First day

First day

About us

It is now my husband and I after many years of taking care of our family. Beginning with a wonderful son until he left home to become a Marine and as recently as taking care of my mother until her passing and all the life and love in between. We've been happily married since 1982 and I can hardly wait to see what the next 26 years brings. It's been a great ride!

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Almost the end of July

  and the past week or so has been a little rough. Been missing my momma since it was her birthday on the 22nd. You would think at my age and the length of time that has passed it would be easier. She was my rock.
  On the 3rd our ac went out. Of course! Generally coming up on the hottest time of year. lol Never fails....we had to replace the old unit to the tune of $3700 and some change. Could've been worse. Thank goodness we have credit. Never thought I'd say that! Hope the savings on the new unit compared to one that was around 40 years old will make the payment. I can dream, can't I?

 
  Had some surprise visitors that were very welcome this month! Mike's family. 

  This is one of the local crop dusters at work. A couple of farms away best I can tell. He sure was flying low! 


  This poor creature had made the mistake of taking up residency in the shop and the chicken house. Big no no around here. I know, most people like having one around for rodent control. I like having barn cats for the same reason and have no trouble with them. They don't eat eggs, baby chicks or try to sneak up on me or drop from above my head! 
  We had a busy weekend mid month. On Saturday we went to Spfd to visit a couple of T's sisters that we hadn't seen since April and had lunch at El Taco. Our favorite Mexican restaurant there. No fuss or muss, just good food. The next day we took a chance and went on another road trip 80 miles from home to visit my favorite Aunt and Uncle. They were home! She had some fabric for my sister and I and honored me by passing her quilting frame down to me. We had such a nice visit and stayed 3-4 hrs. Did not want to tire them out. 
  This week has been a heat wave with heat warnings etc. Stayed inside mostly. Did get the bigger part of the back yard mowed. Will try to do better this week. T is outside right now brush hogging the west side of the place. He got the east side done about a week ago. We were able to dismantle the round pen and put the panels around the garden and turned the horses out on the whole thing again. 
  Better go, have a diamond day!