Kitty, Donnie explaining "the rules", one of the cows..(don't ask me to name which one???????)Friday, August 29, 2008
Frantic Friday
8-29-08
Have been busy here. Had two Graham cousins come to visit from Fl.. Dow and Juanita...they were such good sports...we toured all over the area in the VW top off car.. and I got the Floridians a sunburn...we visited Wolf's angel, Hville, Brevard, got some apples, downtown Asheville..they took us out to eat at Frankie Bones....I so enjoyed their visit. Hope they will come back.
Monday 8-25 was Ann's 35th birthday...where have the years gone? We went out for Greek on sunday night and then supper and cookie cake here on Monday.
Tori had her first two volleyball games as manager..she said that they call her the Energizer Bunny..a great name for her.
Family in Fl. fared well with Fay..Jan had to remove some water from her pool but overall everyone was fine...we had rain here for most of this week due to the storm but we needed it so bad.
Hope has been driving now almost a week...knew she would do well... have some pictures but am not smart enough to transfer here...Emma is doing well..heard she hurt her foot at school and hope she is better now...no sale of the house yet but I hope it is soon...the "new house" is just waiting for them.
Baby J..Brian and Kelly's boy was born this morning. Everyone well.."big boy...dark hair"..so happy he is here...now he needs a name!
We now have three cows and three sheep for Fair...I should say the girls and Ann have them...they take care of them all by themselves...the rain this week has made it hard for them all... hope the turkeys do not drown.
Gene has been busy at work...new stores and hiring keeps him busy...wish I could have his attitude..never complains...think I will work on that (again)..lol
Labor Day weekend up coming... hope the rain stops..we are planning a quiet weekend except for a wedding reception on saturday...
Have been busy here. Had two Graham cousins come to visit from Fl.. Dow and Juanita...they were such good sports...we toured all over the area in the VW top off car.. and I got the Floridians a sunburn...we visited Wolf's angel, Hville, Brevard, got some apples, downtown Asheville..they took us out to eat at Frankie Bones....I so enjoyed their visit. Hope they will come back.
Monday 8-25 was Ann's 35th birthday...where have the years gone? We went out for Greek on sunday night and then supper and cookie cake here on Monday.
Tori had her first two volleyball games as manager..she said that they call her the Energizer Bunny..a great name for her.
Family in Fl. fared well with Fay..Jan had to remove some water from her pool but overall everyone was fine...we had rain here for most of this week due to the storm but we needed it so bad.
Hope has been driving now almost a week...knew she would do well... have some pictures but am not smart enough to transfer here...Emma is doing well..heard she hurt her foot at school and hope she is better now...no sale of the house yet but I hope it is soon...the "new house" is just waiting for them.
Baby J..Brian and Kelly's boy was born this morning. Everyone well.."big boy...dark hair"..so happy he is here...now he needs a name!
We now have three cows and three sheep for Fair...I should say the girls and Ann have them...they take care of them all by themselves...the rain this week has made it hard for them all... hope the turkeys do not drown.
Gene has been busy at work...new stores and hiring keeps him busy...wish I could have his attitude..never complains...think I will work on that (again)..lol
Labor Day weekend up coming... hope the rain stops..we are planning a quiet weekend except for a wedding reception on saturday...
Monday, August 18, 2008
Monday Monday
8-18-08
Gene worked sat. am and then we went to the Fair Grounds to assist Ann in her Edy's Ice Cream Social. She had entered a contest and won ice cream to have a social..complete with all the fixings.. They were at the Fair Grounds to attend a Animal Show school and she set up to have the social there...it was a true joy to see the kids..little and big enjoying the great Edy's ice cream. We are so very fortunate to live in an area with true community spirit and it sure showed on saturday...Thanks Edy's..you sure did a great job of advertising your product.
The girls and Ann then went to their 4-H meeting for August. They learned how to wash their animals....ok..ok..I had no idea how/or even why/ you would wash a chicken... let alone a cow...will add pics to show their success.
Gene and I and the pups went to Flat Rock for supper and then over to Brevard for the final Cardinal Show this summer. We had a great time. Had a little bit of rain...we sure could use more.
