I love every other Wednesday. That's the day that "Rose" comes to help me clean house. I guess I may be exaggerating a bit when I say she comes to "help" me clean. I've gotten into a habit of pretty much leaving it with her - and it's way worth it. I love leaving ..and coming home to a spotless - good smelling house. There's just something WONDERFUL about sparkling bathrooms - clean, crisp sheets, vacuum patterns in the carpet - an empty dishwasher - and ALL the laundry being washed, dried, folded and put away. It's just like magic!!!
Just like most other folks - Larry and I looked at our budget - and cut back on some expenses. It just makes sense in these "sparse" economic times. However... he says "Rose" is one place where we are NOT going to cut back. According to Larry - there are some expenditures that are NOT up for discussion!
SO..... for right now - every other Wednesday will continue being my favorite day - and "Rose" is my favorite flower!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
We are Officially "Those People"
Last night - we had what COULD have been a terrible experience. The A/C was not acting "exactly" right - and Larry was in the backyard for quite a while working on it. We knew Peanut (the dog) had gone outside with him. What we DIDN'T realize was - when Larry came in - Peanut didn't come in with him. I was sitting in my chair by the window - and kept hearing a dog barking - but... it seemed from a good distance away - so it didn't cross my mind it might have been Peanut. And... since she doesn't stay right with us in the house - we didn't miss her until time to go to bed. Usually - around 9:30 or 10:00 - she lets us know she is ready to go to bed - but.. last night she didn't. So... Larry started looking for her - and she was no where to be found. We looked under the beds - in the closets - under the desk - she wasn't to be found. SO... we got dressed - grabbed a flashlight - and off we went. Yesterday - when we took our morning walk - we (Larry - Fran - and Peanut) walked over to Highland Village to buy some envelopes - so.. I was panicking - that she might have gotten out and decided to go shopping again. I could only imagine what it would have been like - after dark - with her trying to cross the busy street. So..Larry drove - ever so slowly - and I walked the sidewalks with the flashlight - calling her name - and hoping not to disturb anyone who might be already "in the sack." We had NO luck - and were alternating between praying for her safe return, hollering for her - and holding back the tears! We did have a little laugh - thinking that anyone passing us on the street probably thought we were a fussing couple - that I wouldn't get in the car with my husband!
We came on home - and went back out into the backyard to check the fence. I just happened to shine the flashlight over toward the storage building - and saw two shiny little eyes. Yep... it was Peanut - and she did NOT come running to us with joy! We had to go coax her out from behind the shed. I guess she was pouting. She was fine - ... Larry figures she just got tired of barking - and had made her a little comfy place to spend the night.
We were SO relieved that she was okay - and I had to smile this a.m. when I heard Larry say, "Peanut -I'm so glad we found you last night. It would have been bad (for us) - if you had slept the night in the yard - and we had stayed up all night crying for you."
Yep... we have officially turned into "Pet People." I NEVER thought that would happen!
We came on home - and went back out into the backyard to check the fence. I just happened to shine the flashlight over toward the storage building - and saw two shiny little eyes. Yep... it was Peanut - and she did NOT come running to us with joy! We had to go coax her out from behind the shed. I guess she was pouting. She was fine - ... Larry figures she just got tired of barking - and had made her a little comfy place to spend the night.
We were SO relieved that she was okay - and I had to smile this a.m. when I heard Larry say, "Peanut -I'm so glad we found you last night. It would have been bad (for us) - if you had slept the night in the yard - and we had stayed up all night crying for you."
Yep... we have officially turned into "Pet People." I NEVER thought that would happen!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Party Time
What a wild and busy week it has been! From Thursday - March 12 through Wednesday - March 18, we went to three social gatherings. Then ... this weekend - our good friends were in town with their new baby boy - and I got lots and lots of good baby sugar from him. He is 3 months old - and just laughed and talked to his Nana Fran. After playing with little Myles, I went and saw a friends new great-grandson, Andrew. He is about 3 weeks old and so sweet and tiny.
But... back to the "events." Our first get-together was at our friends, the Ekbaums's, house. Their daughter, Laura, was in town to visit with her new grandson - so her mom, Gretel, took that as an opportunity for several of us to get together for a wonderful Mexican supper. Friends Wyatt and Vicki, Laura, and Larry and I all gathered at Tom and Gretel's for a great evening. One thing is for sure - when this group gets together - there is never a lull in the conversation! Wyatt and Vicki had just returned from a trip to Eureka Springs - and we all enjoyed hearing about that. Vicki said she was looking forward to getting in the springs, but, unfortunately, they are just about dried up. I think Wyatt said they need to rename the town "Eureka Leaks." Below are a few pictures from that night.
