Jun 29, 2008
Regret
A feeling often accompanied by sadness, shame, and guilt; regret is when you wish you had done things differently in your past.
My Great Uncle Eddie
I finally got to go down and see Uncle Eddie. I rode down with Jean and Bruce. Uncle Rich was there when we got there. We all went in the room together. I had no idea what to expect. I was told that he was on all these machines and it was hard to see him unless you went around to the side of the bed where you could look at him.
Well, I did go look at him. It was weird because he did not have his teeth in, it made me giggle. His hand was cold to the touch. He had his eyes open. We were all talking to him... well me, not so much. It was hard for me to take in. His eyes closed slighty more. Aunt Jean and I were standing by his bedside and it looked as though he was crying, Jeanie thought so too.
I am happy I got to see him and see the rest of the family members that was there. I was going to go back up today with Patrick, but I read his updates and he needs his rest. I hope everyone else gets to see him as well.
Brandi
Well, I did go look at him. It was weird because he did not have his teeth in, it made me giggle. His hand was cold to the touch. He had his eyes open. We were all talking to him... well me, not so much. It was hard for me to take in. His eyes closed slighty more. Aunt Jean and I were standing by his bedside and it looked as though he was crying, Jeanie thought so too.
I am happy I got to see him and see the rest of the family members that was there. I was going to go back up today with Patrick, but I read his updates and he needs his rest. I hope everyone else gets to see him as well.
Brandi
Jun 27, 2008
Letter from Ty
I got a letter from Ty today I will write it word for word:
Hey it is the 22nd of June, I think,(the day I called you) and I miss being
home, some stuff here is fun, but most is just boring classroom crap and getting smoked( I assume he means yelled at etc) I need stamps.
Only a few people here are cool but the rest suck, (not really) maybe I am getting weird vibes in the showers, only joking mom as you know I have two gay friends.
I miss everyone already and this place is gay and humid, and freezing cold in the morning, I want to have a cigarette, but no I can't.
The mail takes about a week to get here so don't mail anything after August 3rd. I need stamps and for letters to be sent to me.
I miss you guys alot.
Love Tyler
He is probably thinking that, hey my mom and Jamie aren't that bad.
See ya next Friday
Lots of Love Jodi
Hey it is the 22nd of June, I think,(the day I called you) and I miss being
home, some stuff here is fun, but most is just boring classroom crap and getting smoked( I assume he means yelled at etc) I need stamps.
Only a few people here are cool but the rest suck, (not really) maybe I am getting weird vibes in the showers, only joking mom as you know I have two gay friends.
I miss everyone already and this place is gay and humid, and freezing cold in the morning, I want to have a cigarette, but no I can't.
The mail takes about a week to get here so don't mail anything after August 3rd. I need stamps and for letters to be sent to me.
I miss you guys alot.
Love Tyler
He is probably thinking that, hey my mom and Jamie aren't that bad.
See ya next Friday
Lots of Love Jodi
Jun 26, 2008
Teeth
I was as surprised as Deb when I saw Uncle Eddie the other day with all the tubes and fluids. But what really surprised me was when Mary Kay said just before we went in....he doesn't have his teeth in right now. Of course I immediately remembered when Grandpa and Grandma would make their teeth come out upon request. Or they would leave their teeth out over night, at least Grandma did when she slept at our house. I wonder if Eddie pops his teeth out for his grand kids.....I miss that...
Mom and I and Grandma used to play allot of cards.....we'd play until one in the morning sometimes.....anyone remember what we played?? Shanghi was the name of the game. I even remember we were playing the night Elvis died. I think we were playing the night HHH died also...
I guess I remember all the same things you all do about Eddie - but nothing special between him and myself. But what I admire about mom's family is how loyal and dedicated they seem to be to each other. I remember them collectively as a family that worked hard at getting together and making sure us cousins got to know each other. I told Mary Kay that I'd like to keep better in touch with the Waights.......after all we are half Waight.....right??
Rich
PS...Ann is recovering well....Adam's baseball post season continues into the next round after 3 wins in district play......the girls are simply enjoying summer.
Mom and I and Grandma used to play allot of cards.....we'd play until one in the morning sometimes.....anyone remember what we played?? Shanghi was the name of the game. I even remember we were playing the night Elvis died. I think we were playing the night HHH died also...
I guess I remember all the same things you all do about Eddie - but nothing special between him and myself. But what I admire about mom's family is how loyal and dedicated they seem to be to each other. I remember them collectively as a family that worked hard at getting together and making sure us cousins got to know each other. I told Mary Kay that I'd like to keep better in touch with the Waights.......after all we are half Waight.....right??
Rich
PS...Ann is recovering well....Adam's baseball post season continues into the next round after 3 wins in district play......the girls are simply enjoying summer.
Jun 25, 2008
Whose idea was this?
