14 10 03

Been in L the whole time.  Daddy got tickets for a play for us to see while we were in Vero. He said, "You'll go in through the door and make a right and then go straight to L." When we laughed, he told his that he had specifically requested tickets in L, just so he could say that. During intermission, Kathi, Barry and I were together on the patio, waiting for Daddy to rejoin us. When he didn't come, we went back inside. He said, "I've been in L the whole time!" 

100 times more dinner with Kennedy.  On our way home, we talked about stopping by the FloraBama, but also by seeing about having dinner with Kennedy and John. We were on a route closer to the FloraBama, but Barry said he'd 100 times more rather have dinner with Kennedy. Neither one worked out.

Tyler running back for a hug. Our first day back Kristen was still set up to pick Tyler up. Tyler was saying bye from the hall, and I didn't want him to miss his ride, so I didn't ask him for a hug. He took a few steps, and then ran back to give me a hug.

Not setting my writing timer today. I'd gone to a lot of trouble to carve out the days away from work. We got home a day early, and I decided to use that day for the "Writing Day Each Month." It was pretty wonderful to settle in here without having to set my timer.

I wrote something that made my daddy happy! I spent that day writing a letter to the granddaughters, to go with the jewelry I brought home for them. I emailed it to Daddy and he said very nice things about it. 

 And thank you for your continuing efforts in finding and sharing family history.  It shows your love for family and helps to bring generations together.

   The attachment you sent is excellent and I found one misspelled word to let you know about, but now the download seems to have disappeared.  I will try to find it and the word.  You have created a really meaningful presentation for your granddaughters. 

Love,

Daddy

Found it:  Last paragraph, first page.  Open toed heels.. I think you meant open toed shoes.  

14 09 26

Daddy Laughing Lunch with Dono. For the life of me  I cannot remember now what were talking about, only that Dono made Daddy laugh and laugh. 

14 09 25

Beth came to see us! Felt like forever since we'd seen her, and I really wanted to get to see her before we left for Vero. I was very happy that she made the time to come by. 

14 09 24

Josh and Tori got a dog! Her name is Zoey. I don't know what kind of dog she is.

The temps are dropping. Barry is taking care of the cooking. I finished month end.

Angela sent me an email with pictures of the wedding dresses.

Mama cat came over here with me but then decided that she wanted out.She was gone for about twenty minutes, and then I heard a scratching at the door....

14 09 22

Kennedy came! Kennedy had said that she thought she'd be in Mobile today and would get to come and see us, and sure enough she was and she did! She and John got here while Beverly and JA were taking their bath, and when they got out, they joined us at the table and we had a nice visit. Papa even turned off the t.v. and joined us. She has a lot of tests coming up, and is doing a lot of drawings and painting. I can't wait to see them! 

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We had a good time at Goodtimes.

Noah: "We don't call it 'Goodtimes for nothing,"

Brittany worked, and Skyler was sick.

Angela and Ryan came and we all sat out on the pool deck and talked and played Phase Ten. She said it was fun to just come and hang out for a little while. Tori was here last weekend and couldn't make it back. Kennedy kept in touch, but was busy wrangling with her washer and dryer. She said she thought she'd be in Mobile today, and that she would probably get to stop by.

Blake and said he was going to try to come. Morgan was in Atlanta. Amber came after while and sat out by the pool with us. I was glad Beth checked to see where Zak was --- turns out his truck is broken and he needed a ride, so she went to get him. He sat with us for a while, too.

When Evan sent a message last week, he was sick, so I guess he was still sick Sunday. Faith and Daniel didn't come, but Michael was here. He said he'll be playing the drums at a game this coming Thursday.

Noah was here, as were Shawn, Tyler, and Willo.

Noah has become a French Toast fanatic, Kim and John said, now that he can eat eggs even if they aren't in baked goods. He gave lots of hugs and pat-pat-pats.

It was the smallest group ever in the pool, and for most of the afternoon was just Willo and Rodney. She is all about her Uncle Rodney. She said his name so many times Sunday that she really was saying it more clearly by the end of the day.

Beth played Phase Ten with us. Most of the rest of the kids stayed inside, playing the video games, I think. Barry was inside.

Chris went to get Faith, Michael, and Daniel, and while he was gone, Willo started saying that she wanted to swim. She was dressed in her shorts, but no shirt. Beth told her she needed her bathing suit, and Willo told her that she was wearing her "silly suit."

She took her shorts off and asked again. I told her we needed her swim pull up. She said, "Please let me swim in this pull up." I told her would mess up the pool, and I thought we were done with the conversation. But....we weren't. She solved the problem by removing it.

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Time with Beverly. She didn't have to be at work as early, so we had a little time to visit. 

Andrew liked something on my Facebook page! It was a post about a book a taxi cab driver put in his taxi....If you are happy, write in the book what makes you happy. If you aren't happy, read the book.

14 09 17

Annette called. I just happened to be in the house, so that was fun. She called just because she realized we hadn't talked in a while. Had a nice little visit. 

Beth stopped by. She was on her way back from Louisiana. The rest stop is closed. No bathroom. We laughed. I told her she probably didn't have any idea what I had to go through to get that rest stop closed. ;-) 

14 09 17

Tyler took a school shirt, just in case.

Got caught up on weekly work in the office ... finished Tuesday's work by the end of Tuesday. Maranda is doing well on the weekly tasks, and she and Heather are accessing the project list. So, yay!

