Italian festival update; reading urge
How many of you went to the Italian festival last night in Canton? Did anyone find it a little different than it has been in the past? Of course, I have gone many years with family and yes, I did go last night like we planned and I told you that I would update you on how it was. Of course I never really paid attention to anything except for the food and maybe the rides until next year. Last year I noticed that they charged $5 to everyone except to seniors so last year my grandparents didn't have to pay to enter but this year all had to pay. Last year I noticed that you could buy wine at a lot more different booths but I also heard that the wine selection wasn't that great.
But anyway the meals that we got were really good. I got a pepperoni calzone and everyone else except grandma got an egg and pepper sandwich. Anyway as some of us were eating we were a little disturbed about one of the bands that were playing. They were this rock and roll band and they sounded like they were screaming not singing. As everyone was walking to find a new place Dawn mentioned that it's a shame that there is no italian music.
For those of you who don't know Dawn, she works with mom and is a good friend. Katey and her drove to grandma's and walked with us. Well anyway when we moved it got better and after a bit a singer started playing italian music. Grandpa was in his glory and was listening to the music and went to get closer and we joined him. So it wasn't all negative. So I encourage you to go and have a good time when it's still going on. :) We all had a good time and all got dessert and I got a scrumptious apple dumpling while mom got a cream horn.
I don't remember what anyone else got. Anyway I told you that Becca and Aria would be coming to swim to make up for yesterday but this morning it was raining and her phone broke and she had to take her phone in to get it fixed. So today was another cancellation but I had the urge to read so I might be having another book review soon so stay tuned for that. Well better get going Lots of love,
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
Noticeable changes
You probably notice some of the changes that I just made on the blog right down to some of the photos that I added/ removed to the background. I am really satisfied with it so far but of course I've said that when I upgraded the Clinique 3 step logo as my background for a short time but I thought it was too much and I thought I couldn't live without my clouds when I switched it back. Plus the more I thought about it Dillards and Clinique were more mom not me and this isn't her blog it's mine. I have a feeling that the sunflower background is going to last longer since I LOVE sunflowers. Another reason why I needed a changed was because Jessie had made some changes to hers and I was inspired to do the same.
Sorry Jessie if I always seem to be copying you. Well anyway I removed the Dillards sign and added a photo of a horse. I have always loved horses and I have read series of horses when I was little such as The Saddle Club or The Heart land series. I don't even have to mention the fact that I was a fan of the Laura Ingalls Wilder series. In fact my text message alert on my phone is a horse neigh. Fits doesn't it? LOL.
Well anyway I thought you were all getting bored with just looking at a boring black and white sign that said never give up so I changed it to the peanuts. Who doesn't love Charlie brown? In fact when I was little that was the only comic strip of the funnies I would read in the newspaper. But anyway comment and let me know what you think. Anyway tonight we are going to the Italian festival with grandma and grandpa.
It should be fun and than tomorrow Becca will be coming over with Aria to swim. She was originally supposed to come today but she left the car seat in her dad's van and he had already left for work. She felt really frustrated and I told her not to worry and that she can come tomorrow instead. :) She says that Aria loves the water and pool and I am sure we'll have a good time. Well I better get a move on in getting ready. I do not want Mark waiting for me like he did these last couple times we had to go somewhere. Bye lots of love.
You probably notice some of the changes that I just made on the blog right down to some of the photos that I added/ removed to the background. I am really satisfied with it so far but of course I've said that when I upgraded the Clinique 3 step logo as my background for a short time but I thought it was too much and I thought I couldn't live without my clouds when I switched it back. Plus the more I thought about it Dillards and Clinique were more mom not me and this isn't her blog it's mine. I have a feeling that the sunflower background is going to last longer since I LOVE sunflowers. Another reason why I needed a changed was because Jessie had made some changes to hers and I was inspired to do the same.
Sorry Jessie if I always seem to be copying you. Well anyway I removed the Dillards sign and added a photo of a horse. I have always loved horses and I have read series of horses when I was little such as The Saddle Club or The Heart land series. I don't even have to mention the fact that I was a fan of the Laura Ingalls Wilder series. In fact my text message alert on my phone is a horse neigh. Fits doesn't it? LOL.
Well anyway I thought you were all getting bored with just looking at a boring black and white sign that said never give up so I changed it to the peanuts. Who doesn't love Charlie brown? In fact when I was little that was the only comic strip of the funnies I would read in the newspaper. But anyway comment and let me know what you think. Anyway tonight we are going to the Italian festival with grandma and grandpa.
It should be fun and than tomorrow Becca will be coming over with Aria to swim. She was originally supposed to come today but she left the car seat in her dad's van and he had already left for work. She felt really frustrated and I told her not to worry and that she can come tomorrow instead. :) She says that Aria loves the water and pool and I am sure we'll have a good time. Well I better get a move on in getting ready. I do not want Mark waiting for me like he did these last couple times we had to go somewhere. Bye lots of love.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Fun in Cincinnati
I'm back.... did you miss me? of course you did LOL. In fact when grandma and I were just having a diet Coke in her kitchen before she started unpacking she looked at me and said,
"It's nice to travel, but it's also nice to be home." Of course all I could do was nod and be in somewhat of agreement. It was nice to be out of the car and indeed I was back in my hometown but I wasn't really home. My grandpa said he would have taken me home yesterday but I was more than welcome to stay another night. Since mom had to work late last night I had decided to just stay another night and sure enough that's what I did and grandma dropped me off this morning before her bible study she had, so now I can finally fully agree with her saying.
Well anyway I will give you updates about the trip as to what we did each day. As I said on my previous post I told you that I left Thursday so I will start off telling you what we did Thursday from there.