But... back to the "events." Our first get-together was at our friends, the Ekbaums's, house. Their daughter, Laura, was in town to visit with her new grandson - so her mom, Gretel, took that as an opportunity for several of us to get together for a wonderful Mexican supper. Friends Wyatt and Vicki, Laura, and Larry and I all gathered at Tom and Gretel's for a great evening. One thing is for sure - when this group gets together - there is never a lull in the conversation! Wyatt and Vicki had just returned from a trip to Eureka Springs - and we all enjoyed hearing about that. Vicki said she was looking forward to getting in the springs, but, unfortunately, they are just about dried up. I think Wyatt said they need to rename the town "Eureka Leaks." Below are a few pictures from that night.
Then - on Monday - it was Wyatt's birthday. Several of the folks from Olde Towne gathered at the new restaurant on the brick streets "Petra Cafe" for his birthday lunch. It was good to celebrate with our friends. We all laughed and enjoyed the wonderful Mediterranean cuisine. At the end of our meal - someone asked about our ticket - and Vicki said "Tommy paid for everyone's lunch today." All the folks at lunch knew exactly what she meant - since our friend, Tommy, was such an important part of Olde Towne in 2006 and 2007. Even though we miss him - we still feel his presence - especially when he buys our lunch! Here are a few photos from that day.
And... finally - we went to a "first" (for us) on Wednesday night. Our sweet friends, Carlin and Adam are expecting their first baby in mid-August. On Wednesday - they were scheduled to find out if they were expecting "Morgan Marie" - or "Samuel Edward." They planned a hamburger cookout for that night. They called it "The Big Reveal!" What a great idea! As soon as they found out the gender, their good friend drew the appropriate "boy" or "girl" picture - which they put in a frame with the sonogram. They wrapped those - and presented them to the grandparents at the party. The "Big Reveal" came when they opened them! They also had a cake decorated with the appropriate name - along with M&Ms with the baby's name on them! It was so much fun! They are already enjoying this baby - even months before the birth! Look at the pictures below to see who will be here in August!
Yes.... I've been behind on my "blogging" - but it seems I go at full speed all day. We've been so busy at "When Pigs Fly" - getting ready for the summer and the "busy-ness" of the Saturday markets. They were really good for business last year - and we expect the same this year. Larry and Glynn have been on two shopping trips to Canton, Texas - and are preparing to go to the 450 mile garage sale in May. They will start with a visit with our friends, Tommy and Diane Crawford, in Gatlinburg - and then work their way back to Meridian, where the sale ends. I'm eternally grateful to Glynn! He loves these sales as much as Larry does - and they have a great time! As most of you know.. I do NOT have the shopping gene! I have such a good time every evening (and several times during each day) talking to them on the phone - and hearing about what a good time they are having. So... I stay home and run the store. It works out perfectly for everyone! Here is a picture of them a couple of weeks ago when they returned from a buying trip to Canton, Texas.
Thanks for reading my blog. I'll be more timely in the future!
And... finally - we went to a "first" (for us) on Wednesday night. Our sweet friends, Carlin and Adam are expecting their first baby in mid-August. On Wednesday - they were scheduled to find out if they were expecting "Morgan Marie" - or "Samuel Edward." They planned a hamburger cookout for that night. They called it "The Big Reveal!" What a great idea! As soon as they found out the gender, their good friend drew the appropriate "boy" or "girl" picture - which they put in a frame with the sonogram. They wrapped those - and presented them to the grandparents at the party. The "Big Reveal" came when they opened them! They also had a cake decorated with the appropriate name - along with M&Ms with the baby's name on them! It was so much fun! They are already enjoying this baby - even months before the birth! Look at the pictures below to see who will be here in August!
Yes.... I've been behind on my "blogging" - but it seems I go at full speed all day. We've been so busy at "When Pigs Fly" - getting ready for the summer and the "busy-ness" of the Saturday markets. They were really good for business last year - and we expect the same this year. Larry and Glynn have been on two shopping trips to Canton, Texas - and are preparing to go to the 450 mile garage sale in May. They will start with a visit with our friends, Tommy and Diane Crawford, in Gatlinburg - and then work their way back to Meridian, where the sale ends. I'm eternally grateful to Glynn! He loves these sales as much as Larry does - and they have a great time! As most of you know.. I do NOT have the shopping gene! I have such a good time every evening (and several times during each day) talking to them on the phone - and hearing about what a good time they are having. So... I stay home and run the store. It works out perfectly for everyone! Here is a picture of them a couple of weeks ago when they returned from a buying trip to Canton, Texas.
Thanks for reading my blog. I'll be more timely in the future!
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