Zach mentioned earlier that he loved working out at the gym. He, Mandy and I have been going lately. Mandy does cardio and we get pumped with the iron....riiiiiggghhhttt. I am in pain!!! The boy is as strong as a horse...a not yet broken horse... anyway, I think I will recover and loose weight and bulk up...won't I? Please? I am sitting @ 195lbs but still run a decent mile, kinda, I would rather not Say my time, except to say that it takes me twice as long as it did in high school. Any of you know any Olsteads, Ohlsteads, Olsteds? Many goes to school with a girl with that last name whose father graduated from Anoka High in the '80's. Gotta go, talk to you soon.
Dave
Dave
Broder's excitement
WHOOOAAAAAAA!!!!!! What a great way to start dont ya think? Anyways, the Mesa Rdige drumline is going to knock over then step on the necks of any competion this year.
Secondly, i finished half of my summer reading fro honors english.
Thirdly, i love working out at the gym.
Fourly, i just had coffe.
Secondly, i finished half of my summer reading fro honors english.
Thirdly, i love working out at the gym.
Fourly, i just had coffe.
*What A Way To Start The Day!
I turned on my coffeemaker this morning and waited impatiently for the first few inches to dribble into the pot. I then poured that into a cup and drank it in one swallow...ewww..spit, gag, choke!! I cleaned the coffemaker last night with white vinegar and I guess I didn't run enough water through it to rinse it. I still can't get the taste outta my mouth and throat. I suppose maybe if I had let the whole pot brew I would've been OK but that would've been out of character for me and my coffee. I got out my french coffee press and made some while waiting for Mr. Coffee to rinse himself out. Its on its 3rd pot of pure water now. I might try it again.....lol
Deb
Jun 24, 2008
*Uncle Eddie
Rich and I went to the hospital this morning to see Uncle Eddie and the family members that were there.
I don't know about Rich but I wasn't quite prepared to see all the machines, I.V. bottles, wires and tubes. Mom said he was hooked up to a lot of things but I never imagined so many. He didn't look like the uncle I know and love. It was hard for me to see him that way so I can just imagine how hard it is for Marie and his kids and his siblings. He was always so full of life and smart azz comments and I am hoping and praying he will be his old self again.
I think that we 7 kids are pretty lucky considering we still have our parents and each other. We may not see each other very much, but when we do it really makes me think of how short life really is.
I hope each and every one of you goes to the Caring Bridge to read about Eddie and what is happening with him. MaryKay has been updating the site when she isn't falling asleep at the computer. Marie is doing well and was happy to see us. Uncle John and I discussed how much we miss the holiday get togethers with the whole family and all the fun and games. Granted, there may have been a few rough spots between different relatives having gripes with one another but I guess that is all a part of family and life. Uncle Eddie will be 75 in July and if all goes well, there will be a party for him.
Love ya's
Deb
I don't know about Rich but I wasn't quite prepared to see all the machines, I.V. bottles, wires and tubes. Mom said he was hooked up to a lot of things but I never imagined so many. He didn't look like the uncle I know and love. It was hard for me to see him that way so I can just imagine how hard it is for Marie and his kids and his siblings. He was always so full of life and smart azz comments and I am hoping and praying he will be his old self again.
I think that we 7 kids are pretty lucky considering we still have our parents and each other. We may not see each other very much, but when we do it really makes me think of how short life really is.
I hope each and every one of you goes to the Caring Bridge to read about Eddie and what is happening with him. MaryKay has been updating the site when she isn't falling asleep at the computer. Marie is doing well and was happy to see us. Uncle John and I discussed how much we miss the holiday get togethers with the whole family and all the fun and games. Granted, there may have been a few rough spots between different relatives having gripes with one another but I guess that is all a part of family and life. Uncle Eddie will be 75 in July and if all goes well, there will be a party for him.
Love ya's
Deb
Jun 23, 2008
*Update on Uncle Eddie
I just sent all of you an email and as soon as I sent it, Mom called. Uncle Eddie made it through the surgery today. 5 stints (sp?) were placed in his heart. His heart will be good for now and they are hoping that his kidneys and everything else will keep working. I don't know exactly all that is wrong...some of you have already talked to mom and you can check this site for more updates...
www.caringbridge.org/visit/eddiewaight
Ron was able to see him last night and he told me Eddie did not look good at all. He is not concious at this time.
Love,
Deb
www.caringbridge.org/visit/eddiewaight
Ron was able to see him last night and he told me Eddie did not look good at all. He is not concious at this time.
Love,
Deb
Jun 22, 2008
Jessie is moved
Jess is now out on her own. She has bought a dog and named it Hugo. Hugo is a Blue Healer/ Aussie Cattle dog mix. He is squat and strong. Zach and I had to move the rest of her heavy stuff out when we got home from camping and we continue to find little reminders of Jess that we put into a box for her. She is doing good and really is taking to being on her own.
Mandy is just about all moved into Jessie's old room and Zach is helping her move because he knows that the sooner Mandy is moved he gets to move into her old room.
So goes the moving.
Mandy is just about all moved into Jessie's old room and Zach is helping her move because he knows that the sooner Mandy is moved he gets to move into her old room.
So goes the moving.
Ty's address re-done
So I guess the address that the Fort gave me when I called is different
than the one Ty gave me today when he called, It is the same address
just written different, he said that anything will get to him but for now
on to address it this way. Hopefully this will be the last time it changes.
