Sandy's Daily Updates

We woke to a rainy morning. Gradually the rain quit and it was just a gray morning. all of a sudden it was a beautiful sunshiny morning. The temperature was about 63, working its way up to 67. Then the wind came up and has worked very hard at rearranging everyone’s leaves… .moving them from one yard to another and possibly back again. Maybe tomorrow I will go out and sweep them up off the front “porch” and also in the car port. The time is 5:10 p.m. and the temperature has dropped down to 56. By the time we get home from Crafts this evening it will be in the low 40’s I believe.

Tonight is leftovers for dinner, so that is easy. I did half of the laundry today and will do the towels and such tomorrow. I chatted with Diana vie e-mail and learned what the kids wish list looks like. It was so much simpler when they were little. But, they are growing way to fast and with that comes more interesting and challenging “wishes”. Now, Great Granny has to figure out just What? and Really? Oh, O.K. It will be fun. Jeff’s two grand kids are still young enough that I can understand their wishes. Preston loves trucks and Emma is into Barbies still. That is simple. Brittany’s girls are into barbies and baby dolls. Thank Goodness.

Well, have to get dinner on the table as we have to leave in an hour. Wednesday evenings are sure busy.

Quote of the day: “Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person’s character lies in their own hands.” Anne Frank, 1929 – 1945, German Jewish Diarist.

Have a great rest of your Wednesday. Make it a pleasant, fun, interesting , and sociable day.

Blessings

A very cloudy, rainy at times, cool day. We didn’t get as much rain as I thought we would, but I am happy that we got even a little. Tomorrow is supposed to be about the same. Then the cold weather comes in. Right now, it is 4:46 p.m. and Alexia says that the temperature is 66 degrees, but the computer says it is 58 degrees. Of course the computer says it is clear and Alexia says cloudy. I will go with Alexia.

Dinner is in the oven, pork chops and scalloped potatoes. I will get the veggie going as soon as I finish this. Dinner will be on the table when Tina gets home. Then we will have the evening to work on a couple of projects. Crafts, if you will.

Diana said that she will e-mail me the Christmas wishes of her family. Deagan will be 16 in January, so long past the ages of buying him cute, fun, or interesting things. I have no clue what he would like other then money for a game or his savings account for a car. Chael is 13, and he is about as difficult as his brother in that department. But he does like putting together Lego’s, the difficult ones. I expect that one day he will build a beautiful home, all out of Lego’s. He is very talented with them. Deagan is very talented with the computer games and could probably build his own by now.

Then there is Tevia. She is an 11 and a girl, so easy to choose things for at the moment. She likes to make things and do crafts, so have a couple of things like that so far. I think she will enjoy. I hope she will enjoy. Now their parents are a different story. I haven’t a clue so hope that when Diana send the wish list she includes them also.

Tina is running a bit late this evening. She had to stop at her brother’s and have her birthday gift put in her car. He got her floor mats. She just called and is so excited over them. Jerry certainly knows the way to her heart.

Dinner is about done so had better get on with this. I wouldn’t want to burn it.

Quote of the day: “For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received.” Storm (Margaret) Jameson, 1891 – 1986. British Writer. God can pour on the blessings in astonishing ways so that you’re ready for anything and everything. ll Corinthians 9:8

Have a great rest of your Tuesday. Make it a cheerful, adventurous, knowledgeable, interesting, and fun day.

Blessings

A beautiful, sunny, dry day here in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The weatherperson said this morning, that we should go outdoors and take a walk, play games, sit in the sun, do yard work, etc. as the sun is healthy for us and it will not be so prevalent the rest of the week. It is good for the vitamin D. That is true. It is one of the vital things we humans need. I believe animals do also. It was a cool weekend so today has felt pretty good with a high of 68. It is 4: 22 p.m.

