A Little of this, A little of that.....

Dan and I are childless tonight and we did not even go out. Funny how your idea of a hot date pre-kids to post-kids changes. An opportunity to accomplish something feels pretty nice. I worked in the basement today. I cut a bunch of baseboards to size, caulked some that are already up, and did some general cleaning up/putting things away. I am still enjoying the pantry, even if I have not put those remaining screws in the shelves to keep them from being able to be pulled off! We need to keep plugging along and do what we can when we can. I see a lot of new shows are coming on this week that look interesting. Good thing we have a TV in the basement so that we can work down here and still see the shows I think I have to watch. :-)

I don't usually discuss work on here, but I have to say with the looming cuts it definitely puts a black cloud over the job. Since the buyout was offered, folks had til last Wednesday to decide if they wanted to sign up for it. They still have 45 days to sign the paperwork with 7 days before the decision is for sure valid and complete. Thus we are looking at two month for all this to shake out while others have to wait to see how many take it and to see what their individual fate holds. That is not so fun! I guess you have to just roll with life and think that if it happens, it is all in God's plan for you. I do believe in fate and the fact that everyone has a plan before them. I still have to say that I will be bumming since my severance would of been 42 weeks pay had I signed up versus 14 that it would be instead.

The boys are at Kolene, Michael, & Carsen's house. I think they are quite happy to be there. They enjoy their time with them and it is good for the cousins to spend some time together. We need to have Carsen over. We need to invite Koda over more since he lives local especially. Since his siblings are older it is nice for him to spend time with some kids his own age! Speaking of, all three of these little guys are in pre-school now! They all seem to like it from what I hear.

We have busy weekends coming up it seems. Next weekend, Dan and Michael are going to the Michigan game while us gals and the grandsons go out for Kristin's birthday! The following weekend is the Pumpkinfest in Zeeland along with the reception for a friend at work that is getting married, and after that is the Goose festival in Fennville. Corbin is also doing Saturday morning swimming lessons. Case will go back after Corbin is done. (I staggered them for our own ease.) I do water aerobics on Monday's and sometimes Wednesday's. Body Balance class on Tuesday and Thursday along with walking on both Saturday and Sunday. We are definitely not bored in the house now. Have a great week!

A few pictures for you......

The happy Couple

What a nice picture of the new bride and groom!! Hard to believe #4 is married. Life goes fast and I guess since I am the oldest, I realize how much this really is the case. Sometimes I am sad already about the boys growing up and they are not even in school yet. Holy Cats, I think that is a little premature on my part, but I can't say there is anything better than this little voice talking to you and being just as serious as they can be. Case told me yesterday I could not do something and I asked him why not and he said, " Cuz you'll make me sad!" Then he said, "Just joking!" It is hard to believe I am having conversations with the little guy these days. So many good days to come.....or at least I choose to believe it will keep getting even better.

Summer is almost over

Wow, can you believe we are closer to Christmas than the beginning of the year?!? It seems like just yesterday that the snow would not go away and we were all praying for summer. We had a good Labor Day weekend for the most part. We bought a camper (pop-up) on Saturday. We got a great deal on it and I am quite happy with it. It is a '96 with a 13' box so there is plenty of room in it. We may try to go camping one weekend yet in September. As long as we bring the boys warm Jammie's and a little ceramic heater we should be all good.

Our washing machine stopped working on Sunday. It would not drain, but we figured out that the thing thought the lid was not closed and if we put pressure on the piece it worked just fine. Therefore, we doctored it up with a little tape for now. You can't see it from the outside of the washer so we will probably take our time getting it fixed. I was able to FINALLY get my shelving all put up in my pantry. It is about 6 feet wide and maybe 4 feet deep. I put 5 shelves up that can be adjusted, however I am putting screws in the shelves to keep them from being able to be slid off the brackets. That said, adjusting it may not be that easy!! I am just tickled pink to have some ORGANIZED shelving to be able to put some of my stuff up out of the way and for sure into a "finished" room. I just wish I could transfer the thing to my kitchen. Will write more soon, I have to get to bed before I turn into a pumpkin. :-)