Thursday: Mom had everyone over at the house for lunch and to lay out by the pool. Rachel was there and it was just a fun day in the sun. From there I left with grandma and everyone with my bag and things to leave for the trip. After that we went to cousin Frank's and Charlotte's house for dinner. From there we left. We didn't get on the road until 9 and it was just Cousin Colleen, grandma and I on the road. Colleen drove the whole way and we got in at 1 AM. Yes just in case you are wondering I did get to sleep. I slept in the car and just in case you forgot or if I forgot to mention Colleen had to be back by Friday because she had a dentist appointment that morning early. Grandpa and Uncle Robert were coming that afternoon.
Friday : After colleen had her dentist appointment which went well, she reported, we went to the mall to walk and to do some shopping. I unfortunately couldn't buy anything because I only had 5 dollars on me and I forgot my card but it was nice just looking. We had bought breakfast at Starbucks and I desperately wanted to use my gift cards I had received for Christmas but grandma wouldn't let me. If you want Jess I will treat you to a tea or coffee or your favorite beverage. :) As we were there Uncle Roger had dropped by and brought my cousin Emilia.
When we came back to Colleen's Emilia was with us and she ended up spending the weekend and it was all about waiting for the guys. So it was almost a repeat of Thursday only at a different pool. I however didn't have any desire to get my swimsuit on so I i supervised. In fact everyone called me the Lifeguard. As a joke I text Becca who was a lifeguard and asked for CPR instructions and she gave them to me.
Thankfully I didn't have to use it and the the evening was even better. We had donatoes pizza and sundaes and aunt Margret had came over to hang out with us. Just in case you want to know uncle Robert and grandpa came in at 2:00.
Saturday: Something unexpected happened to Colleen as she was getting her pool ready for another day of fun but as she was getting the vacuum ready she tripped over the handle extender and twisted her ankle and landed in the pool. She went to the ER and came back with crutches and with her ankle sprinted. She was told that she had a fractured ankle. Thankfully aunt Karla had came up from Louisville with Maria and Luke and was able to show Colleen how to use the cruches. Colleen can't stand them she says they are dangerous and they are and we were all pulling together helping every way we could.
Even though we helped her she wanted to do tasks for herself but it seemed like her father Uncle Robert didn't want that and she constantly had to say that she wanted to do it. We were originally going to go my uncle's restaurant but everyone thought it was just easier if we stayed at Colleen's and have dinner there. We were all enjoying the pool anyway and I had even gone in. :)
Sunday: That was the day that we were supposed to head home but uncle Roger persuaded us to stay another night but not at Colleen's but at their house which where we usually stay when we come. After church all except Colleen, Uncle Robert, and grandpa went to go see a movie. Emilia and I went to go see a separate screening than the aunt Margret and grandma. I am not sure what they went to see but Emilia and I went to see Brave and it was fantastic and we were on our way to the restaurant from there. We all had ate a good meal but I had gotten in trouble because I was texting.
Grandpa said I was being very rude. For the record I was texting mom letting her know I was doing since it had been awhile since I heard from her and how the baby shower I had missed went. I mean texting mom and a few friends make me feel better when I feel a little homesick. :) but I DO know what grandpa meant so I put it away, the cell phone does take away from your quaility time with family. But had a good time.
Monday: We made our way back home. Grandma made breakfast for dinner last night. She made yummy blue berry pancakes with scrambled eggs and fried hot dogs. As a joke I said we had brinner. A cross between breakfast and dinner LOL, and now here I am home again and it does feel good. Well I better go, I have a bag of laundry to do. Lots of love to all,
I'm back.... did you miss me? of course you did LOL. In fact when grandma and I were just having a diet Coke in her kitchen before she started unpacking she looked at me and said,
"It's nice to travel, but it's also nice to be home." Of course all I could do was nod and be in somewhat of agreement. It was nice to be out of the car and indeed I was back in my hometown but I wasn't really home. My grandpa said he would have taken me home yesterday but I was more than welcome to stay another night. Since mom had to work late last night I had decided to just stay another night and sure enough that's what I did and grandma dropped me off this morning before her bible study she had, so now I can finally fully agree with her saying.
Well anyway I will give you updates about the trip as to what we did each day. As I said on my previous post I told you that I left Thursday so I will start off telling you what we did Thursday from there.
Thursday: Mom had everyone over at the house for lunch and to lay out by the pool. Rachel was there and it was just a fun day in the sun. From there I left with grandma and everyone with my bag and things to leave for the trip. After that we went to cousin Frank's and Charlotte's house for dinner. From there we left. We didn't get on the road until 9 and it was just Cousin Colleen, grandma and I on the road. Colleen drove the whole way and we got in at 1 AM. Yes just in case you are wondering I did get to sleep. I slept in the car and just in case you forgot or if I forgot to mention Colleen had to be back by Friday because she had a dentist appointment that morning early. Grandpa and Uncle Robert were coming that afternoon.
Friday : After colleen had her dentist appointment which went well, she reported, we went to the mall to walk and to do some shopping. I unfortunately couldn't buy anything because I only had 5 dollars on me and I forgot my card but it was nice just looking. We had bought breakfast at Starbucks and I desperately wanted to use my gift cards I had received for Christmas but grandma wouldn't let me. If you want Jess I will treat you to a tea or coffee or your favorite beverage. :) As we were there Uncle Roger had dropped by and brought my cousin Emilia.
When we came back to Colleen's Emilia was with us and she ended up spending the weekend and it was all about waiting for the guys. So it was almost a repeat of Thursday only at a different pool. I however didn't have any desire to get my swimsuit on so I i supervised. In fact everyone called me the Lifeguard. As a joke I text Becca who was a lifeguard and asked for CPR instructions and she gave them to me.
Thankfully I didn't have to use it and the the evening was even better. We had donatoes pizza and sundaes and aunt Margret had came over to hang out with us. Just in case you want to know uncle Robert and grandpa came in at 2:00.
Saturday: Something unexpected happened to Colleen as she was getting her pool ready for another day of fun but as she was getting the vacuum ready she tripped over the handle extender and twisted her ankle and landed in the pool. She went to the ER and came back with crutches and with her ankle sprinted. She was told that she had a fractured ankle. Thankfully aunt Karla had came up from Louisville with Maria and Luke and was able to show Colleen how to use the cruches. Colleen can't stand them she says they are dangerous and they are and we were all pulling together helping every way we could.
