My first class was yesterday evening. I totally had all the 1st day of school jitters. A strange feeling at 31. So far, so good. I did some studying tonight, and I have reading to do before next week's class. Just one day a week from 6-9:20 PM.
28 August 2008
24 August 2008
Finally feeling better...
...antibiotics are a wonderful thing.
The weather this weekend started off humid and nasty and wound up beautiful. David did a long ride yesterday and went out again this morning. Yesterday, I had brunch with Shawna and Marcy, hit the farmers market for some home-made jam and scored a great pair of pants for $20 at Marshalls on the way home. Last night, we bought a new comforter for the bed. Now I need to work on getting some artwork up on the walls in our bedroom.
While David is out on his ride this morning, Miner and I drove up to Scott County Park and hiked for about an hour and a half. It was nice. When we got home, I planted the two hostas I bought yesterday at the farmers market and did some weeding. Now, I'm just relaxing in the shade on the deck. Today is the kind of day that makes me love living in the Midwest.
The weather this weekend started off humid and nasty and wound up beautiful. David did a long ride yesterday and went out again this morning. Yesterday, I had brunch with Shawna and Marcy, hit the farmers market for some home-made jam and scored a great pair of pants for $20 at Marshalls on the way home. Last night, we bought a new comforter for the bed. Now I need to work on getting some artwork up on the walls in our bedroom.
While David is out on his ride this morning, Miner and I drove up to Scott County Park and hiked for about an hour and a half. It was nice. When we got home, I planted the two hostas I bought yesterday at the farmers market and did some weeding. Now, I'm just relaxing in the shade on the deck. Today is the kind of day that makes me love living in the Midwest.
20 August 2008
Tetanus Shot and Antibiotics
I've been fighting sinus pain and issues for nearly 3 weeks. I broke down Monday and went to the doctor. Everything I usually do (nasal rinse, gargle with salt water, etc.) was not working. So I'm on an antibiotic now. Hopefully that will knock it out.
Yesterday around lunch time, David calls to tell me he's in the emergency room because "the table saw bit me." My brain automatically starts thinking he's lost a finger or something. Not quite, but close. 7 stitches across his thumb. He's have an interesting thumbprint when it's all said and done. And they gave him a Tetanus shot which he's probably needed for YEARS. He's fine, but that is sure not the phone call you really want to get...I guess it could be worse, though.
Yesterday around lunch time, David calls to tell me he's in the emergency room because "the table saw bit me." My brain automatically starts thinking he's lost a finger or something. Not quite, but close. 7 stitches across his thumb. He's have an interesting thumbprint when it's all said and done. And they gave him a Tetanus shot which he's probably needed for YEARS. He's fine, but that is sure not the phone call you really want to get...I guess it could be worse, though.
17 August 2008
16 August 2008
1st party
We had our first party out on the deck last night. It was a great evening. Very nice for August, it was in the 70's! We had a bunch of friends and neighbors over for s'mores and drinks. We can fit a lot of people on that thing! As usual, I didn't have the camera, so sorry, no pictures.
Funny things from the evening:
- Chad was doing magic tricks with marshmallows
- Our neighbor's 4 year old got chocolate marshmallow all over her face
- Miner decided he wanted to try and "hump" the 4 year old and has been labeled a pedophile.
Funny things from the evening:
- Chad was doing magic tricks with marshmallows
- Our neighbor's 4 year old got chocolate marshmallow all over her face
- Miner decided he wanted to try and "hump" the 4 year old and has been labeled a pedophile.
10 August 2008
Fun Filled Weekend
This was SUCH a fun weekend. Friday night, we had dinner with David's parents and our nieces - Amanda (11) and Avery (3). Then we all went and saw the fireworks for Tug Fest in LeClaire, IA. After we got back late, David took Miner for a walk on the river at 11:30 PM. They got home around 1:00 AM. Miner was pooped all Saturday morning.
Saturday afternoon, Amanda and Avery came over. They spent the night with us Saturday night. Avery and I colored in coloring books outside while Amanda and David finished screwing down all the deck boards. Then we made cheesy dip and chips for a snack before going to play putt-putt golf. That was fun. Avery did really well. She wouldn't play the holes that had water, because she didn't want her ball to get wet. The rest of us landed the ball in the water at least 2 or 3 times. We had tacos for dinner then lit a fire in the fire pit and made s'mores. The fire pit is still one of Miner's favorite things.
Avery has always been a little leery of Miner. He's never bothered her, she's just a bit afraid of him. So, early on Saturday, she would scoot way out of the way whenever he would come near her. By Saturday evening, she had warmed up to him and would be sure to let you know, "I touched him! I toucht-ed Miner!" She was so proud that she patted him on the head. Still, she and Amanda slept on the floor of my office so she could shut the door and keep Miner out. By Sunday morning, she and Miner were best friends. By the way, I made the French toast from America's Test Kitchen for breakfast. SO GOOD!
We dropped the girls back off at Craig and Nancy's and picked up a garden tiller. I tilled up the nasty clay mess that was at the top of the retaining wall. Then tossed a bunch of clods of dirt and clay that wouldn't break up, added some top soil, transplanted a hosta that needed help and spread 9 bags of mulch. It turned out nice. I know you've been waiting for it, so here they are - the photos of the finished product:
Saturday afternoon, Amanda and Avery came over. They spent the night with us Saturday night. Avery and I colored in coloring books outside while Amanda and David finished screwing down all the deck boards. Then we made cheesy dip and chips for a snack before going to play putt-putt golf. That was fun. Avery did really well. She wouldn't play the holes that had water, because she didn't want her ball to get wet. The rest of us landed the ball in the water at least 2 or 3 times. We had tacos for dinner then lit a fire in the fire pit and made s'mores. The fire pit is still one of Miner's favorite things.
Avery has always been a little leery of Miner. He's never bothered her, she's just a bit afraid of him. So, early on Saturday, she would scoot way out of the way whenever he would come near her. By Saturday evening, she had warmed up to him and would be sure to let you know, "I touched him! I toucht-ed Miner!" She was so proud that she patted him on the head. Still, she and Amanda slept on the floor of my office so she could shut the door and keep Miner out. By Sunday morning, she and Miner were best friends. By the way, I made the French toast from America's Test Kitchen for breakfast. SO GOOD!
We dropped the girls back off at Craig and Nancy's and picked up a garden tiller. I tilled up the nasty clay mess that was at the top of the retaining wall. Then tossed a bunch of clods of dirt and clay that wouldn't break up, added some top soil, transplanted a hosta that needed help and spread 9 bags of mulch. It turned out nice. I know you've been waiting for it, so here they are - the photos of the finished product:
03 August 2008
Check Out Marcus!!
Yesterday morning, our 2nd nephew came along. See Marcus Ascher Johnson on my brother-in-law and sister's blog, Maholo.ne.Trash.
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