Happy Day!

What a happy day for Pam! I woke up and strapped on my running shoes and was out in the desert before 6:30AM. We have this terrific path out here, that goes behind the park, and so far out in the desert that pretty soon you're almost right up against the frontage road. I felt so good that I actually found myself running more than I was walking. On the way home I saw a bloody, dead, huge rattlesnake. That was interesting. When I walked in my front door my cute cute little granddaughters were at the table having Peyton's birthday breakfast. There were balloons and streamers and a ton of gifts. The magic of a birthday as seen through a child's eyes is always so exciting. And we still have her party tomorrow because Trey had a basketball game today, right when her party was supposed to be. Then I went out to Abby's for a little and played with my grandsons. We ended up going to Trey's game and then Abby and her boys and Jake and I set out fot all you can eat shrimp at Red Lobster. However, when we were told it would be an hour wait, it didn't sound so appetizing. We just grabbed a bite at the mall and I headed home. Just in time to have some of Peyton's birthday cake. just a taste. What kind of grandmother would I be if I didn't have some of her cake?? It's now all quiet on the home front. What a heavenly day! Getting to see 5 of my 10 grandkids. ILMF

Fun weekend!

Why can't the work week be only 2 days and the weekend 5? Just pondering...I had a fun weekend that started out by getting my tires rotated at Discount Tire. I felt, though, like I was in a Seinfeld skit. Remember the one where he goes to rent a car and has a reservation, but when he shows up they have no car. He told them that the 'essence' of the reservation was so he'd have a car. Well, I had made an appt. with Discount on Thurs., because they said I'd have to wait an hour and a half. It's a 10 min. job, so that made no sense. The guy suggested I make an appt. for Fri. and since i was getting off at 1:45 I made a 2pm appt. At 2:30 I finally told them I just wanted my keys back because they hadn't even taken my car in yet. I think it was because they don't make any cash dollars on tire rotations. Either I don't get the whole concept of a reservation, or they don't get the 'essence' of making a reservation. Anyways, I got the tires all done and felt such satisfaction. I had gotten my oil changed on Weds. after work and had new wiper blades put on as well. I felt like all my 'car' chores were done. Except the old car wash...and that'll have to wait til it stops raining. Then I went to the gym and hooked up with Paulette and we went to Chili's to have fajitas. Sat. I had breakfast at Cracker Barrel with my sister and did a little shopping at Lowe's. Picked up my new UA red shirt at Wal Mart and headed home to garden. Got back in the car, met Paulette and went tailgating with some friends. Just as they were about to have the kick off, they pulled both teams off the field because of lightening. No sooner did we head for shelter and it started to pour. After waiting an hour we got back on the shuttle, picked up her car, and went to Chuy's for some shrimp and a beverage. We looked for a movie to go to, but none of them sounded to die for, so we both headed home. Just as I pulled in my garage it started to pour here. Went back to my sister's to grill steaks on Sun. And some of their zucchini. Got to visit with my younger brother, who I haven't seen in a couple of months, so that was fun. However, I was a little nervous because I had left a candle burning in my kitchen. So I took off right after we ate. I just worked around the house and messed in the yard today and it was great! Now, back to the grind tomorrow. Oh well, the Hall's will be here soon and I have a short month of work, so it will go fast and before I know it Oct. will be here and I'll be off to Wa.! Peace out! ILMF