Even though we helped her she wanted to do tasks for herself but it seemed like her father Uncle Robert didn't want that and she constantly had to say that she wanted to do it. We were originally going to go my uncle's restaurant but everyone thought it was just easier if we stayed at Colleen's and have dinner there. We were all enjoying the pool anyway and I had even gone in. :)
Sunday: That was the day that we were supposed to head home but uncle Roger persuaded us to stay another night but not at Colleen's but at their house which where we usually stay when we come. After church all except Colleen, Uncle Robert, and grandpa went to go see a movie. Emilia and I went to go see a separate screening than the aunt Margret and grandma. I am not sure what they went to see but Emilia and I went to see Brave and it was fantastic and we were on our way to the restaurant from there. We all had ate a good meal but I had gotten in trouble because I was texting.
Grandpa said I was being very rude. For the record I was texting mom letting her know I was doing since it had been awhile since I heard from her and how the baby shower I had missed went. I mean texting mom and a few friends make me feel better when I feel a little homesick. :) but I DO know what grandpa meant so I put it away, the cell phone does take away from your quaility time with family. But had a good time.
Monday: We made our way back home. Grandma made breakfast for dinner last night. She made yummy blue berry pancakes with scrambled eggs and fried hot dogs. As a joke I said we had brinner. A cross between breakfast and dinner LOL, and now here I am home again and it does feel good. Well I better go, I have a bag of laundry to do. Lots of love to all,
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
First day of Summer
Well it's official, it's the first day of Summer LOL. Of course you would have already guessed that it was already here by these hot temperatures. Mark and mom were talking the other day and it seems like this Summer is going to be about weddings and baby showers. Of course this was before Jessie was married but now that the wedding is now passed we have a couple baby shower invites and some expected pregnancies in our families. Of course you all know about Rachel since I broke the news. She is due on August 23 and than I found out awhile back that Mark's nephew, Josh's wife, Josyln is also expecting.
She and Rachel are due a day apart. Rachel is due a day later. Well anyway Jocelyn shower is this Sunday while Rachel's shower is on July 15th. For the record I will not be attending Jocelyn's baby shower. Cousin colleen had came up with her father uncle Robert to attend his class Reunion and they asked mom and Mark, and I if we were interested in going back to Cincinnati to surprise uncle Roger for his birthday which was on the 13th. Well mom and Mark couldn't go because of the shower so they said that I could go.
So I am going to head down with grandma and Colleen tomorrow evening after dinner and grandpa and uncle Robert are heading back Friday morning. I think we are staying till Sunday or Monday. I think it will be fun. :) So you know all this week mom has been on vacation and off work. So she is enjoying her time off relaxing by the pool and getting some things done around here. That is one reason I haven't been blogging. I've been just trying to enjoy her company because it seems like I barely see her and when I do it's when we are eating and she's on the cell phone playing games or when she's asleep. :( Well better get going, I do need do to do some laundry before my trip. Stay tuned for updates.
Lots of love to all
Well it's official, it's the first day of Summer LOL. Of course you would have already guessed that it was already here by these hot temperatures. Mark and mom were talking the other day and it seems like this Summer is going to be about weddings and baby showers. Of course this was before Jessie was married but now that the wedding is now passed we have a couple baby shower invites and some expected pregnancies in our families. Of course you all know about Rachel since I broke the news. She is due on August 23 and than I found out awhile back that Mark's nephew, Josh's wife, Josyln is also expecting.
She and Rachel are due a day apart. Rachel is due a day later. Well anyway Jocelyn shower is this Sunday while Rachel's shower is on July 15th. For the record I will not be attending Jocelyn's baby shower. Cousin colleen had came up with her father uncle Robert to attend his class Reunion and they asked mom and Mark, and I if we were interested in going back to Cincinnati to surprise uncle Roger for his birthday which was on the 13th. Well mom and Mark couldn't go because of the shower so they said that I could go.
So I am going to head down with grandma and Colleen tomorrow evening after dinner and grandpa and uncle Robert are heading back Friday morning. I think we are staying till Sunday or Monday. I think it will be fun. :) So you know all this week mom has been on vacation and off work. So she is enjoying her time off relaxing by the pool and getting some things done around here. That is one reason I haven't been blogging. I've been just trying to enjoy her company because it seems like I barely see her and when I do it's when we are eating and she's on the cell phone playing games or when she's asleep. :( Well better get going, I do need do to do some laundry before my trip. Stay tuned for updates.
Lots of love to all
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Wedding updates
Well it's official Jessie is married to her beloved David and they are on their honeymoon. Now that the rehearsal and wedding day is passed I can officially give you updates on both. I will first start with the rehearsal dinner, remember on a previous post I had written on my to do list to attend the rehearsal and wedding on time, well Mark and I got lost and it led me to call Jessie which led to David talking to Mark well to make a long story short I DID finally get there. For the record I didn't miss any of the rehearsal. They were about ready to start when I walked in and when they saw me Lula said I arrived just in time.
For the record we rehearsed it two times and to make it easier Jessie's father in law Dave put masking tape on the floor so that we would know where to stand. He even suggested putting our names on them but we didn't think it was necessarily if we just paid attention to who we stood next to. It was pretty easy. I was next to this tall girl Emma and this very petite girl with short blonde hair, Bobbi. For the record I was the second one to go down the aisle and there were only four bridesmaids.
We all came down by ourselves and then met with our partners and we went up two steps and separated. The ring bare and flower girl came down and took a seat beside their father in the pew. The rehearsal went well and as went to dinner Dave said that my partner and I made an excellent pair because we both made a mistake in getting there. He went to the wrong church, and I got lost. He than looked at me and pointed his finger in a teasing manner and said,
"No getting lost tomorrow young lady,: and I nodded. After dinner of pizza and salad we played games. For the record I had played APPLES to APPLES with Jessie, Bobbie, Darren (Bobbie's husband, Lula, and three others. For the record Darren had won. Then I had figured it was time to be picked up so I made the call.
