Sunday

Sunday the remnants of Hurricane Ike came through our area of the nation...the wind was blowing, crazily kicking up all sorts of debris and knocking anything off trees that could be dislodged....also off of any homes or businesses, too. The gusts were reported as being up to 75mph in the Louisville area, I'm not sure what central KY received, but trees were blown over along with anything else not heavy enough to resist. Electricity was out in many areas of the state and now the crews that had gone south to help with storm related victims had to be called back home to do repairs here. I heard something along the lines of calls for help from neighboring states had been denied...interesting.

The reunion went well. Things here at home conspired to cause us to be running about 15min late, but it worked out as no one had been on the ball there with beginning on time, either. As usual the food was excellent...the variety was not as good as I'd like to see, but well enough that if you walked away hungry, it was your own fault. Many of my favorite elder members of the family were in attendance...two of my older cousins and my uncle and aunt were also in attendance this year, too(some years they don't)...and I missed out on quality visiting time with them because they left soon after eating. I forgot totally about the camera and taking photos....I think Scott deliberately didn't bring it inside as he gets tired of being the designated photographer. My opinion is he should be happy to be the designated anything. But, that's my grumpy side showing. Bad wife!! Bad!

Two of my nieces came with their kids. One was frazzled by trying to deal with her youngest, the other wasn't phased by anything and let other people enjoy the company of her kids!! LOL Nicky sat beside me...he's 10(11?)now and a decent conversationalist. His newest phase is collecting Army memborabilia...sigh...not sure I'm really comfortable with this, but things could be worse. This was my first time to see little Abby since she was a couple weeks old...she's the same age as Marie...right over 13months old. Adorable little girl. She didn't have much to say but was content to be passed around and talked to. She snuggled right in with me...laying her head against me....not so much as if she were tired...more like I was a big cushy pillow....well...this is true, I guess. She wasn't so interested in playing or walking...which I understand she's doing now. Her big brothers were too busy to discuss life with me....LOL

From there we went to visit with Scott's aunt. She's in her 90's and failing some, now. She did get up and sit in her rocker for a visit....more guests followed us in, so she had a whole houseful for awhile. She has heart problems and in the last year I've seen a big decline in her stamina. She was interested in what was being said and who was there, so that was a very positive sign.

After that we drove up into the hills of KY to a town called Beattyville. The state's best Mercedes mechanic lives there. Jeff had finished repairing Scott's old car and getting it somewhat back to running like it's old self. He wasn't authorized to completely restore it. We beat him to his house...he had an errand to run but our trip didn't take us as long as expected. Though....we did encounter a very large tree blown down across the main road on our way up....completely blocking our lane and about half of the oncoming lane, too. It had just happened and no authorities were there, yet...and, since we didn't have any flares with us...we kept going. They had it mostly cleaned away by the time we came back through....very efficient group of people working together to get it done!

Pretty tired by the time we got home and dealt with wind damage here. Settled into my chair as soon as I could! LOL

Reunion Time...Already?

Another year and it's already time for the Little's family reunion. When I received the email from my cousin confirming the date, I sent out a few emails of my own to sisters and nieces that live close enough to attend. My own kids inform me that they're not interested in arranging a vacation around this...Melanie because Xander's in school making it harder to travel, and Nathan because, other than him not getting vacation time right now, would rather save his vacations home for important occasions he deems worthy. Yes...disgruntled, but do understand... We have both sides of the family's reunions during this month...we both want the kids to be there, but know that they won't be unless something unusual happens to cause it. LOL Anyway....have heard from the pregnant niece that her due date is too soon for her to take a chance...HUH...well...hummm...guess this is true..where does the time fly to??? How so quickly?? Denise should show up...as she's made special plans to get down to this area of the state with her boys to visit with both sides of her family during this weekend. I don't think I even mentioned it to Penny this year...she used to be more aware of them coming up, but with me forgetting to mention it lately, and us not talking with each other in about a month...not surprised she'll be clueless...too late now, I guess. She's super busy.

I should be busy, but I'm busier avoiding what I have to do than actually doing it! Today, of course...I should be cooking....and, I have 5 boxes from the dining room that I need to go through and divide into proper boxes...save to put away, save to move, box to give away.

