The RS broadcast last night was fabulous. We had a nice small meal before hand and just chatted until the broadcast started. The talks were soooo good. I was finished after the first song, though. Count your Blessings. I really need to be doing that right now. All these stupid little things that are going on right now are just that. . .stupid little things. My issues aren't nearly as bad as some. It was great to talk with Michelle. She has been thru some of the exact same things are knows what I am dealing with. Nice to have great friends.

Still no baby. I think it is getting close though. I have my bag packed and in the car in case I am not at home when she is ready to go.

So many things to be grateful for. The kids were all here for dinner the other night as well as a fun cornhole game afterwards. Cake and ice cream for John's mother's birthday. Just love when the kids come over.

Have I said lately how much I love my wonderful husband? No meds for me right now means he must be a saint. The things that he has to deal with. Lucky is me!!!!!

Love the weather

I absolutely love the weather the last few days. Nice temps in the 70's. Still really dry, we desperately need rain.

A very dear friend, Mike McCann, was laid to rest last week. He will truly be missed. His wife, Jeannine, has gone west to be closer to her daughters. She, too, will be missed.

The arrival of 'baby' Martin is still looming. Sarah has an appointment today. She is hoping things are progressing. They are getting anxious to have this little one here.

I have put the canning equipment away for the season, I hope. There are plenty of jars of good stuff in the basement, just waiting to have the lids popped for dinner this winter.

Learning experience

I have had the microwave/convection oven for about 3 weeks, but I haven't really taken the time to figure out how to use the convection part.

OK . . .should have done this sooner. I love it. The fastbake button is great. I just made a cake in under 20 minutes. Zucchini bread is in now and the pork roast will go in last. It will all still be ready before John goes to work. . . AND. . . the best part. . .it doesn't heat up the kitchen. This is nice.

Canning almost done

This week has included jars of pizza sauce, pasta sauce, salsa, tomato juice and bean with bacon soup. I think my canning season is about finished. Not many empy jars or shelves left. May still do more apples, considering there are still trees at John's to be picked.
Energy level is still low. We may have a couple of reasons for that. Carrying a low grade temp. . .oh what fun. Not sure what from. Thyroid is very close to not working. Have to have more testing done for that. Right now this 'old' body seems to wanting to shut down, kinda like the old car. At least it is nothing serious, so far. I look around and realize that my problems are not nearly as bad as some of those I know.
Off to work today.

New Ride

I can't believe we did it. We actually purchased a "new" vehicle, 2o11. Never thought it would happen for me. I am way too tight with our money.

It doesn't look much different from the old one, same color, that way everyone will still know it is me.

Been busy canning tons of stuff, and just trying to take care of myself. It has been a crazy couple of months. John and Annie are in the house, and Sarah and Brian are busy trying to prepare their house for this new little addition. Only 4 weeks to go. Time has really flown.

We went Saturday to see the B17 plane that John's dad was the radio man in during WW2. We actually got to see it take off and l and this time. What a good time for John especially.

This is the radio seat where Bob would have sat. Kinda neat.

We were glad we got to see it again. Sure was a hot day to be out on the pavement.

Off to the produce auction. Needing tomatoes for pizza sauce.

OH, what a week

Huge, terrible, horrific storm on Wednesday. Some places look like bombs were set off. Lots of damage. Sarah and Brian had one of their trees fall on their house. Quite a bit of damage. Won't know extent until insurance adjuster gets done. We helped them clean up some of the stuff last night. WWVA radio towers above Barton (been there for 70 years) are on the ground. Twisted pieces of steel, just toppled. What a sight. Still without electricity. Using generator. Will post pictures when "real" power is back on.

Baby shower tomorrow. What fun.

DC

Just got back from an amazing trip to the DC temple. We had such a good time. Nice to get away for a couple of days.

Ask Dottie about her wet t-shirt contest. The waiter spilled an entire glass of pop on her, along with ice and broken glass. She ate for free that night. Went back to the hotel and hit the pool and hot tub. Could have been worse.

We had such a great time in DC. Great hotel, great food, and great company.