Our Helper

There was an avalanche in our pantry this morning and I had to bend over and pick up several items. Jessie saw me doing that and ran to me and said, "Help!"  Today after Jon got home from work, she went out to the garden with him and picked cherry tomatoes. She did a good job. She's never done that before.

I went to breakfast with a friend this morning, went to Michael's, then went to meet Lois at a restaurant for lunch. She had called me previously and wanted to know if we should meet in the parking lot or inside. I told her we'd meet inside. When I got to the restaurant, I couldn't find her. Why? I had gone to the wrong restaurant. Talk about being scattered! I had suggested Leo's first when we made plans, then changed it to Aubree's, but forgot that part. I sure felt stupid.

A Day Of Visiting

Andrea brought over some of the books I loaned her to read before 9:00 a.m. and we visited for a bit. I met Mary for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. and we got caught up on our families. Brianna came over in the afternoon and we talked for a couple hours before Doreen and Shiloh came to visit, too. Bri goes back to Cairn University on Monday. I'll miss her.

Rachel and Jessie went to Wolcott Mill Farm and wandered around the farmyard before going to Meijer's for groceries. Jess had a good day. 

I made zucchini chips for dinner from a recipe I saw on FB. It was a winner, especially Jessie who kept saying, "MMMMM", "MMMMM" and giving me thumbs up! I made the dipping sauce that came with the recipe but threw it out. It was awful. Jessie used ranch dressing and Jon and I used Tzatziki sauce. 

A Cousin's Lunch

I had lunch with my mom's cousin (thus mine, too!) Carol, her husband Gerry and daughter, Debbie (she stayed with my mom in her home the last month of her life). It was nice catching up. We really need to get together more often. Don't we all say that and usually we don't.

This week I could have stayed home every day and done paperwork and etc., etc., etc. Instead, I called people that I told them we'd get together soon and never have. I've made several breakfast/lunch dates and even made an uninvited stop at a friend's house. She was soooo glad that we stopped by. It's been a good week. I've also got our checkbooks (almost) up-to-date.

Jennifer took Jessie to Art, McDonald's, Walmart and the Library to work. Jen said that she was a bit challenging today. I told her that the "honeymoon" was probably over.

Back To Swimming

Jessie's surgeon cleared her for swimming last week, so Rachel took her to the Rec Center today. She had a good time, but only stayed in the water about a half hour. That seemed to tire her out. They also did their traditional Subway lunch. This afternoon they watched "The Peanuts Movie."

Jon and I were out this morning for a couple hours. We bought a large shredder, as I'm going to get started on shredding everything that's been accumulating for years. Not to mention all my mom's stuff that I still have. It's been 5 years since she passed away. I surely don't need any of the tons of paperwork she kept her entire life.

I finished my book this afternoon. It was "High Noon" by Nora Roberts. She's the only non-Christian fiction writer that I enjoy reading. She is a wonderful story teller. I feel a little let down since I finished the book. Like I've lost a friend. Like a whole bunch of friends I won't read about again. I wish that there would have been a second book, but it was a stand-alone. Oh, well. I'll "recover" in a few hours and on to the next book ...

A Day In The House

I spent all day inside working except for a few minutes this evening taking pictures of my patio and my Rose of Sharron trees that are in full bloom. I accomplished quite a bit today and feel good about it. I hope to continue working tomorrow on various projects.

Jessie and Rachel did some crafts and Jessie rested in the morning. After lunch they went to the park and Jess spent about 15 minutes throwing rocks in the stream. It was the first time in months that she went with Rachel on the trail that included a bridge. Jessie has been having very good days. 

Strange Weather

After Chris left for church, Jessie decided she wanted to go back to bed and she slept for another hour or two. I wasn't watching the clock. I straightened up in my bedroom then began working on her room when I noticed the room getting darker. I looked out her window and was surprised to see the cloud pattern in the sky. I've never seen anything like it. It was moving fast, too. The first picture is taken from her window, the next two from outside in the front of the house. It poured rain for about 10 minutes with a little thunder, but that was all.

Chris came back after church and Jess, Chris and I went to Chili's for lunch then shopped at Kohl's. I didn't get anything but Jessie filled up the shopping cart. I had a 30% off coupon plus had earned $20.00 in Kohl's bucks so I gave them to here. She's got all her stuff laid out on the couch to show Jon when he comes home from work. 

It's earlier than when I normally post - 6:20 p.m.  I wonder what I should do? Read the Nora Roberts book I'm enjoying or watch one of the many movies Jon has on Tivo for me? I may watch a movie. I haven't watched one for months. I don't know. We'll see. I'll let you know tomorrow. 

Catching Up Again ... Saturday, July 23

Saturday morning was spent doing a few loads of wash, straightening up the house, going to the post office, Walgreen's, McDonald's for lunch with Jessie then getting ready for Rachel's sister's (Jennifer) wedding.

It was held at the Birmingham Community House - outside - 97 degrees. A tad bit warm.

Chris went with me so that I wouldn't have to go alone and not know most people.

It was a pretty wedding and the bride was beautiful. Rachel, too, I might add. Food was great and we had a nice time. Chris spent the night and went to church from here rather than go all the way home.

Jane and Al

Chris and me