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Dallas Trip

2010-03-23T13:50:00.000-07:00

We had the best trip to Dallas last week. It was so nice to see Chan, Lilly and Thomas. We went shopping one day and shopped and shopped some more. I actually found 1 pair of shoes in my size....yep just one. We walked to the park down from their house and Lilly played on the slides there. It was really funny to see Chan slide down the tube slide with her, I think she was a little scared to slide with her. Then one day we went to the zoo and had a great time. I think I loved the giraffes the best. They were so big, tall and just so graceful. On the trip there we had a 2 hour traffic jam at six flags. Of course I had to go on Spring Break and I guess everyone else did too. Coming home wasn't to bad just about a 30 minutes traffic jam at the exit for the Ft Worth zoo. I'm glad we went to the Dallas zoo. I have to say I really think Dallas has a bigger zoo. Once they get the new part done for the elephants and giraffe I know they do. It was lots of walking. I loved every day and minute of it. And Andrea didn't get me lost this time.....she was a good navigator. Tucker traveled along with us too he is the traveling Westie.

Snow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-02-23T14:22:00.000-08:00

The weather man finally got one right. It started snowing last night about midnight and continued on until after lunch today. It was so pretty waking up to so much snow. In West Texas we're just not use to snow. Lila was my measuring stick. She went out in the yard and it came up to her tummy, she looked like a dog with no legs, so when we went in the house I got the ruler out and measured her legs, to funny I know. She didn't like the snow and wouldn't go back out in it again. Of course I wanted a picture but she just wouldn't cooperate. Louie didn't seem to mind it though. I guess having long legs helps.

Fun Evening

2010-02-17T14:13:00.000-08:00

After going to the Doctor yesterday and having my face blow torched well that's what it felt like anyway, I stayed home for the afternoon. Then last night I watched the Westminister Dog Show and Sadie the Scottie won she was so cute. Between that and the Olympics it was a good evening of TV watching with the Dogs.

This last week the Dallas kids got lots and snow and Lilly had her first Snow day and experience. I think she finally liked it.

Christmas 2009

2010-01-04T12:35:00.000-08:00

It was a great Christmas I have to say. We all got way to much and promise to cut back next year. I see smaller presents in the future. It was so good to see Lilly, Chan and Thomas. We also had 4 dogs and 2 cats in the house. I loved having so many days off that's for sure. When Chan, Thomas and Lilly headed home their car was full the top. I don't think they could have gotten anything else in there. Andrea is still home and it's nice having her there. At least the house is not so quiet as it could be right now. Lilly keeps the house hopping with sounds and activity, with here there you never have a dull moment. She's a little live wire. After Millie the westie left the other 3 slept all day long. We had dogs running here and there all the time. I do love my Beagles though, and Tucker is so cute. Enjoy the pictures.

Thanksgiving

2009-12-02T08:11:00.000-08:00

We had a great Thanksgiving at my house this year. Chan, Thomas, Lilly, Millie, Doodle, Pepper, Andrea, Tucker, mom and dad were all there. My turkey tried to not get done but it finally did. Next time Ranch House is the place to go for a turkey. But all in all it was a nice day. It's always nice to have the family together. Then we had 2 birthday parties. One for Lilly and one for Chan. Lilly was 2 on November 19th and Chan will be 28 WOW 28 on December 6th. Am I old or what.
When Chan got there I wasn't feeling well and neither was she. Sinus had struck again. Then Andrea got it then Dale. So we just all were sick at the same time at least we were all together for it I guess. We put up the tree and decorated it and Lilly had a great time with it. She's such a little doll and very hard headed already. She loves to paint and color. It's really been nice this year I've gotten to see her nearly every month since July. They'll be back in December around the 23rd then we get to have more fun playing.

2

2009-11-20T13:40:00.001-08:00

It's hard to believe Lilly is 2 years old. Seems just like yesterday that I flew off to Dallas to see her being born. I have to admit it was scary and very stressful but something you don't get to see every day that's for sure. She popped out red and crying. What a bundle of love she is. I do have to say being a grand parent is a lot of fun. It's a lot more fun than being a parent. I never understood that until now I am one. I'm GG and Dale is Pop Pop and being GG is just fine with me. I get to hear her say that on the phone and it just brings smiles to me each and every time.

Happy Halloween

2009-10-05T12:36:00.000-07:00

Monahans Car Show

2009-09-21T07:35:00.001-07:00

Saturday at 7 we headed out for the Monahans Car Show. It was a beautiful day nice and cool and just wonderful. We ended up with 16 cars there from our car club. Which won us the big trophy for most club members from one club. Everyone in our club won either 1st or 2nd place. I came away with 1st for the Chevelle and 1st for the Mustang. I was totatlly surprised that's for sure. We have great friends with the car club and we enjoyed them all.

Labor Day Weekend

2009-09-08T11:48:00.000-07:00

Well the weekend started out terrible, we were to go to a car show and Dale decided I didn't need to go, just he was going with everyone. Now I didn't understand what was going on that's for sure, but I was like okay. Of course I was mad and upset with him and cried when he left at 6:30 that morning to go. He knew it too. I went back to bed not understanding what was going on. At 9:15 Andrea got me up and I was still very upset. Bad mouthing him and all. Then at 9:30 I'm looking out the window and up drives Chan, Thomas, Lilly, Millie and the 2 cats. My horrible most wonderful husband now had called them and asked them to come for the weekend because I missed them so much. So my terrible weekend turned into the most wonderful weekend of all. And yes I had to call him and eat some crow.

Time

2009-07-30T07:43:00.000-07:00

I've been Facebooking and not blogging these days. With Facebook I've found so many friends from the past. Plus I can see pictures of my grand daughter and kids. I have to say Andrea, Chan and I also play Farm Town. I know Farm Town. But it is lots of fun. I hope everyone has been well. We've had so much rain this week. The thunder and lightning shows have been great. Dale went to the Pate meet in Ft Worth last may and brought home a present. 73 Mustang Convertible. It's really nice. Chan and Lilly came to visit in July and we had a blast. I hated for them to leave. They also brought Andrea a new Puppy Tucker. It's been a busy summer.

New Things

2009-06-15T11:37:00.000-07:00

Well it's been a busy couple of months. We had the bad hail storm in Midland and here came the work. Between my day job and my night job I'm exhausted. I know Dale is for sure. I think we need to hire him a helpler. Last month he took a break and went to the Pate Swap meet and bought me a new Mustang, well it's an old new mustang 73 convertible. Now I'm really car poor. The next new thing is Tucker Andrea's new baby. I can't wait to see him in person. He should be here next month when Chan and Lilly come to visit. Yes they'll be here for a week. Now how exciting is that. She loves to play with bubbles and she can say that word for sure now. She can moo like a cow, say babe, dog, mo, bubbles, how she's changed since I last saw her.

Kisses

2009-05-19T08:59:00.000-07:00

Last night I got my first phone kiss from Ms. Lilly. It was so cute. She told me Night Night and Bye Bye. She can say Baby and dog. But the Kisses on the phone were the best I have to say. I'm glad she's starting to talk a little to me on the phone. Makes missing all them a little easier. But it was so cute hearing that little pop on the phone. Seems every day she is doing something new.

Birthday

2009-04-28T07:15:00.000-07:00

Well how about this picture for my Birthday. I actually picked the place not knowing that they sang to you and put a hat on you. We had lots of fun and lots to eat. I had a really great Birthday. Embarassing but fun.

Ms. Piggy Tail

2009-04-23T12:03:00.000-07:00

I just had to post this cute picture of Ms. Lilly. She is growing up so fast.
It's hard to believe that less than a year ago she appeared. What a cutie.

Lay Offs

2009-04-17T13:37:00.000-07:00

It's hard when people you've worked with for years are all the sudden gone. They become your family and then they aren't there anymore to laugh and joke with. They will be greatly missed. I feel like I have a rock in the pit of my stomach. It will pass I know. I hope now I get to stay here for a little while longer.

Easter

2009-04-13T11:54:00.000-07:00

This last weekend we loaded up the Dogs yes both of them, Andrea me and Dale and headed to Dublin Texas for a family get together. I was a little worried about taking the dogs but they did great. We laid down the back seat and I sat back there with them. They were good travelers. We met Chan, Thomas, Lilly and Millie at my parents house in Dublin. It was really nice to have the entire family together again. It has been a long time since we were all together at Easter. Of course we had the usual dog trying to eat the table food, and rain which made the dogs smell a little, and the small house was togetherness but it was really nice. We all got to see Lilly walking every where and talking a little. She is so cute and such a good girl. I hope everyone had a great Easter like we did. We came home to a hail storm and now Dale will be really busy for a while.

Blue Bonnets

2009-04-02T07:57:00.000-07:00

Just had to share these wonderful pictures the kids took. Now these are a Kodak moment for sure. Now of course the flowers are beautiful but the extra's are just gorgeous.

Family

2009-03-22T10:29:00.000-07:00

I have new pictures to post. I have to say Chan and Thomas camera does a fantastic job. So enjoy I know I did. Chan and Thomas took Lilly to the gardens yesterday and talk about wonderful pictures. Everytime we go or they go it's always something different to see and do. Wish we had this here.

Dallas Trip

2009-03-19T09:00:00.001-07:00

We had a wonderful trip to Dallas last Saturday. Andrea and I headed out about 9 that morning and finally got there about 4 or after. It was a long trip but worth it to get to see the Chiu's. Ms. Lilly is a doll I have to say. She's walking some and just loves to read books. Sunday we got up and headed to the King Tut Exhibit. Man was it something. They had about 7 or more rooms with different things in them. It was like being back in Ancient Egypt. The things they made back then were amazing. Monday morning we had to get up at 5 to take Ms. Lilly to her ear appointment. They put her under so they could check her hearing, it was very stressful I have to say. She has perfect hearing on the left and partial on the right. Which we knew the right would be like that but it was nice to know she has some hearing on that side. Has to be a loud noise but she can hear it. Tuesday we just chilled out and relaxed all day. I think everyone was tired from the day before. I had a bed buddy the entire time we were there Milly the Westie took up with me and she was my bed buddy after that. They have 2 cats which I'd love to pet but I can't because of my allergies. Milly would keep them out of my room at night.
Wednesday we headed back home and I know both Andrea and I were sad to have to leave them. I love going to visit but I hate having to leave.

