Monday,Monday

  Tim left for work over half hour ago and I'm trying to figure out whether or not to start another pot of coffee. I've had one cup and A hasn't stirred around yet. Maybe I'll just go back to bed soon instead.
  The day ahead looks like it will be beautiful. In the 70's and sunny. Surely no complaints there. I'm hoping to have the kids come up and go through the clothes that Ann brought. There is no sense in dragging all of them down there for her to go through and dragging back what she doesn't need. Easier for them to come here the way I see it. lol
  The three of us went to the bike rally in F'ville on Saturday. Wonderful day for a ride. About 160 miles. Boy, was I whooped when we got home. We rode in the bike parade and almost made the whole thing. Had about 3 blocks to go before T's bike overheated from all the slow and stop 'n go riding. It was a good time.

 Waiting in line for the parade to start. 

 Still waiting. Was starting to get a little warm in the sun. I was dressed for the ride home not for standing around. lol That's me with pony tail if you can't tell. 

 The line of bikes goes all the way out of site and we were about mid-pack. I was nicely surprised by the number of people that were along the road to wave at us and give us thumbs up. Never dreamed. One of the ladies in front of us was throwing candy to the kids and I swear she was baiting them. Not really but a couple of times she threw the candy and the kids darted out in front of A! He had to keep a close eye on the curb! I'm glad A wanted to go. T and I would not have bothered without him wanting to ride with a large crowd just once....it was really fun. The whole area was full of bikes. It's the country's largest charitable rally with the money going to several hometown charities. And family oriented too as you can see by the young girl with her daddy in the picture above. There were several like that near our section of the parade. No nude crap going on etc. I'm sure after sundown, down town .......not up my alley at all haha. 

  I finished my quilt blocks! Have all my share of them done except the medallion for the middle. I intend to start on that today. Will be appliqueing the star Aunt Jo made to muslin. Then when my sister gets done with her share we'll start putting it together. yay! 

  Guess I better get after the rest of my diamond day! You all have a good one!  

Throw away Thursday

  Bet you thought I forgot about getting rid of stuff! I haven't. I'm still clearing some of this "stuff" out. Slowly but surely. I will find something. lol

  Tim is supposed to start his new job on Monday if not before. The before part is running out of time. Guess the guy was mistaken. lol He'll be working in Neosho. About the same distance as it was to NWAr. Hope this one works out. As long as it doesn't make him sick like the other one did. And of course, wouldn't you know it, once again, his work day will start at 6 a.m....no rest for the wicked I guess. I just keep telling myself........just 10 more years, just 10 more years.......zzzzzzzz

  The kids have a temporary home while re-building.

The second photo is a view of their temp front yard. The trailer is actually in what we used as pasture and what they have been using as a play yard. The house will be razed and they plan to re build. I will know more about what they may need over the next few days. Insurance has taken care of most everything. 

  I'm behind in my quilting. I've got just a couple more blocks to throw together and can't quite seem to get it done. Dang it! Their anniversary is a few weeks away. Guess we'll strive for Christmas now. This will be 65 years for them. What a pair! 

  Better start my diamond day!   

  

  

Update on kids

  The guys got the lunch wagon moved from it's spot in Monett and the landlord has promised to let them come back when they are on feet and want to do it again. Nice offer. They are storing that stuff here at our place as they just don't have the room right now at home. They will be placing a fifth wheel right behind where the house used to be and spending a few months in that while figuring out the next step. Insurance is leasing the 5th wheel I believe.

  It was nice to spend a little time with Lee. Tim got to spend most of the day with him and I think they both appreciated the time together. A helped also.

  Aiden has finally got to start school! He started on Monday a few weeks behind the other kids. I hope they are able to help him catch up. I bet he is so excited. He loves playing with other kids. If he can contain his excitement he'll do alright. Can hardly wait to talk to him.

  It will be in the 90's again today but is supposed to cool down to the 80's in a day or so. Be more like it's supposed to be. Almost time to start bringing in houseplants and dumping the pool etc. Always such a long list of things to do in the fall.....I love fall.

  Gonna have a diamond day!

Happy Birthday to Tim!

  Here's a couple of pictures of the kidlets on Lacey.

 

  

Spring River Park - such a nice little park provided by the pastor of the church.

Five of the littlest generation plus 2. The little ones weren't to sure of standing there alone without a parent. That will change in a year or two, I'm sure. Last pool party.

  We are going to breakfast this a.m.  for Tim's birthday. Taking the bike. Not too sure of that lol . We've broke down twice this summer! Gonna be hot today! Better go get ready.