So you know the wedding was beautiful. No, I did not get lost and I even told that to Dave when I saw him and he said that's because your mother brought you. Jess did not let the groom see her until she walked down the aisle but he really wanted to. She wouldn't even let him into the nursery where she was hiding after she had her makeup on to give her a kiss. Poor David :( but I am sure he was surprised when he saw her walk down the aisle.
In fact I saw him pull out a tissue or a hankie to dab his eyes a couple times. Well anyway the bouquets were light pink roses, and Jessie's was a mixture between white and dark pink, similar to our dresses. Well anyway it was a nice wedding and reception. The reception was nice. Jess and and David danced to a song from Cinderella So this is Love. I thought that was the perfect choice :) I have that song on my mp3 player and listen to it from time to time.
I also liked the father daughter dance song they chose. Overall it was a great day and I wish them both the best of luck :) Jess you couldn't have picked a better guy.
Well it's official Jessie is married to her beloved David and they are on their honeymoon. Now that the rehearsal and wedding day is passed I can officially give you updates on both. I will first start with the rehearsal dinner, remember on a previous post I had written on my to do list to attend the rehearsal and wedding on time, well Mark and I got lost and it led me to call Jessie which led to David talking to Mark well to make a long story short I DID finally get there. For the record I didn't miss any of the rehearsal. They were about ready to start when I walked in and when they saw me Lula said I arrived just in time.
For the record we rehearsed it two times and to make it easier Jessie's father in law Dave put masking tape on the floor so that we would know where to stand. He even suggested putting our names on them but we didn't think it was necessarily if we just paid attention to who we stood next to. It was pretty easy. I was next to this tall girl Emma and this very petite girl with short blonde hair, Bobbi. For the record I was the second one to go down the aisle and there were only four bridesmaids.
We all came down by ourselves and then met with our partners and we went up two steps and separated. The ring bare and flower girl came down and took a seat beside their father in the pew. The rehearsal went well and as went to dinner Dave said that my partner and I made an excellent pair because we both made a mistake in getting there. He went to the wrong church, and I got lost. He than looked at me and pointed his finger in a teasing manner and said,
"No getting lost tomorrow young lady,: and I nodded. After dinner of pizza and salad we played games. For the record I had played APPLES to APPLES with Jessie, Bobbie, Darren (Bobbie's husband, Lula, and three others. For the record Darren had won. Then I had figured it was time to be picked up so I made the call.
So you know the wedding was beautiful. No, I did not get lost and I even told that to Dave when I saw him and he said that's because your mother brought you. Jess did not let the groom see her until she walked down the aisle but he really wanted to. She wouldn't even let him into the nursery where she was hiding after she had her makeup on to give her a kiss. Poor David :( but I am sure he was surprised when he saw her walk down the aisle.
In fact I saw him pull out a tissue or a hankie to dab his eyes a couple times. Well anyway the bouquets were light pink roses, and Jessie's was a mixture between white and dark pink, similar to our dresses. Well anyway it was a nice wedding and reception. The reception was nice. Jess and and David danced to a song from Cinderella So this is Love. I thought that was the perfect choice :) I have that song on my mp3 player and listen to it from time to time.
I also liked the father daughter dance song they chose. Overall it was a great day and I wish them both the best of luck :) Jess you couldn't have picked a better guy.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Pre wedding jitters
It's funny isn't it, you would have thought that this would have been a title that Jessie would have put on her blog but it's not LOL. In fact for those who are following Jessie on her blog know that she has posted a cute hello kitty honeymoon sign and that she said she was getting married and that she will be back after her honeymoon. But I on the other hand am starting to get a little nervous. It's a little odd because I used to have seizures whenever I got nervous about something such as this but now I have had been seizure free I have a new nervous habit which is...... unusal dreams. Last night I didn't dream at all but the night before last was really unusal.
Yes, I have no trouble sharing it. In my dream I was having a pool party at my house and I had of course invited all my grandparents, brothers, realtives, and I have even invited the newly weds Jessie, and David. Well anyway James and Nathan started drinking and without even thinking they threw me into the pool with my clothes on and starting pulling me under the water trying to drown me and everyone was just watching not not even wanting to do something. Jessie and David just made a run for it saying they needed to get going for their honeymoon. When I woke up that morning I just didn't know what to think or feel because I knew that wouldn't really let that happen. I knew that Jessie and David wouldn't just watch and neither would my grandparent's or family.
I knew they would try to save me from drowning if that really happened. But anyway I finally completed all the items on my to do list. I got my hair colored and my manicure and pedicure. So the to do list is complete YAY!!!!! But anyway you wouldn't think that I'd get nervous because this isn't my first wedding I've been in. Here is the list of wedding I have taking part in.
Flower girl (Aunt Karla's wedding)
Junior bridesmaid (Uncle Roger)
Reader (cousin Billy)
bridesmaid (Cousin Leslie) and now I am reprising that role for my best friend Jessie. :) I am proably not done yet LOL. But it's funny because I always want to do my best to please the bride and groom that asked me and I can't help but be nervous so wish me luck.
It's funny isn't it, you would have thought that this would have been a title that Jessie would have put on her blog but it's not LOL. In fact for those who are following Jessie on her blog know that she has posted a cute hello kitty honeymoon sign and that she said she was getting married and that she will be back after her honeymoon. But I on the other hand am starting to get a little nervous. It's a little odd because I used to have seizures whenever I got nervous about something such as this but now I have had been seizure free I have a new nervous habit which is...... unusal dreams. Last night I didn't dream at all but the night before last was really unusal.