He was in a hurry and I could not hear him very well.
PFC Weston Tyler K.
Echo Company 3-34
Inf. Reg. 2nd Platoon
Fort Jackson SC 29207
than the one Ty gave me today when he called, It is the same address
just written different, he said that anything will get to him but for now
on to address it this way. Hopefully this will be the last time it changes.
He was in a hurry and I could not hear him very well.
PFC Weston Tyler K.
Echo Company 3-34
Inf. Reg. 2nd Platoon
Fort Jackson SC 29207
Jun 21, 2008
mighyt mighty bosstones
I found the coolest Ska/jazz/reggae/punk band ever, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones.
Zach
Zach
Jun 20, 2008
*Saturday after OCB
I'm looking forward to Saturday after OCB!! I wish Dave and Kris and the kids could be here too!! We'll just have to plan it again for when they do come to visit!
I was going to make a ladder ball game but with the instructions I had from the net, it was more expensive to make it. I went to Menards and bought one for 15.00. The balls are softer than golfballs which is a good thing since small kids will be around. I think there will also be Bocce Ball. I wanted to get a badminton set but I didn't...waaaa
Here is the list of people coming for sure:
I was going to make a ladder ball game but with the instructions I had from the net, it was more expensive to make it. I went to Menards and bought one for 15.00. The balls are softer than golfballs which is a good thing since small kids will be around. I think there will also be Bocce Ball. I wanted to get a badminton set but I didn't...waaaa
Here is the list of people coming for sure:
Me and my best friend, Donny (my fishing buddy)
Ron, Tia and Joey
Brandi and Pat
Jodi
Kale
Jeanie and Bruce
Keith, Danielle, Gage & Jayden
I bought a watermelon, chips and dips, pepsi and sierra mist. I'll make a big ole jug of kool-aid for the kidlets. If you would like something on the alcohol line, please B.Y.O.B. There are some toys here as well as bottles of bubbles and big chalk for the kids....and the BIG kids...lol.
I'm really excited about Ron, Tia and Joey being able to meet my grand kids and my future daughter in-law, Danielle!! Hopefully the weather will be as nice as it has been the past few days!
Love ya's
Deb
*Friday Funny
An Amish farmer, walking through his field, notices a man kneeling down drinking from his farm pond. The Amish farmer shouts, "Trink das wasser nicht. Die kuhen haben dahin gesheissen." (Which means, "Don't drink the water, the cows have crapped in it.")
The kneeling man shouts back, "I'm Muslim, I don't understand you. I speak Arabic and English. If you can't speak in the sacred tongue of Islam, infidel, speak in English."
The Amish farmer replies, "Use two hands, you'll get more."
Deb
The kneeling man shouts back, "I'm Muslim, I don't understand you. I speak Arabic and English. If you can't speak in the sacred tongue of Islam, infidel, speak in English."
The Amish farmer replies, "Use two hands, you'll get more."
Deb
Jun 19, 2008
What do you know?
At work my boss quizzed me on ten questions on men's health. I did really well, I think I only got two wrong. Lets see how you can do... I will post the answers after everyone has a chance to answer or see this blog.
*Brandi Lyn*
There are ten question. They are either True or False.
1. A man's exposure to substances in the workplace can affect his ability to have healthy children.
2. Adults should get at least 15 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity most days of the week.
3. Males are more likely than women to die from injury in the workplace.
4. People do not need to get vaccinations after age 21.
5. Men are more likely than women to attempt suicide.
6. Male high school students are more likely than female students to never wear seat belts.
7. More men die from prostate cancer than from any other type of cancer.
8. Having gonorrhea can increase your risk for getting HIV.
9. Cancer is the leading cause of death in men.
10. Males are more likely than females to sustain a traumatic brain injury.
*Brandi Lyn*
There are ten question. They are either True or False.
1. A man's exposure to substances in the workplace can affect his ability to have healthy children.
2. Adults should get at least 15 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity most days of the week.
3. Males are more likely than women to die from injury in the workplace.
4. People do not need to get vaccinations after age 21.
5. Men are more likely than women to attempt suicide.
6. Male high school students are more likely than female students to never wear seat belts.
7. More men die from prostate cancer than from any other type of cancer.
8. Having gonorrhea can increase your risk for getting HIV.
9. Cancer is the leading cause of death in men.
10. Males are more likely than females to sustain a traumatic brain injury.
Ty's address
here is the address and how you must address it:
Pvt Tyler Weston
E Company 3rd Battalion
3/34 Infantry Regiment
Ft. Jackson S.C. 29207
The web address for basic is: http://www.jackson.army.mil/
if you go on you can click on the 165th Infantry Brigade then scroll down
to the 3rd BN, 34th Inf. reg. that is him.
For those who didn't know , which I think is everyone, Tyler is an E-3,
Private first class which means he went into basic with a higher pay, alot of
kids usually just go in as Private E-1 or E-2.
What is funny is that some of his higher ups here in MN have the same rank as Tyler
I don't know about S.C., I doubt it though.
