Almost October

I can't believe I haven't Blogged since June., can you tell that I am retired? I have basically been lazying my way through summer. If I die today, they will never get the smile off of my face., I am so happy. I don't have much $ and that is hard., but I am so relieved not to be running a demanding DayCare anymore! I loved my work, and loved working with my Oldest daughter, Kimberly., and seeing my Grandson, Jacob everyday., and I miss that. I also miss some of the families I had become to close to. I was so blessed with having the Tollett family for 5 years. I miss them very much and their children even more! I get to see some of the children at Kimberly's when I am at her Daycare for whatever reason. I have to admit, it is nice to go in, love the kids and LEAVE.

I have been crocheting again, something I truely love doing., but I never had the time with working 10 hours a day, and all the responsibilites that go with running a business. I actually fixed some of my husband's blue jeans this week, they had been in a "fix it" pile for years.

Spending time with my Flock of demanding little parrots and my crazy furry Kids has been enjoyable for me. They keep me hopping, then, of course, there are our chickens and peafowl., and that's another story.

I actually read TWO books last week! I haven't read a WHOLE book in a long time. How wonderful that is~

October is upon us., this year I am looking forward to winter., for the first time in over 25 years I won't have to worry about keeping my driveway clear for my clients! I can just sit in my house, crocheting and making Chili for the winter! Nothing sounds better to me. This morning it was pretty cold when I got up., and the leaves are making a constant flutter. I am glad we got our Pool that we worked so hard to open this spring closed. Can't wait til next year, I actually swam twice this year, and hadn't been in the pool for at least 4 years., now I will have time to enjoy it..but for now...Fall is upon us!

A Swimming Pool Nightmare

We found that our above ground pool's winter cover had leaked dirty leaf water during the winter, had a heavy mess on the cover and could not get it off the pool. Sooooo, we had to cut the cover and dip nasty sludge out of the balled up liner. It took two days, and Dean's energy to clean it.

Hope the children/grandchildren appreciate it!

A summer wren family has taken residence in a candle holder that sticks in the ground, next to my pond. There were six eggs, and, as far as I can tell...six babies. It has been fun watching Daddy bring Mommy food over the past couple of weeks., now..here we are!

We sorrow today at the loss of our friend, Donnie Moore. Donnie was 26 years old. I had him in preschool. Such a wonderful little boy, he was always very special to me. Two years ago I get a call from him "Miss Gail do you remember me? I have a daughter! Will you take care of her?"

We have both of his daughters, age 3 and 1...yesterday Donnie passed away due to a heart attack.

We pray for Donnie and his family...

Holy Saturday egg dyeing with the Grandchildren

Holy Saturday found us dyeing easter eggs with the Grandchildren...What fun! Christ is Risen!

Dandalion puff ball!

In looking at this picture is see a sure sign of spring! Do you see it? No, not the Robin...the puff ball of the first dandalion. I must have missed the flower part, which must have happened during the beautiful spring like weather we had a few days ago.

No wonder the Robin looks confused!

Confused Robin in March 28 snow

This little Robin has been wondering around in the yard with a confused look on it's face. Go figure! Winter would have to rear it's ugly,frozen face again.

Party is off til next week, hopefully it will be spring then.

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