The first week of October was busy and great!

This post is for the 28th...Friday:

It was mom's birthday today.  She would have been 91 and has been gone 7 years already.  Miss her every day. 

This was also the day we got Kitkat from a girl from Craigslist. We met her and her boyfriend at Target (he didn't want the cat). This cat is so awesome. We've had him 7 years. Such a blessing!

SAT THE 29th:

Dylan's birthday!!!  21 years old.  Seems so hard to believe he has grown up so fast. 

For his birthday we chatted for awhile on the phone. His family went over and went to lunch, showed Madi UW, and went to the Mariner game together.  Then Dylan went home with them to spend the night and watch the Seahawks win with his dad.

They had a great time, I hear. 

My sister, Lois, came over.  Don dropped her off and Libby and Kevin came and picked her up.  She stayed long enough for us to learn not to talk politics.  haha!  It was nice to see her again.  Here is a picture of us but we didn't get one this trip:

She went to spend the week with our other sister Libby.  Thursday I met them at Chimicum Cafe for lunch.  Libby's treat and we had a nice time.  I got Lanny a burger to go and took it home to him.

Josh and Jared had a game. They won 67-0 and Josh got 3 touchdowns!

Saturday night Lauren went to her Homecoming Dance with a group of people.  Nowadays they go in group. Some still date but many kids like to go with their friends.  She looked so beautiful. We ran over there to see her before she left. She said the Greek Restaurant in Kingston was terrible.  They forgot there was a reservation for 18. They were slow. And the disk jockey was not great either.  But Lauren had fun dancing etc....

Moving on to Sunday and the Seahawks won!  Which was good because we are in the middle of rebuilding. Sunday was a really mellow day. Lanny and I enjoy our life together.  We laugh so much and get each other.  We think alike and rarely argue about anything.  I love my days with them and hope they continue for a long long long time!

We got out of September and into October! The trees and weather are starting to show it too!  So pretty!

October 2nd Papa took Lauren to the orthodontist before school so she got to go in a bit late.  Later Lanny and I went to Applebee's to meet Lester and Cheryl.  I really don't know when the last time we met up with them!  It was so great visiting with them.  We had fish and chips and it was pretty good.  After the visit I went and got a pedicure.  That was past due too!  Felt so good.

Then we went and picked up Lauren after school. On our way home we say the most beautiful rainbow in Port Gamble! I took a few pics:

on the left is the famous haunted house!!!

Wednesday, October 3rd

I went to Silverdale to get my echocardiogram.  The lady who does it is so nice.  While I was doing that Lanny was getting the flu shot.  After I finished I got one too. 

In the afternoon I went and picked up Madi after school and took her down to Linda's salon.  When she was done there we went to Pho Kim Chi (Vietnamese Restaurant) in Poulsbo for Madi's favorite meal: Steak and Brisket Pho.  I had an appetizer of tempura shrimp. 

Dylan's 2nd book has been published!  I ended up ordering both of the books. I let someone borrow my first book he wrote and never got it back. 

http://www.lulu.com/…/til-k…/paperback/product-23819928.html

I am excited to read his next book and I will probably read the first one again. 

Yesterday I talked to Kevon for a while.  The company is moving their office's and shop to Bremerton from Poulsbo.  I hope it works our for them all and he takes care of his back.

Plus, like I said earlier, I went to lunch with Lois and Libby!  Then I went and picked up McDonalds for Lauren after school. She had Debate Club so I didn't get her until after 4.  Papa wasn't feeling well. He had heart burn all day.  

This morning Lanny went to see Dr. Johnson (cardiologist) again and he looks really great.  Doctor seems pleased.  Me, too!  And I got my message from my doctor regarding my echocardiogram the other day. She said:  "Your heart ultrasound shows that your overall heart function is normal. You have some scarring around your aortic valve but this is not causing significant impairment in your valve function at this time."

It has been raining all day. But we need it.  We haven't had a good rain for a long time.  

