I'm not sure how many times I can say this but no computer at home....well.....it sucks! And I mean sucks....BIG TIME!!! I can't do any of the things that I'm used to do doing! Like keeping up with my blog! Did you see the date of my last post? It was September 7th!!! I mean whats up with that? That pretty much sucks! UGH!!! Can I say it one more time! IT SUCKS!!!!!!
Okay...so maybe I got that out of my system...maybe. I might have to throw
it in one more time before this post is done!
So, you might ask...Whats been going on in my life since the 7th of September?
Well, I turned another year older! Do I feel older? Not really. I don't feel the age that my birth certificate says that I'm. Whats a number? Just a number...right? That's what i say! It's how you feel in side......blah blah blah! I guess that's how I'm feeling today...pretty much on the blah side. Not such a good day to be blogging! But I'm here sitting at my not so favorite spot in the library. I would much rather be sitting in my house......okay here goes...it sucks! Just had to get it in one more time!
I did do the Race for the Cure this year! I loved it! It felt so good to be out there walking with my family and everyone else! Doing it for my Mom and Aunt Barbara...and not to mention trying to find a cure for this crazy disease! It was so nice to see all the people out....doing it for someone the loved or someone that is fighting! I would post some pictures....but I can't! You know why! I won't say it!
Kids are enjoying school. They all have made some friends. So, that makes me feel better.
Tim works a lot! More then he did in Kentucky. So, we don't really see him that much. We works pretty long hours during the week and hasn't really had a weekend off. I guess that's what it takes when you are starting a new job. Hopefully after football it will slow down a little for him....we can only hope.
Other then that...not much else going on around here. It's nice to be close to home and it's nice to be able to get in the car and drive down for a weekend and see family and have family come up and see us. We enjoy having family up.
PS. Did I tell you that not having a computer at home sucks? Had to get one more in before I was done!
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Back to School~
Today was the day.....
The kids are back to school. To tell you the truth it was a little hard for me today. Not because they were going back to school....but because I'm not used to the school. It's different. It's not what we are used to.
For 6 years we took our children to the schools that we knew. We knew the rules. We knew what to do. So, when today rolled around we were kind of not in the loop! I hate not being int the loop!
We used to be able to walk in to the classroom on the first day and take pictures of them and today...no pictures were taken! First time that hasn't taken place. Nope...I didn't like that...not one bit. Yes, I did get the first day photos, but not the class ones! Yes, I'm a little bummed out. But what can you do? Not much !
The teachers seemed nice.....but they just weren't what I'm used to. I know you are saying just quit complaining! You are here...You are back in Washington! But if I could have taken one thing and put it here for us...it would have been the schools! I loved them!
Okay...I'll stop now. On a good note....I went to Kohl's to get some work out pants for the Walk for the Cure and I walked out without paying a dime!!! I know! How cool is that!! I'm not really sure what happened but I thought they were one sale for $21 and they ended up being on clearance for $3 and I had a $10 cash card. I got it for nothing!! Cool!! I still have $7 to spend!!
The kids are back to school. To tell you the truth it was a little hard for me today. Not because they were going back to school....but because I'm not used to the school. It's different. It's not what we are used to.
For 6 years we took our children to the schools that we knew. We knew the rules. We knew what to do. So, when today rolled around we were kind of not in the loop! I hate not being int the loop!
We used to be able to walk in to the classroom on the first day and take pictures of them and today...no pictures were taken! First time that hasn't taken place. Nope...I didn't like that...not one bit. Yes, I did get the first day photos, but not the class ones! Yes, I'm a little bummed out. But what can you do? Not much !
The teachers seemed nice.....but they just weren't what I'm used to. I know you are saying just quit complaining! You are here...You are back in Washington! But if I could have taken one thing and put it here for us...it would have been the schools! I loved them!
Okay...I'll stop now. On a good note....I went to Kohl's to get some work out pants for the Walk for the Cure and I walked out without paying a dime!!! I know! How cool is that!! I'm not really sure what happened but I thought they were one sale for $21 and they ended up being on clearance for $3 and I had a $10 cash card. I got it for nothing!! Cool!! I still have $7 to spend!!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Her dream~
I'm home.....