Yes, I have no trouble sharing it. In my dream I was having a pool party at my house and I had of course invited all my grandparents, brothers, realtives, and I have even invited the newly weds Jessie, and David. Well anyway James and Nathan started drinking and without even thinking they threw me into the pool with my clothes on and starting pulling me under the water trying to drown me and everyone was just watching not not even wanting to do something. Jessie and David just made a run for it saying they needed to get going for their honeymoon. When I woke up that morning I just didn't know what to think or feel because I knew that wouldn't really let that happen. I knew that Jessie and David wouldn't just watch and neither would my grandparent's or family.
I knew they would try to save me from drowning if that really happened. But anyway I finally completed all the items on my to do list. I got my hair colored and my manicure and pedicure. So the to do list is complete YAY!!!!! But anyway you wouldn't think that I'd get nervous because this isn't my first wedding I've been in. Here is the list of wedding I have taking part in.
Flower girl (Aunt Karla's wedding)
Junior bridesmaid (Uncle Roger)
Reader (cousin Billy)
bridesmaid (Cousin Leslie) and now I am reprising that role for my best friend Jessie. :) I am proably not done yet LOL. But it's funny because I always want to do my best to please the bride and groom that asked me and I can't help but be nervous so wish me luck.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Novel brainstorming
It has sure been awhile since I mentioned my novel hasn't it? I am sure that some of you are wondering to yourself is she ever going get started or if I am going to give up totally. Well I can tell you this I am not giving up but I had a severe case of writer's block and a couple people in my extended family advised me to take a break and not to do anything including the brainstorming and the ideas will come back and sure enough they have been pouring in ever since I went to dad's. Yes I would still take my black binder with me just in case the ideas would come when I would say I was at my grandma's or dad's and sure enough that's what happened. In fact as soon as an idea for what I wanted a character to look like or what I wanted their names to be I intermediately wrote it down so I wouldn't forget.
I have to admit that was one of my hugest mistakes. There were times when I wouldn't write it down right when it came to me and when I went to do it later I had forgotten some of it such as what was color hair did I want this character to have LOL. Dad kept on laughing at me as we were talking and as soon as I had an idea I'd open the binder and jot it down. I must admit there is still some research to do before I can actually begin on the actual novel but it's progress. I am still on the process of creating characters and it's funny because to get ideas on names I am going on baby websites looking at baby names. Maybe I should ask for a baby book for my birthday LOL. :) I know Jessie used to do that to get ideas on names when she was working on her story ;)
But anyway I was obsessed in doing that yesterday but unfortunately I can't spend as much time with that today I am afraid, I need to tend to my bedroom. I never give my my bedroom a good cleaning like I said I was going to do LOL. Well I will keep you updated on how I am doing and what page I am on when I am actually writing pages. :) Well I am happy to say that mom is feeling a little better. ;) I better get going lots of love.
It has sure been awhile since I mentioned my novel hasn't it? I am sure that some of you are wondering to yourself is she ever going get started or if I am going to give up totally. Well I can tell you this I am not giving up but I had a severe case of writer's block and a couple people in my extended family advised me to take a break and not to do anything including the brainstorming and the ideas will come back and sure enough they have been pouring in ever since I went to dad's. Yes I would still take my black binder with me just in case the ideas would come when I would say I was at my grandma's or dad's and sure enough that's what happened. In fact as soon as an idea for what I wanted a character to look like or what I wanted their names to be I intermediately wrote it down so I wouldn't forget.
I have to admit that was one of my hugest mistakes. There were times when I wouldn't write it down right when it came to me and when I went to do it later I had forgotten some of it such as what was color hair did I want this character to have LOL. Dad kept on laughing at me as we were talking and as soon as I had an idea I'd open the binder and jot it down. I must admit there is still some research to do before I can actually begin on the actual novel but it's progress. I am still on the process of creating characters and it's funny because to get ideas on names I am going on baby websites looking at baby names. Maybe I should ask for a baby book for my birthday LOL. :) I know Jessie used to do that to get ideas on names when she was working on her story ;)
But anyway I was obsessed in doing that yesterday but unfortunately I can't spend as much time with that today I am afraid, I need to tend to my bedroom. I never give my my bedroom a good cleaning like I said I was going to do LOL. Well I will keep you updated on how I am doing and what page I am on when I am actually writing pages. :) Well I am happy to say that mom is feeling a little better. ;) I better get going lots of love.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Fabulous, yummy ribs; Nathan's debate
What a tasty and yummy dinner dad had fixed us this evening. Yes we had his famous homemade BBQ sauce over baby back ribs that everyone looks forward to having every Summer. In fact this was the first time of the season that I had eaten them. He had made them before on another nice day but I was unable to go down because grandma and grandpa were at the house along with uncle Craig and Aunt Lisa having one of our pool parties and I didn't want to leave them so I told him the next time he makes them give me a heads up and I will do my best to scarf some down and sure enough today was the day he made them. In addition to that he made OUR favorite broccoli cheese rice casserole, along with cucumbers and sour cream.
He told me that he forgot to make the cucumbers and sour cream last time and that he was glad that I was here so that I could remind him to peal the cucumbers this morning LOL. :) Well anyway it got done and the meal was delicious. Nathan and Hailee came down and ate with us and as we were eating we talked all different subjects came up. Some of the topics were Boxing
Buck antlers
fishing
Nathan's college classes for next year
Justin Beiber. I was guilty of that. Sorry LOL. Anyway that led to the topic of Nathan's hair. Everyone wants him to get it cut off. He wears it longer than me now I think. :) Anyway all I can say is it is long enough for him to pull it up in a pony tail.
Hailee CAN'T stand it when he puts it up in a pony tail. She likes it when he wears his glasses to keep it off his face. When Nathan asked why she disliked it so much when he put up in a ponytail she answered,
Ponytails are for girls, if you are really that desperate to get it off your face, get it cut off." Dad nodded and said that he will give him two months and if it's not cut off by then he will take matters into his own hands. Uh Oh Nathan better run for it LOL. I on the other hand don't care what he does to it. I like it either way. Well anyway so you know I am back at mom's but she is sick with the flu. Hope she get's better soon. Don't worry I asked dad to give me these EmergenC packets. They are packed with vitamin C so I am not going to be sick on your wedding day Jess. Well I am going to run. Lots of love.
