Yes, today was a very good day. It was beautiful and the temperatures were just about perfect.
The day started out early with a trip to the optometrist to pick up my new glasses. They are going to take some getting used to. Evidently my "bifocal vision" has gotten much worse since the last time I had new lenses. I went with the no line style and they are really challenging me. I had to take them off earlier and put my old ones on. I had a really bad headache and was getting very nauseated. Hopefully I will adjust to them soon...
After getting my glasses, I went to Fort Smith to pick Ed up. He needed to leave his VTX at the Honda dealership to have some work done while he is out of town this week. We went from there to Tom Bull Furniture and bought the television credenza! I am so excited. I think it is a really nice piece of furniture that can have many more uses than just for the tv. We will get it next weekend. Now I just have to decide how I want to rearrange the living room...
We picked up some things at the market and came home to get some things done around here. I put some steak and chicken in to marinate and started the laundry. We grilled everything and roasted some green chiles. I baked some potatoes and corn on the cob and made a salad. We took it all outside and had dinner by candlelight on the deck. It was a wonderful meal and the evening couldn't have been nicer. I really love where we live right now, just wish it was closer to my girls....
Tomorrow is the Pollard family reunion. I don't think I am going to go. Ed will be leaving for the airport around noon and if I am going, I will need to leave really early to make the drive. Since I just saw many of my family at Uncle Don's funeral, I think I will skip this year. I will be going to Eufaula later in the week to see Daddy and spend some time with Cindy and I really don't want to be making so many trips that direction.
I spent Friday with my Dad. We went to the cemetery and I put some beautiful fall flowers on Mom's grave. It is still so hard to believe she has been gone for 7 years now. When we arrived at the cemetery, my cousin Peggy was there. She is getting things ready to move Harvey to the Sapulpa cemetery. She decided she wanted to be buried where her son Keith is and that means moving Harvey from the Checotah cemetery. They plan to move him late October. After I finished with the flowers, Peggy joined us for lunch. We had a really nice visit with her and I am glad we ran into each other.
Well, enough for today. I am tired and will probably be heading off to bed before long.....
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Happy Birthday Daddy!
Today is my Daddy's 71st birthday. Wow, 71! It is just so hard for me to believe he is this age. I guess all little girls see their father's as invincible and forever young, so it is hard to see them begin to age. I am very happy Daddy has decided to come back to Oklahoma and be closer to me, my brothers and our families. Hopefully we will have many more years with him.
Tomorrow will be seven years since we lost Mom. She was only 61. Ten years younger than Daddy is and ten years older than I am. I miss her so very much. I have so many things I want to talk to her about, so much advice I still need from her. I know she would be able to help me with so many things that are going on in my life right now. I just wish I could talk to her and she could help me understand it all. I know she would have all the answers, she always did.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
She's 92
Today is my Aunt's 92nd birthday. 92!! She is still going strong too. I saw her 3 days ago at my Uncle's funeral and even after hip replacement surgery a few months ago, she has not slowed down. I want to be just like her when I grow up!
My Mom would have been just like her, had she lived. But Mom only made it to 61. That wasn't long enough. It is only 10 years older than I am right now. As strong as my Mom's heart was, if she had not gotten lung cancer, she would probably have lived until at least 100. And sassy! She would have been so sassy! One of those little old ladies who said whatever she wanted and who cares what people thought.
Did you ever see the Fruitcake Lady on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno? My Aunt and my Mom could put her to shame! My Mom delighted in embarrassing me every chance she had. I think she loved to see me blush and tried her best to loosen me up a little. So, since her death almost 7 years ago, I have tried to be a little more like her. Not so concerned what other people think, wearing red more instead of my safe blues and making sure people know I love them. There are no guarantees in this life. I have learned that for sure. My mom should still be here and I hate that she isn't. I miss her so much.
Happy Birthday Aunt Inez! I love you and hope you have many more birthdays.
My Mom would have been just like her, had she lived. But Mom only made it to 61. That wasn't long enough. It is only 10 years older than I am right now. As strong as my Mom's heart was, if she had not gotten lung cancer, she would probably have lived until at least 100. And sassy! She would have been so sassy! One of those little old ladies who said whatever she wanted and who cares what people thought.
Did you ever see the Fruitcake Lady on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno? My Aunt and my Mom could put her to shame! My Mom delighted in embarrassing me every chance she had. I think she loved to see me blush and tried her best to loosen me up a little. So, since her death almost 7 years ago, I have tried to be a little more like her. Not so concerned what other people think, wearing red more instead of my safe blues and making sure people know I love them. There are no guarantees in this life. I have learned that for sure. My mom should still be here and I hate that she isn't. I miss her so much.
Happy Birthday Aunt Inez! I love you and hope you have many more birthdays.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
51
Wow, I am 51 years old today.
