Belated Happy Earth Day!

I've been busy and simply forgot I wanted to post this cute picture!

However, the final window and window treatment cleaning is done.  I hauled everything upstairs and gave the room a good cleaning while I was up there doing the window.  And some other "Spring Cleaning" chores have been done.  This afternoon I am going to go clean some things out of the shed.

Yesterday I went with Nurse J to do some baby shopping.  She's in the final weeks of pregnancy now and Babies R Us offers a discount on things that have not been purchased from the registered wish list.  So she went armed with gift cards that friends and family have given them - Thank you, everyone! - and we picked out some lovely necessities.

We had a good thunderstorm yesterday afternoon.  Golfer and his golf buddies had gotten their round finished, and I was just pulling into the garage when the sky opened up with lots of thunder and some lightening.  It's cooler this morning, but nice and sunny.

Stay safe!

AAAAHHHHH!

The power washing was done on the weekend.  The house looks soooo much better!  The man doing the work was very good.  He did the house and shed like we had asked, but he also cleaned the porch floor and walk, the deck, the under-side of the gutters that were all nasty, and even got the gunk out from between the deck boards.  I have spent the last couple days cleaning windows and window treatments and doing some other "extra" cleaning.   Hence the "aaaahhhh".

It's been in the 80's for a couple days, but today is a bit cooler and only in the low 60's.  It is sunny and nice.  Azaleas are blooming, trees are leafing, and the grass is growing.

I had planned to go to the Commissary on the weekend, but when Golfer got an email about the course being closed because of the huge air power celebration and air show, I decided I'd better get it done.  So that was this morning's chore.  All done and put away.

We haven't heard much from our girls, so I am guessing all is well with them.  Everyone is busy.

Golfer had a check-up and some lab work done.  It was an early appointment yesterday and then we went to breakfast afterwards.

So, all is well here.  Stay safe!

Happy Birthday, Cutie Girl!

We love you! xo

Happy "Day Before Tax Day"

The filing deadline for our taxes was officially delayed until tomorrow, April 18th because the 15th was a holiday in D.C.  If this has happened before, I do not remember it.  But then, Golfer and I usually don't wait until the deadline anyway, so it doesn't make any difference.  Good luck to any of you who are wrestling with your paperwork today!

It is sunny and beautiful here, right now the temperature is 56.  Golfer's weekend group is playing at Sleepy Hole today.  I hope they have a good round.

I have had a relaxing morning and have done all the usual things that needed doing.  I also checked out the new Sunday "Today Show" with Willie Geist.  It's only an hour long and it was a good show.

Right now I am spending time on the computer while the house is getting power washed.  It was a really dirty Winter, and the house really needed the washing.  When I called our "call the man" friend, he asked if it was okay if his guy came on Sunday if that was when he was available.  We said okay.  I've already thanked God for the lovely day and you know the old saying - "cleanliness is next to Godliness".  I will be glad to have this job finished, but right now it is entertaining the furry kids.  They get anxious when strangers are around and there is much running back and forth to the windows.

My major project this coming week will be cleaning the windows and window treatments.  Most of those just get vacuumed, dusted and de-haired, but a couple panels will be washed if needed.

Golfer has been graduated from PT and does the exercises at home now.  He has one doctor appointment this week for a check-up.  We'll be having a delayed birthday dinner for Cutie Girl on Thursday.  Her birthday is actually tomorrow, but Nurse J has to make one last work trip to Roanoke.  Since she is so very pregnant and uncomfortable, I am fixing dinner here when she gets back.

I've been thinking of Darrelyn; today would have been her birthday.  We miss her.  My niece (her daughter) is going through a rough time right now and I've been thinking of her, too.

A memory........ If I am remembering correctly, we were staying overnight at a cabin on Lake Erie.  Mom took the picture.  From left to right - me, my niece Pat, my sister Darrelyn, and my niece Peggy.  Obviously Mom had told us all to "wave at the camera".  I'm sure we visited Aunt Hazel during that trip, too.  She lived in Vermilion, close to the Lake.

Have a good day and stay safe!

Happy Anniversary, Nurse J and IT Guy!

Love you!

Monday!

I thought I'd get a short post done before I order our pizza for dinner.  :)  It's been a good day.  It's been around 70 and sunny.  Feels more like April today.

All the usual morning stuff was done.  I did a little cleaning and vacuuming.  Made it to the "Y" this afternoon.  Golfer worked in the yard; it was time to mow again.  I did a little clean-up out there.  I finished reading a good book.

The day started with Finnigan helping me enjoy my coffee and reading the paper.  What a sweetie!

For the record, this is how I frequently read the paper in the morning.  Sometimes he needs an emergency, can't wait, snuggle.

Stay safe!

April 10th and a Freeze Warning Last Night!

Huh.  April weather. High winds.  Back and forth temps. Freeze and frost warnings last night.  Supposed to be in 70's tomorrow.  Today is in high 40's and sunny and the wind has died down.  I just did another round of yard pick up with my grabber and big bag.  And that outside work also included yanking up a few weeds and cleaning off the porch, walk, patio, and deck.

Nurse J and I went to check  out the yard sales yesterday.  That was the rain date for the community sales that got rained and blown out last weekend.  She found a few great bargains.  Mainly we were looking for little girl clothes.  It was a nice time and we got to visit.  She is doing okay, but is very pregnant and very miserable and tired.

Bikini says they are doing okay in Georgia.  The kids went to swim camp during Spring break and they had fun.  Tomorrow it is back to school for them.

I've kept up with all the usual daily chores and odd jobs this week.  I got Kirk (MDX) cleaned inside and out.  I could not stand the pollen another minute!  Golfer says he is going to  mow tomorrow, so I will help with clean-up after he is done.

The "for sale" sign went up on the house next door.  I am hoping for someone nice to buy it.  But I am also realistic - no one since the original builder/owner sold it has been a good neighbor.  Please send someone who is responsible and quiet!

Our azaleas are starting to bloom, the liriope plants are getting new leaves, the hostas are coming up, rhododendrons and hydrangeas are getting buds, and everything else is looking good.  And... like I said,  Golfer has to mow again!

Stay safe!