What a tasty and yummy dinner dad had fixed us this evening. Yes we had his famous homemade BBQ sauce over baby back ribs that everyone looks forward to having every Summer. In fact this was the first time of the season that I had eaten them. He had made them before on another nice day but I was unable to go down because grandma and grandpa were at the house along with uncle Craig and Aunt Lisa having one of our pool parties and I didn't want to leave them so I told him the next time he makes them give me a heads up and I will do my best to scarf some down and sure enough today was the day he made them. In addition to that he made OUR favorite broccoli cheese rice casserole, along with cucumbers and sour cream.
He told me that he forgot to make the cucumbers and sour cream last time and that he was glad that I was here so that I could remind him to peal the cucumbers this morning LOL. :) Well anyway it got done and the meal was delicious. Nathan and Hailee came down and ate with us and as we were eating we talked all different subjects came up. Some of the topics were Boxing
Buck antlers
fishing
Nathan's college classes for next year
Justin Beiber. I was guilty of that. Sorry LOL. Anyway that led to the topic of Nathan's hair. Everyone wants him to get it cut off. He wears it longer than me now I think. :) Anyway all I can say is it is long enough for him to pull it up in a pony tail.
Hailee CAN'T stand it when he puts it up in a pony tail. She likes it when he wears his glasses to keep it off his face. When Nathan asked why she disliked it so much when he put up in a ponytail she answered,
Ponytails are for girls, if you are really that desperate to get it off your face, get it cut off." Dad nodded and said that he will give him two months and if it's not cut off by then he will take matters into his own hands. Uh Oh Nathan better run for it LOL. I on the other hand don't care what he does to it. I like it either way. Well anyway so you know I am back at mom's but she is sick with the flu. Hope she get's better soon. Don't worry I asked dad to give me these EmergenC packets. They are packed with vitamin C so I am not going to be sick on your wedding day Jess. Well I am going to run. Lots of love.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Baby talk; a good laugh
Yes I am still here just in case you are wondering LOL. There was nothing really exciting interesting to blog about and so you know Joy and Katey did come over to lay out by the pool the other day but it seemed like I am always blogging about every single pool party you were probably sick of it so I didn't want to bore you with another. But anyway last night mom, Mark and I went to a blues festival. It was a festival where different bands come and play blues music and you can bring your fold up chairs and listen to them play and they have all these different kinds of venders that you would normally see at festivals such as french fries, hot dogs, pizza ect. For the record I had treated myself to a corn dog and to a funnel cake.
We had met Rachel and Mark and a friend of hers named Amy who gave me a manicure and pedicure before I had my brain surgery. Well anyway even though it was loud we did our best to talk and with Rachel mom and I couldn't help but ask questions about the baby she was expecting. Mom asked her how Anthony was feeling about having a new edition to the family and about having to share his grandparent's. Rachael answered that he is excited to meet the baby but he is not excited to share his grandparents. He said to her how would it be like to have grandpa and grandma watch the baby sometimes? he made a face and answered.
"They won't be able to, they are allergic to babies." Mom and I both laughed at that and then we said that they were invited up to the pool anytime since Anthony is now taking swimming lessons again. After a while we talked about how long she has before she has to go back to work and she said she will be returning in November which isn't bad because that is when the holidays start. After awhile the topic of the baby shower came up. It is going to be on July 15th and from what I heard Bridget is organizing it.
From what I heard it is going to be a decent crowd and Rachel has included Joy and Hailee in the invite along with mom and I. So I am sure it will be nice. Just in case you are wondering about the names. She decided on Gabriel (male)
Sophia (female)
As we were talking mom got a text from Joy saying we are on You Tube. She had uploaded video from mom's 50th birthday party of Mark and his golf buddies doing the YMCA. Check it out and you will laugh. ;) Comment and let me know what you think LOL. Well I better go I need to get packing this is the day I am going to my dad's to spend some quality father daughter time.
Yes I am still here just in case you are wondering LOL. There was nothing really exciting interesting to blog about and so you know Joy and Katey did come over to lay out by the pool the other day but it seemed like I am always blogging about every single pool party you were probably sick of it so I didn't want to bore you with another. But anyway last night mom, Mark and I went to a blues festival. It was a festival where different bands come and play blues music and you can bring your fold up chairs and listen to them play and they have all these different kinds of venders that you would normally see at festivals such as french fries, hot dogs, pizza ect. For the record I had treated myself to a corn dog and to a funnel cake.
We had met Rachel and Mark and a friend of hers named Amy who gave me a manicure and pedicure before I had my brain surgery. Well anyway even though it was loud we did our best to talk and with Rachel mom and I couldn't help but ask questions about the baby she was expecting. Mom asked her how Anthony was feeling about having a new edition to the family and about having to share his grandparent's. Rachael answered that he is excited to meet the baby but he is not excited to share his grandparents. He said to her how would it be like to have grandpa and grandma watch the baby sometimes? he made a face and answered.
"They won't be able to, they are allergic to babies." Mom and I both laughed at that and then we said that they were invited up to the pool anytime since Anthony is now taking swimming lessons again. After a while we talked about how long she has before she has to go back to work and she said she will be returning in November which isn't bad because that is when the holidays start. After awhile the topic of the baby shower came up. It is going to be on July 15th and from what I heard Bridget is organizing it.
From what I heard it is going to be a decent crowd and Rachel has included Joy and Hailee in the invite along with mom and I. So I am sure it will be nice. Just in case you are wondering about the names. She decided on Gabriel (male)
Sophia (female)
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Getting down to the wire
It sure is getting closer to the big I do for Jess and from what I have read on her on her last blog post she is excited and she seems to be be a little nervous. LOL she seemed to be a little chitter chattery the last time we were together and it seems like you only get like that Jess when you are nervous or excited. :) But anyway don't feel bad about talking I had enjoyed hearing you chatter. Okay Okay I will stop now and I was glad to hear that she had accomplished everything on her do list for the wedding. I on the other hand still have some things to accomplish since I can't drive and I need some extended help.