Allergies

2009-03-12T11:55:00.000-07:00

I have to say this year has been the worst for me an my allergies. I think they started back in January and have finally settle down. I've had 3 visits to the Doctor and 3 Medicines. Which one I'm just now finishing up. Usually when I go to Dallas I get sick. But I hope that doesn't happen this time, I'm sure it's from Chan's cute Kitties. I have a new Nose spray Omnaris, and I'm trying that stuff you put on your nose. I didn't go on the car tour Dale did in February to Kerrville because of the cedars popping. Which I got worse anyway here. The winds have just blown and blown this year already. One time I thought the top of the house was coming off. At home I've been lightening the load and have gotten rid of tons of things, I have to say it really looks better! It's amazing what you accumulate over the years. How did we ever live in a smaller house? We just got the carpet cleaned and I bought an Oreck air purifier. We have one of them in the living room and one in the bedroom. I feel like I have a new house. Now if I can just get the dogs to wipe their paws when they come in.......

Spring Break

2009-03-12T11:45:00.000-07:00

This Saturday Andrea and I will be headed to Dallas to spend a few days. I can't wait to see Ms. Lilly again. They are going to get her a BAHA head band that has a hearing aid in it. So Tuesday we have to go see the Doctor and she'll get her hearing tested. To do this they have to put her out which I know Chan will not like. So it's probably a good thing I'll be there. I know the last time Thomas had to take her because Chan couldn't do it. Lilly is such a cutie and has started to walk everywhere. She now also has 4 teeth. I love to listen to her on the phone gabbering. Some day maybe I'll actually get to have a conversation with her when I call.

Dogs Dogs Dogs

2009-02-18T08:13:00.001-08:00

Well it's been a while since I've posted been busy with this and that. Life I guess. We have new dog tails. I already told you about the Ms. Pink Legs. Well seems Ms. Pink legs is a mouser. Came home from work found a huge mouse in the kitchen a little chewed but dead. I guess she played with it a while and then got bored of it. Then over the weekend the TV Remote walked out into the back yard and as it went lost a piece here and a piece there. So Monday I was off to Grande again. The girl said oh this time you went a year before needing a new one, $10 please. What naughty children I have!

Pink Legs

2009-02-03T10:53:00.001-08:00

Well I went home at lunch to find a pink marker torn up all over my living room carpet. I asked Mr. Louie and Ms. Lila which one had a good ole time with the pink marker. Neither one fessed up so I cleaned it up of course now I have a pink colored carpet. Another Beagle present. I called Dale and told him and he was like well which one has a pink mouth. Now I hadn't thought to check that out. So I started looking at them and sure enough Lila has 2 pink legs. Now we know who the pink destroyer is. Ms. Lila Pink Legs.

New Year

2009-01-19T14:04:00.000-08:00

Okay I've been lost for a while but I'm back. My kids are all gone back to work and school. So now my house will become very quiet. On the weekends when they all leave I usually have to get really busy so the quiet doesn't bother me. And I can't cry because my husband just wouldn't understand that. He likes to sit in his chair, turn on the TV, and go to sleep. Some how I can't do that. At least I know Chan is back in Dallas happy. But now Andrea on the other hand. She left today crying not wanting to go. I told her we're just to nice at home I guess. She has 4 more semesters left at ASU and then she'll be done. I don't know if I can make it or not. A mom hates to hear her child cry and know she's just not happy where she is. I don't really have an answer for this. I offered a puppy,a guinea pig and finally said if you don't get better I'll make you come home. I think after she gets there and settles back in she'll be great. She's only been there now for an hour. She's the President of Sigma Kappa this year WOW what an honor. I have a President in the family. She's a A&B student and taking 19 hours this semester. What a load that is. Most people take only 12. She's a beautiful young lady that all the ladies with boys at the car club try to fix up. They think she's perfect, loves old cars and football well UT that is, the red hair and blue eyes, 5'8", she's just so beautiful inside and out. She's kind of shy but some day her day will come and that fella will carry her off. Until that day I hope she knows we're here and we want her to be happy.

Your always a mom no matter how old they are.

And guess what I can now make a Coconut Cream Pie!

More Pictures

2009-01-05T09:00:00.000-08:00

Chan and Thomas posted new pictures so I have to post them too. They have such a cute little one. I think she'll put them through their paces for sure. Before long she'll be walking then the fun will start. She's trying to say things and before long she'll be talking none stop. Of course they think she never will be she will.

In a few months Andrea will no longer be a teenager. Now that's really hard to believe. She'll be 20. Wow I'M SO OLD..... Time flies so fast anymore.

Merry Christmas

2008-12-28T19:08:00.001-08:00

It was so nice to have everyone here for Christmas. My great bear, Andrea, Chantel, Thomas and Lilly were all here. We had a really wonderful Christmas. One with my Parents and then one at my house. The room was stacked high with presents. Everyone got lots of goodies that's for sure. Mr. Bear surprised me with some ear rings that you could see a mile away. I maybe afraid to wear them out in public. I always told him I wanted some like the football players wear well I think I got them. Christmas is a time of family and this one has been just a great one. And the best present wasn't under the tree it was having everyone here with me.

New Pictures

2008-12-02T07:50:00.001-08:00

Some of these pictures are so cute. Louie just let Lila crawl all over him. He such a laid back dog. Last night I was laying on the couch just relaxing and he jumped up and sat there and looked at me I kept saying what. Then he starts pawing me. So I got up to see what he wanted. He then gets on my pillow that was on the couch and lays down and goes to sleep. I was up rooted by the dog. I guess that's what he wanted was his spot on the couch.

The Christmas tree ones were taken at the Turner House. I can only imagine what it was like in it's day.

Thanksgiving

2008-11-30T10:54:00.000-08:00

This Thanksgiving was the best. All my kids where here and we had a great time. We played with Lilly, went shopping, and toured the Turner Mansion. There is no other place like it at Christmas time. I think I'm about finished with all my shopping now. I'm just ready for the next 3 weeks to go by so the girls will be back for a few days. We had 2 birthdays to celebrate, Lilly turned 1 Nov 19 and Chan will be 27Dec 6th. So we had lots of cake to eat along with turkey, ham and pie's! Andrea also got a surprise a new 2008 Dodge Charger. It was lots of fun that's for sure. Then we had to celebrate a friends birthday at his place. So much food and so little time. And last but not least we had to get Millie dog in her Christmas hat!

Christmas Beagles

2008-11-04T12:54:00.000-08:00

Okay I have to show off my Christmas Beagles. Lila didn't mind it so much but Louie hated it. Andrea did good buying the outfit I have to say. She also did the pictures. So now we have Christmas Beagles.

Vicious Lion

2008-10-31T14:01:00.001-07:00

How about this vicious Lion!!!!! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.....And Millie is in her China Dress.

Life with Louie

2008-10-29T12:10:00.000-07:00

Most dogs as you know don’t like baths. Louie now he will get in the shower if you make him but he’d prefer to be dirty. The other day I was going to take a bath and he was laying on his lion like he does. He has had this lion since he was 6 weeks old. It's like his moma, it's a big lion too. I said Louie you want to take a bath. He jumped and looked at me turning his head to the side. So I said come on let’s take a bath. He ran to the bedroom and waited on me. I went in the bathroom and kept telling him let's take a bath. He stood at the door looking at me. I started the water and you’ve never seen a dog run so fast. He was gone before I could turn around. I was laughing so hard. I went to look for him and there he was on top of Dale and looking at me like I was a crazy women. I don't think you could have pried him off of there. Dogs are a lot of trouble but they are so much fun.

Mountains

2008-10-28T09:06:00.001-07:00

I don't have my pictures yet but when I get them I'll post them. We left Friday morning at 8:30 am. We had 6 cars on Friday. It was a nice trip up nothing went wrong. When you travel with old cars that's a great thing. We stopped in Seminole and then in Tatum. Lunch was in Roswell at Farley's. I have to say Roswell is an interesting place with all the Alien's around town. After lunch it was on to Ruidoso. We stopped at a road side Fruit Stand and got some really good jelly. We finally got to the hotel about 2:30 NM time. It was nice about 60 degrees and NO WIND! All of us went to eat which it ended up there were 28 of us. That was some crowd, one of the biggest we'd ever had up there. Saturday morning we all got up and headed to Cloud Croft for the Great Pumpkin Race. We shopped and rolled pumpkins down the hill. And yes I rolled one too. It was so much fun. I can't wait to get all the pictures. This time I didn't take them the guys did. So I got a break and just had fun. Saturday night we all walked across the street to Mountain Annie's, none of us had a clue what were in for but it was wonderful. We had a meal and then George Staerkel and his wife and a guitar player played for us for 2 hours. They were fantastic. George is the one that originally sang When the Lion Sleeps Tonight and he was awesome. He played 18 different instruments. We're tyring to get them to come here in May for a big car club Founders Tour. Sunday we all got up and headed home. It's fun to go but great to get home to my doggies.

New Pics

2008-10-23T08:49:00.001-07:00

Okay of course everyone knows about Lilly and this last weekend they posted some of the cutest pictures of her. I know I'm the Grammie so I have to think that.

After this weekend I hope to have some really pretty mountain pictures to post. And a lot to tell about our trip. We want to take the Mustang since the Chevelle is sick. Always something these days with my cars. The Chevelle needs different tires that don't make you feel like your in a big viberator, plus we found out the headers are on the starter. I guess that's why the starter gets hot and wont work. Of course we thought this problem was fixed until we drove it to Andrews with the new tires on it. That's when we knew we'd made a mistake with the tires. It was like holding on to the steering wheel and I mean holding on. So the headers are coming off for regular pipes and new tires or on order. It's only money. The Mustang is in the shop getting it's fender repaired after I hit the dang pole at work. Head up butt moment on that one.

Dallas Weekend

2008-10-12T18:06:00.000-07:00

Had a great time in Dallas last weekend. We went to a festival and the biggest Pumpkin Patch I've ever seen. There were 20,000 pumpkins and a house made of pumpkins. Lilly has grown so much over the last 3 months. She crawls fast now, has a new tooth and another one on the way and loves her mom. Hope you enjoy the pictures.

