29 November 2014

29 November 2014

Saturday

 

It was a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Since Miley was born, we have taken family

pictures on Thanksgiving day. I like getting pictures

in front of the tree. But we forgot to do that this year.

We went to the park. And had a great time.

Chalon still has all the pictures on his computer and

he is helping a friend with pictures of a wedding today.

Hopefully, he will be home later. So I can get them.

I have not seen any of them yet. But I am sure there

will be some good ones.

 

And now, later the same day......hahaha

 

I got the pictures. :-)

Yep, that's us at our best. LOL

 

So many good ones. I was so happy to

see how great they turned out. I have just

placed an order for prints to put in the

Christmas cards that I have started

addressing.

 

 

They came to paint the doors in the bathroom.

It was our own last minute thing to ask for.

But he wasn't happy with how they turned out.

So he will be back on monday. To finish.
Then, yes then, the bathroom will be all done!

 

And Wednesday, we leave for Disneyland!!!









25 November 2014

25 November 2014

Tuesday

 

I can hardly believe how fast time is flying this year.

Thanksgiving is just a couple days off. And then

Disneyland is the following wednesday. Then

Christmas is just 3 weeks after. I have very little

Christmas shopping done. Thankfully, there isnt a

whole lot of shopping for me to do these days.

 

 

I am enjoying the day with Miley. She is out of

school this week. So today and tomorrow, I get to

spend the day with her. She is napping right now.
I don't care what the experts say, kindergarten still

needs a nap time. We have added more to the

Christmas tree today. I had hoped the two of us

could make the cherry salad for Thanksgiving today.

But I think it will have to wait til tomorrow.

 

Since Miley was born, we have taken family

pictures on Thanksgiving day. I look forward to it.

Its one day we all are together. And its a perfect time

to get them ready to put in cards. As Miley has gotten

older, she pretty much takes charge of it all. We have

a few pictures we have to get. Then she gets to direct.

Which she loves. I cant wait to see what she comes up with.

 

The bathroom is done. Well, except for painting the doors

and frames. I don't know why we didn't think of that. How

could we miss that?? Especially once the walls were done. It

was so obvious that they needed to be done as well.

Oh brother. But they said they will find time to do it in the

next week or so. I took the first shower, last night.
And Miley took the first bath. She loved that. It has

turned out fabulous. We are both very happy with it.

 





23 November 2014

23 November 2014

Sunday

 

What a terrific afternoon!

Chalon and I spent the afternoon with our

wonderful friends, the Murillo family. 

They are Robert & Billie. Their son, is

Daniel. The same age our son Chalon.

And their lovely daughter, Larisa.

In years past, I have asked Daniel and Larisa to

let me take their pictures. So I could make 

something of a surprise for Billie for 

Christmas or her birthday. But this

year, I wanted to do the whole family.
I know Billie hates having her picture taken.

I know a lot of people hate having their picture

taken. But I truly feel photos are so important.

If nothing else, just to note your time here.

Our very capable picture taking son helped.

 And we spent the afternoon with them.

I hope they are as happy with the finished

collection as I am. 

They are a wonderful family. The best of friends.

Kind, generous, friendly people. When our son went

off to army basic training, Billie knew. She knew I was

 struggling. We were struggling. It was right before

the 4th of July. So what did Billie do, she came by

one afternoon and just said, "Come on. I have to

go to Kohls. Come with me."

They came by to pick us up to take us to their church.

They were having a special service in honor of the

military. And they wanted us to see it.
They have never failed to be there whenever we needed

a friend. To bbq with. Watch a movie. Or just to talk.

They never judge.

And we are blessed to have them in our lives.

 

 

22 November 2014

22 November 2014

Saturday

 

Bathroom is so close!!

 

They will be back on Monday to:

1) Seal grout.

2) Fixtures in the shower

3) Paint doors and door frames

4) And a couple other little things.
Here is how it looks today. Incredible!

We are so happy with it!!

 



 

 

 We had not thought about replacing the outlet

and switch covers. But I found those. They look

more silver in real. As we replace such things in the

house, I have been going to brushed nickel. These

are pretty close. Everything looks terrific.

 

Terry found two more boxes of Christmas tree

ornaments. So I will be back at the tree tomorrow.

Hopefully, the angel is in one of them.

 

We are coming up to Thanksgiving week. It has begun

to be a tradition her to take family pictures on

Thanksgiving day for Christmas cards.

So we will do that. We are eating early. And I will

be over at the USO 4-8. Terry will probably be

sleeping. haha And everyone else with be doing

the same or scattered.

 

The next week will then be Disneyland. I think we are

all set for that. Hotel. Disney tickets.

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique reservations.

Character breakfast reservations. My PhotoPassPlus

package came today. Its not very clearly explained.

