Another great day in the Ozarks!

   My gosh, who would have thought we could turn the air off the third week of July! It was about 60* this a.m...yay....and more rain coming! The heat will be back but that's okay too. I'm just grateful for the rain.

 

    Need lots of prayers for my sweetheart here. He's in the hospital with an unknown infection and possible diabetes. They are running more tests today. If you are the praying kind please add the whole family to your list. 

  We had a family dinner at my sister's place again yesterday. Was great as always. She tends to over do it but soon she'll get the hang of letting other folks do some of the work. lol One of her sons smoked the ribs and they just melted in your mouth. All the rest of the food was great as well as the company. One of granddaughters was able to be there too! She's been visiting for a short while and is such a nice girl. We don't get to see her very often and was really nice to see her. The other nephews and their families weren't able to be there. (economy strikes again) Hard enough to get by let alone throw in road trip for a whole family!  Maybe next time. 

  Well, having a diamond despite myself......ya'all take care

 

Sunday morning

  ......and I love the sound of the rain on my metal roof! It's been almost a month since we've had rain. It rained yesterday all around us for hours and finally we got .14". Big whoop! It rained several hours at my friend's house and probably my sister's. It sounds like we'll get a little bit more out of what's coming down now.

  We bought a horse yesterday. I know, I know, we have so many...but it was the right thing to do for us. He's mature and just perfect. I feel bad about him right now as he has no protection from the storm but the others have been in that same boat. He probably has too some time in his life. The little girl that he belonged to is ready for a much faster one. He wouldn't go fast enough. Likes to walk. Buck seems to be the only one really bothered by him. Maybe he's just glad there will be someone he can boss around besides Betty. I will get pictures of him today and post soon. I just checked outside and everyone is fine. In their correct pastures etc. and munching away.

  Aiden has been sick this week. Brenda needed some rest but a few days ago Aiden got sick. She ended up in the ER yesterday with him. He's getting better but needed some hydration. IV and some meds for his nausea. He didn't even want to try a Popsicle! Poor little guy. I didn't see them all week! I missed having them here actually. Sounds like I may not get to see them much - the kids have realized it might be too much for Brenda between the 5 screwed up discs in her back and all the rest.

  Almost the end of the day and I didn't get a lot done. Worked on the quilt awhile in between housework and other stuff. Had a diamond day.

Monday, Monday

  Another weekend gone and had a good time. Oh......unless you count that my van wouldn't start yesterday morning when we got ready to leave. I was being silly last week one day and when I got back from the store I left my lights on....insert sad face here.......ran the battery down and now the computer in it is confused!! Won't run worth a crap!

  Went to a friend's family dinner yesterday and had a really good time. Was so good to see her "kids" and their families. And meet her "new" sister in law. Had been years since we saw them all. Good food too.

  We are about a week away from starting to re-do one of the bathrooms. From the floor up...I hate the thought of it but am anxious to have it done. Generally don't mind the "retro" look but am so tired of cleaning that 1970's green sink and toilet!

 New dance move lol

 Showing off new cap 

That's the little ball cap I made for Aiden

Update! My van re-booted itself and is running just fine! Greg had said that sometimes when they get ran down after charging battery back up all you have to do is drive it for a few miles and it "remembers" it's program ! Thank the good Lord for that.

  The weather the past few days had been wonderful with less humidity. Still too dry. Been 21 days since rain. Maybe today! 

  Time to get back to work. Have a diamond day! 

Independence day

  thank the people of the past for our independence from the British. I love this country and what it it used to mean to be a part of it.  I still do but it sure seems to have changed a lot in my short life all things considered.
  We will be babysitting again today. The lunch wagon will be open. Not sure how much business they will have since most folks are going some other place or picnicking. Not sure...
  T seems to do okay for the first 8 hours or so but after that the kids seem to wear on him. I find that unusual to say the least. We got them a little kids teepee to play in. Has polka dots. I will get a picture of it to post. It's for inside or outside. Took our coffee table out to the shop for awhile. Gives the dogs more room too.