Karma

2008-10-07T12:53:00.000-07:00

Okay I've come to conclusion today that I have some kind of bad karma on me. First The mustang gets hit in the parking lot by a big truck. Then recently I got rear ended in the Mustang. Then today backing out of a spot here at work I hit the dang stupid pole. Before that it was in the shop for a battery problem not once but twice. And the Chevelle got hit in the last 3 months but is now at home fixed, some other car hit it while we were having the AC fixed. Luckily for me this last time is the only time that was actually my fault. Yes I did go home and cry when I finally made myself look it. It's already been to Rogers Ford for an estimate of $850. So I think I need some good Karma to come my way.......

Time To Blog

2008-10-01T13:34:00.000-07:00

Okay it's been a while but here I am again. This last week and weekend were very busy. First I got sick sinus again. It's just my time of year to get it. Stupid Grass and Weeds. Then it was time for our Car Club to have their Grand Ole Tour. SO we had to get 75 books together for all the people that came. And yes I had to do it on my sick day. But we got it done. Thursday we went to Odessa and greeted everyone and took lots of pictures of some really great cars, 1930's on up. We had a ice cream and hamburger evening Thursday. Then Friday it was tour time. We took the Chevelle and led about 10 Model A and Model T's from Odessa to the Petroluem Museum in Midland. We could only drive 45 mph with them. The Chevelle really wanted to go faster but we had to led all the little cars. It was like a moma goose leading her chicks to the water. After the Museum we went through down town which was kind of scary with them to Sam's house for lunch. Everyone was so impressed with his house. I have to say it's something. Definitely a guys dream place. Then it was back to Odessa. That evening we had a Style show and dinner at the hotel. The style show had about 10 or more people in it dressed in old time dresses and outfits. It was something. The dresses the ladies had on were just beautiful. Finally it was time to go home I was tired. Then Saturday up and at em again. Back to the hotel for a Ladies tea. We had Greenie the clown come and speak an she was great. She was funny and serious and just so much fun. Who'd of thought we'd all love a clown, but we did. Then it was off to the mall for our car show. There were about 50 or more cars there. There were car games and just lots of fun. Andrea was here so she and I went to the mall for some serious girl shopping. To bad my feet started hurting so bad. Then that evening it was back to the Hotel for the final dinner. We had 2 singers come sing Elvis and Roy Orbison. I know different but they really did great, especially Roy that guy was something.

We had several raffles at the dinner and Andrea wanted this huge duck. She didn't win it and was so disappointed, but the guy that did win called us back and gave it to her, you talk about excited, I've never seen her jump up and down like that. So now Ducky is at San Angelo with her. If she'll ever send me a picture you can see how hug this duck is.

Finally it was time to go home. I think Sunday I just lazied around. What a busy few days........

Ms. Lilly

2008-09-25T08:33:00.000-07:00

She has a Tooth! How about that. She's holding on to the couch now standing up I wonder when I go in 2 weeks if she'll be walking. I can't wait to see her. Andrea is coming an going too so we'll just have a great weekend. This last weekend they went to the Plano balloon festival and I've already told them that next year I'm coming to it. I love the balloons. I have to say I've had better weeks started out with an sinus infection so the Dr put me on Clarithromycin which has made my heart race and my blood pressure go up to 158/111. I don't think I slept at all last night. But it's better today. I've already called the heart Dr and the regular Dr so I hope they straight me out.

Yesterday

2008-09-18T06:29:00.000-07:00

Seems here lately so many people that we know either have died of cancer are have it. With all the great an wonderful technology how come this has not been cured. Dale called me yesterday from the road and told me Bob Elliott had passed away. Dale had worked with Bob nearly the entire time he's owned his business, and he thought very highly of him. He was a god fearing church going man and Dale held him in very high regard. Bob had faught cancer for at least 2 years. He had been in remission but the cancer returned last week and in a few days he was gone. Dale is not an emotional person but he was yesterday. He works with people every day some are nice some are not, well most are not. So he asked me why is it the nice people are the ones to go early and the ass holes are still here. You'd have to know my husband to know that's just how he talks. I really had no answer for him on that one. The only thing I can say is the good people go early because they are the good ones. The others are left here longer because they aren't nice people. Maybe it's their punishment who knows. I always try to look at things on the positive side and that's just the only positive thing I can think of. Another good person is enjoying a visit with the maker. What an awesome thing that must be. I know I'm not a church goer but I feel I have an understanding with him, we talk everyday and sometimes he leaves signs he's heard me. A rainbow, a rain shower, a butterfly, a beautiful sunset or sun rise. It's all there you just have to take the time to see it.

Weekend Fun

2008-09-15T13:54:00.000-07:00

We had a really fun weekend. Several of us went to Big Spring Saturday for a flying of the miniture planes. Now I love the little planes, so this was a real treat for me. As you can see from pictures we took the old cars. One of our car club members is also a member of the Air Plane club in Big Spring. I think next year we'll get together and have a joint show of the cars and the planes.

Lou Man

2008-09-05T13:50:00.001-07:00

Well Lou Man gave us a scare the other day. I got home late from lunch and could hear him having a fit. So I go into the house and neither of them are in the house. I figured he had a squirrel treed. Once I got into the back yard there is Lila but no Louie. He started barking again and now I know where he is. He's locked in the garage in the back. Seems when Dale left that morning he had to go in there to the 55 and get something. Little did he know Louie followed him in. So from 8:30 in the morning until 1:30 that afternoon, he was locked in the hot shop. Lucky for us he was okay, just very thristy. That evening he decided it was time to be a gopher and dig up the yard again. I once told someone that Beagles don't dig. Man was I wrong. So last night I went to Westlake and bought all the fencing they had. So now Lou Man is banished from that part of the yard. So far so good is all I can say. I have no clue what he's digging for maybe China. It just looks like little trenches all over the back yard.

Friends

2008-08-29T19:15:00.001-07:00

You make lots of friends through work, some come and some go. Some you miss greatly, some you hardly notice have left. It seems here lately at work everyone is leaving for better jobs, or moving out of the area. Can't blame them for that. At least you get to still hear from them and know how they are doing. But today we at work lost a great friend. I've been there for 18 years and seems like he was always around somewhere, making jokes, having fun, eating my candy and recently he became the cookie monster. He loved those cookies. He also loved his grand daughter. Here lately he'd been going to all her games and just loving it. He was so proud of her. His illness happened so suddenly till it's still hard to believe he's gone. I guess a week ago is when it all started. He actually called me to tell me when his surgery was and that he'd be back to pester me before long. He got to where he couldn't see and was dizzy. After several tests a tumor was found on his brain. He was taking Plavix and had to stop it and in stopping it started having strokes. The tumor was removed but the strokes had already done their damage. Today I tell a good friend not good bye but I'll see you again some day. Save a place for us John we'll see you again Mr. Cookie Monster.

It's Lilly Time

2008-08-25T13:22:00.001-07:00

It's time for new pictures. She's now 9 months old and 27 inches long. The Dr. says she's small for her age but her mom an dad are small so figures she'd be small. It's so nice getting to see pictures of her every week. I sure wish they lived closer to us. Dallas is just too far away.

The house is quiet now with Andrea gone, but it is nice to hear from her each day. I get to listen to how college is going and that she does actually miss her home here. I guess we're not so bad after all.

Elvis Remembered

2008-08-17T12:59:00.000-07:00

This last Saturday night we attended the Elvis Remembered concert with the car club. There were 22 of us that went and it was great. Dee Carter puts on a really good show. The first hour was gosphel and the second was just Elvis and his songs.

But all in all last Friday was good. I took the afternoon off and spent it with Andrea, we went and saw the Mummy it was pretty good but I think the first 2 were better. Then Dale and I went to the ball game and it was really nice out. We really had a good time with our friends Sam and Vickie.

Today Andrea went back to college. Her little bug was loaded and I'm waiting to her from her. I figure in an hour she should call. She's such a wonderful daughter so loving....and sweet. It's hard when she leaves but she must go to finish what she's started. I know this year will be better because she'll have her own apartment and a room mate that she likes. And it's a really nice apartment too. I'd live there I know that. Lila and I will definitely miss her.

Now for the bad part of my week.

The Chevelle was at the AC shop and a car they were working on in front of it slammed in to the front of the Chevelle. So now who knows how long it will take to get it back. The grille, light, fender and possible damage to the radiator. Needless to say I wasn't happy. In fact I thought I might cry over it. But it will get fixed and back to me some day. All of this over getting the AC fixed.

Busy

2008-08-11T06:54:00.000-07:00

It was a busy weekend. Which I haven't even had time to down load the pictures yet. But I will. Saturday we had a car deal to go to. It was a show and shine. My car is in the shop so Dale took his and I slept in late! How about that I haven't done that in a long time. I actually didn't get up until 9:30. The dogs and I slept and slept. Then I got up and went to the car deal. Dale had gotten up at 6:30 to meet everyone at IHOP for Breakfast. I just decided it was way to early for me. I stayed at the car thing for about 2 hours then Andrea and I hit the shops. It felt like we went everywhere.....Hobby Lobby, Big Lots, Furniture Row, Ashley Furniture, Lacks, Bed Bath and Beyond, Sam's, the Mall.....you name it we were there. My feet hurt so bad that evening. Then Sunday was my 29th Anniversary, yes we have made it through the good the bad and the ugly and I think now we're better than ever. Sunday night we met all the car club people at the Shade's out door concert and it was great. I love their music. It was good food, good friends an good Times. Vickie made us a heart shaped cake and they made Dale get down on one knee to give it to me, now that was a first. He protested but he did it. He was smiling the entire time so I don't really think he minded to much. And for everyone that doesn't I was looking for a new couch.....I bought one yesterday...Dale says it's my Anniversary Present. Last night after we got home we watched the Olympics, I think all of us were yelling for the Americans in the swimming Team competition. Some day France will learn not to bad mouth us. But way to go USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's Louie

2008-07-28T12:41:00.001-07:00

Okay I have to post this funny picture of Louie. We were taking pictures of Lilly in her new outfit and Chan put a hat on her. Then we decided to put the hat on Louie and he actually let us. He's some dog. We tried to get Lila to do it but she'd have nothing to do with it. This has been such a fun week. And Louie was in the paper today for MyWestTexas.com Pets section. We have a star now. He's laying on the dishwasher door, he could do that when he was younger and lighter. Now he weighs in at 60 lbs. So I don't think my dishwasher could handle him now.

I know I'll be sad tomorrow about Chan and Lilly going home, but I've just had the best week with them. Maybe with them living so far away when they are here we just all appreciate them that much more. And I know Thomas is ready for them to get back. He'll get to see Ms. Lilly crawling now. It's amazing how fast they grow and learn.