Sunday was spent re-arranging the dust in this house as we have Graham relatives coming to visit this week...looking forward to seeing them. Nita and Dow are coming up from Florida and I want them to see our little farm.
Sending special love and Bear Karma to Mick..so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. It is so wonderful that you found Tom and his family...they are fortunate to have found YOU! Cherish the good memories..they are helpful now.
Thinking today about my special nephew Brian and his lovely wife Kelly...thanks for the pics..that will be one well loved baby...and the prettiest one we have ever seen ..I am sure of that..________ William you will be welcomed with love!
Gene worked sat. am and then we went to the Fair Grounds to assist Ann in her Edy's Ice Cream Social. She had entered a contest and won ice cream to have a social..complete with all the fixings.. They were at the Fair Grounds to attend a Animal Show school and she set up to have the social there...it was a true joy to see the kids..little and big enjoying the great Edy's ice cream. We are so very fortunate to live in an area with true community spirit and it sure showed on saturday...Thanks Edy's..you sure did a great job of advertising your product.
The girls and Ann then went to their 4-H meeting for August. They learned how to wash their animals....ok..ok..I had no idea how/or even why/ you would wash a chicken... let alone a cow...will add pics to show their success.
Gene and I and the pups went to Flat Rock for supper and then over to Brevard for the final Cardinal Show this summer. We had a great time. Had a little bit of rain...we sure could use more.
Sunday was spent re-arranging the dust in this house as we have Graham relatives coming to visit this week...looking forward to seeing them. Nita and Dow are coming up from Florida and I want them to see our little farm.
Sending special love and Bear Karma to Mick..so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. It is so wonderful that you found Tom and his family...they are fortunate to have found YOU! Cherish the good memories..they are helpful now.
Thinking today about my special nephew Brian and his lovely wife Kelly...thanks for the pics..that will be one well loved baby...and the prettiest one we have ever seen ..I am sure of that..________ William you will be welcomed with love!
Friday, August 15, 2008
8-15-08
Friday 8-15-08
Sad news..Tom,our gray (first born) kitty, was found dead yesterday. Ann buried him for us...sad but the girls were very understanding. Their first day of school went well according to all reports. Only Tori had homework so we are off to another school year full of success. Today I took Susan to Corner Kitchen for breakfast for her birthday...we had a good time and as always the food was wonderful. The pups and I went to Brevard to our favorite bakery this afternoon for english muffins for Gene and bread. It rained this afternoon...we sure are glad to see it. Talked to Tim on his way back to Ga.
Sad news..Tom,our gray (first born) kitty, was found dead yesterday. Ann buried him for us...sad but the girls were very understanding. Their first day of school went well according to all reports. Only Tori had homework so we are off to another school year full of success. Today I took Susan to Corner Kitchen for breakfast for her birthday...we had a good time and as always the food was wonderful. The pups and I went to Brevard to our favorite bakery this afternoon for english muffins for Gene and bread. It rained this afternoon...we sure are glad to see it. Talked to Tim on his way back to Ga.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Drum Roll please
8-14-08
Well.. the much anticipated day has arrived without too much fan fare...it is 9:30am and I miss them already...albeit the noise or lack of it... most noticed...hope their day has started off well! Ann took pictures of their first day and I will post them later. The twins went to meet their respective teachers on tuesday....the age old saga continues..."will I remember my combination???"...I had that dream for years...now it is the grands turn. Sam got the same wonderful teacher that Jenna had in the 3rd grade so we know Sam's year is a given. Ms. Warren started Jen's love of math on track and then of course last year she was assured the road paved well. The twins went back to ACE to visit with their former teachers as Sam was registered for this year.
We did some errands yesterday and then they chose Taco Bell for lunch...oh well... it was THEIR choice.
Gene is off to Charlotte area today and will be home tonight....
Now what to do for my first day off (until 3:00)?????
