It's Starting Out to be a Very Busy Summer!

 

There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is having lots to do and not doing it.

Just ask us how busy we’ve been.  Just ask us.   Heck, I’m going to tell you anyway so you don’t even have to ask.  I bet you saw that one coming.

Mom and her new baby.

Lots of deer in this whole area.

You already know we’ve had our hands full with the little recreation lot we recently wrote about.  Over the last month (or is it two)  we’ve had the addition sheetrocked, painted, carpeted and so on.  Blinds are up, cabinets added, furniture in place and even a television set in place.  There were lots of projects and lots of trips to Home Depot.  We’ve crossed some things off the list but still have a lot more to go.  In addition to the inside work, there was also outside work including pavers, gravel and dirt that needed done.  We've tackled a lot but I'm really ready for another break. 

Lots finished but lots unfinished.  At least it's finished enough for Terry to take a break and work on a puzzle.

Where are your friends when you need them?  Well, I can tell you this.  They certainly weren’t here helping!  We aren’t done yet.  We got the approval today for some backhoe work and screened planting so that’ll be next.  We are also waiting for a bid on a little wrap-around deck.  The price will determine whether we have that deck done this year or not.

 

In addition we went to a high school graduation party for Michael.  We were informed by two others at the party that they were graduates this year too.  No way could I take a picture of Michael without letting Zack and Sophia pose too.  It was the tears and tempers I was most concerned about.

The next day we had a belated Father’s Day get together.  Why is it our get togethers are always centered around food. I’m beginning to think I’m hanging with the wrong crowd. The people I’m around always seem to think celebrations need to be spent eating. They may not catch those calories but I certainly do.

Monday was to be a little catch up day but it didn’t happen.  My brother was moving AGAIN!  This is the third time he’s moved since we’ve been up north. At least this move was just a little move. He was moving down the hallway to a different room in the retirement home where he lives.

Other than a short stop off to visit my 93-year old Aunt Jenny, we hightailed it back to our own little nest..  She is now home from the rehab center after breaking her hip.  However, she now has round the clock live-in help but she’s in her own home and that’s good news!

Our week late Father's Day dinner.

By summarizing the last week I can say that I'm caught up on blogging.  There it is!  I'm done for now.

‘Tis life on the road.