Ketchup or Catsup?

My beautiful cat looking at the fog.

I think it is more like catch up.  lol!  I don't think I can ever catch up.  But I thought I would get this out of March and into April at least.

Papa is on his way to pick up Lauren and Mac for the night.  Mac hasn't been over to see Sandy in a very long time so it is time for sure.  I think they will be pretty excited.  Sandy is having a harder time getting up and down the 2 steps to the back deck.  That isn't good.  Poor girl.  We love her so much! I call her Sandra or Sandy girl. Papa calls her Sand-woman.  lol!  He calls our cat Skitters.

An old friend of ours who we deliberately lost contact with passed away on Good Friday. He was only 67 and had Alzheimers and then pneumonia at the end.  I was very sad for what he must have gone through and for his family.  Lanny said he wasn't sad because he knew he was with the Lord. His memorial is today.  People just keep dying. It is so difficult.

It was Spring Break this past week.  Dylan and Madi came over yesterday and brought the last Star Wars Movie. We watched it and had popcorn. It was so awesome.  Scruffy was very disrupting.  He took a mozzarella cheese stick outside to bury it.  But Sandy was following him so he brought it back in and jumped on the couch to drop on Madi's lap.  She got a cheese stick, dirt, drool and needles. It was really funny! She laughed. I took a picture. haha!

 I love Star Wars. I almost got tears just hearing the theme!  And during the movie I did cry!  One part broke my heart.  I am sure I am the last to see the movie but I don't want to spoil it in case someone didn't.  For all the hundreds of people who read this.

Madi

Went and watched Jael sing while she was in Silverdale.  She was amazing as always.  Papa dropped off Lauren and Madi.  Alyssa came.  Jael's mom (Nell) was there too.

Jael

Nell

Alyssa

Madi

This is my view in the morning... the tulips from Amanda and Aaron and my hummingbird feeder.

I did get the trailer ready for Kevon! Took everything we want out and left him bowls, plates silverware, napkins, bedding, a tv, a microwave oven, bandaids, hangers, flashlights, toaster, coffee maker, and stuff in there for him. All he basically needs to take off is food. I hope he gets as much happiness from using it as we did! Another chapter closed for us.

Lost another old friend.  Lyle Tester from our class passed away.  The numbers are freaking me out. 

Had a CT Scan last Wednesday. Was a bit stressed.  Had some coffee but that was all I could have. My appt was 11:30 and of course it was late .... probably because I was hungry.  It was a bit scary because I am not a fan of laying still.  It wasn't as bad as an MRI.  I got to keep my clothes on. First good thing. Then I had to lay on a narrow bench (but they did prop up my knees to save my back.) for about 10-15 minutes.  I didn't like holding my arms over my head the whole time and keeping my eyes shut. But I am glad I got it done. 
Got my results the next day ..... the CT scan of my chest in general looks normal, no particular causes for my breathlessness is noted. So next I go to the Pulmonary Dr. and then go and get my Echo-cardiogram hopefully by the end of the month. That should about cover everything. I am praying it is not my heart.  I don't know what it can be.  At least I have no tumors or bad things going on in my chest. 

My husband is such a great cook.  He gets better every day!  Here was my meal the other night.  I like my steak well done and he can make it perfect without making it tough. 

We had lunch with our good friends Lester and Cheryl.  We hardly ever see them so it was such a great time visiting and eating.  We went to Big Apple in Bremerton.  Now we are going to try to meet at least once a month. 

Easter we went and had a wonderful ham dinner with Lauren, Andrew, Amanda and Aaron (her fiance). They have a really nice how and it was a great time with good food and company!  

Scruffy got a beautiful SHORT haircut while I was on my break from blogging.

Berta's memorial service was really nice.  Tons of people. Good food.  Good service.  Reunited with old friends.  Here are some pictures.

Scott.... Berta's husband.

Bob Kimball, my ex Dave Ellis talking with our son, Kevon

Madi came for me.

So did Lauren and Andrew

Dan Belgarde, Jeff Todd, Randy George, Tom Todd, and Mike Anson

Berta's brother Dennis and his wife Sherry

Kevon and friend Ryan 

Took grand daughter Jordy and niece Alyssa to breakfast one Saturday morning. A couple of my favorite girls!

And Andrew got his AA from the local community college.  He'll be going on to the 4 year college in the fall.

I'm sure there was more in the month but that is about it for me.  Lauren and I just watched Pitch Perfect and now we are watching Grease.  It is so beautiful outside and we are in here watching movies. lol!  We spent time this morning playing cards.  I beat her twice at Speed and then taught her cribbage.  She had her music cranked and sang her heart out. It was fun.

Lauren got braces this past month too!  Already can see a difference. 

Well, I hope you enjoy April!  xoxo

Mother's Day, good food, and lots of games!

