A Mom Update

Hey Kids-

Well, it's been sort of nice to be done with the comic book, but we both are looking forward to the next one. All of a sudden we feel a little bit like we lack purpose and direction. However, I finally did get to some things done I had been wanting and needing to do...yard work (the weeds were higher than the hot tub), sewing and general housework. During the 6 weeks or so of work on the comic book I didn't spend any money on anything other than groceries, gas and taco bell. BUT that is over, and I went to bed, bath and beyond and bought a new bedspread for Janelle's bed and then I ordered the coordinating dust ruffle from e-bay. I cut that dust ruffle up and Velcroed to the bed frame so it doesn't always slip around, then used the material from the back side of it to make a curtain and a pillow. That was fun. Now I'm working on matching outfits for Nate's kids using left over material from Janelle's wedding. I'll include a photo of those when I'm done.

Today is Chuckie's birthday so we are going to take him to Capt. Anderson's for dinner. Oh, if you think of it, maybe you could send him a happy b'day e-mail (he doesn't do facebook really). My mom is buying Rob and Chuckie matching shirts and is hoping they will wear them both to dinner tonight, yay. Dad is a good sport about all of that.

We finally got the pool quote that we can afford and he is supposed to be here this week to sign the contract and start no later than 2 weeks from now. This price ($3900 for resurface, $1500 for hot tub) will include a demo of the hot tub and filling that space with concrete. Dad wants to put a patio umbrella there when it's all done.

We are sure enjoying the warm weather that has finally arrived. Dad took an afternoon nap outside yesterday and got sunburned. A couple of large turtles have shown up in the yard and all the plants are starting to sprout. The azaleas are blooming and the orange tree has HUNDREDS of blooms on it. Of course the weeds are coming too, and the great weather represents weekly yard work, but that's all part of it.

I got my hair done by a lady at Eastgate who has been nagging me to come to her for some time. I waited until Kathy Cravatta moved to see her, and she finally cut/colored my hair last Thursday. She did a great job, but she cost me an arm and a leg! Move than I have EVER spent on hair! She gave me a "deal", half off and only charged me $75. I told her she didn't have to give me a deal and she said "ok", so I paid her $100 plus $20 tip. Ouch! I see now why she wanted my business so badly. What does she think pastors make anyway? From the picture you'll see she dyed it my natural color of brown and then put very subtle light highlights all over. I was there for 2 1/2 hours...I like it, but am still getting used to the darker shade.

Ok, I've blabbed on enough. In order to talk to you guys a little more often, could you all let me know what your schedules are, if you know them from week to week? I think about calling but am worried I will interrupt work, or school...thanks so much. I'll put mine here: Work 8-3 on Tuesday and Wednesdays. Other than that, I'm pretty much available except during Eastgate meetings, which you would know anyway. Thanks, kids I love you and miss you all-

Mom