Well.. the much anticipated day has arrived without too much fan fare...it is 9:30am and I miss them already...albeit the noise or lack of it... most noticed...hope their day has started off well! Ann took pictures of their first day and I will post them later. The twins went to meet their respective teachers on tuesday....the age old saga continues..."will I remember my combination???"...I had that dream for years...now it is the grands turn. Sam got the same wonderful teacher that Jenna had in the 3rd grade so we know Sam's year is a given. Ms. Warren started Jen's love of math on track and then of course last year she was assured the road paved well. The twins went back to ACE to visit with their former teachers as Sam was registered for this year.
We did some errands yesterday and then they chose Taco Bell for lunch...oh well... it was THEIR choice.
Gene is off to Charlotte area today and will be home tonight....
Now what to do for my first day off (until 3:00)?????
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Kitties and Birds
08-12-08
The pictures below tell a story of the happenings on our front porch..or as Ho refers to us..The Zoo...we found a baby bird in the road last week...Jen especially found him/her very interesting and studied it online. Piper as she named it only lived for a couple of days..surviving an obvious fall from its nest and also an attack from Brittain. Jen is very interested in birds now and wants another. The other pictures show the girls and the Kittens..they call have names and are walking so much better...delighting us in their efforts to learn to use the litter box...Brittain is a wonderful mom and other than moving them once off the porch while we were on vacation....she is very patient with them all.
Tori went to the Orthodontist yesterday and was set up on a plan to improve her teeth. The girls go to meet their teachers today and tomorrow and start back to school on thursday. Hope and Emma went back to school yesterday.
The pictures below tell a story of the happenings on our front porch..or as Ho refers to us..The Zoo...we found a baby bird in the road last week...Jen especially found him/her very interesting and studied it online. Piper as she named it only lived for a couple of days..surviving an obvious fall from its nest and also an attack from Brittain. Jen is very interested in birds now and wants another. The other pictures show the girls and the Kittens..they call have names and are walking so much better...delighting us in their efforts to learn to use the litter box...Brittain is a wonderful mom and other than moving them once off the porch while we were on vacation....she is very patient with them all.
Tori went to the Orthodontist yesterday and was set up on a plan to improve her teeth. The girls go to meet their teachers today and tomorrow and start back to school on thursday. Hope and Emma went back to school yesterday.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Sweet Sixteen Hope
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS HOPE!!!!
Hope is 16 today....hard to believe.... she is a beautiful young lady.... we talked to her this morning to with her Happy Birthday...she had a day of fun filled shopping planned.
Hope your day is filled with happiness and love Hopester!
Hope is 16 today....hard to believe.... she is a beautiful young lady.... we talked to her this morning to with her Happy Birthday...she had a day of fun filled shopping planned.
Hope your day is filled with happiness and love Hopester!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Back off Island time..
8-5-08 WOW! We had a fun fun fun time in the Keys. The weather was wonderful...the family was great and the lobsters were running... I will include some pictures in the next post. Jan and I attended Tom Jr.'s wedding on the 26th of July. It was a beautiful ceremony and a lovely dinner. We got to visit with our Ranew cousins and their families.
We headed to Marathon on sunday. We swam in the wonderful salt water...probably will not need to add salt to my food for a long time...lol...we traveled down to Key West twice while down there...Gene rode almost 400 miles on his bike..we all got sunburned..and had the most wonderful time at Mallory Square at sunset..and eating in a Cuban restaurant...Gene bought us Kino sandals made at Key West...we ate at Herbies..yummmy.....Andy, and the Jans cooked us lobster on Wednesday...the girls made up Lobster songs and want to go to Mallory and panhandle..lolol...
it was hard dragging this old Bear body out of the water but I know we can go back sometime before long...
still humming all the Buffett songs.
We headed to Marathon on sunday. We swam in the wonderful salt water...probably will not need to add salt to my food for a long time...lol...we traveled down to Key West twice while down there...Gene rode almost 400 miles on his bike..we all got sunburned..and had the most wonderful time at Mallory Square at sunset..and eating in a Cuban restaurant...Gene bought us Kino sandals made at Key West...we ate at Herbies..yummmy.....Andy, and the Jans cooked us lobster on Wednesday...the girls made up Lobster songs and want to go to Mallory and panhandle..lolol...
it was hard dragging this old Bear body out of the water but I know we can go back sometime before long...
still humming all the Buffett songs.
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