monday

I had my family over yesterday for a grill out.
I prepped food and cleaned all morning long.

By the time everyone arrived here the temperature outside
was 90 something and the humidity was even higher. It was uncomfortable outside plus I was tired and not really in the mood for company.

I just wanted the grill out to be over with so I could take my bra and shoes off ( I would never wear either of those things if society didn't dictate that I should) and be inside the comfort of my air conditioned house.

friday

I worked a 12 hour shift today. It was busy but not over whelming.
It felt good to see some of my work friends again.
It felt good to be out of this house.
Some of the time I feel isolated from the rest of the world.

I watched "Into The Wild" yesterday.
I cried. It's a sad story. I read the book so I had to see the movie...........middle son loves the story........even had a picture of the bus tattooed on his back.
 Luckily my sister called just after the show ended and asked me if I wanted to go out for lunch with her.
It seems like forever since we hung out together. I was thrilled to go! I couldn't stand the thought of being in this house all day.....plus I wanted to catch up with her....
 After lunch we drove past our old stomping grounds.....and we caught up....connected.......it was fun!

monday

I've been getting little notes, postcards, and newspaper articles via the US mail from my dad for at least 30 years. (He lives 5 minutes away from me.)
I like that he takes the time to mail these things to me. I've been saving these notes, clippings, and post cards for as long as I've been getting them.
He usually writes a note in the margins (I especially like when he curses. It just makes me laugh! Because he's being him!)  and will underline all the important stuff. This is the latest mail from him.

i love him

sunday

I got up early yesterday so I could watch the royal wedding.
I loved  one of the little boys who held Megans' veil. He was smiling like it was Christmas morning. He had this huge gap between his teeth and he had alfalfa hair. I mean he was so freakin cute! You couldn't help but smile when you looked at him.
I loved the song and music played while Megan walked down the isle.........and the emotion on her mothers face, and then on Prince Harry's face as they watched her walk down the isle..
Harry and Megan looked genuinely happy. Very sweet.....

wed

I had a nice Mother's Day.
I got up early and went to the cemetery to place flowers on
my moms and my mother-in-laws grave.
Dad must have beat me to moms because there were pretty red flowers
there.

Oldest son and daughter visited. They hung out with me and boyfriend
on the deck. We grilled, and chit chatted. It was nice! Daughter gave me a fall wreath for the front door. She had a friend make it. It's very pretty! Son gave me a gift card and a rose. Sweet!
Middle son was in Myrtle Beach golfing. He texted me a I love you, and a Happy Mother's Day. :O)

I've been organizing all the family photos. I want them in good order for my kids when I die. You know? So  I'm working and thinking "man I miss my mom." Son was in the room with me. I looked at  him and told him I missed grandma. We talked about her for a sec and then I continued on with my work. I pulled a picture out of my box and it was a picture of my mom. It was a picture of her at her and dads place in the Keys. She must have mailed it to me at some point while her and dad were away.
 Written on the picture was a note to me from mom. It said "Sis, I miss you! Love MeMe"
It made me smile. I felt like she was responding to me.

Boyfriend is in Colorado visiting family.
I m afraid to fly so I didn't go.
I worry about him while he is gone but I know
spending time with his sons and siblings will be good for him.

flowers (my favorite flower) from boyfriend on Mother's Day

saturday

 he's such a stink!

our little garden. hopefully the wire will keep the deer from eating it. we also have a couple of pots on the shelter and a large one on the side porch. so fingers crossed that everything grows!

Our little homeless shelter for  cats in the neighborhood. The city will pick up stray cats, neuter/spay them then return them to the neighborhood where captured. We have 1 cat that I know of who uses the shelter. He's a cute little male grey cat.

I transplanted some Lilies for daughter to take home with her if she wants them!

monday

Our Derby party/grill out was fun!
Boyfriend picked the 6&7 horse to win and place, or something like that bet. I think he won 68 bucks and some change!
 I didn't win a darn thing! lol Maybe next time.

Those horses, the thoroughbreds are so beautiful!

saturday

The Kentucky Derby is today!
It's one of my favorite sporting events.
I'm having friends/family over for a grill out and to watch the race.

My picks to win the derby:

Bolt D Oro
Mendelssohn
My boy Jack
Good Magic or Magnum Moon (I haven't decided yet!)

They have 20 horses running. It's supposed to rain in Louisville. The field will be wet and crowded. Lots of great horses running. It should be an exciting race!

tuesday

yesterday was sunny and warm.
i think it hit 70 but because it was so sunny it felt warmer.
we grilled out.
the cats love when we grill. they love when we
spend time outside with them no matter what we are doing. they really are like
children.
i grilled corn on the cob and bratwurst with sauerkraut and onion.
it was delicious.

today will be another sunny day. it's supposed to hit 80.
i mean how can you not feel good after spending a day like today outside?
and that's my plan, to spend the day outside working on the yard and on my little gardens.
i bought some seeds yesterday.
i got some cucumber seeds.
i eat a whole cucumber almost everyday. i slice it. add some salt and pepper and a little salad dressing. it's usually what i snack on at night.
so yes, i bought some cucumber seeds, kentucky green bean seeds (i love a big pot of green beans), sunflower seeds ( like daisies, sunflowers are happy flowers.), green bell peppers, tomatoes, and watermelon seeds.
i'm excited to grow all of this good stuff!
hopefully i can keep the deer and raccoons away!