The weekend went fast. Saturdya was busy and fun. Tina and I did quite a few things around the house, then got dressed to go to Loco Burro for her birthday dinner. It was fun. We picked Dottie up and headed towards the mall. She dropped us off at the door of the place and went and parked the car. I went in and placed our names on the waiting list…..20 minutes. I said that was great as Jerry and Tammy hadn’t left their house as yet. Tina found a great parking place very close to the entrance so that was a plus. Dottie and I went across the hall thing and wondered through William Sonoma’s store. (I am sure that is spelled wrong but spell check has a worse version.) By the time we came out of there the table was ready for us. I do believe everyone enjoyed their meals and the company was fantastic. we laughed and visited and watched all the sweet babies that were there. Most everyone was dressed in Orange and White, even the babies. So cute. Check Facebook for Tina’s birthday picture in her sombrero. Of course they , as in the whole restaurant loudly said “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TINA!” Did I mention she looks great with a red face? It was all fun, fun fun!

Sadly, the Vols lost their game against Georgia. Their last game is this coming Saturday and we are sure hoping that they win that one. All in all, it has been a good football year for them. Also baseball. Once the football is over with it will be basket ball, which is already going strong. Personally, I like hockey.

Sunday was busy but lazy. We had to go to Walmart so discussed going before church or after. We went before. then church, then Panera’s for lunch, chicken noodle soup and 1/2 grilled cheese sandwich. the soup was great as was the sandwich. Then home and relax, doing a few minor things and catching up on the recorded TV programs.

Today has been busy. I chauffeured Bill to the eye doctor,brought him home, went to bible study, came home, ate lunch, then the chairlift man was here to give the chair its annual overhaul and repairs. He took it all apart and put it back together again, replacing the two old batteries with new ones. They were all but dead. The chair works wonderfully now. So thankful. It didn’t work for a couple of days.

Quote of the day: “If you surrender completely to the moments as they pass, you live more richly those moments.”. Anne Morrow Lindbergh 1906 – 2001. American Writer; M. Charles Lindbergh.

Have a great rest of your Monday. Make it a wonderful, productive, spontaneous, cheerful, and fun day.

Blessings

Friday, and the weekend is here. We are having a totally overcast day with occasional sprinkles. Also a bit on the chilly side. Right now it is 55 degrees and the time is 4:45 p.m. Looking out the window it looks like it could snow or really pour rain, but it is just a gray day.

Tina went to the dentist first thing this morning. I stayed home and started the laundry. When she got home we had oatmeal and blueberries for breakfast, then went and finished the errands we didn’t get done yesterday. A trip to X-Finity, then Hobby Lobby, and finally Walmart. At Hobby Lobby a gentleman asked Tina about the Tesla, how she liked it, etc. She spent 20 minutes in the parking lot telling him all about the car and all of its safety features. He wants to buy his 92 year old dad a car but wanted one with the most safety features… Tesla should hire Tina as a spokesperson.

When we got home we put groceries away, had a sandwich and proceeded with the laundry. We are finally done with that project. It is always so very nice to have that chore accomplished. Since it is close to dinner time, we will have Taco Stew, pulled from the freezer. I love having a back up plan for dinner on busy days.

Tomorrow is Tina’s birthday so maybe lunch at the Mexican restaurant in the West-town mall,…the one with the donkey on the door or window. We shall see how it goes tomorrow. We are hoping that Jerry and Tammy are well and can join us. And that Robbie Keith will join also. I know that Dottie is going with us.

Did I mention that Tammy and Jerry’s sweet little puppy dogs met a black and white furry fellow? It was so welcoming and sprayed the three of them, just to say “Hello”! I don’t believe that Jerry and Tammy were to happy with the pups. I do know that they got a good scrubbing while in the bath. I believe that each dog should receive a case of tomato juice for Christmas.

Quote of the day: For women there are, undoubtedly, great difficulties in the path, but so much the more to overcome. First, no woman should say, “I am but a woman!” But a Woman! What more can you ask to be?” Maria Mitchell, 1818- -1889, American Astronomer, Educator.

Have a great rest of your Friday, and a spectacular weekend. Make it a challenging, educational, adventurous, relaxing and fun time.

Blessings