Lilly Visit

2008-07-26T09:58:00.000-07:00

As everyone knows I'm on vacation this week playing with the Lilly. She has been such fun. And she's also started crawling while she's been here. That was so neat. I miss so much till getting to see one new thing was just amazing. Thomas had to stay home so they could get new floors in their house. I know he'll be wishing he was here so he could see her crawling. It was surprise but she just took off.
I've been holding her and feeding her and just enjoying every minute of it. Her Grandpa likes her a little too I have to say. He turns into a big ole softy around her. We had to watch the dogs at first but Louie really likes her he even lets her pet him in her own way. Lila well she just watchs her and stays out of the way. I have to say this is the best vacation.

Busy Saturday

2008-07-14T07:27:00.000-07:00

I was hoping for a nice quiet weekend, now who was I kidding. We got up early Saturday morning and met the car club people at 8:15 and headed to Stanton for a parade. Yes Stanton. If you've ever been through Stanton you'd best look fast. But I think all 2000 residences of Stanton showed up. There were more people and things in the parade than I would have ever imagined. It was fun but HOT! After it was over we all headed back to Midland to On the Border for Lunch. It was a good time. Dale and Bennie hid a Coconut Cream Pie from Sam. He loves those pies and Bonnie Miller made him one and brought it to the Parade. We all had a good laugh at Sam's expense when he went to look for it. After Lunch I went out to Vickie and Sam's and floated in the pool for a while. How nice that was. Their dogs were so cute. They have 3 bloodhounds and 1 sheltland type dog. The bloodhounds would come up and gently put their paws on me, they loved to be petted. I got home about 3:30 and took a nap with Louie and Lila. Then at 6:30 we headed to Odessa with the Patterson's and Austin's for a poker run with the Odessa car club. We went to each Sonic in Odessa and got a card the ones with the best hand won $150. Of course I didn't win, I only had a pair of 3's. During this run at the 3rd Sonic I got out with my purse and sat it on the table by me. Then Dale started saying hurry get your card so we can go, the weather was getting really bad. SO I hurried a little to fast and left my purse at the Sonic. About a mile or so down the road for some reason I realized it was gone so we turned around, my stomach was upset by now, but my lucky Angel must have been riding with me because believe it or not my purse was still on the table. So off we went to the next Sonic with Dale yelling at me over it.

All in all we had a great time, the weather held off which it was really lightning, and I didn't loose my purse!

July 4th

2008-07-08T07:44:00.000-07:00

Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th. We had a busy weekend starting with Thursday before the 4th. I took Thursday off about 8:30 to moved some of Andrea's stuff to San Angelo. We got her an apartment for this year. I was a little worried about it, but the apartment is great. It's really big and nice. I think she'll really like it there. There is lots of security and that makes me feel better. But it's a really nice apartment and complex. They are the Emerald Point Apartments. I think I climbed stairs until my legs didn't want to move anymore. We got back home about 4 that afternoon. I don't know about Andrea but I was tired.

Friday I got up about 6 and got ready for the car show at Green Tree Country Club. We met all the car club people at IHOP for breakfast and then we all headed off to the show. We had bout 10 cars there from our club and it was a nice day. It did get hot about time to go but it was a nice day. I did get 2nd place with my Chevelle and it always surprised me when I win with it. I just never look at it as a nice enough car to win a trophy. But I do have to say it is nice to win. We all headed out and back home about 3:30. !

Saturday I got up and started in on Dale's work he had about 60 claims to get out that was a lot let me tell you. He finally finished them up yesterday. Saturday evening was our car club meeting so off we went to it about 6. There were lots of people there and lots of new faces too. Our club President has a wonderful place. Must be nice to have money is all I can say.

Sunday was spent relaxing and working on more claims. Mom and dad did come over for dinner I always like having them over. Then we were off again to a car club deal at the Museum. They have an outdoor concert every Sunday in the summer. Lots of people showed up with our club and everyone loved looking at the cars.

I think I need a weekend to rest!

I thought everyone would like to see the pictures of Chan, Thomas and Lilly. They are so good!

AC Saga Round 3

2008-06-27T08:52:00.000-07:00

Okay if you read my blog you know I've been fighting with my AC now for probably 2 months. We started out just not cooling. So I called AHS they sent out a guy he got it cooling but said you need a new coil. Okay fine. They ordered a new coil which took 3 weeks to come in. So a different guy comes out to put it in. He's in the attic for 5 hours banging on things. He comes down says sorry this one is also broken. Well Duh why wouldn't it be after 5 hours of banging on it. So after much thought we decide to replace the unit in the attic, $3000 for it. I took off last Wed to get this done. Bosworth came out and stayed all day putting it in. I'm sure they were hot up there. They replace the unit, redo the duct work and put in all new copper tubing. So it's in they leave and tell us it may cool it may not, your outside heat pump is not a good one and needs replacing. Okay how much is that $3500 more. So we decide to see what happens. Of course it didn't cool. By this time I'm amazed. So I call AHS again and they send out the most wonderful man. He goes to the outside unit says it has no Freon, fills it up and is gone in 15 minutes and guess what I have cool air again. So now I'm wondering was I just stupid and believed idiots. Hmmm could be. But I have cool air back, so no more sleeping on the living room floor. Hip Hip Hooray!

I've decided this last month has just been my down slid of the roller coaster.

Dale's Computer Died (Finally)
Major Storms for Dale to work so he's on edge
Car Wreck...hurt back and neck
No AC for over a month
Stupid AC Guys (Several of these)
Chan got sick
Lilly Rolled off the Bed (OUCH)
Andreas Laptop Died
Andrea got sick

I'm ready for the up side of the roller coaster.

AC

2008-06-24T14:28:00.000-07:00

If you'd of been here at work you'd of heard me complaining and complaining about my AC unit. I'm sure everyone here is tired of it. About a month ago our AC quit cooling. So I called the home warranty people they sent out a repair man. He goes up and says your cooling unit is leaking. But he left it there and charged it so we could continue to have cool air. Then last week after waiting 3 weeks for the new part, another man came with the new part. I knew I was in trouble when I told him where the AC unit was and he came back down from the attic saying he couldn't find it. I was like holy crap. So he goes back up there and says Okay I'll replace the coil. He was up there for 5 hours banging on something. Then he comes down sorry the new part is also broken. Well no wonder he probably beat it to death. And not only would it not work but he couldn't put the old one back in so we could have cool air. So for a over a week no AC in the bedroom side of the house. We have no windows to open so it's just HOT HOT HOT HOT! Dale can stand it I can't. So he sleeps in the bed and the dogs and I sleep in the floor in the living room, because that side of the house has AC. We have 2 units. Which you'd think that would make your electric bill really high but it actually lowers it. After nearly 2 week of sleeping on the floor, I am by now grouchy,and tired. Tomorrow we're having a new unit put in the attic. During the entire thing I've called and argued and called and argued with the Warranty People and the AC people wont even answer their phone. Until you don't have AC you don't miss it........ The picture Dale took one morning of me Louie and Lila. My bed buddies their not crazy they sleep in the nice cool living room too. I just want my bed back and my AC FIXED!

New Lilly Pictures

2008-06-23T06:15:00.000-07:00

Okay I finally have the new pictures we took at the Texas Tour with Lilly, Chantel and Thomas. They turned out so cute. We had the best time. Well at least I did. And I know Dale did because he got to see Lilly and he went riding with the old cars. So we both had a good time.

Andrea went to Chan's this last weekend and got to play with Lilly for a few days. She also went to the Taylor Swift concert. I know she had lots of fun. But she does love her sister and Lilly.

Texas Tour

2008-06-19T08:41:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we took a road trip to Waxahachie Texas. We left at 8 Friday morning and finally arrived there at 4 pm. Dale's GPS sent us on a wild trip let me tell you. We went to Hillsboro then to Italy and Avalon Texas. New towns for sure. Then it tried to send us up someone's drive way. I think it was having a confused day. But we finally made it only to get lost in Waxahachie for an hour. I finally spotted an old car and we followed it to the hotel. That was a long time to be in a car driving. And yes I drove down there. Once we got there it was nice seeing all the cars. The oldest was a 1910 and the little man could tell you about every bolt it had. Saturday Chan and Thomas brought Lilly to see me so I stayed there and Dale went riding with the club. He had a blast and so did I!!!!!! I don't have the Lilly pictures yet but when I get them I'll post them. Thomas is slacking on his picture duty. But we really did have a blast. We went shopping, swimming and Lilly just rolled around and around on the bed. She can sit up on her own too. It was a great day!

Shades

2008-06-09T11:34:00.000-07:00

Okay now I have to post these cute Lilly pictures. The song about me and my shades comes to mind. We're leaving Thursday or Friday for Waxachachie to a car deal but on Saturday I'm not going and I'll get to see the little cutie. I'm so ready for a Lilly day. I know I've been so lucky to live so close to my parents. They have gotten to go to everything of my kids and I hope to do the same with mine. I know I'm missing to much. I can hear her starting to talk on the phone and the pictures are just wonderful. But there is nothing like an in person visit. I want to hold her and kiss her and play with her. I guess not getting to see them everyday makes when I do so much more special. The one that has helped is having Andrea at home off and on. And yes she'll be up there with Chan in a couple of years. But maybe by then I'll be use to the idea.

Weekend

2008-06-03T06:22:00.000-07:00

Last weekend started out good and hot. Saturday Dale's mom moved to Austin. To me it was sad but a good thing. She'll be staying with her daughter Donna. They are going to live in Harwood and have goats, chickens and donkey's. I guess I'm a City Girl because that just doesn't sound like fun to me. But I do wish them the best. Saturday evening Dale, Andrea and I went to our car club meeting which is always fun. It was so hot till we left the old cars at home. Of course everyone else brought theirs so then we were wishing we'd taken them. But with no air conditioning it sure gets hot. Now mine has air conditioning but it doesn't do as good as the new cars do. After the meeting everyone met at the Texas Burger for Ice Cream. That was fun too. I probably didn't need the ice cream but it sure was good. Sunday Andrea and I went to the show to see What Happens in Vegas. It was so funny. I hadn't been to one that funny in a long time. Worth seeing that's for sure. After the show I was headed to see my mom and dad. I was sitting at the corner of Cuthbert and Midland Drive waiting for the light to turn green. All the sudden BAM! a big truck behind me hit my car. Now I have to say this was totally unexpected. I called Dale and 911. We had to wait a long time for the police to get there. By the time he did get there I was so hot and just felt sick. I wanted it all to be over with so I could just go home. The damage to my Mustang wasn't that bad $500 so he got no ticket and at the time I felt fine just too hot. In about an hour my neck was hurting and that night my shoulder was killing me. Now I felt really stupid because they kept asking me your sure your okay and I said yes I'm fine. So now what. I went to the Dr of course they did x-rays which I'll find out tomorrow about them. But I'm sure he'll want to do some type of treatments. The guy that hit me wants to just pay for my car damage and has already called me about picking up a check for it. He didn't want to file against his insurance. I'm so not knowing what to do. I guess I'll wait until in the morning and decide.

