better late than never....

Ok....so it is after lunchtime. I am late. Been a busy morning here. Maddie woke me up at 6:40 and climbed into bed with me and snuggled. We got up and I got my coffee and we sat out on the porch swing and talked. It was nice. Dylan was next one up, then Parker, Andrew, Patrick and lastly Lauren (about 2 hours after Maddie!). Papa made them bacon and pancakes for breakfast....they loved that and all ate good. I went to the beach with them all....the girls collected shells and the boys played on the giant rock. They had fun.....so did Toby! Will post pictures later. After we got home the boys played on the computer, mattress, baseball....Papa cleaned shells with girls and taught them how to play baseball. Karla picked up Maddie and Dylan. I'll be taking the others over to Andrew's later.


Got some good news today! Mom has been considering a cat....hers never did come back. She has been heartbroken. So......today Amanda called. Kristy (Bill & Judie's daughter ....and Mary's granddaughter) has a new baby that seems to make the cat uncomfortable....plus she had two cats and one is gone. She refuses to go outside....even with the door open. She is afraid.....which is what mom needs....a total inside cat. She is affectionate but a bit skittish. Gray cat named Smokey. Called mom.....here and Libby were at the Humane Society looking! Caught them just in time. Mom agreed to take the cat....apparently if it doesn't work out Kristi will take it back. I pray it works out.


Yesterday was good. Took the kids to lessons. Lauren still refuses to put her head in the water. Don't know how to get her past that! Went and got some groceries and the kids helped me unload them. That was great! The boys went to the beach. Work was awesome. Goes by really fast!!!! Met a lady my age named Karen....she is a surgical nurse at Harrison. Really nice. I think I did good. Went to the softball game after work. Our team really is good. Jay and Joel had awesome nights! All the kids made some awesome catches and plays. So proud of them! I collected money and ran to McD's for tons of McNuggets and some cheeseburgers and ice waters for starving kids. They ate during the second game. I was elected to have a slumber party....so all the kids came home with me except Jo & Riley. Brad & Tara didn't go to Amanda's for the celebration....so they took the girls. I told Jordy I would have her over another night. Lauren, Maddie and I sat out on the swing for a long time last night in the dark. Parker & Andrew were going to sleep in the trailer....but since the door didn't lock they were more comfortable in the livingroom. Papa got the door fixed today. Well, making lunches so best go! Hope your day is good. Enjoying this weather!!!! Sounds like its not going to last!

Today: Mosty sunny, mid 70s.

Saturday: A few showers on the coast and north interior. Cloudy. Highs in
the 60s.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a few scattered showers. Highs in the 60s.

Monday: Partly cloudy, low 70s.

Tuesday: Morning clouds, afternoon sun, a chance of rain Tuesday night. Lower 70s.

Weather Summary: One more pleasant Summer day today before coastal clouds invade for the weekend as a weak weather system slides by to the west, adding a threat of some drizzle Saturday, mostly west of the city. Sunday brings a better chance of showers before drier weather Monday
and most of Tuesday.