Barry said I can do Wonderland max contribution.  Fought back tears at waffle house
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14 10 07

Dono posted something on my Facebook timeline and we had a fun chat about that.

Blake came out and we had a nice visit.

Barry and I marked off twelve days on the November calendar for road trip. He did a little happy dance about that.

Mama Cat wants a lot of attention this morning. Reminds me of when my kids were little and I believed that my love and attention were important.

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 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....

Minus the layer this makes me feel like a princess.

Barry...well that was a fun visit.

14-09-10

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.

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 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.

14 08 18

Barry said, "It is fun to cook for Beverly and Tori." I feel like they don't have a lot of good vegetable choices. 

14-08-11

SomeTime in the Summertime was a lot of fun. I am more and more in favor of my idea. It was really more fun than Thanksgiving. For starters, I wasn't worn out from cooking and coordinating.

JA went and got the ice and iced the drinks for me.

Barry made meatballs for meatball sandwiches, and cooked corn on the cob. Everybody loved the meatballs. He helped me things cleaned up and ready, and it was fun for it to feel like a together thing.

He also fixed the volleyball net. We didn't end up playing volleyball though. The kids headed straight for the pool, and the big kids mostly stayed in the air conditioning.

Willo wanting Beverly to help her change clothes.

Shawn and Zak, hanging out.

Brittany had fun in Florida.

Beverly offering to help Barry with the difficult part of juicing.

14 08 09

Waiting at the airport for Btittany

14 08 04

Our little girl is home.

Beverly came here to help me with some things in the days where she was also job hunting. Barry said, "It is nice to have Beverly around the house again." I nodded. We hugged in celebration as he said, "Our little girl is home again." 

14 08 03

Barry figured out what the little droppings were. 

Or, at least he took the time to come to the writing shack and take a look. We thought we had figured out what it was. 

Barry and I at the Blood Mobile. Always his idea. Never mine. He always asks them how much blood we have to give before our family will get blood for free if they need it.

14 07 28

Working on my writing shack.

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