Ms Lilly

2008-05-28T06:29:00.000-07:00

I had to post these pictures. I'm starting to need a Lilly fix. We're suppose to go to Dallas in June and I hope we do. But if the storms keep coming we might not get too. In that case I may have to go with Andrea when she goes in June. Which that is a thought. Hmmm may have to do that if we don't get to go. She is on the verge of sitting up on her own and has found her toes. I'm missing so much. Chan only has another week to work and then she's out for the summer. How nice would that be to be off for 3 months. Maybe in 10 years I'll find out.

Ashley Furniture

2008-05-28T06:00:00.000-07:00

This last Friday our car club and several others in Midland/Odessa held a Show and Shine at Ashley Furniture. Now this started as a competition between Amarillo, Lubbock and Midland/Odessa to see who could get the most cars at the area Ashley Furniture store. Amarillo made the commit that they would kick Midland/Odessa's Butt. Well here's the car count, 57 for Midland, 40 for Lubbock and a big fat ZERO for Amarillo. Yep Midland/Odessa won! I'm sure everyone in Midland has heard of the Hot Dog Man, he was there and I have to say his hot dogs are GREAT! We also had our very own Elvis there in Sam Austin and his pink Cadillac. That is some car. You have to see it to believe it. All in all it was a good day. Hot but a good day. Being in the car club we've met a lot of really nice people and we get to see lots of great old cars. Who ever knew that I'd love old cars......

Hooters

2008-05-19T13:02:00.000-07:00

It's time to blog about the car show. Saturday we went to the Hooters Car show. It was lots of fun there was probably about 10 members from our club there. The day started out pretty good it was nice and cool but then the rain hit about 2 and it got cold believe it or not. There were some beautiful cars there. Three others just like my Chevelle, Red with black stripes. They were in the 1960's and mine's in the 70's. I really like my car it's so much fun to drive. I have to admit I do get nervous driving it around but it's fun. We have one member Sam Austin who is such a hoot. He loves Elvis and by the pictures I've added you can see his car is a tribute to Elvis. He dressed up like Elvis and it was just amazing the way people would look at him. We listened to Elvis all day long. I probably could sing about all his songs now. But we had lots of fun, even if we did get wet.

Mothers Day

2008-05-14T07:47:00.001-07:00

Last weekend was Mother's Day and I hope all mom's who have worked so hard, working, washing, cleaning, cooking, to take care of their families had a wonderful day. Most of mine was spent planting 30 squares of grass in the back yard. Those little squares were heavy and so far they are doing nothing. At least I didn't spend that much for them. Chan sent me a card and Andrea told me Happy Mother's Day. It was nice having Andrea home, even if we don't see her that much. She stays in her room most of the time. I see her when she needs food or clothing. She's funny. She did get her hair cut and it's so cute, I love it. I did however refuse to cook on Mother's Day so we had Ajuua's Mexican food. I had to go to Lowe's 3 times, once to buy potting soil, once to go back and find my glasses that blew off in the wind, once to buy grass oh and a 4th time to buy more grass. Now if it will just grow.

This was Chan's first Mother's day and her and Lilly looked so pretty. Lilly was dedicated at church on Sunday.She was finally well just in time for Mothers Day!
Chan said she had to have a screaming fit about the time they were doing the prayer. Leave it to a kid to make everyone know they are there. But aren't they pretty together. It's really amazing how fast Lilly is growing. Everyday she's so different.

Lilly & the Doctors

2008-05-06T13:45:00.001-07:00

Today was the big day for Ms. Lilly. They had their visit with the ear specialist first. She does have an ear canal and a ear drum back there, but it's hidden by bone. They can do surgery when she's about 7 or so but it's painful surgery. To me any surgery is painful. The ear specialist told them to consider just a new hearing aid that is coming out that goes under the skin behind the ear. Something to think about. Then they went on to the plastic surgeon. He said he could make her ear look better but not perfect. He said to also wait until she was about 6. He wants to see how it grows in a few years. He also told them to seek a second opinion on the surgery. He felt it could be done. So we'll wait and see. To me she's perfect as she is. A happy beautiful little girl.

My dad had his surgery yesterday and I hope he's feeling better. They had to slice on his head for about 5 hours getting sick cancer off. OUCH!

And Friday Ms. Mae will be home for the summer. And it's her 19th BIRTHDAY! Am I old or what.

Dallas Weekend

2008-04-28T11:23:00.000-07:00

This last weekend we went to the Pate Swap meet. What's that you ask. It's a huge car swap meet. Dale has been saying how wonderful and big it is for years now. So a lot of the car club people go to work it and we just went to enjoy it. I guess enjoy is the work. It's at the Texas Motor Speedway back lot. Up by the building there was probably about 200 cars for sale. Nice cars all years and types. Yes we found one we liked but no Dale wouldn't let go of the money for it. But he did buy some new glass for the Chevelle. So now we're to get it painted, put new glass in and a new front bumper. It will look great once all this is done. But as we know Dale gets in no hurry to get it done so could be a couple of years you just never know. There were cars there like mine that I had to look at and compare to mine they were lots of money and needed lots of work. Anyway the swap meet part of the deal was on the other side of the road from the building. It was huge row after row of precious junk that was to come someone else's percious junk. I've never in my life seen so much JUNK! Car parts, doors, hats, shirts, trailers, bird houses, cars, trucks, motor homes it just goes on and on. I walked until I couldn't walk anymore.

Now of course the best part of the weekend was getting to see Chantel, Thomas and of course Ms. Lilly. She was so funny and had changed so much in a month. Not much longer and she'll be sitting up on her own. I hated to see them leave that afternoon but it was so much fun getting to see them even if it was just for a little while. She was smiling and cooing at me. Of course she loved her mom and dad the best. And I think they liked her a little.

Andrea had her sorority party over the weekend and the pictures she sent were just amazing. She's gotten so beautiful. Her hair was up and looked so nice and the dress was just a killer. College for the year is winding down and she'll be home on her birthday. She'll be 19. Now that's very hard to believe. Just seems like yesterday I had her and she had no hair. Now look at her. So Beautiful.

Ms. Lilly

2008-04-23T20:46:00.000-07:00

Some how I missed these adorable pictures last week. I just had to share them. The blue bonnets are in bloom and Ms. Lilly is a flower amongest them that demands lots of attention. I can't wait too see her again. Last time she went to the Doctor she was a heavy weight of 13 lbs 9 oz and was 24 inches long. How fast she is growing. I hate it that I'm missing so much but I'll sure enjoy seeing her when I can.

2008-04-23T20:16:00.000-07:00

I finally got these pictures to upload of my yard. It's still early but it's looking up.

Squirrel it's a Squirrel

2008-04-22T15:55:00.000-07:00

Today at lunch I was in the back yard with the dogs and Louie found a squirrel. Was the chase on then. Of course the squirrel out ran him and then they had a stand off at the tree. The squirrel was having a jolly time going from one pecan tree to the other while the dog raced around the flower bed at the bottom of the trees. He probably thought stupid dog. I always tell everyone I have huge back yard so I took some pictures to show. The yard is finally greening up and the flowers are blooming. I also took some of the front porch area, it's finally looking up too. What it only took me 10 years to get it that way.......

Lila & the Birds

2008-04-17T09:49:00.000-07:00

Last night Dale left the water on and the yard was like a pond. I don't know if you've ever seen those big black grackle birds but I bet there was 10 of them in the yard drinking water and taking baths. I tried to get the dogs to chase them but they looked at me like I was crazy. So I gave up. Then later I went to turn the water off and there's more birds. So I told Lila get that bird. She looked at the bird then looked at me and then slowly took a step or two towards it. Then she stopped and had her back perfectly straight head down and tail pointed out straight, then she lifted her front paw. It was so cute and I was amazed that she was doing that. Then she took another step did the same thing. By now I'm trying not to laugh. After the last step off she went like shot of course the bird flew off but it was great watching her. I have a bird dog in disguise. Louie just stood there and looked at me and then at her like huh.....My dogs are such fun.

Lilly & Lila

2008-04-14T11:48:00.001-07:00

Last night Dog #1 and Dog #2 did the front porch escape again. So far we have been lucky and they have stayed in the yard. I hope I stay lucky.....

And I have to tell you today at lunch Lila scared me to death. I had gone outside with them it was such a nice day out. They were dogging around. I went back into the house I was sitting in my chair and in they came. She laid down in front of and started acting funny like something was caught in her mouth. I was fixing to reach in there and find out what the problem was and she spit out a pin. I've been sewing and I guess she got one and was trying to eat it! Lucky for me again that could have been a real bad thing.

Now for some fun news here's a new picture of Ms. Lilly and the blue bonnets isn't she a cutie and much prettier than the flowers.

Flowers

2008-04-08T11:27:00.001-07:00

At lunch today I had to get my camera out and take some pictures of the beautiful flowers in my back yard. We found out yesterday that the pump is out on the well so I hope they stay pretty until we can get it fixed, which should be this weekend. The well guy said could be your out of water but I'm hoping it's the pump. As you can see the dogs had to get in on the action.

Garden Time

2008-04-07T11:51:00.000-07:00

I think we tried to kill ourselvers over the weekend. But the flower beds are all clean and pretty and the garden is in. When it starts growing I'll post some pictures. We have a huge back yard and it was a job. When we moved into this house we put flower beds on each side of it and I think now that was a mistake. We have no front yard so the back is our place to be. Louie and Lila helped us out in the garden. I think Louie got yelled at several times. Dale would dig and Louie would have his nose right there in the hole. But so far they haven't dug up any plants. I'm sure they will be in great trouble if they do. Louie has decided Grubs are a great treat....All I can say is yew.....................yuck................I guess if he finds them all then we wont have to put anything down for them?????