I am happy to say that I got my hair trimmed and my faced waxed the last time before the event so that was one thing off my to do list. So all that is left is
color my hair
manicure and pedicure
Atending the rehersal and the wedding on time. so the to do list is finally going to come to a close until the next big event once these come to a close. :) It's such a beautiful day and my mom is laying out by the pool and I am going to join her. So bye for now.
It sure is getting closer to the big I do for Jess and from what I have read on her on her last blog post she is excited and she seems to be be a little nervous. LOL she seemed to be a little chitter chattery the last time we were together and it seems like you only get like that Jess when you are nervous or excited. :) But anyway don't feel bad about talking I had enjoyed hearing you chatter. Okay Okay I will stop now and I was glad to hear that she had accomplished everything on her do list for the wedding. I on the other hand still have some things to accomplish since I can't drive and I need some extended help.
I am happy to say that I got my hair trimmed and my faced waxed the last time before the event so that was one thing off my to do list. So all that is left is
color my hair
manicure and pedicure
Atending the rehersal and the wedding on time. so the to do list is finally going to come to a close until the next big event once these come to a close. :) It's such a beautiful day and my mom is laying out by the pool and I am going to join her. So bye for now.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Fourth church visit; kitty fuss
Well it has been awhile but I went to church with Jessie again. As you you notice every post that has to do with Jessie's church I just label them first, second, ect, that is because there are times that I don't really remember the sermon all that well because I am blogging hours later for the record there might be times where I might attend another church service with grandpa or father which are not the same religion as Jessie. So in that case my blog post might be titled First (Catholic) church visit. Of course it isn't my first ever catholic church visit but would have been since I have blogged. Okay Okay sorry for the chitter chatter but Jessie picked me up at 8:45 and she was wearing these beat up heals to try to get used to walking in heals.
She wore these ankle braces underneath to help her and she did quite well once she got used to them but she admitted that her shoes for the wedding were a little higher. As she was beginning to walk there were times where I had to bite my lip to keep from laughing because at first she kind of reminded me of how Hermione granger looked in Harry Potter when she walked in Gringrotts dressed as Bellatrex Lestrage. Well anyway the Sunday school service was taught by pastor David Denny and it was review about the whole bible. He than handed out study guides and warned us that there was going to be a quiz next week to study for. Uh Oh I won't be able to take it because my dad invited to spend a couple days with him next weekend so I guess I will just have to make it up or fail.
Well anyway I am really rusty on the church sermon but there was a guest deacon who spoke and he did a great job. Jessie had nursery duty so she was in a separate room during service but Lula
(Jessie's mother in law) kindly offered me to join them. Afterwards after getting a bite to eat mom and I went to pick up Katey so that we could go to get her new kitties that she had seen that the mall that the humane society had brought. They are adorable. They are brother and sister and they are white and gray and they look identical. Yes the evening was about the kitties and it made Onyx not very happy. In fact from what I heard he stole one of their toys that Joy had given them and stole a feather. Silly dog LOL. Well I am going to go make some breakfast bye.
Well it has been awhile but I went to church with Jessie again. As you you notice every post that has to do with Jessie's church I just label them first, second, ect, that is because there are times that I don't really remember the sermon all that well because I am blogging hours later for the record there might be times where I might attend another church service with grandpa or father which are not the same religion as Jessie. So in that case my blog post might be titled First (Catholic) church visit. Of course it isn't my first ever catholic church visit but would have been since I have blogged. Okay Okay sorry for the chitter chatter but Jessie picked me up at 8:45 and she was wearing these beat up heals to try to get used to walking in heals.
She wore these ankle braces underneath to help her and she did quite well once she got used to them but she admitted that her shoes for the wedding were a little higher. As she was beginning to walk there were times where I had to bite my lip to keep from laughing because at first she kind of reminded me of how Hermione granger looked in Harry Potter when she walked in Gringrotts dressed as Bellatrex Lestrage. Well anyway the Sunday school service was taught by pastor David Denny and it was review about the whole bible. He than handed out study guides and warned us that there was going to be a quiz next week to study for. Uh Oh I won't be able to take it because my dad invited to spend a couple days with him next weekend so I guess I will just have to make it up or fail.
Well anyway I am really rusty on the church sermon but there was a guest deacon who spoke and he did a great job. Jessie had nursery duty so she was in a separate room during service but Lula
(Jessie's mother in law) kindly offered me to join them. Afterwards after getting a bite to eat mom and I went to pick up Katey so that we could go to get her new kitties that she had seen that the mall that the humane society had brought. They are adorable. They are brother and sister and they are white and gray and they look identical. Yes the evening was about the kitties and it made Onyx not very happy. In fact from what I heard he stole one of their toys that Joy had given them and stole a feather. Silly dog LOL. Well I am going to go make some breakfast bye.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Love language test; a newly hemmed dress
I am sure that most people have heard of the Dugger family. The family that has their own reality show on TLC and that was formally called 18 kids and counting but if you have been following them you should know that their show is now called 19 kids and counting. I have been a loyal fan I would say for 5 years and I would say it's amazing how they raise that many children and how they do it. Well anyway since I like them on facebook they send me updates such as when the mother (Michelle) will blog and one of her recent blog posts was about Love language. She talked about how her and her children read this specific book together called The five Love Languages of Children.
She says that she will have her children go on the books website with her where they can fill out a 30 question test to find out your results. After you are done you get scores such as
1. spending time
2. touching
3. being able to accept gifts.
4. being told that you are loved
5. written notes of admiration.
I thought it would be interesting to find out my love language so I went on the website and took a test. There are many tests you can take. Of course I chose the love test for the singles since I do not have a boyfriend or children yet and yes I will share my results.
I scored 8 in spending time
1 in Touch. (Which did not surprise me. I do not like to be hugged. Yes I do give hugs but they are the quick one armed hugs, and please just because I told you guys I don't like hugs doesn't mean that you can't hug me it just won't be a big one.