I find that shocking, since I don't feel 51 years old.
But I am.
51 years ago today my mother, who was only 17, gave birth to me. My father, who was only 19, was thousands of miles away on a Navy ship and wouldn't see me in person until I was 5 months old. Even when I almost died when I was 3 months old, they couldn't get him home to see me.
My wonderful Aunt Mary likes to tell the story of being at the hospital with my Mom while she was in labor and being relegated to the waiting room with the other "Dads". She was able to go in with my Mom for a while and didn't think Mom was getting enough attention because Mom wasn't making any noise or complaining. Aunt Mary told her she needed to yell out to get the nurses to come and check on her. Mom said "Mary, I didn't yell when I got this way and I am not going to yell now". That's my mom for you. Aunt Mary was who the nurse came out and told " you have a little girl". I love her very much.
I am missing my Mom so much today. We were at the cemetery yesterday for Uncle Don's funeral, the same one she is buried in. In fact he is just a few spots away from Mom. It is just so hard to believe she has been gone almost 7 years now. 7 years ago today I came to Arkansas for the first time to see my new home. Ed closed on our house by himself on Friday the 13th and I came here with Kaci on Sunday the 15th to see it. I had only seen it once before we bought it. My Aunt Phyllis stayed at the hospital with Mom so I could come here for one night. While this house isn't what I originally was looking for, as it turns out, it is exactly what I needed.
Happy Birthday to me! My wish is for many, many more.
I find that shocking, since I don't feel 51 years old.
But I am.
51 years ago today my mother, who was only 17, gave birth to me. My father, who was only 19, was thousands of miles away on a Navy ship and wouldn't see me in person until I was 5 months old. Even when I almost died when I was 3 months old, they couldn't get him home to see me.
My wonderful Aunt Mary likes to tell the story of being at the hospital with my Mom while she was in labor and being relegated to the waiting room with the other "Dads". She was able to go in with my Mom for a while and didn't think Mom was getting enough attention because Mom wasn't making any noise or complaining. Aunt Mary told her she needed to yell out to get the nurses to come and check on her. Mom said "Mary, I didn't yell when I got this way and I am not going to yell now". That's my mom for you. Aunt Mary was who the nurse came out and told " you have a little girl". I love her very much.
I am missing my Mom so much today. We were at the cemetery yesterday for Uncle Don's funeral, the same one she is buried in. In fact he is just a few spots away from Mom. It is just so hard to believe she has been gone almost 7 years now. 7 years ago today I came to Arkansas for the first time to see my new home. Ed closed on our house by himself on Friday the 13th and I came here with Kaci on Sunday the 15th to see it. I had only seen it once before we bought it. My Aunt Phyllis stayed at the hospital with Mom so I could come here for one night. While this house isn't what I originally was looking for, as it turns out, it is exactly what I needed.
Happy Birthday to me! My wish is for many, many more.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
It's my Birthday Week!
I have started getting birthday cards. Not as many as I received last year, that was a record number. So far I have three and my gift from Alissa. She remembered the book I found while we were in California and ordered it for me. It's called The Heirloom Tomato. Beautiful book, all about tomatoes! I know, doesn't sound interesting, but it really is a gorgeous book with some wonderful recipes and photography.
We spent the afternoon looking at refrigerators. Too many choices, think I will just get the old one repaired and hope it lasts a while longer. Maybe by the time I am ready for a new one, they will have something new and cool out.
We had dinner with friends after shopping. Of course they told the wait staff it was my birthday, which meant singing and cake. Oh well, it is that time of year.
Tomorrow is Uncle Don's funeral. Not looking forward to that, but I will go.
Loved the rainy day we had today, I think it is supposed to last through tomorrow.
Can't wait for the mail to run tomorrow, more cards for me!! So hard to believe I will be 51 years old. Just doesn't seem possible....
We spent the afternoon looking at refrigerators. Too many choices, think I will just get the old one repaired and hope it lasts a while longer. Maybe by the time I am ready for a new one, they will have something new and cool out.
We had dinner with friends after shopping. Of course they told the wait staff it was my birthday, which meant singing and cake. Oh well, it is that time of year.
Tomorrow is Uncle Don's funeral. Not looking forward to that, but I will go.
Loved the rainy day we had today, I think it is supposed to last through tomorrow.
Can't wait for the mail to run tomorrow, more cards for me!! So hard to believe I will be 51 years old. Just doesn't seem possible....
Friday, September 11, 2009
Catching up
Wow, it has been a long time since I last wrote. Too much going on I guess. Let's see if I can remember everything.
We drove to Tennessee. Packed, loaded and sent Daddy on his way back to Oklahoma.