I'm almost caught up on the laundry.

14 09 15

Tori said she must really have Josh attached to this family. He was really sorry he couldn't come.

My turkey turned out really good. I just hadn't roasted a turkey in years. I hadn't ever brined one. I followed Alton Brown's instructions, and really turned out the best roast turkey I think I've ever eaten. The crock pot stuffing was good, too. Not exactly the way I remember my mothers, and not quite as good stuffing in the turkey, but very good. Used a Jazz apple in the turkey, by the way. The Summer Pudding was the biggest surprise of the night. The Meyer-Lemon cake may be my new favorite dessert. 

Juicing night. Served left overs on paper plates to minimize after-supper cleanup, and then we started juicing. Beverly and I got a little system going on the carrots, and when JA came home from work he joined us in the kitchen, even before he ate supper. Barry showed us how to fold the stuff up into the bags, and showed JA how to work the press. Shawn came and hung around the kitchen, curious about the taste of things, and maybe about the laughter that was happening. 

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The little kids playing with Willo

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Willo, "What's next?"

Younger kids playing with Willo.

Faith on the sofa with her cell phone.

Four very lonely tables last night. Finally scrunched them in a little.

John, hug and thank you as soon as he opened his card. Chris thank you.

Chris, John, Shawn, Beverly and JA helped me.

Beverly, doing the dishes even when her legs were tired.

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Willo... What's next.

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This morning, Tyler talked about how much he liked sour things. He said that none of his teachers (3 of them) could leave a lemon in their mouth for ten seconds, but that he could. I asked if they had a contest or something. He said they hadn't, but that his teacher acted like she didn't even want to do it at all. He said the only time he's ever (made the face we make when we bite on something sour) is when he put two warheads in his mouth at once.

Beverly was with me on the sofa when Shawn poked his head out of his room. Beverly said hey, and you know how much I love you, and he came to give her a big hug and sat in her lap. :-)

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Angela came in for hugs.

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Minus the layer this makes me feel like a princess.

Barry...well that was a fun visit.

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Barry said he likes listening to Beverly and I laugh and talk while we clean up the kitchen.

He and I took a walk last night.

Tyler likes to talk about science.

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Fun conversations at the dinner table, with Beverly, JA, Chris and the boys.

Chris went and got Willo Saturday afternoon and she spent the night. She ran through the house, looking for everyone.

14 09 06

Maybe it is in a joy journal somewhere. Beverly was telling Shawn that he said lots of funny stuff when he was a kid, but that she couldn't remember it. He said, "Maybe it is in a Joy Journal somewhere."

14 09 05

I keep on getting excited when the door opens because I think it's Tyler. Kim and John got Noah out for an early dismissal and brought him here about 2:00, since Noah was staying with us while they went to Brian and Jamie's wedding. I got Noah set up, and the got back to work, which involved going in and out of the house several time.s Every time I came in the door, Noah jumped up from the sofa. Finally he said, "I keep on getting excited when the door opens because I think it's Tyler."

14 09 05

This view caught my eye ... reminded me of the times I had looked longingly out of that window, at this little red building, and wished for a writing place of my own. 

14 09 04

Kelly answered my text.

Mama Cat is here with me.

Beverly, Beth and Annette, having fun at Goodwill, choosing their outfits for Brian and Jamie's wedding. For Jamie, because she wants some fun pictures.

Barry and I had a nice supper at Wasabi and then went to Fresh Market to get the wheat grass, and then came home and watched the news and then made juice.

He doesn't have pneumonia.

I got the liability insurance audit done yesterday, and without too much headache or fallderall. I'm beginning to think I might actually get to go walk on the beach Monday.

14 09 03

Schedule is running along well this morning.

Tyler, talking to me in the car this morning.

Had a good lunch with Virginia.

14 09 03

Tyler turning off the lights. Every morning, I remind him to turn off the lights in their bedroom. This morning, he said, "I already turned out the lights!" 

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14 09 02

People scurried about did their chores yesterday, so that was good.

Zak and his friends came out to swim.

Angela and Ryan are at the houseboat.

Beverly, re: guessing what was in Barry's latest juice creation, "I just love this game!"

Blake came out to order his computer for school.

14 08 29

Found the sixpence! It was their special moment ... Barry's putting the sixpence in Beverly's shoe ... and I'd looked everywhere for it. Found it when I opened the box for her wedding dress. 

14 08 31

Ocean Springs Art Walk. Way back long time ago, Barry and I stopped by an art museum in Ocean Springs. It looked like they had a little art district, and I've been wanting to go back for a long time. We went this Sunday. It isn't like the art street in New Orleans by any stretch, but it was a pleasant morning. They have a several cute little restaurants, so we have new places to go and try. I did get a couple of ideas for the pottery barn, too. 

Zak brought his friends to swim.

We went to Fresh Market, so Barry could get things for juicing. I picked up a couple of things, but mostly I just enjoyed being in the store, and listening to the music, and taking in the sights and sounds. It was relaxing.

We went to Rouse's and got our weekly shopping done. I think he would have preferred to do something else, so I appreciated that he agreed to do this. I offered to go by myself, but he shook his head.

We also stopped by the post office, which will make today easier, and is something he is doing more of. Previously, any time I would ask for a "stop by" that would save me time, he had some reason why that wouldn't work.