News

So many things have been happening over the last 3 months.

I will work on updating the next couple of days.

Sarah and Brian are expecting another baby in February. We are waiting to see how Eme will be with this new little one. She is growing so fast. Walking and into everything. What a joy she is to have in our family. McKayla started a new school. She is going to Martins Ferry this year. She seems to be doing well.

John and Annie are busy with work and still finishing stuff on the house. They have been busy canning apples, salsa and pie filling. They are such an adorable couple.

John's back has been acting up again. He sees a neurosurgeon next month. I think he is finally ready for surgery. They are moving him to the motor barn and work. This will be outside and he won't have to carry so much stuff on his belt. Need him healthy.

Never forget

Today is the 10th anniversary of 9/11. It has been very obvious to me all week. . .the stories, the pictures, the news clippings, that this was a day that I would never forget.

What was I doing that day?

I was in the back of an ambulance returning from a DOA call. We got a phone call telling us what was happened. We flew to the station to watch the TV. As we turned it on we saw the second plane hit. We froze. Not believing what had just happened. I hurried home to turn on the TV and saw the towers fall. I got nothing else done that day. I only remember being glued to the television, afraid of what else might happen. My mother-in-law was in Georgia, heading home. All flights were cancelled. Who knew what they would target next. Because the Ohio river and several large industries are there, some thought that would be a target.

I can't remember what I did last Sunday afternoon, but I will never forget where I was on that day. May we always remember those who lost their lives.

Computer finally back

The past month has been a whirlwind of activity. The garden is mostly planted. We still have about another 2-3 dozen of tomatoes to plant, just not sure where, and lots more corn to go in. Some stuff is ready to start eating. Spinach, lettuce and onions are all ready. The strawberries are doing great and should be ready in a couple of weeks. We have had plenty of rain, now we just need lots of sunshine. I planted all my herbs in big pots this year. Hopefully I will be able to take them inside when it gets cold. I love watching the first yields start.

The dining room and kitchen got painted. I will post pictures later. The red was hard to get to cover, but I love it. It really does spark up a room. Still haven't decided where to hang all the pictures. The piano went to John and Annie's and they have been playing it ever since it arrived. We are so happy that they are enjoying it. They even played a song together the other night. Annie was at the piano and John had out his guitar. I'm sure they make beautiful music.

There is a new baby in the extended family. April had a little boy last weekend. His name is Levi Paul after Mamaw and Pap. He actually looks like pap. Both are doing well.

I have the best hubby in the world. He went yesterday and bought be another Nook. Color this time. Sarah is excited because she will get my other one. How did I get so lucky?

Getting vibes

I have felt impressed the last couple of days to make sure I have enough paper/cleaning products in my home. Got my paycheck yesterday and I am heading to get MORE t. paper, paper towels, toothpaste, shampoo, baggies/wrap, detergent, dryer sheets, AND MATERIAL. I want to have some extra basic material put away as well as extra stuff for my sewing room. This has actually been on my mind for the last week. We talked with the young women about listening to the spirit and then doing what they have been told to do. . .I guess it is time for me to go and do. Only two more weeks of frying fish at the station. We have made good money for the department, but I am ready to be done. We have been very lucky and had quite a bit of help this year. Next up . . .portraits. We spent our evenings this week trying to work outside. We got all the berries planted and even transplanted several. Radishes, spinach, lettuce, beets, onions and garlic are finally in the ground. Raining again, so that means a few more days before anything else makes it into the garden. Making sure to plan the harvest so that it won't happen while we are on vacation. We are planting enough for the kids this year, too. John says as long as they come out and help once in a while they can reap the harvest, also. Now if I can just find places to hide all this EXTRA stuff I feel impressed to get and all the jars that will be holding the garden goodies.

Well, April Fool's Day did it again. IT SNOWED!!! What crazy weather we are having. Again, I like the snow, but it is time for it to clear away so I can begin planting. Want to get stuff done early as possible in case there is surgery in the future. I know the kids will help out but this is just something I enjoy doing. Well, off to the firehouse again. Fish Fry Friday is still going strong. One more month and then we get a break. We are making decent money so it is worth it.

Spring?

I hear the birds chirping, but it sure doesn't look like spring. We had snow yesterday. Everyone knows I like the snow, but . . .I am ready to start plating stuff. John got the garden plowed and the raspberry bushes trimmed. I am so anxious to get the potatoes, onions, garlic, spinach, rhubarb and more berries planted. I am still trying to find a place to put it all. OH, I may have found a small greenhouse for sale here locally. Again. . .I have to find a place to set it. I have been wanting one so this may be the answer. Eme is growing so fast. What a cutie. She really enjoys playing with her big sister, and her Uncle John. EMG is scheduled for next week. Dr. Hargraves needs to determine nerve damage so that he can decide if he needs/wants to do surgery. Not looking forward to having neck surgery. Something about that just gives me the shivers. We will wait to see what the tests show.

This has been a crazy winter, weather wise, so far. Yesterday was a day of wind, heavy snow at times, but not much accumulation. Just enough to be a little slick on the roads. John called on his way home from work, and as we were talking I hear him say "Whoa truck". Apparently the turn was slick. Made him get off the phone and concentrate on driving. Got home safely.

Went for a massage yesterday. My neck and shoulders have been horrible the last couple of weeks. Had the MRI, but don't get to see Dr. Hargraves for a month. I'm sure there are no changes, but I get so tired of dealing with this. It isn't bad enough for me to lay down and quit living, just annoying.

We have a new bishopric at church. I am excited. I am beginning to think this YW calling is just a farce. We have had YW twice on Wednesday's since we were called. The weather always seems to be bad on Wednesday evening. We are trying to plan New Beginnings and can't even get together. I'm sure the Lord will make sure it all comes together.

Have I said that I love my nook??? I love not having to go to the store and pick out a book. Saves a trip, jus download. I love being able to share what I have read with friends, also saves money. Small enough to carry in my purse when at the Dr.'s office or work. Best present I have gotten. I like my embroidery program, too. I have partially figured out how to download from internet and also how to convert my clip art into patterns. Some frustration, but I think I have finally gotten used to cleaning the machine after every pattern, and absolutely changing the needle after a big pattern. Just need to find more items to decorate.

Surprise

The kids planned a surprise party for my birthday. We all met at Undo's for dinner last night. I walked in to a room full of family and friends. What fun. We forgot all about the snow outside. These are the beautiful flowers. John sent the basket on the right to me at work yesterday with a note attached that said this was my dinner invitation. Gotta love that man. I am so lucky. I got gorgeous jewelry, yummy smelling candle, great cards, and lots of fattening chocolate, a fun apron and lots of goodies.

There were balloons, good food, good company, yummy cake and lots of laughs. They never cease to surprise and amaze me. But. . .paybacks can be bad.

Thanks to my great family.