OK...back to my thought at hand...what foods?? I'm thinking maybe two different pies...one apple and one cream...either butterscotch, chocolate, or maybe buttermilk. Then...need to cut up cantaloupe...one batch to take to the church's breakfast...the rest to the reunion. Then...at least one veggie...what? Salad? or, maybe beans?...baked or green? Maybe scalloped potatoes? ARGH....sigh...am not going to do deviled eggs as big sis called and that's what she's bringing...she's needing me to bring my platter for her to use. I actually have the insert chilling and the box set out where I can see it.

OK...gotta get off here and get something underway...bye y'all...

Rambling Thoughts

Hey everyone!! I'm up early!!! BY MYSELF without any alarms set...whoaaaa! How strange!! LOL

My feet are not happy. When you wake up with hurting feet you need to pay attention. I've been trying to ignore this, and I'll probably just go on today, too....but, more and more am considering getting them checked out. Losing weight would go a long way toward alievating my problem, I'm sure!

My dear hubby came home last night with 10 dozen ears of corn. I'd warned him last year to never bring that much home and expect me to do something with them....other than give them away. So, I have contacted four of my friends with this in mind...and thought of more that he contacted. We also had some for supper last night. ooooooooooohhh, it was sooooo good!!! One ear had enough kernels on it for two portions.

We did have a discussion on portion control again last night. Since he's doing most of the cooking, and I've been trying to get him to "see" what the proper portions are for this last year...well...2 of these ears were way too much food for him, as the 1 ear was too much for me! I've gained again...and, my weakness of staying within portions is an issue...if he cooks it, I'll more than likely eat it all.

OH! Dryer just turned off...I have to go get it...the jeans are needed for work this morning and I don't want to have to fluff them up again.

Hope you all have a wonderful day...I'm heading in for sales day again...can use some prayers for many pleasant customers and us to not injure ourselves with any dumb moves! LOL

it's Friday

It's Friday.
I actually woke up and got out of bed early today. Just a bit after 6am...wonders will never cease!! LOL
I have all of my flower gardens watered, just need to go turn the water off, replace the hose onto the reel...and, rake up where I also did some weeding earlier today.
Then...guess I'll break down and actually get ready for work...nah..think I'll put ice onto my toes first...then take my shower....
It's good to have a plan.....

Passage of Years

You know...I have been looking forward, for a very long time, for this period in my life. Hummm...not sure exactly how long, but at least 31+years. Back when my son was a tiny baby.



The thoughts of him growing up and getting through school...which, actually took much longer than I'd expected. Which is fine...it's worked out just fine. Anyway...seemed like would take forever, though it was very short period of time when filtered through all things in my life. And, I also often wondered who he'd end up getting married to. And, thought for sure, Summer, for awhile, that it might be you. And, now, hasn't it worked out better for both of you that you didn't. Look at your nice family you do have, and look at Nate's. He and Kelly seem to bring out the best in each other. Or, I thought that it might be April...but, that just wasn't working. They never truly seemed happy together. Like I said...he changed once dating Kelly, into a happier and more relaxed man.



Anyway...finally...I'm waiting, along with them and many other family members and friends, the birth of Nathaniel's and Kelly's baby. Kelly is pregnant with a little one that should make it's appearance this coming February....ooh, a very cold month for KY....hope it's not going to be a winter weather month this time, too. Hoping for mild temps and no ice or snow between here and SC so Scott and I can get to their hospital in time to see the baby before they are released to come home.



We've already received the very first photos...which I always enjoy trying to figure out how that blob can be a baby, or how someone can think it looks like a peanut...God sure does have a sense of humor! But, he also has such a sense of love and wondrous patience to develop this specific method for this job completed correctly. Done right! Maybe I should say instead that he forces us to have and develop more patience through this process. Now, those of you that know me, realize I don't have the facile way with words to ever describe what I'm trying to say when I get the least tiny bit emotional...so...if you've made it this far...just work with me and know my heart is full. My brain though...isn't so full tonight...er...this morning?



Melanie and Jon have created 4 beautiful children to increase our family's numbers. And, Penny and Jamie have added Kelsey and Malia to the group, too. Now it's Nate and Kelly's turn. I'm hoping that this one tiny infant will just be their beginning addition of a much larger family. How much fun that would be!! Looking forward to seeing all the cousins interacting together and hopefully cheerfully, too. Hoping for an eagerness between each of the kids to get to know each other better and create lasting relationships of love and support for each other.



