A Day at John's House

Alex and I went to John's house on Saturday. There was a deer on the other side of they yard. I took a few pictures with my pocket camera, not the best quality but not to bad.

I guess when I finally have to move up there, I'll probably have nothing better to do than to sit around and do nothing but take pictures of animals walking through the yard. I sure do look forward to that day :(

This is misty our 12 yr old lab. Misty is old and can hardly walk but she sure does like to swim. I was afraid we'd have to jump in and save her but she did good.


This is just a picture of Alex sitting on part of the new couch we got.

A New Project

I started a new project, I'm doing my son's room in sports logo's of course it's only gonna be Detroit. I cut this stuff out a couple weeks ago and started painting them. This is the before picture then when I'm done I'll show how they turned out. When Chelsea seen the big D she wanted one and she wanted Detroit spelled out, so I did the same for Alex.

First Day Back

Well today was the first day back to work, summer is over:( I worked with the Teachers in getting their rooms ready to receive children. I work 3 days and get Thur, Fri and Monday off:) Then the children start back to school the day after Labor day.

Thought you would enjoy this picture.

Dad had his knee replacement surgery on Tuesday. He came home today Friday morning, he's doing pretty good. His leg is swelled but he was sent home with a machine to be kept on his leg for swelling. He had his first therapy session today, and he's getting back to his old grouchy self. I couldn't resist getting a picture of his leg, it's one of those things that I do, so enjoy the picture.

Chelsea's Pictures from Florida

Here are just a few pictures Chelsea took on her trip to Florida.

She had the camera sitting on the ground and waited for the wave to come in so she could take the picture.

These are just Chelsea being Chelsea.

Perky

Here are some pictures from Perky's funeral. The funeral home set on the Mississippi River, I had to go across the road and get some picture.
This pictures looks straight across the river.

This view is looking towards Davenport.

This view looks towards Bettendorf. This is the bridge that took us to Rock Island where the Arsenal was. Perky was buried in a Military Arsenal, I've never been to one so I snapped this picture looking out of my truck window. We had an escort into the Arsenal and we had to be escorted out.

Sunday after visitation almost everyone went out to eat at the Golden Corral. The man on the left is Justin, Linda's son. The other to is mom and dad in case you couldn't tell.

Lisa rode to Iowa with me Diane didn't attend. Lisa and I shouldn't travel together we are so opposite. Lisa is hot all the time and wants it cold, I'm cold most of the time and don't like it as cold, good thing I took an extra blanket I froze at night in the hotel room.

This is Francis her son Jason and his wife Natalie

They're so glad to get their picture taken.

This is Linda her boyfriend Shawn and his mother and her husband.

Don't let this picture fool you Jackie did eat, all of his empty plates covered the table next to them.

After the funeral on Monday we went to the Eagles club for a luncheon. The 2 men in the back are Justin (Linda's son) and Jim, Justin's dad.

Christopher and Jenny.

Jason and Natalie

This is Angie, Gary's 2nd wife and Amanda, Gary's daughter.

Ole' Yeller

Mom had surgery to remove cateract from her eye, Tueseay she went back to the Dr. and he

put medicine in her eyes. We were on the front porch being silly, mom started laughing so hard that her eyes were watering and it was yellow. I thought it was funny :)

A Good Day

Alex and I went shopping today for John, it's his birthday. After that I went to get my hair trimmed but the stylist wouldn't be until 1 p.m. so we had 2 hrs to waste. We went to walmarts then I took him to Arbys for lunch, then we went to the bible book store and looked around, then it was time to go back to the beauty shop. After the beauty shop we went an played putt putt, Alex won the first 9 holes I won the 2nd 9 holes. After putt putt he went on the go carts. Before heading home we stopped at DQ and then a bakery by the house we got John a huge cup cake shaped like a mouse. While at this bakery I couldn't resist getting me a slice of my favorite cake (tres leche) mmmmm...

P.S. I would like to wish Jack Hounshell a Happy Birthday... Today is his birthday also.

He's Home

Alex made it home today from camp. He had a great time, but he looked a little tired and it sounded as if he was losing his voice. Actually a big part of the kids looked tired and sounded as if they were losing their voice.

Today Alex left for Church camp, he wont be back until friday. Chelsea is leaving about 4:00 in the morning, she's going to Florida again this time with John's family. I think if she was able she would live there and never come back. Chelsea will be gone until the 15th. All I have to do now is decide how to spend my free time.

Iowa Visit

Mom and Dad went to visit Perky, they spent a few there. Linda said that she's getting into the last stages. Linda's having a hard time with her because she's being stubborn. Perky says that Linda is mean to her but Perky wont let Linda help her, she wont do what Linda tells her to do. Linda's friend can come over and tell Perky what to do and Perky will do it with no problem. Perky wears a life line around her neck, while mom and dad were there Linda was having a hard time getting her off the toilet and Perky wasn't helping so she pushes her life line. Here comes the fire department and they lift her off the pot and put her back into her chair, Linda gets nervous and upset when she does that. I think that help is getting ready to start and Linda wont be doing it alone.

Linda and Sean.

Just some pictures

Mom came over sat on the steps and talked for awhile. This is unusual so I snapped this picture for proof.

Alex and I go to the park and ride bikes and walk. We rode around the other side of the park, we stopped and got this picture of a duck either keeping cool or taking a shower.

we stopped and

took a water break.

Alex and I went to John's house yesterday and did some cleaning. It took me most of the day to do the kitchen and bathrooms. I did some straighting up and rearranging in the other rooms. After dinner I walked around the house looking at the landscaping. This picture is in front of the house YUCK! The only thing in this flower bed I like is the black-eyed Susan's. If its up to me everything is outta there.

This is just a picture looking off the back deck while I was barbecuing. If it was up to me I'd get rid of the pond also. Nothing but a breading ground for mosquitos. You cannot be out in the yard without getting attacked.

When Alex got onto this swing his arm was covered with mosquitos.

This is just a picture

looking to the side of

the yard.

Alex and I were on the dock looking into the water. We seen alot of fishes swimming by this is just one of them.

At the Park

Summer school is finally over with. I'm so glad, I only have 4weeks vacation until I have to go back to work. Alex had to go to work with me friday(chelsea went canoeing). He said he had fun, because it was just a day of packing up and cleaning the room. Afterwards we went to the park for a ride/walk. Diane and Amanda was there riding so Alex took off with them and I was alone.

They're finished and waiting on me, I had a hard time walking friday. It felt like my foot was getting worse. I go back to food Dr. tuesday and if the medicated bandage didn't work my only 2 options left are therapy or surgery. (I don't feel as though it worked)
On my last time around the park I seen this rabbit, he sat an watched me get my camera out and turn it on, and as soon as I was ready to take the picture he decides to leave.

Not much further down was this little guy. I had to get my camera back out and by the time I was ready to take the picture 3 flew away, I was only able to get one of him. I decided to carry my camera the rest of the way around in case I seen something else, well of course nothing else happened.

Alex and Myself

Alex was bored friday and wanted something to do, I suggested a walk at the park. It's only 1.2 miles around the park. Alex was all for walking around 2 times, my leg was hurting and I was praying I'd make it around once.
on break.

Almost 1/2 way around he was tired and suggessed we go home, by that time I was feeling good and was able to go around again.

He had no problem running up this little hill, and rolling down.

Then I had to play horse with him when we got home.