This morning, 14 years ago, we found out my dad went to be with the Lord.  It was heartbreaking for our family. Especially mom.  Over the past several years before his passing he had some health issues with his breathing. On Y2K night (December 31st, 2000) he stopped breathing and was taken to the hospital and put on a ventilator. In 2002 he they removed his left leg from the knee down due to loss of circulation in the toes.  A year later they had to take his other leg which was terrible for him. But he was always the trouper with a sense of humor. He only made it one more year.  It took a lot out of him. He had been in and out of the hospital and nursing home those years. The last time he went into the hospital we were sure he was coming home again. The night before he passed all us kids called him and said goodnight and told him we loved him and he said he loved us too.  Pastor Joel went to see him and gave him communion and spent time with him. All of us still thinking he was going to come home in the morning.  He didn't.  Mom got called from the hospital to come in.   She knew.  I met her and Libby there. They were in his room and even though there was a sign on his door saying not to enter but go to the nurse's desk first... my thoughts were "that's my dad! I can go in there."  Mom and Libby had their backs to me.  Dad was laying flat on his back which is when I knew he was gone.  Because of his emphysema he couldn't lie on his back. I gasped. Mom and Libby turned around and came and put their arms around me. Libby closed the curtain so I wouldn't be looking at him.  That was really rough. That was 14 years ago and I still miss him so much.  I love him so much.  I miss his laugh, his smile, the twinkle he would get in his eyes, Even his stupid jokes. I miss asking him for advise. On him coming over and fixing anything.  I miss going on drives and vacation with him and mom.  Dad loved going on rides. He didn't care where we were going... we would show up and open the door and we were off! Over the North Cascades, to the Grand Coulee Dam, to the Ocean, Lake Sylvia, to the Elk Horn, Mt. Walker, looking at Christmas Lights and Fall Leaves.  We went to Ricks and Ellensburg Fair, both sides of South Dakota, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Colorado, singing the whole way and even picking up a puppy for them in Oklahoma!!!  So much laughter and memories of two people who loved us, supported us and were always there for us and the whole family. I guess that is long enough.  Love and miss you dad.  I have a website for him on the left if you want to look!

Finally, this morning Scruffy was a little upset Papa didn't come straight home after taking Lauren to school.  I think animals can tell time.  So he climbed in my lap. lol!  I turned on Animal Cops for him. He likes watching it with me.  

Have a great week!!!!!   Leave a message if you want!  xoxoxoxo

I'm back!!!!

FRIDAY the 21st of September:

Papa and I took Scruffy to the groomers.  Only got him trimmed up a bit; his nails, eyes, tails and legs for winter.  Didn't want him to get cold so we didn't trim him too much.  We waited there for him knowing it wouldn't be too long.  He was so happy to see us and to get out of there! lol

Friday was Dylan's big move. First time moving out of his home and into the dorm at the University of Washington! Emotional time for all. Madi had a real hard time with it and was a bit cranky. I picked her up from school and we went to Pho Kim again to eat the best food.  Waitress was frustrating me sitting at the register with her cell phone most of the time. Madi came over after we ate and we watched some TV before taking her home.  She had to feed her cat and I think she wanted to be alone.  Her parents got home from dropping Dylan off shortly after Madi got home.

Here is a picture of Dylan at the school.  Does he look older to you or is it me?  I made a collage of Madi and Dylan showing their closeness.  They really love each other and will miss each other a lot!

SATURDAY 9-22:

Papa and I didn't do much.  Everyone else did.  Karla and Madi took their Auntie Ann and her daughter Adrianne over to Pike Place Market and around Seattle.  They met Dylan over there and he walked around with them.  Also,  it was Husky day so Lauren and her band and about a thousand other bands went to Husky Stadium to perform at half time at the football game.  Amanda and Kevon went to the game and met Andrew.  They got to visit with Dylan who also went to his first game for his college team.  Pretty exciting. Dylan loves football. I'm not a fan of college football.  But now I will back the the Huskies.