  Now for the 5th. Didn't get much done yesterday. Or today for that matter. lol I have a little baseball shirt waiting for the buttonholes and buttons and am almost done with a matching ball cap. He doesn't know about the cap yet. I think he'll like it.
  The kids decided to not open the wagon today. She only had 2 customers yesterday. The holiday must have taken all the folks to the lake for sure or their own backyard picnics. So.......we didn't have the little ones today. Haven't done a thing all day. Took a nap. Al was by for breakfast and then left for the day. I wanted to get my little pool up but couldn't muster the energy. T is still sleeping.
   Another day. Here we are again. Last night made a quick run 35 miles away to help out my sister. Didn't want her to have to drive that far alone after making a trip to Marshfield. T drove us and Al stayed home to take care of Buck. (Someone had to let the old guy out)
  Finished Aiden's hat and now I have to finish the shirt and it's on to one for Dahlia. I may throw in an apron for Brenda. She ask me a few weeks ago if I could make her one if she bought the material. Have I mentioned that they put fabric back in Walmart? A small amount but some....

  Had a diamond day. The kids got here about 3 and she was here to pick them up at 8. Short day for all of us. They are catching on to the rules of the house a little.

Almost July

  Can hardly believe that June is almost over. Was my sister's birthday a few days ago. Hope she had a great day.
 The heat index was 109* - regular temp was 97*. It was like opening an oven door with your face too close out there. It's been 9 days since rain so we watered the orchard (new trees) and watered the "garden" . I use that term loosely as we only have a two tomatoes, a watermelon, couple of cantaloupe and a tater patch. The taters are getting close to being done and if I have time I will put out another patch for a fall garden. Wish I had more room (and help) for more veggies.....
  My flowers are doing alright so far. Have several colors of lilies and the Adams Needle's are blooming in white. The mimosa tree is pretty in pink . lol  Roses are done. A small bit of violet on the hosta.
  Thought I finished this......didn't .....here it is .....such as it is........

July weather? 54*!

  this is just weird! It's nice outside. It's 54* and gonna be a wonderful day. The only problem ? It is July 2! Normally it is already in the 90's and 100's.
  We had a really nice family dinner at my sister's house over the weekend. Good food and good company. Beautiful weather for it too. I wish momma was still with us to see her kids back together again. My sister will be having her annual party on the 6th for the "Fourth". They have a good time for that one too. Lots of fireworks etc...
  Good grief! Just had to rescue another songbird from George...I know it's their nature as cats to hunt birds but I really wish he'd quit. I want him to hunt mice in the barn, sheds and house. Dang it! A pretty little baby bird this time. It's got yellow on it and smaller than a banty chick. I will take it back outside in a little while.
  I got a little sewing done this past week. Have a little baseball shirt almost done for Aiden and finished a little sundress for Dahlia. We will have them again this week. From Wed to Sat. They will spend the night with us Friday. I'm not sure if T will want to take them to Mike and Linda's on Thursday or not. The neighborhood parade starts at 9am - they would have to stay all night on Wed too. Not sure he is up for them staying two nights with us. They will settle in after they are used to the rules in our house. Has to be hard on them. So many places and so many different rules.
  I'm concerned about Misty Blue. She has lost so much weight recently. I'm thinking she has diabetes with her excessive drinking and urinating. She's around 11 years old and I'm afraid she's approaching the end of our time with her. She is a wonderful dog.
  T has gone to Wisconsin with his brother to pick up at truck for one of the nephews. They bought it online but the delivery charge couldn't be agreed upon so they went after it. When in doubt...do it yourself. Besides being a good time on a road trip with brothers.
  T's jaw is still hurting quite a lot. I think he will have to have more work done on it. Not sure what they can do. Grind it down some more? There is still a tiny amount of that bone still showing in his gum.
  As you can see by my recent posts that I have still not been able to get a photo editing program that I like to use on this laptop. Maybe sometime this summer I'll be able to get that done. I miss sharing my pictures. Have a diamond day.
 

My sister....

  My sister has been raising one of her grandchildren for about 8-9 years, I think it is. She had him periodically before that. Anyway, she has done a wonderful job of it. He has done such a turn around since a youngster. Not too much detail but he had a rough start and is doing great. He's almost 18 now, a senior in high school and ready to serve his country! Our parents would be so proud of the job she has done and in their great grandson......he will "stop the cycle".......and be a role model for his siblings and cousins etc....

  Talked to his dad for a few minutes this evening. He had a quick question about getting rid of varmints. He is now in a 24' box truck. Misty may get hired on for the van. She will have to find a sitter for the little guys.

  Congratulations to my sister for a job well done!

Have a diamond day.