TODAY: It was a beautiful day.  A bit cloudy but still warm.  I hope you are having a good Monday.  I am sitting here smelling chicken and carrots baking in the oven.   Today I moved pictures on the walls around and it looks so much better. I am taking out pictures from my bedroom and putting them in the den next.

YESTERDAY:  It was Mother's Day!  It was a very quiet day. Lauren had spent the night and papa took her to church.  Kevon, Heather and Tara (and the girls) and Andrew called.  I got a text from Amanda. I received sweet messages on facebook from Ryan, Brad, Tara and Heather and other family and friends.  I also received beautiful cards from Karla, Tara and Heather. Papa made me a beautiful T-Bone for dinner that was so tender and tasty! Life is so good. And God is great!  Collages I made for the family....

  

SATURDAY:  Saturday was actually my Mother's Day!  Lauren has spent the night. It had been so long since she's been here.  She had a temp and not feeling very well.  She fell asleep on the couch by 8:15.  Crazy tired.  Poor baby.
So Kevon came and picked me up and we went to Chimicum Cafe. It is a popular mom and pop cafe that is so good.  We both had Chicken Fried Steak, eggs, hashbrowns and toast.

this is his facebook profile picture....weird, huh?

  We had such a nice time visiting and being together.  He is a good guy that really has his act together.  I am so proud to be his mom.

In the afternoon me, papa and Lauren went to Karla's for bbq dinner. She made a good potato salad, fruit was so refreshing, Madi made chocolate covered strawberries that were delishes!!!!  Joel made two kinds of burgers....elk or beef.  Lauren, Papa, Joel, and I think Dylan had elk...the rest of us had beef burgers.  Good food!!!!  We played a few games of Chicken Foot with dominoes.  It was fun! We had quite a few laughs. I lost every game.  I want to take down Dylan.  He wasn't even paying that much attention because he was on his cell phone and would win!  I was so focused and lost. I am a bit competitive. Madi and Lauren had fun.  Took some pics but Lauren didn't want to have any taken so there are none of her.

My girl is so pretty!!!!! I love her!!!!!

This was funny because right after I snapped it Karla turned her tongue towards Dylan and they almost touched. They broke apart and went YUK!!!!!   It was so, so funny!!!!  Bet they won't do that again.  Silly people.

So Papa, Joel and Lauren didn't get in any pics. Oh well.

After we left we stopped at Lauren's to get some more clothes. I got some pictures of Sandy girl. I love this dog!!!!

My friend, Theresa, had a birthday Saturday too!!! Happy birthday Theresa!!! xoxo

FRIDAY:  I was a sick girl. I did nothing all day. Don and Lois were gone before I got up at 6 a.m. They still hit a lot of traffic on their way home... but made good timing anyway. On Tuesday my doctor changed my antidepressants. I felt so tired and weird all day. Emotional and icky. I just need to give it time. I think I also was tired from the week.  It was games Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday! My health isn't that great. I felt bad I missed Jo's game Friday night.

THURSDAY:  Don and Lois came!  We had a great visit!  Libby stopped by and visited for a while. Both my sisters here. Loved it! Later we went to Alyssa's game...Kingston against North Kitsap. Aly's team won and the 10 run rule ended at the 5th inning. Aly did good!  Jessica came and David was there.  Took some pictures and they acknowledged the Seniors on the team.

Jessica and her dad

Lois, Jessica and Don

They won! Coach Joe

Seniors

Aly and Coach Joe

Alyssa with her mom and dad

Aly's brother Nick, mom, Jessica, Uncle Don, me, Aly, her dad and Aunt Lois

happy girl!

After the game the 4 of us went to Subway.  It took us 30 minutes to get our food because the manager left at promptly 7 leaving a girl alone to take care of a line of people. I couldn't believe it. Brought the sandwiches home and ate dinner. Then stayed up and played Trivia crack together. Had a great time with them.

WEDNESDAY:  Lauren had a basketball game that was so fun! We won of course. We had a seat, which is always good.  Lauren got two baskets and we were so proud of her. She was pretty aggressive too. She had to be with that team!!!!

Lauren long ponytail, red shoes and green stripe on shorts

TUESDAY:  I had my phone appt with my doc. She thinks everything stems from my antidepressant and how it isn't working properly.  I hope she is right. Start a new one....double up in a week and then she will call me in a week from then.  

TOMORROW and THE WEEK AHEAD:  Andrew starts his new job at Coffee Oasis. I am excited for him. Jordy has a game at Lion's Club in Bremerton.  Aly has a game on Wednesday and also Lauren has a basketball game. Thursday is none and Friday is Jordy's last game. Depending on how I feel will depend on what games I go to. Please pray for me!   Have a great week!!!!