I thought I understood it before this came. I will

read it over tomorrow.

 

This blog is turning into a diary. haha I will have to

start thinking of more to write about than the

bathroom and the tree. Geesh!!

 

 



 

19 November 2014- Wednesday

The tree is very close.

So is the bathroom.

 

First the tree. Miley was here for a couple hours

this afternoon. She put up her box of ornaments.

 

 

Then we took a break to eat and watch Mickey Mouse and

one of his Christmas specials. 

 

So the tree is mostly done now. I still have not come

across the angel for the top. But tomorrow, I will be pushing it

back into the corner.

 

 

There must be at least one more box.

 

Today was my ''volunteer at Mileys school'' day.
Yay!! I love my time up there. Getting to know the

kids and Ms Figg the teacher. So I was not here

when the bathroom was getting worked on.

They grouted the floor. And touched up the painting.

The painting looks pretty good. Of course, its hard to see

with no lights. But I love the color. I was so worried. But

it is wonderful.. I took some of the shower tiles in and

put them up against it. Looks fabulous!!

 

 

 

But I hope they aren't done with the grouting. There is a

lot of space in the grout gaps. I am sure there must be

more to do. But the color is awesome.

 

 

Miley has a Thanksgiving play tomorrow evening.
Thursday is normally  my USO night. Which I love.

But I will be going in late so I can go to the play.

I would hate to miss it!!

 



 

 



17 November 2014

Exercise!!!

Monday, 17 November 2014

 

The tree.

The ladder required to decorate the tree.

Exercise! haha Geesh, this morning,

my legs were a little stiff. And that's why.

Up and down that ladder. Up and down.

But I have gotten so much done on it.

Its looking lovely.

 

Gosh, looking at this picture, I am not

even sure you can tell much difference.

But the top 1/3rd pretty covered. Except

the angel on top. Have not come across her yet.

I have to finish the middle. Then, Miley will be in

charge of the bottom with her box full of ornaments.

To arrange and cover the whole bottom row.

 

 

The bathroom guys were here today.

It was spray texture on the walls day.

Turned out really good. So happy I asked for that.

The horrible texture that was on there before is

gone. Yay!! We hated it on day one.

 

We decided on a pale gray for the walls. Its

very light. And I think it will look wonderful with

the blue tile. White ceiling, tub & toilet.
In the powder room the sink, vanity & linen cabinet

are all white as well. I hope I dont regret not going with

a white or dark blue. Both having been considered.

Hoping it looks like it looks in my head.

 

 







16 November 2014

The Tree has been started!

 

Still so many more ornaments to be put

up. But at least its started. Yay!

 

Bathroom guys wont be here today of course.

But they will be back in the morning. Here is how

it is now.

Trim done on the floor. Newly mudded walls.

And me, so so so ready for it to be done. haha

 







Saturday, 15, November 2014

40 days til Christmas

 

Day two, yesterday, in the bathroom.

Top photo, you can see the floor. I am in love with it.

Middle you can see the tub off to the side.
Bottom, you can see the hole where the huge mirror

medicine cabinet will fit in.
 

 







The tree is the same.

Friday, 14 November 2014

 

It has been a busy few days.

Chalon and I took Miley to the zoo

on Tuesday.
Wednesday is volunteer time at

Mileys school. Which is fabulous.

I love that time.
Thursday, Leslie and I went to meet

Mary Sparkes. From Honor Flight.

Mary G from the USO came to have lunch

with us all too. It was wonderful.
Then off to the USO for the evening.

Now, bathroom guys are here. Yay! Working on

the bathtub! Yay!

 

My tree still stands there waiting.

Fun Veterans Day!

Fun Veterans Day!
11 November 2014

My veteran son, Miley and I went to the

 Wildlife World Zoo today. Being as the kids were out of

school, we thought the place would be crowded. It was

full but really not bad and a nice morning.

 

This place is pretty big. But we managed to

see quite a bit of it. Before lunch.

 

Last stop. After lunch, we promised her we would

do the playground and petting zoo. They have sections

with goats & lamas. Other sections with a snake, prairie dogs,

tortoises, ducks, turtles. 

 

It was a terrific day. With two of my

favorite people.

And maybe I can do some decorating of the

Christmas tree tonight. Still looks

pretty much like this.



 





Getting started.....

10 November 2014

What is this blog about??

 

I am planning to write about whatever

strikes me. Any time, any day. It will probably be an unpredictable,

ridiculous hodge podge of thoughts and

nonsense. There will be pictures. Books.

Movies. Stories. Ranting.

And day to day thoughts.
Starting with my Christmas tree.
Its been put up today. And I have

spent the evening fluffing it. I have gotten

smart enough to recognize putting the

tree up early enough to have plenty of

time to decorate. Instead of doing a poor

job of it.

 And here is how it looked right off.