I have also redone the front patio area and it looks pretty good. Andrea will be home this weekend and we'll see what she thinks. I need more roses though, I just love miniture roses.

Chan, Thomas and Lilly made a visit to the Gardens in Dallas and I think Lilly is prettiest flower of them all. Next week is her big Doctor visit. I know we're all anxious as to what they find. But it wont be until May 6 until we get the answers.
Whatever the answer is it wont make any of us any difference, because she's beautiful as she is.

Quite Evening

2008-04-04T13:16:00.000-07:00

Yesterday for supper Dale and I went to eat at Camabra's I have to say they have the best fajita's in town. On the way home he got a call and had to go to an accident at Snyder and he ended up spending the night there. Boy was the house quiet and then the dogs went to sleep to it was really quiet. I called Andrea and bothered her but she was at a meeting so then I called Chan. They were feeding Lilly so we talked for a while and then Lilly started making all kinds of noises at me. It was so cute. I talked to them for a while and then watched CSI and Without a Trace, finally new shows to watch. The dogs and I went to bed about 10 and then Louie sits on the bed looks down the hall and barks. I hate it when he does that, so I had to go check out the house of course nothing was there but me and the dogs. I read a while and watched the news and then we all finally went to sleep. Now I bought a King size bed so there would be enough room for me, Dale and the dogs, they are not small dogs. I ended up in the middle of the bed with a dog on each side. I was like a hot dog in the bun. But they were good company for me, and at least this time no mud in the bed.

Good Yesterday

2008-04-03T10:10:00.000-07:00

I was so good yesterday no sweets no popcorn. And yes I got a good nights sleep last night. I guess when you cheat you pay for it. Last night we planted our onions and Louie was very interested in them. He got told no several times. At bed time the dogs came in jumped on the bed and got mud everywhere, I was so happy let me tell you nothing like mud in the bed with you. I knew were they'd been and I knew they were probably in trouble again but it was late and dark so I figured it could wait until the morning. So this morning I went out to check the garden and onions were laying around here and there. I put them all back and I'll check them when I go home at lunch. We've never had such problems before with the dogs. I guess they figure they're helping us plant the garden or maybe they like onions. Beagles what to do with them. They are sweet, lovable brats.

Guilty

2008-04-02T06:22:00.000-07:00

Okay I want to know how many of you have done something that you knew later you'd pay for. My hand is raised. Yesterday morning I had a chocolate donut that's the first bad thing I did for the day. I had already had my yogurt and yogurt drink so I was good for part of the day after that it was down hill. Okay one donut you say that's not so bad, well I had another one that afternoon. Then I went home and if you've seen my husband you know he loves to eat. Last night I tried to keep up with him I guess. We had supper, a stew I made, then he made coke floats, not small ones like I usually do but big huge glasses of it. Which of course I ate....sure was good too, at the time that is. Then about 8 that evening he wanted popcorn. I told myself don't eat it don't eat it. But there I was eating a bowl of popcorn. I know better than to do all this. Needless to say at 4 this morning I was up not feeling well. If I could have been like a dog and gone out and eaten some grass I would have. I think finally I'm starting to feel better but my stomach is still doing flip flops. SO now I'm back on my being good again.....for now anyway.

Petroleum Museum Car Show

2008-04-01T06:15:00.000-07:00

Last Friday after work Dale and I went to a car show at the Petroleum Museum. It was a black tie affair which we didn't do the black tie part we just stayed outside in the cold with the cars. But it was a special deal for the Maybee car, at least I believe that's what it was for. But it was so cold and I was ready to go eat, yes I was hungry as usual. But anyway I was sitting in the Chevelle and here comes this little red sports car that parks at the door. I had never seen one of these before so I had to force myself to get out of the car and go take a gander at it. In fact everyone had to take a good look at it. I learned it was a Bugatti. If your like me you've never heard of a Bugatti. SO I had to get on the internet and find out about it. It's made in France and get this the cost is a whomping $1,500,000 now hows that for a jaw dropping figure. I'm not sure who the little old man was that was driving it but he had no date and probably didn't need one but could have had anyone he wanted. I took some pictures that I had to post because how many times do you get to actually see a $1,500,000 Bugatti from France. I'm afraid if I had that kind of money it wouldn't be spent on a freaking car. I'm happy with my little Red 72 Chevelle.

We finally left and I got something to eat........yum!

Here a Mouse there a Mouse

2008-03-25T12:04:00.000-07:00

I have to say working at Halliburton has always been fun with different things happening all the time. I've been here like forever seems like, 18 years is a long time these days for being at a job. Yesterday was one of those fun type days. I'm sitting here typing and working and all the sudden a mouse pops out from under my monitor and starts to get on my keyboard. As I pushed back from my desk in surprise saying a few choice words he ran off. Not long after that you can hear Jan in the break room yelling MOUSE this one was in the creamer, guess he needed a sugar fix. They are every where. The building has become infested with mice. Between that and fighting off the flying yellow jackets it's always an interesting day. I do hope though that the mice leave really soon. As cute as they are at the pet stores they are not cute here.

Week of Fun

2008-03-22T14:56:00.000-07:00

Well Chan and Lilly headed back home today. This last week was lots of work and lots of fun. Lilly is so cute and I actually got her to laugh out loud during the week. You could just see her changing each day while she was here, it was amazing. Being a grand parent is so different than being a parent, it's like you see everything for the first time with them. You still worry about them, but you play with them and then they go home. This last week though was a wonderful time for everyone. We visited the Easter Bunny, went shopping, went up to my office, had family pictures made and had wonderful days at home playing. Lilly doesn't take many naps during the day so about 5 or 6 she has a melt down and just screams for about and hour until she gives it up and goes to sleep, now this sounds bad but she gets up about 8 takes a bath and goes to bed for the night. Yes the night then she wakes up about 7 to eat. WHAT A BABY! Of course we all wanted to help her when she cries and I think in turn made Chan very nervous and stressed. Chan is a really good mom and takes excellent care of Lilly. She told me I did such a good job with her till that's why and how she knew how to be a good mom to Lilly. I couldn't ask for more.

Louie acted like a moma dog with Lilly and had to know where she was all the time. If she was crying he had to check on her. Now Lila was like who cares, but she was interested in her a little. Their last day here we were all sitting in the living and Andrea noticed the gate was open on the front porch. We let the dogs out there on nice days and leave the front door open so they can go in and out. And yep they were gone. Lucky for us they had only gone next door. I would hate to think of them out there because Beagles have a habit of following their nose.

If was hard to see Chan and Lilly leave but I know they are back with Thomas and happy where they are. Chan loves her job, her husband, her dog Millie and the cats Doodle and Pepper and of course Ms. Lilly.

Andrea is still here so the house isn't so quiet yet. But tomorrow she leaves for college and I will have to get use to the silence again. It's hard to let them go but it's a lot of fun when they are here.....so until next time......I'll be waiting.

Lilly

2008-03-17T09:32:00.001-07:00

This last weekend my grand daughter flew in with her mom and ever since then we have had such fun. She is such a good girl. She's now 4 months old. I had been to visit them about a month ago and since then she has changed so much. She making all kinds of new sounds, rolling over and has the cutest smile. Yesterday we took her to see the Easter Bunny and she just acted like not big deal. She does have a fussy time late in the evening where she just screams. But so far she hasn't really taken any naps during the day, so maybe she's just getting to tired. We all want to play with her and hold her and I'm sure that wears her out. But Chan says she does this at home too. So maybe it's just her Ms. Hyde coming out. I guess she can't be perfect and happy all the time. Her grandpa is pretty crazy about her too. He gets soft and totally taken with her when he's around her. As you can tell from the pictuer they did nap together for a little while yesterday.

Daylight Savings Time

2008-03-13T07:09:00.000-07:00

Okay I have always loved Daylight Savings Time. Why you ask because you get to get off work and still have sunshine. I love to go out back with the dogs and water or work in my flower bed. But this year it started so early till I'm having a hard time with it. Not only am I having a hard time with it but so is Louie. He doesn't get going to bed early and then not getting up until the morning. So we go to bed and then we get up at 12:30. Last night he got up went outside of course Lila follows him. They never come back in like they usually do. So Finally I go to check. There they are under the Pecan tree digging a hole to CHINA! Louie's daddy Dale is going to kill him. I yell at him to stop it and yes there is dirt all over his face. The digger of the family is found at last. Why do I say it's Louie and not Lila well that's another story. Earlier yesterday evening after we'd gone to eat with my parents, I'm sitting in my chair sewing. We always open the front door for them not so they can run away mind you but so they can go on the fenced in porch. On the porch I've made a miniture rose garden, I love miniture roses. (Some days the running away part does cross my mind...) Anyway I'm sewing and I don't see them so I go out to check and there is Louie with his nose buried a foot in the dirt by my miniture rose bush. His face is covered in dirt. I looked at him and yelled at him to get out of there. Of course Lila is out there but her face is clean so now we know whose been digging up my roses. Louie the wonder Beagle has struck again.

Cancun Trip

2008-03-05T15:49:00.000-08:00

Last week Dale and I went on an adventure to Cancun with some of our Friends. We had the pleasure of going with them and it was a free trip for us. How much better can that be. We drove to Dallas and then caught the plane the next morning. When we got to Cancun it was cloudy, windy and cool. Not what I expected but it was great. The Riu Palace Las Americas was great. It was an all inclusive hotel so everything you wanted was free, food and drink that is. They had several different kinds of resturants, and no one that was there went hungry that's for sure. We shopped and had a great time. At the market the little guys or we decided they were Mayan's because they were shorter than me, but anyway they loved Dale. I don't think any shop we went into that the guys didn't have something to say about Dale's height and size. We all had the best laugh at his expense. He was big boy there let me tell you. The guys went deep sea fishing one day and got sea sick, I think the waves were about 6 to 8 feet with the winds were up the waves were too. I was really apprehensive about going but it was a great trip, one I'm so glad we went on. We drove home Sunday and about Abilene hit the winds we all knew we where back in Good Ole West Texas. So here's some pictures for you to enjoy, as you can tell the ocean was beautiful................