Shes not here....
This isn't the way we planned it.
This was her dream...our dream.
We talked about this......I can't count how many times we talked about it.
She would have been thrilled, happy and overjoyed!
Her grandchildren were finally coming home! She could see them whenever she wanted.
Her dream came later then we would have wanted. But I know she is happy that we are finally home. Home......and with our families.
It's still hard for me to be in her house. I see her sitting there on the couch....when she was healthy and when she was sick. I see her everywhere I look. Every little thing she picked out, she hung up, she shopped for. It's her.
So many emotions.
I know it will get better as I spend more time in the house.
Your dream finally came true Mom~
Shes not here....
This isn't the way we planned it.
This was her dream...our dream.
We talked about this......I can't count how many times we talked about it.
She would have been thrilled, happy and overjoyed!
Her grandchildren were finally coming home! She could see them whenever she wanted.
Her dream came later then we would have wanted. But I know she is happy that we are finally home. Home......and with our families.
It's still hard for me to be in her house. I see her sitting there on the couch....when she was healthy and when she was sick. I see her everywhere I look. Every little thing she picked out, she hung up, she shopped for. It's her.
So many emotions.
I know it will get better as I spend more time in the house.
Your dream finally came true Mom~
Starting Over~
Here we are again.....
In a new house....
In a new city....
But the good thing is it's not a new state to us.
We have now been here a few days over a month! I still can't believe that we are here...that we are home. Even as I write this it still seems hard to believe...we are home. And believe me I have told Tim we are not leaving this state again!!! He agrees!!
I'm still trying to find my way around town. It's hard trying to figure out where to go for all the normal day to day things. Like where is the best place for groceries. We just found the mall on Sunday....we just went to one store. I need to go back and see what they have...but it's not close. You have to go on this freeway and get on this other freeway!!! Ugh!! It's just not a hop around the corner like I had it in Lexington! I did get lost a week or so ago trying to find Target...now that's a store you must be able to find! But have no fear....we did find it a few days later! I knew I could do it!
Now we are getting ready to start a new school year....a new school for the kids! As much as I love being home...I'm kinda sad about the schools. I loved the school back in Kentucky...well in Lexington! They were great! My kids did so well in them. I knew what to expect as the new school year rolled around. I knew what to do...where to go! I just knew what to do. Now.....I know nothing!!!I'm walking into something that I'm unsure about. I'm sure the kids will do fine, but there is just that but! My worry....a Moms worry!
Then I start thinking about doctors......don't get me stated with that! Another BIG worry!!!
Stating over....hopefully for the last time~
In a new house....
In a new city....
But the good thing is it's not a new state to us.
We have now been here a few days over a month! I still can't believe that we are here...that we are home. Even as I write this it still seems hard to believe...we are home. And believe me I have told Tim we are not leaving this state again!!! He agrees!!
I'm still trying to find my way around town. It's hard trying to figure out where to go for all the normal day to day things. Like where is the best place for groceries. We just found the mall on Sunday....we just went to one store. I need to go back and see what they have...but it's not close. You have to go on this freeway and get on this other freeway!!! Ugh!! It's just not a hop around the corner like I had it in Lexington! I did get lost a week or so ago trying to find Target...now that's a store you must be able to find! But have no fear....we did find it a few days later! I knew I could do it!
Now we are getting ready to start a new school year....a new school for the kids! As much as I love being home...I'm kinda sad about the schools. I loved the school back in Kentucky...well in Lexington! They were great! My kids did so well in them. I knew what to expect as the new school year rolled around. I knew what to do...where to go! I just knew what to do. Now.....I know nothing!!!I'm walking into something that I'm unsure about. I'm sure the kids will do fine, but there is just that but! My worry....a Moms worry!
Then I start thinking about doctors......don't get me stated with that! Another BIG worry!!!
Stating over....hopefully for the last time~
Friday, August 5, 2011
I'm back!!!
