A Month of Trumoil.

Sorry that I've not posted in months but seems like we have been busier than usual. We started 3 weeks ago doing a little remodeling on the house. We have had all new windows put in.....some closed up since this house had too many. Along with putting the new windows in...........had all bedrooms retexured and painted along with all new baseboards and trim. It's been a major overhaul in a couple of the rooms. Carpenter commented that the wood in these older homes is nothing like they use now.........good and sturdy . Where he closed up two of the windows in the living room he built two beautiful bookshelves for me which im going to put glass shelves in with a light. Perfect for all my pictures of all my babies............. Hopefully they will be finished by Wednesday with the inside. Then they will do all the trim on the outside. I have moved stuff from room to room and covered stuff for three weeks now, ready to get back to normal.

Shelby is doing well, she tries to follow the workers around and outside. Have to pen her up at times. She has quite a personality! Last night I saw that her eyes were droopy and i said, "Let's go to your room." She followed me in and walked into her kennel.

Will try to get some pics posted after everything is completed. Now I have to look for new curtains and comforters.

Take care and everyone have a wonderful and "Happy Thanksgiving."

Summer Fun at Nana's and Paps's

Kimberly and the three kids came in for a wonderful visit. We started out the week with a trip to the beach where we went on the dolphin watch, played at the beach and even went for a dip in the pool at the hotel the morning before we came home. One afternoon the kids played in the pool at the house for 3 hrs., they slept well that night. Aaron and Allison harvested my tomatoes one day for me. Papa got a real kick out of Trevor going into his bedroom quite often and calling out his name. I have never watched so much of Hanna Montana and the Jonas Brothers........kids favorite shows! Kimberly and the kids went to visit Grandma while they were here, which thrilled her I'm sure. There is nothing like having your grandkids visit........is really brightens up your life.

UPDATE

Has been a while since I updated the blog but not much news. Our exciting news for the next couple of weeks is that we are having the kids come in. Monday Kaylee and Kristy fly in for week, Dan will be coming in Friday with Spec and Molly. They will all be leaving on Sunday to get back to their routine. Then the following week-end The Hawkins clan, along with Buddy will be coming in. Ryan has to leave on Sunday, while Kimberly and the kids will be staying until the next Thursday. Dale and I are so excited about seeing them all. Don't have much planned, we will play it by ear other than i want to take Aaron and Allison on the Dolphin Watch boat one day. Then Dale and I will be going up the following for our little Kaylee's first birthday..........wow, where has a year gone. Dale's foot is progressing again very well.

Kaylee's 1st Visit to South Padre

Dan, Kristy, and I took Kaylee and the two dogs to the beach one morning while Dale was still in the hospital. The water was a little chilly but Kaylee and the dogs had a blast. That little princess is such a joy and she brightened up Nana and Papa's week after our trying times with Dale's health issues. While Dan was here he did some manly jobs around the house for us. Kristy and Kaylee stayed with us a few more days and Kristy spoiled her Dad cooking for him. Dale is continuing to improve......we are still going to the hospital for infusion and the home health nurse is coming daily also. Thanks to everyone for all their prayers!

Spring Is Here!!!!!!!!

The winds are blowing 40mph here today.....................whew! The weather has really been nice except for the wind the last couple of days. It is time to start watering the yard and thinking about planting some tomatoes in big posts. Just got a call from Kristy and they are coming down next Tuesday for the week, I'm so excited to see little Kaylee..............and of course Dan , Kristy, Spec and Molly too. Dan is hoping to get some fishing in and they want to take Kaylee to the ocean while they are down .

HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY!

Our New Car!

We downsized a little and bought a Ford Edge. It is silver with light grey interior. Not only did we get a fantastic deal on it but we will save on gas. I'm still trying to get used to all the buttons on it. Drives really nice and I'm especially enjoying the satellite radio. Has a sync system in it where we can talk on cell hands free if we have a bluetooth phone, have to see about getting one of those next.

Trip To Houston

We took a 5 day trip to Houston this past week. While there we celebrated Dale's birthday at Kimberlys.
The girls outdid themselves is showing their Dad a good time, he is still bragging about it. I got to pick Allison up from school one day and attended Aaron's Field Day at school. On Sunday we all attended Kaylee's dedication at their church and Kristy and Dan put on a feed for about 25 people afterwards, it was a beautiful day. Dale and I had a wonderful time and can't wait till we see them all again.