4 in being able to accept gifts. I have always loved getting gifts but as I got older I just felt that family or friends didn't have to get me anything on my birthday.
2 in being told that I am loved. I don't know why that is. I think it's because I have trouble telling people by mouth that I love them. It's almost like I am almost afraid that they are not going to believe me for some reason which is silly of course but I have no problem texting mom or dad that i love them. and of course the course I scored an 8 on receiving writing notes. I love notes and those were my result. Well anyway today I tried on my newly hemmed black and white dress and I must say the seamstress did an excellent job. It was so funny because I kept on wanting to hold onto the bottom of the dress because I was still afraid I was going to trip over it . Have any of you girls had that feeling ? It seems like I have that feeling with any formal gown or dress but Mark gave an approving whistle when I modeled it for him with my sandals on. UH OH I better get ready for pictures before the rehearsal dinner LOL. My family is already is begging mom to take pictures of me in my bridesmaid's dress. This day's supposed to be about Jessie and David LOL. Well I got to run. ,
I am sure that most people have heard of the Dugger family. The family that has their own reality show on TLC and that was formally called 18 kids and counting but if you have been following them you should know that their show is now called 19 kids and counting. I have been a loyal fan I would say for 5 years and I would say it's amazing how they raise that many children and how they do it. Well anyway since I like them on facebook they send me updates such as when the mother (Michelle) will blog and one of her recent blog posts was about Love language. She talked about how her and her children read this specific book together called The five Love Languages of Children.
She says that she will have her children go on the books website with her where they can fill out a 30 question test to find out your results. After you are done you get scores such as
1. spending time
2. touching
3. being able to accept gifts.
4. being told that you are loved
5. written notes of admiration.
I thought it would be interesting to find out my love language so I went on the website and took a test. There are many tests you can take. Of course I chose the love test for the singles since I do not have a boyfriend or children yet and yes I will share my results.
I scored 8 in spending time
1 in Touch. (Which did not surprise me. I do not like to be hugged. Yes I do give hugs but they are the quick one armed hugs, and please just because I told you guys I don't like hugs doesn't mean that you can't hug me it just won't be a big one.
4 in being able to accept gifts. I have always loved getting gifts but as I got older I just felt that family or friends didn't have to get me anything on my birthday.
2 in being told that I am loved. I don't know why that is. I think it's because I have trouble telling people by mouth that I love them. It's almost like I am almost afraid that they are not going to believe me for some reason which is silly of course but I have no problem texting mom or dad that i love them. and of course the course I scored an 8 on receiving writing notes. I love notes and those were my result. Well anyway today I tried on my newly hemmed black and white dress and I must say the seamstress did an excellent job. It was so funny because I kept on wanting to hold onto the bottom of the dress because I was still afraid I was going to trip over it . Have any of you girls had that feeling ? It seems like I have that feeling with any formal gown or dress but Mark gave an approving whistle when I modeled it for him with my sandals on. UH OH I better get ready for pictures before the rehearsal dinner LOL. My family is already is begging mom to take pictures of me in my bridesmaid's dress. This day's supposed to be about Jessie and David LOL. Well I got to run. ,
Friday, June 1, 2012
Some needed rain; busy month
Can you believe that June is here already? Time seems to be passing by quickly and it seems like it is a start of a busy month. It seems like we are starting out with some nice needed rain. LOL I am sure grandpa is rejoicing when he woke up and saw it was raining outside. In fact when I mentioned that we got a little bit the other day he just scuffed and scowled and said,
"We hardly got anything, we just got a spit."
In fact grandma said if we aren't going to get anything now we probably aren't going to get anything because July and August are some of the driest months. So luckily we will get a start. Mark was telling mom this morning that this rain might do her some good at the mall as well because from what I heard things have been slow. But anyway I have got to admit rain has some negative sides too. It keeps me from taking my walks outside or at least right now.
I heard it is supposed to stop around lunchtime but in the meantime I might go give my room a real good cleaning. By that I mean everything dusting the dresser, vacuuming, you name it and than I might go in the basement and workout. Well anyway it seems like this month is a busy time ahead along with many other events of the Summer. Here are some of them,
16th Jessie's wedding day.
18th Nathan's birthday
19th grandpa's birthday we usually celebrate them at the same time around Father's day by having a huge cook out/ pool party. Maybe a week later going to my grandparents for a weekend of fun since mom and Mark might be going to Cincinnati with a few couples. Of course there is that musical that grandma told me about but like I said on the previous post that will probably not be till August. Well I will keep you posted on how each event goes so stay tuned. :)
Can you believe that June is here already? Time seems to be passing by quickly and it seems like it is a start of a busy month. It seems like we are starting out with some nice needed rain. LOL I am sure grandpa is rejoicing when he woke up and saw it was raining outside. In fact when I mentioned that we got a little bit the other day he just scuffed and scowled and said,
"We hardly got anything, we just got a spit."
In fact grandma said if we aren't going to get anything now we probably aren't going to get anything because July and August are some of the driest months. So luckily we will get a start. Mark was telling mom this morning that this rain might do her some good at the mall as well because from what I heard things have been slow. But anyway I have got to admit rain has some negative sides too. It keeps me from taking my walks outside or at least right now.
I heard it is supposed to stop around lunchtime but in the meantime I might go give my room a real good cleaning. By that I mean everything dusting the dresser, vacuuming, you name it and than I might go in the basement and workout. Well anyway it seems like this month is a busy time ahead along with many other events of the Summer. Here are some of them,
16th Jessie's wedding day.
18th Nathan's birthday
19th grandpa's birthday we usually celebrate them at the same time around Father's day by having a huge cook out/ pool party. Maybe a week later going to my grandparents for a weekend of fun since mom and Mark might be going to Cincinnati with a few couples. Of course there is that musical that grandma told me about but like I said on the previous post that will probably not be till August. Well I will keep you posted on how each event goes so stay tuned. :)
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