A lot has happened this past week

.......the night after my last post my son's house burned down. Thank the good Lord they were not inside. To make a long story short they were outside roasting marshmallows and the kids were in the camper. It was electrical and started in the kitchen or the bathroom. Fire marshal could not tell for sure. They did have insurance and they will be fine. I lived in that house longer than I have lived in any house my whole life and I'm so sad that it is gone. Parts of it were over 100 years old. I was so happy there. Had dad not died when he did I would still be there. Kayserah or however you spell that. What will be will be......
 
  That was a Thursday night/Friday morning thing. On Sunday we had the annual family party at Mike and Linda's which was interesting in itself. A strange day was had by all. It will be the last pool party there until someone else in the family has a pool. Celebrated several birthdays as well. Was so good to see everyone. Even Jeannie and Bryan were able to make it. They have all grown into such wonderful people and parents. We brought home a few pieces of Tim's folks' art that Linda had. She wanted us to have them. And a table. They are still in the back of the van, lol.

   On Tuesday I picked up the little ones so Lee and Brenda could meet with fire marshal and the insurance people etc....make their list of "household contents" etc. They are in a motel for a couple of weeks and then will be in a rental until something is done on the house. They have to have it cleaned up of course and then replaced. Don't know at this time if they will build or what. Haven't talked to Lee to find out. He had to go back to work on Wed...He'll be off the next couple of days and we hope to be able to talk to him then.
 
  The kids do pretty well for a 4 and 6 yr old but I do worry about them. They are so spoiled that they have a hard time appreciating what they have. I know it won't stop.....I've seen it before years ago and the pattern is the same. Will be hard for them. Out of my hands....

  We saddled up Lacey and Tim rode a couple of minutes and then gave the little ones rides. They were able to hold the reins themselves and "do it all by myself!" Lacey just followed behind Tim walking. Very nice. We also rode bikes with them as we had their bikes here at our house. Otherwise they would have been on the deck and burned. Aiden is getting pretty good at it and Sissy is not too far behind. I have not been on my bike in a few years! Did not last long lol Neither did Tim but he did ride too.

  We've lost one more guinea since letting them out in the yard during the day. Down to 6. We put them up at night and let them out early. The roam around in the outer edges of the yard fences and make their way back into the car port come dusk. I'm so looking forward to them growing up and guarding the yard. lol I love the noises so far. I will update that much further down the road. Haha. They get pretty loud! And no, I have not nor will I name any of them.....

 

Another great day in the Ozarks

....it's a beautiful morning! About 70* and the sun is shining. Of course at noon when it's almost 90* and steaming I won't have that same opinion. lol
  Went out to feed and check on the guineas. We turned them out in the yard yesterday. They will have to find their own little niche among the critters. We will keep the cats in for a few days and supervise the dogs while they are out with us. Will be so neat to have them hanging in the yard.
  The kids dropped by yesterday on their way to the zoo. Was so good to see them! It was Aiden's birthday, a big whopping 6 yrs old. Life moves so fast. Hope they had a wonderful day. I know they did get to see Karen while in town. I'm sure it made her day.
  Tim has gone this a.m. to take a driving test for a company up north. Sure hope this one works out for him. What ever happens it will be the way it's suppose to be.....
  Have not uploaded any pictures of the new floor etc but it sure is nice. If we live long enough we may get all the floors fixed haha. Good thing T plans on living to be 105!
  I got the embroidery done on the star. Have 2 more blocks to put together and may be able to start assembling some of it.  My sister is moving along on her end of it too.
  I snagged these pics from fb and thought they were so cute :

 Boiled egg toadstools with tomato topped with mayo

 mice with radishes,olives and carrots

How cute for a potluck or something! Hope I haven't already posted them. If I have, I apologize. There was also little piglets.

    Guess I'd better hit the treadmill before it gets any later. Have a diamond day!

  

Monday, Monday

  we had a real nice time yesterday at Mike and Linda's. They had a swim party for a few of the family with lunch. A pretty nice visit with everyone. We took the bike. Nice ride up. We stopped at the Spring River park on the way. Had not stopped there in a few years. Such a nice little park.
  Anyway, we left Spfd and headed home. Making our usual stops for a cigarette break and a butt break. Marionville is sometimes one of those stops. After a quick smoke and a Dew we got ready to go again and the dang bike screwed up. In the transmission somewhere, somehow. Had to call Susie's first to see if A was there. Nope, next call to Sandi to have her drive to our house and ask A to take the van, utility trailer and tie downs to come rescue us (again). good grief! Last ride of the year for me I'm thinking. lol

  Next weekend is the last of summer party at Mike's so we plan on going up. Also for the September birthdays. It will be interesting anyway.

  A and I got the yard mowed this am. I have told him not to mow anymore due to his many allergies but he doesn't listen well. I planned on just mowing the parts that I walk in daily, like my flower beds, water trough etc. but the next thing I know he's out there on the riding mower. Knocked it pretty fast. Boy, was I ever hot when I finished!

  A big thank you out to my sister for helping in our rescue!

  Have a diamond day!