Lilly Weekend

2008-02-25T07:54:00.000-08:00

I had the most enjoyable weekend. Last weekend I spent it in Dallas and it was so much fun. Andrea drove up with her room mate so we all got to be together. Now Dale stayed home and worked on Sam's car and kept the dogs. Lilly is such a little doll. She wakes up happy and stays that way the entire day. She coos and talks and is just so cute. She's bigger but still a little spirit. She also found her hands while we were there it was so cute. I flew up Friday night which of course my plane was late. But that's what always happens to me. At least this time I checked the flight time before I left the house! It left about 2 hours late. It was so cold when I got there and I forgot my coat so I was cold. Then I couldn't find them in the car. I ended up on one level above them. Thomas kept saying walk this way I would and they wouldn't be there. We finally figured out I was up above them a level. I was about frozen by the time I found them. All day Saturday we just played with the baby. Andrea told me I was a baby hog. Of course I still have my sinus which I wish would go away! But it was such a fun weekend. We took Lilly to Target and bought some clothes and toys and a little food. I can't wait for them to be here in March we'll have to go shopping again.....................

The Jumping Beagle

2008-02-20T07:08:00.000-08:00

Well Louie struck again last night. I was in the kitchen doing my Neti Pot thing for my sinus cleansing and he was in there with me. Lila had gone outside to eat her treat. Which he'd just gotten one. I guess he decided he wanted another one. So he jumped up knocked the bottle of steak sauce over which it then in turn started to roll off the cabinet. I tried my best to catch it but when it hit the tile in the kitchen it exploded and went every where. There was glass and sauce every where. It went from the kitchen to the dining room which is a big long area. The minute I started yelling at him he took off for the far corner of the living room and sat there and looked at me. He knows if you yell bad boy at him he's in deep do do. I was down on my hands and knees for a long time cleaning up glass and sauce. Of course Lila had to come back in and I had to yell at her to get back from it. She looked at me like I had killed her with her tail all down. I was afraid the smell from the sauce would make them want to eat the glass that was every where. Finally once it was cleaned up and I was back in the living room, Louie came over to make up. Of course he was so cute, he got in the chair with me and put his big ole head down on my lap and looked at me with those big brown eyes, he knows how to melt a heart that one.

Now that UNO the beagle has won the big dog show everyone will want a beagle. I just hope that they realize these dogs require a lot of attention. When they are puppies they are terrors, until they are about 2 they are into everything imaginable. Once they hit 2 they really do turn into wonderful dogs. Even after that age they are lots of fun and into things. Having 2 beagles is like having 10 dogs. I just hope a lot of beagles aren't bought and then discarded because they are too much trouble. That would be such a shame. They are sweet, fun and loyal dogs. I have to say Louie has more character than any other dog I've ever had. I know he'd love to be able to talk and if he could what wonderful conversation we'd have.

Valentine Car Tour

2008-02-18T11:05:00.000-08:00

Last Friday February 15th, Dale and several of our car club members took off on a rainy cold day to Kerrville for the Valentine Day Car Tour. I had to stay home because I've been done with ear and sinus infections. I think the entire weekend it was cold and raining but they all forged on. Dale rode up with Sam and I'm sure they had a great time together. They are like two peas in a pod. They saw lots and lots of beautiful cars. Lots of rain. Lots of good folk and lots of country roads. On Saturday Night they went to a dinner at place we ate at last year that the food was kind of questionable. Let's just say I didn't eat it. Needless to say a lot of them ended up with food poisioning. The ones that did ate some strawberry cake. If you didn't have cake you didn't get sick. So he came home sick and headed to bed. Then Andrea came down with a stomach bug so we were up all night Sunday night. Today I'm about beat I think. But I wanted to post some car pictures. I yes I wish everyone of them was mine.

Valentines Day

2008-02-15T11:46:00.001-08:00

I have to tell you some times I wonder why in the world I married my big guy. I think we all have days like that. But yesterday he did surprise me. I got home and there in the kitchen was a big pink bear with flowers, and when you push it's paw it plays You Are My Sunshine. Which that's what I always sang to my girls when they were little. Chan now sings it to Lilly. I wasn't expecting anything because we're going to Cancun the end of February and he gave me money to spend for that. So what a surprise. I love the bear and him (most days that is). This morning he left with the car club to go on the Valentine Day tour we do to Kerrville. I had a empty feeling in my stomach and still do. It's like something is missing. My bad luck is I have a sinus and ear infection so I had to stay here, because I have to get over this before Cancun. He's suppose to take lots of pictures so when he gets back I'll post some.

Just when you think you it's just another day, it turns into something totally unexpected.

Phone Call

2008-02-07T07:23:00.001-08:00

Last night I called to check on Chan because she'd been sick with the stomach flu, which I'm glad to report she's finally feeling better. I got the fun of talking to Lilly. It was our first phone conversation of many to come. They held the phone in front of her and we had the best conversation. I had been home sick and it sure made my day.

10 Weeks!

2008-02-05T12:00:00.001-08:00

More pictures to share what a doll she is.

Her Grammie just can't wait to see her again.

Grass

2008-02-04T14:35:00.001-08:00

Okay Sunday I got up and decided Louie needed a bath. I tried to get him in the shower but no go for him. So Dale had to come wrestle him in there. I scrubbed him good. He looked great when I got done and smelled better too. I think he lost about a full cup of hair. I wouldn't let him go outside until he was dry. So he finally goes out. I'm sitting there sewing and here he comes and sits there looking at me. I nearly fell out of my chair. He is covered head to tail with grass. I drag him outside and dust him off wash him down with a rag. About and hour later we do the same thing again. We continue to do this the rest of the day. I guess it was his way of saying take this for giving me a bath. I had to vacuum the house TWICE!!!!!!

Another 1 Bites the Dust

2008-02-01T07:59:00.001-08:00

Well we're not sure which lovely dog chewed up the 20th remote but when I got home yesterday I couldn't find it. I looked every where. Finally I went outside and yep there it is on the side walk nearly chewed to a pulp. So I took it inside Dale wasn't home yet. I showed it to Louie and asked him did you do this. He immediately went and sat in the corner with his ears down. Now this totally surprised me. Then I showed it to Lila and she just wagged her tail like what do you want to pet me or something, I'm cute you know?????? Louie is still in the corner. Dale comes home, Louie runs to him from the corner, I told him the remote is no more. By this time Louie is sitting by him with his ears down. So I showed him the remote again and he starts to shake at that so of course Dale starts baby talking to him. So we have to figure it was Lila but then again Louie does get mad when we leave so who knows. Today I'll go get another one, maybe it's been long enough till they wont remember me.....................

Wind Wind Wind

2008-01-29T08:06:00.000-08:00

Okay today is a breezy day in West Texas. Let's see yesterday was 40 mph winds and today there are brown skies and more wind than yesterday. Now when everyone was talking about hurricane winds of 60 mph they should come here and see dirt winds. Some times it's like Hobbs or Lubbock blow by. It's a contact and skirt alert day today. According to Weather.Com the winds are at 35 mph but if you could see the dirt blowing by and the flag across the way you'd think that's not right. And of course I have to get out at lunch today. I always seem to forget to not put on chap stick when I go out and by the time I get to my car it feels like dirt city on my lips. And you should see days when we get dirt and then rain, it's mud ball city.

This picture has really happened here and yes it's pretty scary to see it coming towards you. If they ever want to train for Iraq they should come to West Texas.

Yes just another fun day in West Texas.

Lila

2008-01-25T09:21:00.000-08:00

I haven't written anything about Lila lately. I guess that mean she's been good. This morning she had a problem though. I was getting ready taking my time waiting to see if the roads were icey or not. Her and Louie had been gone a while outside so I went to find them. Louie came in the living room sat there with his ears down looking sad so I thought well whats wrong. I started wondering where's Lila. We headed out the back door and he took off running around the corner. There was Lila in the corner of what use to be the garden just standing there looking at me. Then I realized she was caught in something. So I headed over and told her to stay there and not to move. She was caught up in some kind of wire. Where the wire came from I have no idea. It was all caught in her tags about 3 times, around her chest, around her front and back legs. She couldn't move. So I started trying to get it off of her. I finally had to take her collar off and the released the front of her then we had to work on the back legs. Louie was there trying to help too I finally had to push him back out of the way. It took a while but she was finally free. I was worried she was hurt, cut or something but she wasn't thank goodness. You should have seen her jumping around afterwards. She was jumping up in the air and so happy. I'm just glad someone was there to get her out. She could have really gotten hurt. My Beagles get into everything inside and out.

Lilly 2 Months

2008-01-21T13:09:00.000-08:00

TOO CUTE!

She is now 10 lbs and 22 inches long.

Such a heavy weight.

Lunch

2008-01-21T12:39:00.001-08:00

Okay lunch today was a typical one for me. Andrea came up to get me about 12:30 or so she wanted to go eat Chinese food. So off we go once she gets here that is. And she did look cute once she did get here. All that work getting ready was worth it. Anyway. We go to the Chinese place and sit down to eat. They never bring us our drinks so I wont eat until I get my drink. I finally had to go ask for it. Then I start to eat the rice gets stuck in my throat wont go up wont go down. I finally got up and went to the bathroom for a while and it finally went down. After that I didn't want to eat but I just ate small bites. It was nice getting to have lunch with Mae. Then we get Dale a to go plate. Leaving the parking lot the red sauce flies off the box and all over the car. I'm beginning to think I should have stayed in bed today..........what a mess it made.

What can I say it's Monday for sure. Is it time to go home yet?!?!?!?!?!

This reminds me of going to Dallas with Janet for school. We had such a good time and so much fun. We got lost and had to pay the toll booth I don't know how many times. Went totally around the loop and back to where we started to find an Outback. We stayed at the nicest place the Renassiance it was top of the line. I felt like the Beverly Hill Billy's at the mansion. It had a door man, our own concerige, you name it. One even while there I had food in my room I was already for bed and I thought I'd be nice and put the tray outside the door to my room. So I'm out there putting the tray on the floor. Click the door locks behind me. There I am in my t-shirt and socks and can't get back in. Lucky for me Janet is a few doors down. I go beating on her door Janet let me in. Which she does laughing of course at what I've done. The guy from the lobby comes up and lucky for me the rooms came with robes. He lets me in my room and has to see my drivers license before he will leave. Yep calmity Jane has struck again. And to this day Janet always reminds me of it. But we sure had lots of fun.

Life takes some pretty interesting turns.....