SUNDAY 9-23:

Just stayed home and watched the Seahawks play football.  A lot of my family (9 of them) chose Dallas to win but the Hawks pulled it off 24-13. Me and 6 others picked the winning team! lol!

And Papa made a real good dish with pork chops for dinner! Num! And chocolate chip cookies for the boxes.


MONDAY 9-24:

We made up boxes for Parker and Patrick and sent them off. Patrick's cost more because he lives in Arizona.  We sent them Papa's cookies, some miniature candy bars, bag of starburst, easy mac, granola bars and we sent Patrick some Bunny (chocolate Nestle Quik) and Parker some Strawberry Quik.  Hope they love their goodwill boxes. lol!  Papa is making another batch of cookies to send to Dylan today.  Why are we doing this?  Well, we have sent Andrew a couple boxes since he started college in Kirkland so he has goodies to snack on and a touch of home. This is why we are sending these.  Pat just moved to Phoenix away from everyone and needs homemade cookies and candy to snack on. Parker just got his own apartment with some friends and deserves a housewarming box.  And, of course, Dylan is now away from home.  We never sent one to Jordy because she lived at home while going to school. She is getting married in two weeks so we will give her something after the honeymoon!

TUESDAY 9-25:

We had to take the van in and get the wheel berring replaced.  It was starting to make a noise turning left. Didn't cost as much as I thought it would so that is good!  Papa and I went to breakfast at the Big Apple Diner in Bremerton.  Good food as usual! After eating I went to see Karla at her new office.  It is NICE!  We visited for about 1/2 hour so it was really nice!  Papa just napped in the car. lol!

My daughter is so beautiful.  Here she is wearing Grandma Langager's wedding ring around her neck.  I think she cherishes it.

That afternoon I met my brother David and his two daughters Alyssa and Jessica at Elmer's for dinner.  It was quite a visit.  David looks really good and seemed happy!  The girls looked great as usual!  So pretty!  I had fish and chips, Jessie had turkey dinner, David had chicken strips and Aly had waffles, eggs and bacon.  Our dinners were all so different.  David ordered a chocolate milkshake for dessert.  I sure love my family and spending time with them!

On WEDNESDAY 9-26:

Dylan's first day at UW!   He sent a first day of school picture to his mom.

Not sure how it went because I talked to him the day before.  I need to call him!

Papa went to his doctor appointment and everything is great!!!  His heart is beating great and they did an EKG it was awesome!  Such great news!
While he was gone my blood sugar went down to 65.  I was very shaky so I ate two left over corn muffins.  Scared me. I have never had it this low before.
Since I wasn't feeling well we decided not to go to the Kingston High School Homecoming Parade in Kingston.  But I got some pictures of Lauren:

Lauren is 2nd from left!

Papa went and did the grocery shopping this morning.  He is a much better housewife than I am.  He is so good at shopping.  We didn't need to get meat.  There is quite a bit in the freezer and a lot in the cupboard. So it went good for him. Then I put everything away.  Now he is making cookies for Dylan and we will box his stuff up today and off it goes. If Karla was driving over Saturday I would send it with her.  But the family is walking over to see him.  I bet Madi is excited they are going over to spend the day with Dylan.


TODAY is Thursday the 27th:

Just talked to Parker!!!  He got his box today and is very happy!!!!  He was drinking a glass of strawberry milk already!  That makes us happy.  Can't wait to see him in two weeks at Jo's wedding!

It is Homecoming week at Lauren's school and today was the 80's!  Lauren looked so cute!!! Her 80's mom fixed her up!!!

Finally, I wanted to remember to post this.  It is Scruffy.  This is how he looks every night when he wants to go to bed.  He will not go without me and he drives me crazy!  He will stare at me until I go to bed.  Funny dog!

Well, I guess that was the past week!  Hope you had a good one!  I  know we did!