12 Years Missing

I know where I was 12 years ago today. I was rushing back to Michigan to be at my dad's bedside. 12 years ago today my dad had a stroke and it was the last time I would ever see him. I thought over time it would get easier but it doesn't. The thing I hate most is that my children can't know him the way I did. I wish my children would have known their "Papa". For he was the greatest EVER!

Best time I remember was the nights my mom played cards. My dad would say to me, have plans tonight pennie, why dad? well mom is playing cards and I was thinking Steak and Ale. Plans got cancelled or pushed back and off I would go. Just me and him. Sometimes even on a friday night I would end up at the mall with my dad, I never cared what my friends thought because that was my dad. The best dad in the whole world!

I miss you yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Another Semester Started

Back to school :) I'm really looking forward to this semester. I'm taking A&P which is a hard class but I feel very confident about it. I'm glad I have a study partner and I'm also looking into getting a tutor to help me out.

In the Spring all I have left to take is A&P2, Human Growth and Developement and Sociology. I'm so excited. I'm going to apply to the nursing program in Nov. and I will know by Feb. if I got in. Keep your fingers crossed!

Wonderful Motorcycle Vacation

We started out heading to Jim/Tina house in Robinson IL, spent the night and headed with them to "The Dragon's Tail" in eastern Tennessee.

They took off the next morning and we found our campground to stay at. It was for "two" wheels only. It was beautiful. We stayed there for 4 days. It was called Cherekee Motorcycle Resort. Awesome place to stay - for two wheels only!

We traveled all over the Smoky Mountains.


We did the "Dragons Tail" OMG it was scary!!! but it was also breath taking! 312 Curves in 11 Miles . . . some never make it . . . we did!




On Wednesday we headed over east toward Memphis, we stopped and stayed at a state park for the night, on Thursday we headed to Memphis. We arrived in Memphis to meet up with Bill/Robin. Memphis was a fun city but I think I liked the laid back no city stress of the mountains.


Here we are down on BEALE Street, the main street in Memphis it has like over 20 bars in 3 blocks and music being played on every corner!

Finally in a store

I'm super excited, finally my ExtremeYarn is in a store. Locally here in Ottawa, its called Maad About Sewing . Now I will be able to reach more people who love to knit and crochet just like me.

Oh what a Relief . . . the heat that is

I'm so glad the humidity is gone, I don't mind 80's with zero humidity but 80's with humidity and feeling like its 100 degress is not my cup of tea! LMAO Today I'm totally relaxing, I'm crocheting with Helcinda on the back deck and slowly doing blanket, sheets etc and drapping them around the deck to air dry. Its beautiful OUT! Love it!!!

Tuesday Helcinda and I are going out for dinner and to the show to see My Sisters Keeper. I have been looking forward to seeing this movie. We are planning on having dinner at Chili's and catching a show ALONE! No children. WOOH WHO!

Happy Fathers Day

Happy Fathers Day to my hubby, family members, and friends -
you too dad, I'm always thinking about you and wishing you were here :)

Can things get any worse???

Well today we had planned a canoe trip with 4 other families - we always like to do something memorable when our niece is here to visit (Helcinda - lol). Well the canoe rental place called this am and cancelled due to unsafe water levels . . . from all the rain the current is too strong and unsafe. Sooooo we planned a cookout for later this afternoon and to swim . . . . well its rained all DAY since the phone call. THEN TO TOP IT OFF - the refrigator stops working at some time, all my salads, lunch meat for the week, watermelon, steaks, hamburger and hotdogs for today RUINED! Complete "hot" and "melted" - the repair man is here but is appearing unable to figure out the problem . . . . HELP! Of course all my groceries for the week was in the fridge and money is an issue! Never fails always something always.

HELCINDA from Davisburg "yaaah"

This week we are graced with the presents of HELCINDA from Davisburg. She cooks, cleans, laundry, and tends to children "yaaah". She has a great personality and we will continue to have her here until the children drive her crazy like the rest of us.

BITCHOLOGY

BITCHOLOGY

When I stand up for myself and my beliefs, they call me a bitch.

When I stand up for those I love, they call me a bitch.

When I speak my mind, think my own thoughts
or do things my own way, they call me a bitch.

Being a bitch means I won't compromise what's in my heart.
It means I live my life MY way.
It means I won't allow anyone to step on me.

When I refuse to tolerate injustice and
speak against it, I am defined as a bitch.

The same thing happens when I take time for
myself instead of being everyone's maid, or when I act a little selfish.

It means I have the courage and strength to allow myself to be who I truly am and won't become anyone else's idea of what they think I 'should' be...

I am outspoken, opinionated and determined. I want what I want and there is nothing wrong with that!
So try to stomp on me, just try to douse my inner flame, try to squash every ounce of beauty I hold within me.
You won't succeed.

And if that makes me a bitch ,so be it.
I embrace the title and am proud to bear it.

B - Babe
I - In
T - Total
C - Control of
H - Herself

B = Beautiful
I = Intelligent
T = Talented
C = Charming
H = Hell of a Woman

B = Beautiful
I = Individual
T = That
C = Can
H = Handle 'anything'

Before and After

We had to have our two front trees cut down after the snow/ice storm in April. Here are the before and after pics. I think it makes the house look super plain. I plan on putting up new privacy fence and we are going to move it up on our lot - kindof where the trees were.

Summer is HERE!

I did pretty well this semester, A - Engligh II, B - Microbiology, and C - Human Structure and Function. I'm happy :) This summer I'm only taking an online class, Human Growth and Development. I plan on working my 3 -12's and working on the house, yard, and spending time with the children - OH and riding of course!