I'm sure by now you have all forgotten about me! It's been so long since my last blog....but that hasn't been my fault! We do not have a computer at home!!! Yes, you heard me!! And it's driving me CRAZY!!! I need my computer hooked up! I have to go to the local library if I need to do anything on the computer...you know important things...like get on face book, blogging and oh yeah try and find a job! So, it seems like we have been here at the library almost every day!!
We are here! We are in our house and I'm still trying to get things done. The simple things like hanging things on the walls and stuff like that. I still have some things to unpack, but it's the little unimportant things. So, the garage is a mess! But it can wait....right? I think so!
The trip here was...hmmm....how can I put this nicely? It was hellish!! I know sometimes I dislike using those words on my blog...but hey that's what it was. It seemed like every day something went wrong! Tim and I lost each other one day! I just kept on driving!! That's what he told me to do! I was just following his directions! We finally caught up with each other on the border of the next state! It was funny the next day! Had a little car trouble and Tim just left us.....kept on driving as the kids and I are shouting in the walkie talkie!!! Finally the car started going again!! Good thing! He was down the road about 30 miles wondering where we went! We didn't go anywhere!!! So, many more stories! But in the end we made it!!
We are glad to be Home! Home with our family! It still seems like I'm just visiting. I still havent' gotten my home legs yet!
PS. I guess now we can't be Kentucky kids anymore! Any ideas for a new name?
We are here! We are in our house and I'm still trying to get things done. The simple things like hanging things on the walls and stuff like that. I still have some things to unpack, but it's the little unimportant things. So, the garage is a mess! But it can wait....right? I think so!
The trip here was...hmmm....how can I put this nicely? It was hellish!! I know sometimes I dislike using those words on my blog...but hey that's what it was. It seemed like every day something went wrong! Tim and I lost each other one day! I just kept on driving!! That's what he told me to do! I was just following his directions! We finally caught up with each other on the border of the next state! It was funny the next day! Had a little car trouble and Tim just left us.....kept on driving as the kids and I are shouting in the walkie talkie!!! Finally the car started going again!! Good thing! He was down the road about 30 miles wondering where we went! We didn't go anywhere!!! So, many more stories! But in the end we made it!!
We are glad to be Home! Home with our family! It still seems like I'm just visiting. I still havent' gotten my home legs yet!
PS. I guess now we can't be Kentucky kids anymore! Any ideas for a new name?
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Bathroom #2 DONE!!!!
Okay....these bathrooms have taken us FOREVER! We knew that they would take some time....but we didn't really know that they would take us this much time! But thank gosh that they are finally done! So, I bet you are ready for some pictures.......I even took a few of the front room and dinning room for you....I know I'm just on the ball tonight.
Well, first of all I have to show you the before....well the before we had it all torn apart and ready for remodel. Are you ready for the ugliness? Here it is...if you have to cover your eyes I will understand...it's pretty scary.......
YUCK, YUCK,YUCK!!!!!
But now it's all nice and pretty. It should be Tim worked long and hard on it....but don't forget about his trusty assistant.....ME!!! I was the holder, the tool getter, painter(not so good), anything he needed and I was the one!!! Was I happy about being the trusty assistant? NOT SO MUCH.......but somebody had to do it! Here it is.........
I was a little worried about the green at first...but the more coats he put on the better it looked...or it just grew on me...I'm not sure which one. But it sure looks a lot better now. What do you think?
Now this is the dinning area....we painted it a blue/grey color. It's more grey then blue. I LOVE the color. I would do this color again for sure!
Here is the living room all painted and ready to go!
Look how nice it is! Wouldn't you buy this house? It looks 100% better now then it ever has! We have worked non-stop in this house for 3 weeks straight! From 6:30 in the morning until 11:00 at night! We are both tired and the kids are ready for some fun!
As far as the packing is going......we are actually ahead of the game on that one! We only have the kitchen and the garage to pack up and a few odds and ends. And the Christmas stuff. We had a major packing day yesterday. It felt so good to get most things packed up. We kind of want to leave a few things out this week. Just in case anyone wants to see the house since we will be putting it on the market tomorrow...not that anyone will come looking on the 4th of July! I'll be sure and get pictures of that tomorrow. You know me! Well, I just wanted to keep anyone that is interested in our progress up to date. We are counting down the days! :) I do have to admit I'm a little scared about the drive home!!! But don't tell anyone! I have never drove across the country! I have been a passenger and I did drive some, but to do it all myself.....that's scary! I have some very important people in the car with me that I need to keep safe!