We drove to Virginia Beach, laughed, cried, watched Kari run a half marathon (2 hrs. 28 min.)
We drove home,
to a broken refrigerator, fun times, don't you know.
I drove to Lake Eufaula, finally saw my sweet friend Cindy for the first time since our East Coast adventure,
then on to my Dad's new home to help him get organized and settled in a bit more.
I drove home and found out on the way that my Uncle Don had passed away. He has fought for the last 2 weeks and his heart finally gave out. Rest in Peace Uncle Don and please give my Mom a big hug from me when you see her in Heaven.
Much more happened, but these highlights will have to do for now. Today will be filled with errands and tomorrow a trip to Tulsa to get Ed's motorcycle for the Alaska trip and see his parents for the first time in 6 weeks.
I am tired of driving........
We drove to Tennessee. Packed, loaded and sent Daddy on his way back to Oklahoma.
We drove to Virginia Beach, laughed, cried, watched Kari run a half marathon (2 hrs. 28 min.)
We drove home,
to a broken refrigerator, fun times, don't you know.
I drove to Lake Eufaula, finally saw my sweet friend Cindy for the first time since our East Coast adventure,
then on to my Dad's new home to help him get organized and settled in a bit more.
I drove home and found out on the way that my Uncle Don had passed away. He has fought for the last 2 weeks and his heart finally gave out. Rest in Peace Uncle Don and please give my Mom a big hug from me when you see her in Heaven.
Much more happened, but these highlights will have to do for now. Today will be filled with errands and tomorrow a trip to Tulsa to get Ed's motorcycle for the Alaska trip and see his parents for the first time in 6 weeks.
I am tired of driving........
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Favorite kind of day
I know I have said it here many times before, but it just bears repeating. I LOVE RAINY DAYS!! And this one has been exceptional. Woke up very early 6:30ish to thunder and it has been raining, thundering and lightning ever since. I am currently sitting on the deck, listening to the wind as it blows over the mountain and through my trees and the rain as it continues to fall. Everything is this beautiful shade of green which is such a treat considering it is August and things are usually a drab brown, having burned up from the heat and lack of rain.
The birds are finally hungry enough to venture to the feeders, bless their hearts, they are all so waterlogged. But the cardinals are still beautiful and I never get tired of watching them along with all the other types who feed regularly on the sunflower seeds I provide.
Miss Kitty is rubbing against my legs, she is glad to have some company. For a cat that came with the house when we bought it, she is a pretty good one. A little stubborn, but very low maintenance. I just wish I could convince her to come indoors when it gets really cold. She just won't leave the deck, it is her domain and she guards it well.
We had Jerrod and Lyndsay over last night for dinner. Her tummy is getting so big! I saw the nursery a couple of days ago. Her bedding is absolutely beautiful! A woman here in Greenwood made it all, including the sheets which are so amazingly soft, I want a set!! It will be fun to have a new little one so close and get to play with. I think I will consider it is an internship for when we get grandchildren. Someday.....
There is a white throated hummingbird at the feeder right now, drinking away and chirping. I love to watch them and there are so many different varieties! Some have yellow necks, some red and they are so territorial!! I should probably put up another feeder, just so they don't fight over the one so much.
Now Miss Kitty has jumped onto the table and is rubbing against the laptop, guess she is wanting a little more attention than I am giving her. So, as the thunder continues to roll and the rain to fall, I will end this, sit quietly with her on my lap and be thankful. It is after all, a beautiful day.
The birds are finally hungry enough to venture to the feeders, bless their hearts, they are all so waterlogged. But the cardinals are still beautiful and I never get tired of watching them along with all the other types who feed regularly on the sunflower seeds I provide.
Miss Kitty is rubbing against my legs, she is glad to have some company. For a cat that came with the house when we bought it, she is a pretty good one. A little stubborn, but very low maintenance. I just wish I could convince her to come indoors when it gets really cold. She just won't leave the deck, it is her domain and she guards it well.
We had Jerrod and Lyndsay over last night for dinner. Her tummy is getting so big! I saw the nursery a couple of days ago. Her bedding is absolutely beautiful! A woman here in Greenwood made it all, including the sheets which are so amazingly soft, I want a set!! It will be fun to have a new little one so close and get to play with. I think I will consider it is an internship for when we get grandchildren. Someday.....
There is a white throated hummingbird at the feeder right now, drinking away and chirping. I love to watch them and there are so many different varieties! Some have yellow necks, some red and they are so territorial!! I should probably put up another feeder, just so they don't fight over the one so much.
Now Miss Kitty has jumped onto the table and is rubbing against the laptop, guess she is wanting a little more attention than I am giving her. So, as the thunder continues to roll and the rain to fall, I will end this, sit quietly with her on my lap and be thankful. It is after all, a beautiful day.
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