I better get back to work now
Love Jodi
Pvt Tyler Weston
E Company 3rd Battalion
3/34 Infantry Regiment
Ft. Jackson S.C. 29207
The web address for basic is: http://www.jackson.army.mil/
if you go on you can click on the 165th Infantry Brigade then scroll down
to the 3rd BN, 34th Inf. reg. that is him.
For those who didn't know , which I think is everyone, Tyler is an E-3,
Private first class which means he went into basic with a higher pay, alot of
kids usually just go in as Private E-1 or E-2.
What is funny is that some of his higher ups here in MN have the same rank as Tyler
I don't know about S.C., I doubt it though.
I better get back to work now
Love Jodi
*The Birds~ 'Revisited'
I was pretty vigilant when it came to making sure the robins didn't build a nest under my deck again.....well....I guess they were fast and sneaky because I found the nest in the usual spot with 3 eggs in it. The eggs are now hatched...3 babies. A few days ago I heard loud chirping and it sounded rather panicked. I went to see what the commotion was and there on the ground was one of the babies. They aren't fledglings yet so I knew it had fallen out. I got some gloves, picked it up which caused it to squawk even louder. The parents were on super alert now! I tried to put it back in the nest only to have it push off with its feet and hit the ground again...squawking is much louder now and the parents are coming under the deck trying to get me! I made a quick retreat into the house and called Keith. I needed someone to scare off the parents while I put baby back...he was busy playing poker. I went back onto my deck and the parents freaked at me!! They even called in back-ups! There now was a total of 5 adult robins. Every time I got near my deck door or my window they went wild. It was really noisy lol. By this time the baby managed to work its way farther away from where it had fallen and the parents were hopping from spot to spot yelling at me. I was too afraid to go back out coz I kept thinking about Alfred Hitchcock's movie 'The Birds'. Five robins was a bit more than I was willing to take on. They didn't get quiet until dark. I was having a hard time sleeping and woke at 1:30 AM....I got my flashlight and went outside but I couldn't find the baby. I thought a cat had gotten it. The next morn I looked out the window and there was the baby...about 10 yards from where it had started. Still in my pj's I once again put my gloves on and went to rescue the run away. The first thing it did was open its mouth to eat lol. My mission was accomplished, mostly coz I took em by surprise...I guess mom and dad hadn't had their coffee yet coz they never made a sound from their watch towers when I returned the baby. All is well..baby is fine, mom and dad are happy and I was able to go back into my yard without being dived at! For a while I thought I was going to have to play mom to the baby robin. Ewww...i don't think I could eat worms and then regurgitate them! Thinking about it does make me gag though....hehehehe
Deb
Deb
Jun 18, 2008
I wish for boring
Life is far from boring.....but yes very busy. It's easy to figure out who still has young kids at home just by seeing who blogs and how much. Is there a faster way to log in?
Anyway, Deb was over because Ann had to be at the hospital by 7 the other day. She had breast reduction surgery. She has had back/neck muscle problems since her "girls" grew during pregnancies. She went down to a "C cup." She is home and doing well. There is pain but she has meds. I have to do all the driving, lifting, reaching, carrying, washing, serving, etc....I'm trying to think of a surgical procedure for myself just to get a rest this summer....kidding!
Insurance covered her reduction because she really did have health and quality of life issues by being as large as she was....G cup I think.
I'd love to say more, but it is midnight and I can't keep my eyes open - Sorry Dave....busy wins over boring, but I'll try harder.
Rich
Anyway, Deb was over because Ann had to be at the hospital by 7 the other day. She had breast reduction surgery. She has had back/neck muscle problems since her "girls" grew during pregnancies. She went down to a "C cup." She is home and doing well. There is pain but she has meds. I have to do all the driving, lifting, reaching, carrying, washing, serving, etc....I'm trying to think of a surgical procedure for myself just to get a rest this summer....kidding!
Insurance covered her reduction because she really did have health and quality of life issues by being as large as she was....G cup I think.
I'd love to say more, but it is midnight and I can't keep my eyes open - Sorry Dave....busy wins over boring, but I'll try harder.
Rich
Colorado Camping
Hey fam!
We have been camping in the Colorado wilderness for the last week. It was awesome! I posted some pic's at photo bucket. We had a great time. Only Kris, Zach and I were able to go. Jessie was in the middle of moving out and Mandy has such the social schedule that she was unable to make it. Actually Mandy is the captain of color guard and was at practice and fundraisers.
We hiked, camped, hiked some more, ate and slept. We hiked near Collegiate Peaks (Princeton, Yale and Columbia), and visited Cottonwood Pass. We were still climbing snowbanks to get to our destination, a mountain lake. We also visited Poplar Gulch Trail head and were near St. Elmo. All of this was just a few miles from Buena Vista.
I also gave some first time bikers a ride over Cottonwood Pass. We passed their fellow bikers on the way. Fellow bikers were less than happy. Rich did some biking in Colorado like 30 yrs ago. I would NOT bike Colorado. Imagine a fully laden bike in first gear, peddling so fast that your legs look like a blur and you are moving so slow that you almost fall over. I watched a woman do this! When I picked her and boyfriend up I found out it was her first trip...ever. She was dying but enjoying it all the same...sick.
Why is only half the family posting? Are your lives that boring or that busy?
Anyway, check out the photos. Look for Colorado Camping on the left hand side of site, they are in a separate album.
Later,
Dave
We have been camping in the Colorado wilderness for the last week. It was awesome! I posted some pic's at photo bucket. We had a great time. Only Kris, Zach and I were able to go. Jessie was in the middle of moving out and Mandy has such the social schedule that she was unable to make it. Actually Mandy is the captain of color guard and was at practice and fundraisers.
We hiked, camped, hiked some more, ate and slept. We hiked near Collegiate Peaks (Princeton, Yale and Columbia), and visited Cottonwood Pass. We were still climbing snowbanks to get to our destination, a mountain lake. We also visited Poplar Gulch Trail head and were near St. Elmo. All of this was just a few miles from Buena Vista.
I also gave some first time bikers a ride over Cottonwood Pass. We passed their fellow bikers on the way. Fellow bikers were less than happy. Rich did some biking in Colorado like 30 yrs ago. I would NOT bike Colorado. Imagine a fully laden bike in first gear, peddling so fast that your legs look like a blur and you are moving so slow that you almost fall over. I watched a woman do this! When I picked her and boyfriend up I found out it was her first trip...ever. She was dying but enjoying it all the same...sick.
Why is only half the family posting? Are your lives that boring or that busy?
Anyway, check out the photos. Look for Colorado Camping on the left hand side of site, they are in a separate album.
Later,
Dave
just somethings
Danielle called me today, Keith's fiance, she called me to tell me that Jayden, my adorable niece threw away her nuks last night. I guess Keith had cut them and Jayden did not like that, so she threw them away. That is cute. I got her to sleep without her nuk months ago. She will be 3 in September. I am happy she got rid of her nuks!!
I hope everyone is doing well. I have been busy working at my two jobs and bowling on my two leagues. I bowl Wednesdays at Classic bowl on this PBA league. The oil pattern changed every two weeks. Sundays I bowl with Pat (my boyfriend) Matt (his brother) and Bob (their dad). It is a fun league. We get a free pizza and afree pitcher of pop or beer.
Brandi
I hope everyone is doing well. I have been busy working at my two jobs and bowling on my two leagues. I bowl Wednesdays at Classic bowl on this PBA league. The oil pattern changed every two weeks. Sundays I bowl with Pat (my boyfriend) Matt (his brother) and Bob (their dad). It is a fun league. We get a free pizza and afree pitcher of pop or beer.
Brandi
Jun 17, 2008
*Just some stuff
My day started way different than normal....I was at Rich and Ann's house a little before 6 this morn. I told Rich it was the first time in years that I hadn't had my coffee before driving in the morning. I drank the pot he left for me :)
Adam was the first one out of bed, then a bit later along came Ava, and finally (Ava's word) Ali got up. Ava wanted to have breakfast with her sister especially since Ali made waffles.
Ali said Rich has eating his waffles down to a science! Into each little hole goes a chocolate chip, then some syrup and then another waffle on top. I guess he eats them 'square by square' ~snicker~ I did watch as the girls did the same thing with the choc chips but they cut and tore into their waffles...lol.
Adam stuck with cereal and juice. They were folding laundry when I left. It was fun to spend that time with them, watching how they are together etc. I had a few chuckles.
Jayden and I played in some mud for a bit yesterday, planted seeds, blew bubbles and colored on the sidewalk with big chalk. She drew on my clothes and on her face, my car, the big rocks...oh it was a colorful sight to see. She tasted the chalk with her tongue and caught bubbles in her mouth. Sometimes when she missed it in the air she'd get down to the ground and eat it....funnny kid! Between dirt, bubble solution and colored chalk I am sure she left a ring around the bathroom!
Deb
Adam was the first one out of bed, then a bit later along came Ava, and finally (Ava's word) Ali got up. Ava wanted to have breakfast with her sister especially since Ali made waffles.
Ali said Rich has eating his waffles down to a science! Into each little hole goes a chocolate chip, then some syrup and then another waffle on top. I guess he eats them 'square by square' ~snicker~ I did watch as the girls did the same thing with the choc chips but they cut and tore into their waffles...lol.
Adam stuck with cereal and juice. They were folding laundry when I left. It was fun to spend that time with them, watching how they are together etc. I had a few chuckles.
Jayden and I played in some mud for a bit yesterday, planted seeds, blew bubbles and colored on the sidewalk with big chalk. She drew on my clothes and on her face, my car, the big rocks...oh it was a colorful sight to see. She tasted the chalk with her tongue and caught bubbles in her mouth. Sometimes when she missed it in the air she'd get down to the ground and eat it....funnny kid! Between dirt, bubble solution and colored chalk I am sure she left a ring around the bathroom!
Deb
Nobody is posting
So yeah, what is up with all of you? Do you not have anything to say? Well I do.
Tyler has called me and gets shipped to his Basic training unit today (I will not have the address until this weekend ) he is glad the reception part of the camp is over, he said he got shots, went to the dentist, seen the foot doctor etc...etc... He will not be able to call home for 21 days :( Which for me it helps because everytime I have talked to him it makes me sad due to the fact that he is a little sad cuz he misses me and Jamie. Hopefully his days will be filled so he doesn't have time to think about it, I ecspecially hope he doesn't when he has to throw the live grenade cuz well that could be bad. My house is way quiet with Tyler gone and with Jamie working his 12 hour days. I am starting to think I have too much time to think (did that make sense) and then I call everyone almost on a daily basis (are you sick of me yet) I would be. I get bored but see that as a good thing cuz usually I am doing this or that and do not ever really relax, lastnight I went to bed at 9:30 weird!!! got up at 7:00, I have not had that much sleep for years.
Okay I think I am done for now
bye- bye
Jodi
Tyler has called me and gets shipped to his Basic training unit today (I will not have the address until this weekend ) he is glad the reception part of the camp is over, he said he got shots, went to the dentist, seen the foot doctor etc...etc... He will not be able to call home for 21 days :( Which for me it helps because everytime I have talked to him it makes me sad due to the fact that he is a little sad cuz he misses me and Jamie. Hopefully his days will be filled so he doesn't have time to think about it, I ecspecially hope he doesn't when he has to throw the live grenade cuz well that could be bad. My house is way quiet with Tyler gone and with Jamie working his 12 hour days. I am starting to think I have too much time to think (did that make sense) and then I call everyone almost on a daily basis (are you sick of me yet) I would be. I get bored but see that as a good thing cuz usually I am doing this or that and do not ever really relax, lastnight I went to bed at 9:30 weird!!! got up at 7:00, I have not had that much sleep for years.
Okay I think I am done for now
bye- bye
Jodi
Jun 14, 2008
Jun 12, 2008
I'm Baa-aackk.....
Hi,
It's me, you know.. Jeanie. So--- I have been reading these blogs and these responses and I am ... well.... responding.
Dave, I cracked up when you said you should put a GPS on Mandy's car; I soooo cannot imagine her driving, much less needing a GPS. Welcome to Dad's world when I had a crush on every fricken guy on the cross country team. Oh my gosh, I remember at your graduation party when Dad just showed up and was pissed because Joda and I were in the garage with you and your buddies. Of course back then, I was in LOVE with Dana Gibson. And all the rest of them.
(this was the party Mom had just for your friends... you were the only one in the family who had TWO graduation parties!!) AAAnnywayyyy.. I'm sure Jess will do just fine on her own... funny that she is getting a puppy though... evidently she has NO CLUE how much work they are. Oh my gosh, I used to call Bruno at work --- crying because Jackson was just a pain in the ass. He was always pissing off our older dog Lexi. (we got her from Pre-Beef, or Little Beef, whatever it was you guys called Craig Johnson) When he died, I went over to their house and lonnnnng story short, we have adopted Lexi. Best thing (animal) that ever happened to me. Oh yeah, besides Bruno. Seriously you guys, sometimes he is an animal. Too much information?? Oh well, must of you know that's how I am. HEE HEE Anyway, she will be fine.
Which brings me to Ty. Joda, you have done a WONDERFUL job with him. Of course, I take some credit, c'monnnn.... I am your older sissy!! KIDDIN. Tyler is going to do so well. He is such a friendly young man, he will meet people and make friends and get through this, time flies. In no time, he will be home and you will think: what the heck??!!! Where did the summer go? I am so clueless to what goes on in bootcamp, but if he gets any computer time (I know, stop laughing everybody!) you should have him go on here and blog for us. I know, know, he probably can't.. and that'w why I said to stop laughing at me.
Ok, so to the rest of you bums "whom" (or is it "who") I did not mention: LOVE YOU ALL.
If anybody ever wants to come watch some GOOD, COMPETITIVE MENS CLASS D SOFTBALL give me a call. Bruno's team missed going to the Worlds Tournament by ONE FLIPPEN GAME. But they still have plenty of chances; they made it two years ago. If you want to see my hubby passionate about something else beside me... come watch his team. :)
He is a GREAT manager. Just ask Mom and Don.
Ok, I really need to go to bed. Some of us have to work tomorrow. Holy crap, Joda, Rich, Ann Marie, Ron, Tia, Debbie and who knows who else don't have to work tomorrow. I need a job at a school. Does anybody need a Lunch Lady?
Love Nie
(if you remember, that's what Katie used to call me.. about the same time David was teaching her to bash her doll on Mom's cupboard... the one she kept all the baking shit in.)
Ok ba bye now.
Guess who.
It's me, you know.. Jeanie. So--- I have been reading these blogs and these responses and I am ... well.... responding.
Dave, I cracked up when you said you should put a GPS on Mandy's car; I soooo cannot imagine her driving, much less needing a GPS. Welcome to Dad's world when I had a crush on every fricken guy on the cross country team. Oh my gosh, I remember at your graduation party when Dad just showed up and was pissed because Joda and I were in the garage with you and your buddies. Of course back then, I was in LOVE with Dana Gibson. And all the rest of them.
(this was the party Mom had just for your friends... you were the only one in the family who had TWO graduation parties!!) AAAnnywayyyy.. I'm sure Jess will do just fine on her own... funny that she is getting a puppy though... evidently she has NO CLUE how much work they are. Oh my gosh, I used to call Bruno at work --- crying because Jackson was just a pain in the ass. He was always pissing off our older dog Lexi. (we got her from Pre-Beef, or Little Beef, whatever it was you guys called Craig Johnson) When he died, I went over to their house and lonnnnng story short, we have adopted Lexi. Best thing (animal) that ever happened to me. Oh yeah, besides Bruno. Seriously you guys, sometimes he is an animal. Too much information?? Oh well, must of you know that's how I am. HEE HEE Anyway, she will be fine.
Which brings me to Ty. Joda, you have done a WONDERFUL job with him. Of course, I take some credit, c'monnnn.... I am your older sissy!! KIDDIN. Tyler is going to do so well. He is such a friendly young man, he will meet people and make friends and get through this, time flies. In no time, he will be home and you will think: what the heck??!!! Where did the summer go? I am so clueless to what goes on in bootcamp, but if he gets any computer time (I know, stop laughing everybody!) you should have him go on here and blog for us. I know, know, he probably can't.. and that'w why I said to stop laughing at me.
Ok, so to the rest of you bums "whom" (or is it "who") I did not mention: LOVE YOU ALL.
If anybody ever wants to come watch some GOOD, COMPETITIVE MENS CLASS D SOFTBALL give me a call. Bruno's team missed going to the Worlds Tournament by ONE FLIPPEN GAME. But they still have plenty of chances; they made it two years ago. If you want to see my hubby passionate about something else beside me... come watch his team. :)
He is a GREAT manager. Just ask Mom and Don.
Ok, I really need to go to bed. Some of us have to work tomorrow. Holy crap, Joda, Rich, Ann Marie, Ron, Tia, Debbie and who knows who else don't have to work tomorrow. I need a job at a school. Does anybody need a Lunch Lady?
Love Nie
(if you remember, that's what Katie used to call me.. about the same time David was teaching her to bash her doll on Mom's cupboard... the one she kept all the baking shit in.)
Ok ba bye now.
Guess who.
Jun 9, 2008
Thanks
We all wanted to thank-you for coming on Sat. It meant a great deal to
Tyler as well and Jamie and I. Tyler I can tell is a little sad cuz he keeps talking about missing certain friends. He hasn't said anything about missing me or Jamie what is his problem?? JK! So now the night before he leaves I am at home Tyler is at his dad's and Jamie is still working and pretty much probably not liking life too much. I wish I could have talked more than I did to all of you (except Debbie) she gets why I say that so just never mind, but ya know the hostess thing, and Jamie rocked being the food server guy. I will be doing this again next year after he graduates so don't make any plans. Yes I know I am a smart-ass.
somebody's gotta be. And yes I take back calling Richard and Jimmy butt-heads cuz they didn't reply right away, sorry!!! I am pretty much free this summer from doing the Tyler thing and I was busy, so I now truly understand what it is like to have more than one kid, that is why some of you have gray hair.
gotta go now (quit calling me names)
Lots of Love from all of us.
Tyler as well and Jamie and I. Tyler I can tell is a little sad cuz he keeps talking about missing certain friends. He hasn't said anything about missing me or Jamie what is his problem?? JK! So now the night before he leaves I am at home Tyler is at his dad's and Jamie is still working and pretty much probably not liking life too much. I wish I could have talked more than I did to all of you (except Debbie) she gets why I say that so just never mind, but ya know the hostess thing, and Jamie rocked being the food server guy. I will be doing this again next year after he graduates so don't make any plans. Yes I know I am a smart-ass.
somebody's gotta be. And yes I take back calling Richard and Jimmy butt-heads cuz they didn't reply right away, sorry!!! I am pretty much free this summer from doing the Tyler thing and I was busy, so I now truly understand what it is like to have more than one kid, that is why some of you have gray hair.
gotta go now (quit calling me names)
Lots of Love from all of us.
*Is it summer yet???
Today is my very first official day of summer vacation. I'm already trying to figure out what to do first...mow the grass or clean my carpets. I still haven't found a summer job and at this point I don't think I will. I do have my part time job as a personal care attendant (PCA) with a student from school but I don't usually get very many hours with that. I have applied at several garden centers and 1 group home...Keeping my fingers and toes crossed!! If our district hadn't had so many budget cuts I would've had a job but the numbers have been cut for ESP's...ummm that is my official title.... Educational Support Professional. Imagine that, I have a title and it even has the word 'professional' in it! :)
With the gas prices being what they are I will not be doing much driving this summer. Detroit Lakes for Wefest will be the furthest I go at this point and I doubt I will make it up to the North Shore. Waaaa!! My car needs work so there goes the gas money anyhow. I need my bike's fixed. They have sat in the garage so long that the tires are cracked and the inner tubes are flat/no good. I can't remember what else coz its been so long that I've ridden either one of them! I suppose I should take them to Jerry's. Its close enough to walk while balancing two bikes.
If this weather keeps up the way it is, Ron and Tia will have a nice, cool visit. I want HOT!!
K...thats all for now.........
Deb
With the gas prices being what they are I will not be doing much driving this summer. Detroit Lakes for Wefest will be the furthest I go at this point and I doubt I will make it up to the North Shore. Waaaa!! My car needs work so there goes the gas money anyhow. I need my bike's fixed. They have sat in the garage so long that the tires are cracked and the inner tubes are flat/no good. I can't remember what else coz its been so long that I've ridden either one of them! I suppose I should take them to Jerry's. Its close enough to walk while balancing two bikes.
If this weather keeps up the way it is, Ron and Tia will have a nice, cool visit. I want HOT!!
K...thats all for now.........
Deb
Jun 6, 2008
Hockey
Gotta love it!! I love hockey, ecspecially during play-offs, and when the final four are playing it gets way better, Jamie may not think so cuz I sit on the couch yell at the T.V. burp and fart with the best of them, I also throw things and threaten to kick the refs asse's and some players also. It is a sad thing that hockey is done for the season, I'm sure Jamie is glad to have his wife back, not that he doesn't love hockey as much me but I seem to obsess over it. I have the NHL channel and I can watch old Stanley Cup games, but it isn't the same:( David the picture is signed by Mark Messier with the Rangers and Eric Lindros with the Flyers after a playoff game in 1998.
Sadly the Rangers lost.
Yes I wanted the Wings to win!! This is the last year that Osgood and more than likely Chelios will be playing. They both now have two Stanley wins!
Jodi
Jun 5, 2008
Major Milestone
Jessie is moving out! I don't know what else to say. 'cept we found all of our missing dishes when cleaning her room! She moves this weekend, living alone with the exception of the new dog she plans on buying along with the new couch and new "other stuff" she is getting along with utility bills along with all sorts of incidentals...it ought to be interesting.
Dave
Dave
Drummer boasting time
Praise and worship at youth group was awsome last night. It was a whole crap load of fun. It was definatly the best we have ever done on a wednesday night, and matt (guitar palyer on sunday) said it was as good as a sunday morning. Oh dang, i have a chance to play of sunday too. well im done. time to get back to summer reading.
*Last Day of School
Yippeeee....today is my last day of school. (I just finished my 7th year at PC) We get done at 11:15 AM but I am staying for a potluck with my department and helping close up the classroom for the summer. Tomorrow is our staff breakfast and then that will be it until Sept. I've made a lot of new friends this year since I am out and about more in the school...not to mention the new man in my life. :) I don't know when any of you will meet him because we want to take time to get to know each other better before we meet families. When things in my life start going so well I usually start to worry because something bad always happened to dampen my spirits. I am keeping a positive outlook this time right along with keeping my fingers crossed!
I'm still looking for a summer job!
Deb
I'm still looking for a summer job!
Deb
Jun 3, 2008
Our new doors
Okay so imagine non-standard built in 1981 sliding glass doors they leaked, were heavy and did not slide well and made the most obnoxious sound ever. (oh yeah notice the picture to the right) yeah hockey. I willl have to blog about that later. Anyway A client of mine did the work for us to a "T"
rebuilt the wall and everything. For very cheap , Jamie and I did the trim ( ok Jamie did)
and the painting, I see the color of the doors does not show up on here well, they are actually way more brown than mustard color. Sorry about the mess in the pic but I really didn't give a rip. I am tired and very upset about the hockey game lastnight and Jamie has to go out of town again:(
bye now
Jun 1, 2008
Rich's New Job
I have one week left at my old job and then I start my new job......this summer it's landscaping. We had a porch added to the house last fall. There is still painting and staining to do, but I'll pay to have those crappy jobs done. I do like to landscape though. About my real job...do you realize I haven't worked the week between Christmas and New Year's in 20 years?? I did work and go to school for several summers after I started teaching. It was hard to make it through the summer at starting pay. Now, we know how to budget better. My pay for the landscaping will be the satisfaction that I did it myself......oh yeah.....I have 2 classes I'm doing this summer also....
Ali finished up with track recently. She ran the 100 m hurdles and did the long jump at the district track meet. She jumped 10'9" this year. Those skating legs are powerful. I saw Mr. Fisher at the first meet of the year. He was the starter. I'm sure he volunteers as a retired teacher. Adam is having a ball in baseball.....pun intended.....he made a traveling majors team and has baseball 5 out of 7 days a week. It's an intense, but short season. Nothing like Hockey which seems to last forever and then some. Ava's big event of the year is the dance recital this Sunday at Park Center High School - that's where Deb serves time......I mean works......
From the recent blogs - she's apparently dating some guy at work named Terry Kisrow?? Or is it Mike Gunderson??
Ann is still waiting to see where she'll be teaching next year....she may end up at her same school after all. We're not planning on much traveling this summer....we'll hit some close state parks and try to save on gas money. Glad to hear Ron is coming this way.....I really wanted to get to Washington......and we will Ron....I promise!!
Well, there are so many entries I have wanted to comment on, but haven't been able to keep up.....so let me make a generic comment for all entries....we are a bunch of cotton headed ninny muggins!!
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