One thing I can say...I really do hate not being the very one to find out first...sorry...I'm greedy and do try not to be so blatantly selfish....BUT having to wait to share the news with everyone in the world just stinks! I know...I really DO know the reasoning behind this...and, MUCH prefer it to not hearing until everyone else gets to hear...but it still sucks! I do love having grandbabies to brag on.



Now, if only I could convince Kelly that it's FUN to worry and thrash out different possibilities for this baby's name...EVEN this early on...and, even with the heat involved if someone disagrees with my perfect choice for their child! LOL Oh well...Jon never learned this...nor, actually, did Melanie...though you were semi-cooperative, Melanie! *smooch and hug* I know you cooperated with me as much as you could stand to! LOL



SO...what do you think?? If it's a girl? or, if it's a boy?? What's your perfect choice for a name?? We can't keep calling him/her peanut....wonder what Nate and Kelly find themselves using lately...?? I confess, I do have a Baby Setters folder already set up...just like I did for each of the Babies Wolfzorn!

What Time of Day Are You?

You Are Sunrise

You enjoy living a slow, fulfilling life. You enjoy living every moment, no matter how ordinary. You are a person of reflection and meditation. You start and end every day by looking inward. Caring and giving, you enjoy making people happy. You're often cooking for friends or buying them gifts. All in all, you know how to love life for what it is - not for how it should be.

What Time Of Day Are You?

Bent Day

well,
this was a good day for actually accomplishing something around here for a change. We started off late as we both slept in and then just messed around before heading out for brunch. After eating we checked the renovation station for lighting fixtures and various other pieces/parts. Actually remembered to take my sister's coat back to her, after not being able to catch each other during this past month. And, stopped by a farmer's market to check out the produce and flowers. We ended up with both. Scott found a tomato plant to give it another try this year....he keeps saying he'll never do it again! LOL And, I found flowers for the hanging baskets....chose sun loving plants because I totally forgot that they'd be in the shade...oh well...maybe I'll go buy some shade ones and move these out of the baskets and into the ground or into pots that don't hang and can stay in the sun. The baskets they're currently planted in are fancy with bottoms that aren't flat....otherwise...they'd already be sitting out where they can get sun.
I did manage to weed the entire front flower plot....it's usually the hardest because the dirt is so poor in it and usually rock hard. With the rain we've been having, it wasn't bad at all and even starting late in the day I managed to get it all finished and cleaned up, too. Still need to do the main large plot across the front of the house, and the side one, too...it's not so bad as I've been spot weeding that side one all along. The front one will be a bear cause it's so big and overgrown.

I also worked on laundry, cleaning all three commodes, and straightening up the downstairs guest room. My back is officially "out" now....when I got up from the supper table I actually couldn't walk for a minute....had to work through it to go. I know it's probably a pinched nerve, but it's certainly aggravating, and a bit scary, too. Do not intend to have any surgery done to it for as long as I can put it off and still move, but just knowing what others have had to deal with with their backs causes me to shudder with the thoughts of getting to that point. Anytime I lift anything with weight to it from a bending position, it's guaranteed that I'll have troubles...and, added to that bending over to do a task for an extended period of time just sealed it for me. I'll probably have to take Advils to get it to unlock, but I'm not looking forward to the move to get to where they are in the bathroom....Scott's already in bed, so I can't wimp out and have him bring them to me. Listing the bending over tasks I did today...helped put clean sheets on the bed, folded two sets of clean sheets from the laundry, cleaned the commodes, picked out flowers at the market and kept bending to reach the tray they went into, hunting in the garage for the tub of gardening hand tools(missing forever it seems), and reaching into the bag of dirt while filling the baskets, bent over the baskets planting the flowers, sitting on the ground/and/or/bending over to reach weeds for over an hour, raking the weeds, bending over to get them to put them into the container.....well...see?....it's not a wonder that my back is out. More work than it's done in that position in a long time!! I usually am really careful to not lump this many bending tasks in one day's time. I'm not done either...there's more to be done and me to do it....