Sleeping

2008-01-19T10:00:00.000-08:00

I have to tell you that anytime you tell Dale he's been a sleep watching TV he'll no I wasn't I was watching TV the entire time, even if he's snoring he wasn't asleep. So last night we're sitting watching the Car Auction of Jackson Barrett, Louie has jumped into his lap, which he does every night. Lila is sitting with me sleeping. I'm sitting there watching the cars which they are beautiful. We'd love to just go there an see the cars. If I had money to buy them we'd be in trouble because I love auctions. That's how I got my kitchen table, chairs and hutch. We went to an auction I bought them before Dale even knew what was happening. Anyway I'm watching the car auction and look around and there's Dale and Louie sleeping. So I quietly got up got the camera and snap.........he never knew it.

Lilly Pictures

2008-01-14T06:25:00.000-08:00

We have more new pictures of Ms. Lilly. Just in the last few weeks she has changed so much. It's hard to believe how fast time is going. I guess when you have your own kids your to busy with them to realized how fast the time is going. But being a grammy I get to sit back and watch them grow without all the stress that being the parents has. And I have to say it's a lot of fun. And yes she's smiling and it's so cute. I'm glad that Chan and Thomas post pictures every week. They just live to dang far away. I see a trip coming up before long for a visit.

Andrea got off to college again yesterday. It's always hard to let her go. But she's doing really good in college and I'm very proud of her. It's hard when your kids are away and you can't see them every day. I guess I was lucky and have always lived by my mom and dad. So all this is new and hard to get use to. Dale, Louie and Lila keep me busy though. Dale with work, Louie and Lila with play and getting into things. The busy Beagles they are a hoot.

Louie Tail

2008-01-10T07:41:00.000-08:00

As you know my beagle Louie is a character. He has more character than any other dog I've ever had. I think if he could talk he would. And the conversations would be the most interesting things.

Last night was Dale's Birthday, we wont say how old he is because then it would tell my age. Anyway my parents came over to give him his present and at the same time I was setting up their new cell phone. I had the AT&T guy on the phone doing his magic. During all this Dale feeds the dogs, and leaves out the measuring cup I use to feed them with on the counter. Also during all this Chan calls with a question about Lilly and her runny nose. So the AT&T guy is getting to know my family really well. For some reason I turn around and there goes Louie out the doggey door with something in his mouth. And yes it's the plastic measuring cup the magical jumping beagle strikes again. For some reason he has always loved plastic. I don't know how many times he has eaten something plastic and we've had to worry to death it would be the end of him. So I yell at Dale and he goes after him. Dale comes back no measuring cup. Louie comes back in no measuring cup. Dale goes back to the back yard no cup. And yes the AT&T guy is still on there listen. Every now and then I say Hello and he says yes I'm still here. Dale goes out one more time and comes back in with half the measuring cup. Where the other half is who knows. So Louie is in trouble and hiding because he knows he's in trouble. I wonder could this be the dog that opened Christmas Presents not once but about 3 times? The AT&T guy starts asking me about my dog what kind he is that sort of thing. I finally ask him are you done with the phone and he says oh yeah I was waiting for you to try it and see if it was working. And yes he was laughing and I could hear people in the back ground laughing. So I amused the AT&T people and gave them their laugh for the day thanks to LOUIE again. What a dog..................

What A Face

2008-01-08T06:38:00.000-08:00

Now I know this looks like such a sweet, adorable face doesn't it. It doesn't look like the dog from down under. But last night he was. We go to bed everyone is in their places. SLEEPING. Then Louie Jekel attacks. So we're up at 12:30 he wants to eat. And when Louie Jekel wants to eat he sits at his bowl and barks until someone (Me) feeds him. SO he eats. Then about 2 he's in there barking again. SO HE eats. Then about 3 he's in there again barking. SO HE EATS. By this time I'm livid and very tired. You'd think this was a baby like Lilly not a sweet adorable dog like Louie. But finally Louie Hyde appears and goes to bed. Of course I was the only one up with him. Business as usual. So when I get up this morning where is Louie in Bed SLEEPING.
No wonder some nights Lila growls at him.

Heard from Chan today and this was Lilly's first day at daycare. Maybe I need to send Louie Jekel to day care............

Quiet House

2008-01-04T08:05:00.000-08:00

Got Andrea off last night to Dallas. That was hard. When I got home the house was so quiet. It's like I have to get use to it all over again. I know she'll be going back to school in a week and that's hard to do too. Kids just make the happy sounds in a house. I'm sure she's at Chan's being a baby hog as usual.....When I talked to her last night I got to here Lilly taking a bath and I don't think she was really happy about it.

The Big Guy came home last night sick. At first I thought he was just grouchy from driving all day, but alas no he is sick. I gave him medicine last night but this morning he's still down. And of course being man he wont go to the Doctor. Now me I get sick I go because I don't like to feel bad. I just talked to him he sounded a little better. We'll see how he is when I go to lunch.

Back to Work

2008-01-02T07:16:00.000-08:00

After 2 weeks here I am back at work. But I love my job. Thought I'd post some new pictures.

I have such a good looking family and I love them all so much. There is nothing like Family and Christmas. Maybe that's why Christmas is my favorite time of year. Well that and the presents?????

We definitely had a house full. 3 Dogs, 2 Cats, and 5 adults and 1 pretty baby. But it was fun. Lila and Milly had a blast together. I think they ran circles around poor Louie. The day that Chan left the dogs slept all day. Over all they were good.

I talked to Chan today and she said Lilly has started smiling at her she was so excited. And here I'm missing it. I'm sure I'll have to go see her before long.

Christmas

2007-12-26T06:50:00.001-08:00

I have to say this was a great Christmas. My family was all together and it was just wonderful. I think that was really the best present of all. We had Christmas with my parents on Christmas Eve and it was so nice to just have everyone together and be thankful for all of them. Christmas morning was spent at my house we opened presents and opened presents it was fun. My parents came over and brought food which everyone was starving. Dale's mom came over about 4 and ate with us, which that was a first but it was nice.

Lilly has just been great. She's really a good girl. Louie has just been taken with her. He always has to know where she is at all times. She makes a sound he's there checking it out. He has been so cute with her. Now Lila she's like whatever. But Louie has been something. He's a mama dog in male fur. I can only hope everyone has had as great Christmas as we did.

Vacation

2007-12-18T07:13:00.000-08:00

I have to say I'm having a nice time at home. Yesterday I didn't even get dressed until I had to take Louie to the vet. He has thyroid problems and they were adjusting his medicine so we had to go give blood. Or I should say he had to give blood. For the first time he peed in their waiting room. I guess some fancy dog had been there and he just had to do it. He was up to 60 lbs too. I don't think the dog food is working.

When I got back we took Andrea's car to the shop to have it's brakes looked at again. They are starting to make noise or grab again. The only bad thing about having a bug is no one here in town want's to work on them. When we got back she put all the presents under the tree. This time with the small ones in the middle and the big ones on the outside.

Then last night we out to Outback with Bennie & Joyce and where we surprised Andrea went too. Use to be we were old and she couldn't be seen with us I guess College has made a huge difference to her about us or could it be she just wanted to eat at Outback..... Sure was good steak.

When we got home lo and beyhold, the mysterious bad beagle(s) had struck again. Now we know it's couldn't be Louie or Lila they are too sweet and good I'm sure they tried to fight off the bad beagle and protect the presents. Hmmmmm......presents were everywhere in the living room, one torn to shreads. Here a present there a present. I think we or Andrea rewrapped about 5. Some day we're going to have to catch that mysterious bad beagle.

If we had a cat I know Louie and Lila would say I swear it's the cat he did it.

Louie Man

2007-12-16T06:51:00.001-08:00

Yesterday was a hard day for us. Louie Man had another seizure. He's been having them about every 3 months. I've talked to the vet about it and one of them says put him on medicine the other says to just watch him and if they get more frequent then put him on medicine. I've been through this before with a Cocker I had and the medicine cause him to have liver failure, so I'm really leary about putting Louie on the medication. One minute he was fine sitting with me which he usually doesn't do that and the next he was having the seizure. I guess he knew it was coming. Everytime he has one he always comes to me. I guess I'm mom and he knows mom will help him. Lila came running to help him too so Dale had to keep her away until it was over. They never last but minute but it seems like forever. I just sit and hold him and talk to him until it passes. You just have to keep your hands away from his mouth because he has no clue what's going on. He doesn't have them as bad as the Cocker did but it's never fun. I'm thinking of changing his food I've seen that Science Diet has one for itchy skin and he sure has it now. I guess I could get him itchy skin food and Lila fat girl food. They were really cute this morning the leaves are falling off the trees and they had to check it out to see if something was up there. I think they both would climb the trees if they could. Especially when the squirrel is up there.

And by the way HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM! I know you say it's not your birthday but it is.

Early Day

2007-12-14T08:46:00.000-08:00

Last night Louie had some issue and just wouldn't sleep. I think finally about 2 I went to sleep then at 5 I had to get up and take Dale to the airport. That was so early. I dropped him off and headed back home and to bed. First Louie was in bed then Lila. So I had 2 dogs curled around me it was really great. Now I know why I wanted a King Size Bed. They have really been being good here lately. Talked to Chan this morning she was doing great. Lilly slept from 10 until 4 this morning. What a good kid.

Chris told me today at work to plan the party again for next year. I had such fun doing the one this year till I can't wait. After today I'm off unit really January 2008. Now that's a first I think since I've been here. I can be a lady of leisure for a few days. Now that's a funny thought we know that wont happen.

Finally

2007-12-11T11:39:00.000-08:00

It's been really busy at work and home. So finally I have a chance to put my thoughts down. The Car Club Christmas party was fun. And for once the food was great. I think I had the biggest steak I've ever had in my life. Here's some pictures from it. Everyone brought gifts and you picked a number and when it was your turn you picked a gift. Are if you wanted to steal someone else's you went and stole and they had to go pick another gift. As you can see Dale stole a gift. I got the Joyce brought and hid it so I could keep it. It was lots of fun.

Then to the computer problems we got several virus on the computer and I had to have someone come fix it. Now seems we may have to get a new one. And to start Dale was on a tear. But he's better about it now. Just took him a few days.........

Lilly Pictures

2007-12-07T08:43:00.000-08:00

Chan and Thomas sent us new pictures so I have to post them. You can already tell that Lilly is getting bigger. Last time they went to the Dr she was a light weight of 7 lb 4 ozs and she's already sleeping all night. Now I myself think thats wonderful mine never slept all night at nearly 3 weeks old. I think it took Chan about 2 years to do that. So here's the pictures.