Mon.-A catching up day. Feel a little sad not having Debra and Brads here. Susan went to town and I sent her a grocery list and she did well. Still very tired. Foot hurts. It seems I sprained it a few days ago. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Went to hear General Boykin speak on the Constitution at Piedmont Baptist. Susan served the BBQ meal with the Tran girls. Philip, Michael, Sarah, Phil, and I, shared a table with Dawn and Dean and her two girls. He was honored as a hero. I was stirred to become more involved with the direction our nation is taking. We will see what that will look like.
Tues.-Did wash. Made 10 pints of cucumber relish with Susan's help. Also canned ten pints of roasted tomatoes. Susan mowed our lawn and did wash and had her own list she was catching up on. Made fried green tomatoes for the first time. Really good. Phil and Philip had meetings tonight. I read the story of our engagement to Phil and he really laughed. I posted it on face book and am beginning to get some responses. Tomorrow, is the big day.
Wed.-Went to Appomattox today to run some errands. Gas, car wash, Kroger, Post Office, Salvation Army, Walmart, Baines-to buy a copy of the Constitution, and last but not least, I got a mint chocolate chip hand dipped ice cream cone from Country Charm after finding some things for Lindsay's Three at 'The Little Things in Life' consignment shop. Came home and prepared for our anniversary celebration. It's 31 years today. Asked face book to guess what we were giving each other for our anniversary gift. The ideas were skydiving, motorcycles, a cruise, a greenhouse, a horse, and many more. I finally told them we were getting a GS puppy. Philip, Michael, and Susan are all at New Life tonight at VE. Phil is looking at someone's roof that needs a Conklin product. He showed me where he could build me some storage shelves in the man cave. I don't have room for any more canned goods and I am not finished canning. D and I finally got to talk and catch up a bit. Buddy rolled in something horrendous and I don't plan on getting anywhere near him any time soon. Janelle will be back Sat. Hopefully some of it will wear off by then. Tommy was in ER tonight after a brush with a poisonous caterpillar-Puss Moth variety.
Thurs.-Left soon after 7 and raced to Marietta, Georgia, with several interuptions including pit stops and cop stops. Arrived 2 min. late to a surprise apt at Azita's Spa and Salon. Phil's gift to me. Two hours of a pampering manicure and pedicure with Lucy. Phil went to Parvez's restaurant where Parvez served him a plate of ribs. Later, Phil showed me their $5 million house that he and the boys built several years ago. Wow. They are such a dear couple and my guys enjoyed their stay at their place while they were building the house. Later, we went to a Thai restaurant where I got chicken cashew curry with rice and steamed vegetables. We drove an hour and had a great night sleep in a Choice motel.
Fri.-Drove an hour and found a quaint historic town-Perry, GA. Stopped in at an Antique Shop in an old theatre and Phil bought me a beautiful ceramic pitcher. Had coffee and biscotti at a little coffee shop a block away. Headed south. Stopped at another flea market and bought new queen size sheets that match 'The Last Supper' in our bedroom. Also a brass pig. Drove through severe rain and strong winds. Susan found a volleyball coach. Drove to Fred and Carolyn's and arrived around 5. Our puppy came to me right away and gave me a hug around the neck. The Borgman's took us to a pizza shop where we had anti-pasta salad and homemade Philly steak pizza. Had dessert at their place-mini apple pies and ice cream and slept well in their guest room with twin beds. We used the bathroom in their room since the guest room bathroom was gutted. But the fan's were on and 'they were covered' as Carolyn reassured us.
Sat.-Big breakfast of strawberries, bacon, eggs, pastries, and coffee. On our way around 9:30 with three puppies. Met another family in North Carolina and delivered one puppy to a happy family. Decided to drive straight home. Our puppy spent most of the trip on my lap. Lots of rain and several stops for the puppies to pee, etc. Got home around 10:45. Susan gave puppies a bath. Julie here. In bed by midnight I think.
Sun.-Puppies up with Phil at 4 or should I say Phil up with puppies at 4. This is a lot of fun for our family. Good to be at church. Feels like family at its best. Came home and left out puppies. Joy and daughter came to pick up male puppy from 7 hours north in Pa. Our little one seems depressed. Julie, Sarah, Kayla, Michael, Jordan, and Susan all here. Philip at Martin's playing cards. Working on puppy names and playing 'Apples to Apples.' I'll be making popcorn soon. Saw on face book that Phil's cousin lost almost all their belongings and their home to a house fire last eve. So sorry. No one hurt, thankfully. Alli and Freeman stopped in to see Puppy. Watched some of Whose Line is it anyway. They are so talented but can get so crass. Kayla and Sarah made blueberry muffins. Philip came home and laid on the floor with puppy. Everyone is in love with the little lady.
2 comments:
Congratulations on the new puppy! Such fun and she looks like a little stuffed animal, so fluffy. Can't wait to hear the name.
Thank you Jeanne. I hadn't seen your comment until now. As you know, Davi is her name. You must come and meet her soon. Thanks for being there for Micah tonight. It was a special evening.
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