Well, first of all I have to show you the before....well the before we had it all torn apart and ready for remodel. Are you ready for the ugliness? Here it is...if you have to cover your eyes I will understand...it's pretty scary.......
But now it's all nice and pretty. It should be Tim worked long and hard on it....but don't forget about his trusty assistant.....ME!!! I was the holder, the tool getter, painter(not so good), anything he needed and I was the one!!! Was I happy about being the trusty assistant? NOT SO MUCH.......but somebody had to do it! Here it is.........
Now this is the dinning area....we painted it a blue/grey color. It's more grey then blue. I LOVE the color. I would do this color again for sure!
Here is the living room all painted and ready to go!
Look how nice it is! Wouldn't you buy this house? It looks 100% better now then it ever has! We have worked non-stop in this house for 3 weeks straight! From 6:30 in the morning until 11:00 at night! We are both tired and the kids are ready for some fun!
As far as the packing is going......we are actually ahead of the game on that one! We only have the kitchen and the garage to pack up and a few odds and ends. And the Christmas stuff. We had a major packing day yesterday. It felt so good to get most things packed up. We kind of want to leave a few things out this week. Just in case anyone wants to see the house since we will be putting it on the market tomorrow...not that anyone will come looking on the 4th of July! I'll be sure and get pictures of that tomorrow. You know me! Well, I just wanted to keep anyone that is interested in our progress up to date. We are counting down the days! :) I do have to admit I'm a little scared about the drive home!!! But don't tell anyone! I have never drove across the country! I have been a passenger and I did drive some, but to do it all myself.....that's scary! I have some very important people in the car with me that I need to keep safe!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
11 days!!!!
Eleven days!!! Now that's scary!! I'm feeling a little overwhelmed! It seems like everything is coming fast...maybe too fast! We still have so many things to do and I'm just not sure how we are going to get everything done!
The second bathroom should...and I'm saying should....be done tomorrow if everything goes good. The plumber came today and the shower is ready to go. So, I might be able to shower in it after a year and a half!! I'm pretty excited about that. The paint that Tim picked out is well how should I say this.......well, it's GREEN! We thought it was going to be a light green...but it's GREEN! Oh well, it's up and we have to keep going with it! I guess if they don't like it then they can change it. Other then that it will look great. Bead-board went up today.
We did run into a little problem today. We had a house that we thought that we were going to rent for a year and got a call today and that fell through! So, now we are stuck looking for a house!!!! UGH!!! It's just so hard doing everything from here! Looking online is hard! But we really need to have this done. I think it would be easier to have it all figured out before we get home...then when we get home all we have to do is walk into a home!
I just wish that I had my Mom here. You don't know how many times I say this to myself. I need her help! It's just been so hard doing this without her. She has always been here for me when I have did all my moves and to not have her here with me has just put a big hole in everything. Not only for her help but for her support!
The second bathroom should...and I'm saying should....be done tomorrow if everything goes good. The plumber came today and the shower is ready to go. So, I might be able to shower in it after a year and a half!! I'm pretty excited about that. The paint that Tim picked out is well how should I say this.......well, it's GREEN! We thought it was going to be a light green...but it's GREEN! Oh well, it's up and we have to keep going with it! I guess if they don't like it then they can change it. Other then that it will look great. Bead-board went up today.
We did run into a little problem today. We had a house that we thought that we were going to rent for a year and got a call today and that fell through! So, now we are stuck looking for a house!!!! UGH!!! It's just so hard doing everything from here! Looking online is hard! But we really need to have this done. I think it would be easier to have it all figured out before we get home...then when we get home all we have to do is walk into a home!
I just wish that I had my Mom here. You don't know how many times I say this to myself. I need her help! It's just been so hard doing this without her. She has always been here for me when I have did all my moves and to not have her here with me has just put a big hole in everything. Not only for her help but for her support!
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