone to disagree.
I wish I had news to report, but alas. Everything is going along status quo here. I never did hear back from the SW aftr e-mail voicemail. Waiting is so frustrating.

Monday, July 21, 2008

Garage Sale Table


Garage Sale Table
Originally uploaded by gemjlo

This weekend we had a garage sale. Once we started pulling things out to sell, I couldn't believe how much stuff we had. I was glad that the weather held out until almost 4:00pm, but I wish it wouldn't have been so hot. We sold alot, but have a lot more, so the plan is to have another sale in the fall when it's not so hot, and we can get more people involved.

Monday, July 14, 2008

Wonderful Weekend

This weekend was perfect. Friday I had the day off because I had to finish up my sleep study, and get educated on my new CPAP machine, ugh. It was Jerry’s birthday, but he decided to work anyway, so I had some free time to get some things done. After he got home, he opened his gifts from me: A fancy fishing reel that cost more then my Sigrid Olsen purse, a bottle of his cologne, and a book of baseball parks Now and Then. I think he was pleased because he told me so. Then, we went out to dinner with my sister at what other place then my honey’s favorite, Famous Daves where he ordered his usual Catfish Platter with Fries and Drunken Apples. He never looks at the menu anymore because that’s his favorite. We had a great time laughing and planning our camping trip to my dads in a few weeks. After dinner Jerry wanted to go get a new pole for his reel, so he could use it on Saturday, and some fishing line. Melanie and Scott came with because they were coming over after dinner to have cake. By the time we got done at Gander Mountain, it was poring rain, we all got soaked. When we arrived at the house I lite the candles and we all sang happy birthday and ate cake. Then night ended on a high note.
On Saturday Sunni (my sister-in-law) and her kids, Naz and Tekaija came over to help me make the garden stone for little man boo. We made Chicken Fettuchini, Tekaija’s request, and bread sticks. It was nice enough that we had lunch on the deck. After that we put the stone together, and set it out to dry. By the time we were done, it was time for them to leave. I was sad to see them go, but enjoyed the free time to go shopping for some plants and to buy the next book in the Stephanie Meyer Series, Eclipse, which I proceeded to devour it when I got home. Even though it’s meant as a book for young adults, I am now hooked. I even preordered the newest one that’s set to come out August 2nd.
Sunday was a lazy day. I planted my new plants and helped Jerry assemble the new top to the picnic table. Then it was time for him to get to softball, and I sat down to keep reading my new book.
So, the weather was beautiful, and all in all, I had a great weekend. Seems to me it won’t be as peaceful in a few months. But, I think it will be just as enjoyable and rewarding none-the-less.
Thanks Torina and Glenna, with the comments on my post from a few days ago. I think I will stop worrying about making myself a pest to my SW and find out what’s up.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

My life is better for having been your human


Last Picture of Boo
Originally uploaded by gemjlo

Last night, I got home from work and you were sitting on my bed. I was supposed to come home during lunch to give your your pain pill, but couldn't get away, and I was worried you would be in pain. You seemed content when I got home, which made me feel relieved. I let the dogs out, and got them fed, then prepared your dinner. The vet said to try soft food or milk. That's what I got for you. I also got your medicine ready. As I picked you up from the bed you let out a little meow, which was the norm these past few days, and brought you to the dining room to feed you dinner. You weren't hungry, but I gave you your pill, which you proceeded to try and cough back up. Must be hard to swallow a pill when you don't want to drink any water.
I left you on a blanket so I could take the dogs out again and water my gardens because it's been very dry this past week. When I returned to find you, you were not on the blanket anymore. I found you sleeping on the dog's bed in our room. I figured I would let you rest. It would only be 2 more days until we put you down.
I guess you had other plans. As I was sitting at the computer, I heard you cough once, then again. I ran to see if you were alright. I found you lying on your side by the doorway. I wrapped you in a blanket and cradled you until the end. My sweet boy. I will miss your gentle purr in my ear and your hansome face. You lived a wonderful life little man. I am sorry it couldn't have been longer, but I must say that every moment you were alive was a blessing.
Boo~Booie~Boober~Little Man~Boozie~Boobie