summer heat

Wow it was 103 yesterday and should be hotter today, we swam yesterday. My lovely grandson James pushed me into the pool, one way to get used to it quickly, lol I put Sammie in the pool and she swam over and climbed on the boogie board, silly dog

Chopping Onions

Well this time I grabbed my camera, dad is making homemade chili and to avoid his eyes from watering he simply wears a swim mask, he can see and no eye watering. I wonder if anyone else ever thought of this?? LOL

Cabin

Well Blaine and I went to the cabin. We were able to finally drag that shed in the road down to a flat spot next to the old outhouse. The weather was cool, it was 42 at night and 62 at mid day. So nice! I only heard Blaine say once, I would be taking my test now in Hawaii, I know he is bummed about it but there just was no way we could afford the airline ticket, the lowest were 495.00. Then if he passed he would have to fly back for an interview. We just didn't have even an extra 100.00, so I guess the timing was bad. The kitchen has hot water but Blaine forgot the piece in the garage to fix the cold, but we need a plumber (anyone know someone?) because the water is not draining and the toilets have back up and even the shower has backed up. We also need an electrician, if the so we stop tripping the breaker all the time and fix the porch light. It was nice and quiet up there and I love the cooler weather and fresh air. Back to work tomorrow, I just wish my foot would stop hurting!!!

Blah Days

My left foot has been in so much pain, I even got an aircast to wear this last week at work so the cortisone shots he gave me could help reduce the swelling, it helped the foot but gave me a bruise on my sensitive shins from my varicose veins. I've been run down and had headaches too, I know most of it is caused by pain and stress, stress over Garrett and his choices or lack of. He signed up for BC and is living with "friends", that doesn't mean a lot unless he actually goes and passes the classes, time will tell. I enjoyed staying with Andrew while mom took James' to the doctor. He snuggled up with me while we watched spongebob and Max set on my head. The boys came over today and helped me carry in groceries, vacuum, dust and of course they helped Papa int he garage. I enjoyed watching James dance to his "had a bad day" song that I put on his computer. They were so good and they are both soooo sweet and precious. I'm ready for another trip to Hawaii, lol. Blaine decided it just isn't practical for him to pay 600.00 r so to fly back there to take that test on the Big Island, especially sinse we are 400.00 short this month as it is. ugh! A change in withholdings wasn't worth it so we prompltly changed them back.

first warm day

The boys came over just as Papa was finishing the yard, they begged to play in the sprinklers, it was warm, around 90, so we went out back and got their swimsuits (these are the pool ones with the foam but that's ok). Andrew was a little scared so Papa made it really low then he went up to it and mean old Papa turned it up just as he bent down. James of course thought that was pretty funny, nice going Papa teach him ways to torment his brother, lol. They had fun!

Hawaii

I had an absolute wonderful time in Hawaii! The weather was perfect and fresh air to breath. We went snorkeling and swimming in a beautiful beach that had a spectacular drive through tunnels and mountains, with everything so green. Wish we had more time to spend a whole day on the beach but we had so much to do. We went and saw the Temple, it was beautiful, we went through the visitor's center, the Temple was closed for remodeling, and drove the North Shore and the Dole Plantation through the center of Oahu. We went shopping all over, everything in downtown malls and outdoor market places were close enough to walk from our beautiful Hotel. We got to eat at the Hard Rock Cafe and Bubba Gump's. We went to Pearl Harbor, the Arizona Memorial and a famous submarine. We went to a Japanese Temple and Garden, that so beautiful. We went to a Luau on the farthest West Point of the Island, the food was very good. I chickened out of trying poi, lol. Here are a few pics! Thanks again Devonn and Carla and Carla's parents! I heard the boys got to go to Disneyland, poor boys, lol.

Newest Addition

I bought Luke's 2002 Ford Focus and got a great deal, we put in a starter and need to install an engine hydrolic mount. It runs great, and feels a lot sturdier than the Tracker. I'll miss that little car though.