rainy with a little bit of snow Wednesday

well, guess who decided to make bread at 9:00 pm yeah me and guess who needs to be up early for work tomorrow yeah, me oh what was i thinking?

after taking the boys home from church i watched dolly parton christmas it was good i hope there is more to come. at the end she was in dollywood and was talking and singing and to think that dollywood has been threatened and affected by the wild fires makes me sad. the fires have been horrific!

i was blessed so much by the clear presentation of the gospel in dolly's show. i am proud of her for shaing her faith so openly.

lots going on in my life and in the lives of the ones i love the most. so thankful for the gift of prayer to Jesus Christ who can do something about all of it

The Sun!!!

Today was the first day we have seen the sun in many days! Thank you, Lord!!!

Work was fine today, Bryan was Danielle and it was nice catching up with him.

I got a letter written to my folks and in the mail today.

I was the only checker this afternoon - the only scheduled one others were there to check but it was me!

Asa had a game tonight, Colton was so happy to see me! He told me I was the best Gramma ever :) He also told me he lost his paper with God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - so at half time I re wrote the words. He was thrilled. He sang the whole first verse and chorus without looking at the words! I got lots of hugs and holds. Pat O'Donnel was at the game it's the second time we have run into each other at a basketball game.

This is Us - Oh my goodness! That show just gets me more and more drawn in! And now next week is the fall season finale! What the what!?!

I was told by a customer that I am her favorite checker today. That is so nice to hear. She has recently moved to Marion so I don't see her as often. I sure do like my customers.

Heading to bed I am cold and tired. See ya tomorrow

First Sunday In Advent

My eyes flitted open a little after 7 but closed again knowing I had the luxury of staying in bed a few more minutes. The house was quiet so I just enjoyed the warmth and comfort of my bed, knowing soon I would need to get up and shower, make sure Colton was up and fed before church. Right about 7:45 I heard Colton get out of bed so I thought I should get up as well. I bid Colt a good morning, did you sleep well? Fixed him an apple and peanut butter and told him I was going to shower.

During my quiet time Colt was coloring a picture of Noah and when he asked me something about the flood, Holy Spirit opened the door for me to share the gospel with him. What a blessing. At one point I was crying and he told me not to cry but I told him because of Jesus' great sacrifice for me and how much He suffered because of sin . . . Colton's eyes filled with tears that did not fall but I know Holy Spirit was working in his heart. It was a blessed morning for me and this young boy I love so much.

All the way to his house we sang God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen :) I had written the words down on a piece of paper for him and we sang it for his Dad when he answered the door :) All the other kids went home Sat after playing their 'find' the jenga block, playing outside, a rousing game of Pay Day and some chocolate chip cookies. Asa spent the night with Alexandre so it was just me and Colton here. He went to bed easily and I dropped into bed exhausted. It was a good weekend. I missed Jillian and Isaac.

Church was good as usual. I am always so blessed with Kathy K leads. She loves Jesus so much you just can't help but join right in and praise Jesus with her. She really knows how to marry songs together to bring your heart to a place of surrender in worship. Great service. Pastor Aaron's message again one just what I needed to hear.

I came home from church and set about cleaning my living room and even re arranged it. Got if finished so ate some lunch then went to see Sully. What a good movie! Wow. It all happened not too long after Doug died so I don't have a clear memory of it but I do remember seeing a tiny bit of news coverage. It was a really good movie!

Home again now watching the news maybe a movie or maybe bed early. I don't work till 10 tomorrow yippee

Black Friday

Oh how I wanted to stay in bed this morning!

Stuelke boys for the weekend- Xan texted to see if he could come too. Then Hannah, then Alyssa! The Stevens kids both had plans for the weekend or they would be here as well. I am so tired I am hoping I can get these yahoos to bed fairly soon.

Pretty uneventful day at the Y, it was nice to have Sheila come! Nice to have Eric and Bryan there too, it's always so nice when they are there, just to know if I need help with something they are there. Always nice to chat with them and hear what they have been up to.

Today was Norma Zumr's funeral, she was a regular at the Y, I will miss seeing her every week. She was 81.

Hy Vee was busy then slow, busy then slow. Andy had me stocking items in aisle 3 & 4. Sun dried tomatoes, marinades fish and chicken breading. It's always fun to do that plus it helps me know where things are in the store better. I don't have to be back to work till 10 on Monday Yahoo!

Did I mention I was tired?  I hope the kids sleep in tomorrow but knowing the boys . . .

I guess I will go and see what else I can do online before I get the kids settled

Thanksgiving eve

I am so thankful for the Thanksgiving eve service at church tonight. Hearing Pastor Aaron's message to get our hearts in the right place, being able to bring a Thank offering, and then hearing so many from the congregation give their praises to God for what He has done. The children sharing was such a blessing!

Excited to work with Sheila tomorrow and then see family for dinner, at least some of them and for a short time - it will be fun anyways!

cold and rain brrrrrr

It was a pretty uneventful day and boy am I tired.

My Y shift started off with a new guy Scott who was just shadowing . . . not sure where he will end up. He's a really nice guy, he has 2 girls 10 and 8 - lives in Ely. Firefighter maybe? I will have to check on that one.

Bryan is feeling better, he had been pretty sick but he's on the road to recovery, now we need to get Jing healthy and we will be back to normal-ish

My shift at Hy Vee was pretty uneventful too. Chatted with my friend Sheila and leaned about Mel another customer. Talked with Tina - who has cancer - I told her I would be praying for her. We had another new gal start yesterday I guess, well she said today was her second day, anyway she was there today and needed help a couple of times. One of the other new hires came through my line and thought she could get alcohol with food stamps??????? wow. One more gal came in when I was getting off to finish her training. New faces everywhere.

I had to get groceries and I can never just shop because everyone wants to chat. Which is fine and part of the reason I like working there. Then I went and did a bit of Christmas shopping yay me and now I am blogging and getting ready to shower before This Is Us!

See you on the flip side!

full weekend!

Mannheim Steamroller was fantastic!!!! Robbyn and I sat in the second row almost center!!! It was great being up so close to see the different instruments and the faces of Mannheim. Robbyn and I both thought it was last year we had seen them nope it was 2014! Thank you again Robbyn for the gift of Mannheim! It was wonderful!

We were able to park at Quaker and walk but man oh man was it cold! My jaws lock up when I get really cold, Robbyn told me hers did too- we had a good laugh about that! My seat was next to a really big guy who was super nice since we chatted a lot before and at intermission. They had never seen them before I told them they were in for a treat and I was right. The guy reminded me so much of Doug. Oh how I miss that guy!

Saturday afternoon Robbyn picked me up then we went to pick up Sheila and go to Irwin's cool house for an open house reception for my sister and her new husband Aaron. It was a really nice time. When we got there Ben and Liz were already there, so were Josh and Courtney Meisner and their boys, as well as Steve and Ginny. Phil Owens popped in then Duane McLean and Michael Fox. When another couple with their kids came in we took our leave and I came on home.

Yesterday (Sunday) I drove over to Mantz's to ride with them to Davenport for Beyond The Baseline's basketball tournament. What a great day! The girls won their first 3 games the first two were really no contest the third game was a little closer but our girls pulled ahead after a technical foul and an ejection on #17 for slapping Lauren in the face. After that it was all the Starz. The girls had a two game break between game 3 and the championship game against the Bulldogs of Xavier. During the break the Starz and the Bulldogs did a mannequin challenge! It was fun to see these two teams yucking it up together. Two Cedar Rapids teams - longtime rivals yet friends

The Starz fell to a 14 point deficit in the first half only to come back and lead by 1 but the Bulldogs were too much for them and the Starz lost. Hannah told us the Starz have never beaten the Bulldogs. Hannah however has played on a couple of teams that have beaten them so next time, Bulldogs!

Between game three and the championship game JoAnna and I went out for a walk. One can only sit in the building for so long. We walked down a block then turned left and crossed the street and down another block was a lookout spot over looking the Mississippi. It was so beautiful and the houses were so cool. I wished I had taken my camera but I have walked around there before and didn't know that cool stuff was down there. Next time if we go back I will take my camera and get some shots!

I worked an 8 hour shift today and Praise God it went by really quickly! A new gal started and I had to go help her a couple of times after Denise left her alone. It felt good to know what I was doing :) It was a good day lots of people in great moods. Oh! I also got 100% on my secret shopper! Denise was really happy for me as was Jeannie. Trying to not get a big head about that and just keep it up with my customers! On a sad note :( 2 young boys the one I saw was prolly 7 were caught shoplifting today. Oh my heart hurt. Praying that God will use this to turn these two hearts to the straight and narrow. They will be banned from the store. I would not want to be that mom when the police knock on the door :(

Well, it's time for the news, so I will go for now and get something to eat before bible study. Two more weeks and this 12 week study will be over! My o my how the time flies!

Skipped Friday & Cold Saturday

I know, I know I skipped posting Friday but I got home late, was tired and cold so went to bed. Well that's not actually true, I got home about 9:30, had something to eat so I finished off the taco dip I had taken to the women's gathering and watched undercover boss, THEN went to bed and read for a long time as my mind unwound from my long Friday.

Friday at the Y consisted of being teased and teasing Amy, receipting and writing out personal training coupons,getting caught up with Sheila and hearing about Jing being sick again, starting the popcorn and chatting with Bryan and Eric about working on Thanksgiving.

Home for lunch between jobs then off to Hy Vee- it was slow then busy typical Friday. When I walked in the store Cheri was calling for managers, she was being really harassed by two male customers. The police were called and when I came down to sign in to my register #6 (Denise's register because #5 was not yet counted) four police officers came in. They talked with Cheri, then reviewed the video, those guys will be banned from the store. A little excitement for a Friday and some insight into how our store works. One of my customers was asking for cash back, we can give up to $50 - he was asking for $100 - he said Oakland Road gives that amount we probably don't because they are a much bigger store with more money available. Made sense to me plus the fact that we have a very different clientele. I really like working there. It can be stressful and boring but I so like my regulars and they seem to like me as well. I like my co workers and the feeling that I am part of a team of workers.

Last evening Maranatha Women hosted coffee and conversation. After work I came home and changed into my pajamas, ate a bowl of cereal and sat down to watch the news. I was so cozy and comfy I really did not want to get re dressed and go back out but I did and I am so glad I did.When I got there there were 6 round tables set up with ' things' to do at each table. At the table I sat at was coloring books and colored pencils. Which turned out great because I could sit and color as we chatted, it made me feel less conspicuous and made it easier to 'meet' these women, a few I had never seen before. I like to go to the early service 8am most of the women have families with young children so they go to Sunday School at 9 then to the 10:45 service. I had a great time getting to know these ladies a little bit. Two gals, Brenda and Barbie are sisters. I have met Brenda several times, she is friends with Lisa my neice. Funny story. She looked at me one Sunday and said are you Kathy? I know Lisa and she told me you were coming here and I just saw a picture of you!!!! Ha she recognized me from that picture. She told me she had prayed and prayed for Doug when he was in the hospital and was kinda upset with God when he died. Anyways I met her sister Barbie. There also was Laurie, Marlys, Jean, Rebecca who is the Sunday School teacher for this session on Sabbath rest I just was in her class last week. She is a 5th grade teacher ( I believe) but she also used to teach a 5:30 am class at the Y and she knows JoAnna! And her son who is in 5th grade plays for Jr Warriors! Then there was Andrea who has an adorable 4 month old Matthew who has so much hair it looks like a wig! The two hours went by so quickly. I am so glad I went.

I woke up this morning a little after 7 but wanted to go back to sleep. I got up and went to the bathroom then got back in bed - something I rarely do, and stayed cozy in bed till after 8. I got up and turned up the heat and had a nice long quiet time. I saw a beautiful male cardinal at the water pan, and made me think I need to put some seed out for the birds.

Reception for my sister and her new hubby this afternoon then Mannheim Steamroller tonight with Robbyn! I am super excited! And the fact that I can stay in my pajamas till later bonus!!!!!

Thursday

My folks made it to Arizona!

Had Wendy's chili for lunch/dinner

took an hour nap on my couch

slow day at work AGAIN

Eric came in with a little tablet that we may start checking kids in to child watch with

lots of down time at work today

beautiful day outside and I took a nap!

project runway is on soon but my dishes are done and I will be ready to go to bed when it's over

Sheila at work tomorrow and popcorn Friday - I hope there is popcorn and bags

windy wednesday

The boys always want to play tag after wed night and it's most fun outside when they can run in the parking lot where no cars are. I told them I was too cold and was going to wait in the car, Colton said he wanted to sit with me too. He told Isaac that Asa always tags him and he never can tag Asa back! Isaac said he would be it and he would chase Asa but Colton said no, he didn't want to.

When he got in the car he started singing - "tidings of comfort and joy" so the two of us sang God rest ye merry gentlemen a couple of times. I told him he had a really nice singing voice. He said, I know I have been singing since I was five (he's 7) ha! Isaac came to the car and said he couldn't find Asa that he went back inside the building so just like that Colt was out of the car going to help Isaac. Pretty soon the three of them were out chasing in the parking lot again.

Colton asked me why I can't come in the room with them, I said oh I can come in there. He said why don't you come in and help me learn the stories. Oh my heart. Guess where I will be on Wed nights coming up? I heard JoAnna talking with him outside the room about making different choices next time. If I can help him I am going to be there for him! that boy holds such a dear place in my heart ;)

Ran by Walmart and saw my cousin Scott and his wife Dee Dee and got a big hug from Scott! That was great! JoAnna ended up taking the kids home for me so I could come straight home. Now it's time for me to hit the hay! early day tomorrow!

 

basketball tuesday

I got off work at 4:07 because I had people in my line and I didn't want to leave them to go to another line so I stayed till I got my last customer taken care of then I had to get some milk and peanut butter finally I got out of the store and home.

I ate dinner and soon I was off to Asa's game. He played well, but they ended up losing :( that was hard on him. He had 3 points a basket and a free throw but he was killin it on rebounds. I sat by Colton who was playing on a tablet and kept wanting me to watch him. I had a great time there.

I came home and waited for Mantz's to pick me up for Hannah's game at Isaac Newton a very nice facility!
The girls were playing awful the first half, the score was tied at half time. The second half the girls came out to play and won by 10. Whew

So now I am ready for bed, later day tomorrow today I had to be to work at 7 to relieve Jeannie who had to be to work early.

It was so foggy when I went to work but the sun burned all the fog off and it was a beautiful day! Cool but so pretty!

night

Beautiful, cool Sunday

I got up early because I wanted to go to early service followed by a new Women's Sunday school class. I got seated and listened to announcements, stood up to sing when Dale and Marlys came in :) it's always such a blessing when we go to the same service. Although I am starting to get to know people it's always nice when they are there.  Mark with Heartland Youth for Christ was our mission spotlight and he showed a video of a young man named John and how Jesus has changed his life. I know John from Hy Vee also one of the adults who works with him:) I am hoping they come into Hy Vee again and I get a chance to talk with them! I cried a lot during the worship so grateful and blessed by what Jesus did on the cross for me! After I cried through the video of a life changed by the power of Jesus love. I was challenged again by Pastor Aaron's message. We closed with Hallelujah Thine the Glory - made me remember Joel Marie when she was little and made me smile.

I went to Sunday School and three women talked to me, I had met Beth before but the other two were new. Stacey the other gal who was in the newcomers class was there and she sat by me. I am not sure she knows any of the ladies or not. I knew a couple of them, I sat next to Amber's Mother, Amber is in our Monday study. So I am starting to get to know people.

Came home and made brownies and apple salad to take to Aaron & Tricia'a for Thanksgiving when I got a text from T saying their oven had somehow turned off and the turkey was not ready so they were backing dinner up to 4:00.  Well, do I nap or see if there is a movie on.

I went over to Ben & Liz's since Liz is working on bundling  my home and car insurance so I could sign papers and go over things with her. She got my insurance down $56 per month! Whoop!

I had a really nice time at Thanksgiving.It was nice to see Brad and Candy, Chris and Brittany, Brent, Nikole Max, Tyler and Quinn. Such sweet boys and good huggers too!! I had a nice time visiting and seeing the improvements Aaron is making in the house hoping to sell it sooner than later. The food was great I ate way too much but oh well. It was a nice visit with everyone.  It was super hard saying goodbye to my folks - it always is :( they will be leaving Tuesday morning.

I stopped by Mantz's on the way home Hannah had to ask me some questions about diseases for a Science project for school. Now finally home and ready for bed. I don't work tomorrow till 10 so I get to sleep later than last week yipee!!

Great Saturday

I got to sleep in :)

had a long quiet & really good quiet time

did two loads of laundry

cleaned some of the front yard weeds

mowed the lawn

cleaned off the porch

washed the hummingbird feeders

got the air conditioner cover on

took a shower

Dad came and he and I drove to watch Hannah's games Won . .  Lost . . Won

before the final game I brought Dad back so he could get his truck and go home

went with Mantz's to Prime Time for dinner and to watch the Iowa game - great cheeseburger yummmm

Iowa upset Michigan whoop!!!

I had an upsetting call yesterday between jobs and I was upset and wanted to worry a lot and just started to pray and give it over to Jesus and kept worrying and giving it back. I finally said Ok God, I know You have this under control, and I really can't do anything about it. So I am going to just give it to You again and watch and see how You handle it. Well I didn't have to wait long. I watched God answer it today. He is so wonderful!!!!!! Praise His Holy Name!

time for bed I am bushed

Friday finally

It's been a long week, well, maybe not long so much just eventful

I dropped my car off and when I got off work they hadn't even gotten it in the shop! So my Dad came and picked me up from the Y brought me home, he drank a cup of coffee and watched fox news while I ate my lunch and changed my clothes and got ready for Hy Vee. Then he dropped me off there and said he would come back at 4 to get me to take me to my car. What great parents I have!

Super busy at Hy Vee today! Louis was there for about 40 minutes before I had a chance to even say hello to him! I didn't get a breather till after 1:30 to be able to get bags, change and clean my register! Wow but I got a doughnut for break I suppose for Veteran's Day.

Picked up my car and headed back to Hy Vee for a few things on sale then home to eat and shower before Sheila and Jillian picked me up to go see Grease. It was good, just not the version I am used to.

I get to sleep in tomorrow hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thursday and such a beauty of a day

The day started out cold but it turned into such a beautiful day! One did not even need a jacket! Glorious!

Into the Y early for Tammy then Child Watch with Hilary. The hour I cover for Tammy went by quickly. I went back to Child Watch Room and called about my car they could look at it this morning. Turns out I need a new oxygen sensor. He did not have time today to get to it but I can drop it by when I go into work tomorrow and pick it up when I get off.

Hilary and I had a few great laughs at the antics of the kids today. The little ones we had are just beginning to talk and will mimic what we say. It was so funny. No Beee buh = Max saying no one can ride the Zebra except him. Then Max had a Ronald McDonald toy riding a tricycle with a purple helmet and Hilary said No Ronald! Max's phrase was No olnol - then he would just keep saying it because we were laughing. Then Cassie had another diaper and she kept trying to get Hilary to pick her up and let her sit on her lap! She was stinky!!! Her mom usually does weights for 20 min not today! I had to go find her so she could change her stinky baby! That little girl is a stinker in more ways than one!

I went to Mom and Dad's for lunch Sheila joined us too after her walk, I got off early and didn't know how long it would take to pick up my car but I got it right away so we decided to just meet up there. We had a great lunch and a really nice visit. They leave for Az next Tuesday :( it will be nice for them to be warm and active this winter.

Waiting now for project runway. I took a shower so I won't have to in the morning. I think Bryan said he will be there training Dan for the early morning shift Jackie left. Dan is a Y member and I know him from checking him in. So it will be nice to get to know him a little better, he's not Jackie she and I  got to be friendly seeing each other on Friday mornings.  

I am hoping he will take some of Ann's Tuesdays so I won't have to be there to open the y at 5 am Jan, Feb and March but we will see. Jeannie, Gayle and Ray will each take mornings and I told Ann I would too. She has covered for me several times, it's what you do.

Popcorn Friday tomorrow, I get to work with Sheila and see Jing then Hy Vee then the weekend Yipee!

I was up till almost midnight watching the election returns, I was not going to even watch but I started then it was like a train wreck and I couldn't look away. I woke up during the night after 3 am and looked at my phone where a text from KGAN said the AP had declared Donald Trump had won the election. Such shock and unbelief from all of the newscasters, quiet in time square . . .  very strange. I did not think he would win I can't even say I am happy he did BUT I also know the first scripture I read when I opened my devotional this morning said, " I have granted help to one who is mighty, I have exalted one chosen from the people." Psalm 89:19 It was just confirmation to me that God was so in control of this election! hallelujah! I don't know why God has allowed this man to be voted in as our next president but I do know God has a plan and it's a good one. I also know with all of the things happening in our world and in our city the earth is longing for salvation and Jesus is the only answer.

So I was tired at work today. We had 9 kids come early and the oldest was 3! One little boy who is a twin Sammy had to really be watched today. He was being really aggressive but I think he and I have come to an understanding and I think there was a break thru with him ;) so for all the stress of all those kids today some good really did come of it. 

I texted Bev and asked her if by chance she had an opening today or tomorrow afternoon for a hair cut and she said yes! So I was able to get my hair cut today. I had worked a Sunday shift at the Y and I had told myself with that money a hair cut was in the plans and today I got it! yay

My check engine light is on in my car - boo! I will see if I can get it in to be looked at tomorrow while I am at work . . . Thank You God for your mercy and your provision!

I had to go to Hy Vee Oakland to get my medicine so I dropped in to see Liz whilst I was close. It was so nice to chat with her and catch up a bit. And get a big hug. Just what this momma's heart needed.

The Youth group led a worship and prayer night tonight and they did a fine job. The kids had a good time and it was so sweet to see Gracie ( who is 4 maybe) raising her hands while we were singing. I was blessed! 

Tim F talked to me tonight about a computer :) we will see what comes of that

This gal is tired so it's off to bed for me. In early tomorrow for Tammy then lunch with my folks prolly the last one before they head back to Arizona :( 

Election Day 2016

Well today our great nation chooses a new president. I have not been happy with either candidate :( If this is the best America has to offer . . . anyways tonight or tomorrow we will have a newly elected president. I am so thankful to God Almighty that HE is still on the throne and this is just one more piece in the puzzle of mankind's history that He is putting together!

I had a good day. At the Y then at Hy Vee. My drawer was over .92 - I know Jerome was on my register for a while when I was on break. I hate to think I shorted someone change :( Nothing I can do about if now. . . The day went by quickly enough and soon I will go to bed (yea the high point of my night!) I started Always Greener on my Kindle, easy fluff read just what I need right now.

I got a text from Brittany asking for some help so of course that's what you do as a Mom you help. Met them at the store to find Andrew is really sick with a cold. Poor guy! I felt so bad for him. Hopefully he will take his meds and go to bed and rest!  Hard to believe my baby is all grown up and about to be married.

It was a lovely day, I got to watch the sun come up on my way to work thank You, Lord for that.

tomorrow I get to sleep in till 7 yipee!

Good night everyone. Go to sleep in peace, God is awake.

Monday

Loooooooooooooooooooooooooooong day! Usually Daylight saving time doesn't bother me but for whatever reason this year it is. I am so tired. Today was my long day at Hy Vee too so that was part of it. We were pretty busy but it was ok. Long days I get half hour lunch that was nice but it goes by way too fast.
I saw Amanda today too, always nice to see her and get a hug.

Bible Study was good again.  more sessions then this one will be over. I have to say I really have a new respect for the Apostle Paul from this study. And for that I am really thankful.

ok heading to bed . . . I don't know how to end this conversation so now I will just roll down the hill ;)

Alyssa is 13 & beautiful day

Another really beautiful day here in Iowa. