Another Day, Another Dollar

But that's right I just get paid in satisfaction of a job well done. Made up my list last night of all the things I need to be working on or getting done.

Started bright and early with swiffering all the tile floors. Chris got up and wanted to know if this was how I spent all my early mornings. Next started the laundry, all I was doing today was sheets and towels so I didn't have but three loads to get done.

Next was onto the computer to edit and upload May pictures, this took me most of the day but I did work on several others while I was doing this and they are all done. Look out June here I come.

At about 0830 I decided to head out to Publix to pick up the buy one, get ones that were on sale this week. This meant I came home with the essentials of life: Klondike Bars and Macaroni and Cheese. What more could you ask for? Also filled up the gas tank, if it is down to half I make sure I go because if I wait until tomorrow it will cost more.

Also watched a couple of my tivoed shows when I got tired of editing pictures. Not many shows to watch right now. Waiting for all the ones that start in July to come on.

Did some more work on the Norway album, it is coming along slow but sure. Got another section done today, about halfway through the trip.

Back to housekeeping chores, did the dishes, vacuumed and made the bed. Love a bed with fresh sheets.

Chris was off today and about the only time I saw him was when he was hungry or just wanted to drive me crazy by asking what I was doing.

Dan was home early today, surprised me when he walked in. He went out and spent some time in the pool. Good thing he did it when he did because we had a real downpour just a little later.

Didn't get everything done on my list but I was able to cross quite a few things off and the rest will get worked on Thursday.

Riley and I got an early start on our walk today but it really didn't help, we were both sweating up a storm by the time we got back to the apartment. We did stop along the way to admire some of the crepe myrtles that have started to bloom, they were beautiful.

Got back to the apartment and Kaleigh was ready to eat so I took this feeding so Nikki could get her shower taken. She had to go up to UCF today to do some of that before school starts stuff.

Got Kaleigh all fed and settled in for a nap. This is definitely a Riley look, especially around the mouth. Nikki's mom says the long fingers and toes come from Nikki and we should be getting some pictures to see.



Riley went down for his nap shortly after Kaleigh so I had a pretty easy time while Nikki was gone. Got to have my lunch and read some of my book. Kaleigh was ready for lunch at about 1245 and she was done her bottle in about 10 minutes. Riley got up at about 1330 and wasn't sure what he wanted for lunch. Finally decided that a peanut butter sandwich and some grapes would be good.

Nikki got home at about 2 - 2:30. We spent the afternoon playing. Riley is always much more interested in an empty box then any of his toys. Used this box as a hat for a while, it barely fit on his head but that didn't bother him.



I got home and Chris walked in the door right behind me. He disappeared into his room and I haven't seen him since, think he is sleeping.

Dan didn't get home until about 1930, he had a seven fan job and couldn't start until 1500 and it was in Deland so we knew it would be a late day for him.

Let's Go Swimming

Decided to go for our walk a bit earlier then we have been and caught a beautiful sunrise. It went very quickly probably because there were no clouds in the sky.





Then as we were on our way back this flock (if that is what they are called) of sandhill cranes came flying over and landed right in front of us. They were very noisy about the whole thing.



Just as I was starting up the car to pull out of the parking lot who should drive in but Mum and Dad, had a quick visit and we were all on our way.

We were heading to WalMart to pick up a few things and found that Sunday morning isn't really a good time to shop. The frozen food section was pretty empty and that is where we needed to get a few things.

Andy, Riley, and Kaleigh came over at about 1015 or so and we did some swimming.

Riley went down for a nap after about an hour in the pool and slept for about 1.5 hours. Nikki arrived and then Ashley joined us after she took Wally to work. We had a really nice afternoon. Hot dogs on the grill, baked beans and some chips for lunch.

Then we went back in the pool. Riley is really getting to be quite the water baby.


Everyone left at about 1700 and Dan and I watched the rest of the race. We are going to have to do this more often.

Can You Ever Have to Many Paper Towels?

I obviously don't think so and that is why we go to BJ's. I need to know that I will never run out of paper towels, TP, and paper plates. BJ's was one of our stops while doing errands today.

We started the day with a walk at the lake front, and Dan did his good deed for the day. Moved the turtle from the parking lot to the grass and hopefully she found her way to where ever she was going.


Lots of birds today but no gators, or least none that we saw. I'm sure they are there somewhere.


This sandhill crane was doing his morning yoga, stretching out his wings and legs. Guess he just wanted to start the morning our right.


The flag is just because I like pictures of flags.

After our walk we headed over to the Loop for breakfast at Panera. I had a bagel and Dan tried one of the new breakfast sandwiches, he said it was very good. BJ's was next, we are all stocked up again. Home Depot and Publix rounded out our day of errands.

At home I worked on the pool area, water the plants, cleaned up and moved the furniture around and by this time I was ready to go in the pool. It is very comfortable to get in, I walked right in with no problems. Spent most of the time just walking around with the skimmer net and scooped up little things floating on the surface. Did this several times and the pool looks really good.

Spent the whole afternoon just sitting by the pool reading and getting in the pool when it got to hot sitting there.

We had chicken on the grill for dinner and it was delicious.

Watched the Belmont Horse Race and it was pretty disappointing. Don't think we will be seeing a triple crown winner any time soon.

Went back to the Red Sox's game and watched them beat Seattle. Now it is time for the race. Although I think I will go back out and sit by the pool for a bit. Maybe the owls will come out. One of these days I'm going to see them when it is light out.

Friday Again

This week went by so fast, probably because I only went to Andy and Nikki's three times. Had Tuesday and Thursday off, next week will be the same.

Riley started his day again with frozen waffles, today he ate two. He must be getting ready for a growth spurt because for the last two days I was with him all he did was eat and if we would have let him he would have eaten more.

We were off to Wal-Mart and did our shopping. Tried to go to the bank but the Loomis truck was there so we went to Weight Watchers. I knew the week was coming to have a gain because I was doing so well. Didn't eat any more or less this past week (didn't walk quite as much, so that may have been the problem) and I was up 1.6 lbs. I'll just be more careful this week and do more walking.

Decided to try the bank again but the Loomis truck was still there, so we took a ride down to the lakefront and found out the road was closed. Didn't matter because we were just killing time and it worked. When we got back to the bank we were able to use the ATM.

Got home to find Kaleigh taking a nap on the couch. She slept through everything. Me taking pictures, Riley touching, falling, and almost stepping on her. Didn't phase her in the least bit.

Kaleigh had her doctor's appointment with the cardiologist today and even though she still has a slight murmur the doctor says it is pretty normal at this age and she goes back in September to have it checked again.

Riley slept the whole time they were gone and got up just in time to see Grampa arrive for a visit. We were just sitting on the couch when I heard Nikki lock her car so Riley and I headed out to see if she needed any help with getting in the house and who should be carrying Kaleigh but Grampa. We switched kids so Riley and Grampa could play. He stayed for a while and visited, then he was off to the house.

Riley had a big bowl of Mac and Cheese and a banana for lunch and then continued eating for the rest of the afternoon.


Doesn't he look like such a big boy in this picture? He turned 20 months old today.


When I got home Dan was helping the well man put the concrete paver under the new tank we just got because the other one had been sinking into the ground and we didn't want that to happen with this one.

Not much exciting this evening, planned out our day for tomorrow. You can bet it will be an exciting one. So tune in.

Everyone have a great weekend.

Ray's Biscuit Bar

I didn't make it to Ray's Biscuit Bar early enough this morning to have any biscuits but the delicious smell was still lingering in the air when I arrived. The next time I go to scrapbook with Tammy I'm going to have to go earlier.

Tammy and I had a very productive day. A good start on the Panama Canal album. She has to order some more pictures of a couple of place they visited and we will be able to finish it up. We also did pages for Breann's birthday and the Easter Egg Hunt.

Dan beat me home today and I wasn't expecting that, he had such long days at the beginning of the week to be home early was a nice surprise.

Had a very quiet evening and it was early to bed for me. Tammy tired me out today, she is a real slave-driver.

Can't Get Close Enough

Riley had one of the strangest breakfasts yet. He was in my arms and I got a waffle out of the freezer. He wanted to hold it so I figured he could and then put it in the toaster oven. He decided he couldn't wait and just ate it frozen. I guess he liked it that way because he devoured it.

Had some errands to do so Riley and I headed out to the Post Office, Bank and Publix. Didn't take us long so we were home to go on our walk at the normal time.

We got all ready for our walk as you can see. Juice, hat, and snacks, Riley couldn't even wait until we left the house to start in on his Honey Bees (graham crackers).


This is what Kaleigh was doing when we left.

Our walk was pretty interesting. The sprinklers were on next to the pond and every now and then we would get misted. Then one time the sprinkler just kept going around and got us pretty good, but it felt good because it was already hot out. We really didn't try to avoid the spray, plus it made Riley laugh when he would get wet.

The most interesting thing was the snowy egret eating the frog. Took it a few seconds to get it situated but once it did the frog went down whole. No pictures because I couldn't get close enough without it flying away.

Riley went down for his nap and while he was sleeping Tammy stopped by. She had gone out to lunch with Tom, this is the first day he was really feeling better from the stomach thing. So she visited for a bit and kept Kaleigh laughing, ok she kept her occupied and happy.

After she left I took a couple of pictures of Kaleigh in the swing.

When Riley got up he was ready for his lunch and what a good one today. Raviolis and a banana and he ate everything. One of those days where he ate pretty much all day.

Kaleigh started getting a bit fussy so Nikki put her on the floor and she was enjoying being on her tummy and of course Riley had to get right in there because he can never be close enough to her. He is really working on being gentle with her and hardly even throws things at her anymore. Although the occasional thing will slip from his hands. It is really very cute how much he loves to be around her and touch her.


Kaleigh's fussy period lasted about two hours, nothing was right for her and nothing was wrong with her. She would get happy and smiley for a few minutes and then start fussing. She did the same thing yesterday, so don't know if it is a trend that will continue or what. She finally fell asleep and that did the trick.

Got home and the well man had come and installed everything so the well is back up to snuff and most everything down there now is pretty new.