Sunday, August 16, 2009

Sunday on the ground...

No flying today to So. GA to the clan gathering. The weather isn't cooperating between here and there, so we are staying put. It is beautiful outside here this morning, but rain will be moving in. Safety first!

So what will we do instead? Endless possibilities of doing *stuff*.........or doing............nothing. Having freedom is important on so many levels.

Whatever you do this day, stay safe...and give thanks...and be sure to give someone a hug. Hugs are good. Life is good!

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Lake time...

Doodlebug sure has grown since this photo was taken with Grumps last summer. I'll have to get some new photos, because now it is time to turn the wheel over to Scooter this August!

We'll take some time off to go outside and play on the water today. Logan and Reid needed the pontoon boat today, so Dick and I get to go enjoy BBQ at the 'playhouse' on the lake. Now that's a great trade off! Want to 'borry' it again tomorrow???

Just another day in paradise! Life is good...go out and enjoy!!!

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Beware Government Help...

New Healthcare symbol:


Beware of these ten words:
I'm from the government, and I'm here to help you.
Run, Forrest, run!

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Future Tour champion!

First day on his new bike, and Doodlebug is already doing amazingly well!

Any bets on whether he'll have the training wheels off by the time he turns 3 in October?! Stay tuned...zoom, zoom.

Go, Little Bike Dude!

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Hey, sweet boy...


This is what I'll see in about an hour. This sweet boy is on his way over to nap at Grammie's house while Amy takes his big brother to the lake to play with his wee friends. I walked over to check out the injured lip last night, and it looks fine. Maybe we can stay injury-free today!
Dick is off on the Gator to check out the noise in the neighborhood. We can hear a piece of equipment working nearby. Of course sound carries far on the water. Is someone clearing for a house? There are empty lots on our circle. Hmm...we'll see. Inquiring minds want to know!
Dick is back. And the answer is.......a neighbor is simply putting in a concrete driveway. That still puts a few bucks into the (bad) economy, so that is good.
Have a happy day. I'll have a big smile on my face with all the hugs and sloppy kisses I'll be getting. Can't beat that!

Monday, August 10, 2009

It's Monday!


Amy called very early to say she had an upset tummy and could I PLEASE keep the boys? I could tell by her pitiful voice that she didn't feel good, so I sent Grumps over on the Gator for pick up. Are we good grandparents or what?! That made all three boys happy.
Until........Scooter took a tumble outside and is now sporting a fat lip! Doodlebug loves to pee outside (whatever it takes to get them potty trained!). Scooter is new to this walking business, so he took managed to trip on the concrete outside during the peeing performance, and of course did a face plant. Great for this to happen on my watch! I may lose my Grammie License...
Amy just called and is feeling better and will be over to retrieve the munchkins. Scooter took a good nap, so life is still good! And the lip doesn't look too bad. I think there will be a happy ending after all.
Avoid bumps and watch your bumpers today!

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Sunday stuff...



Missy is wondering where the water is going, but it is August and the lake is draining. It happens every year, since TVA controls the levels, with just a little assistance from Mother Nature. Summer fun is on the way out.
So after three hours, my geek had us networked and running properly. He tweaked all the computers so they would run faster...yaayy for that! And I can send stuff to the printer from the kitchen. How cool is that?! If I copy files to the network drive, I can see them from any of the four computers in the house (now WHO is the geek?). BTW, have you backed up your files lately? Do you back up off premise??? Important files need to be stored off premise, just in case of fire, OK? At least back up to a CD or memory stick and store it away from the computer. I know you are saying that you don't have anything important on your computer, but think of your photos. See, gotcha! Now I'll get off my soapbox.
Happy Sunday, y'all. Do something special today--give someone a smile and add a hug!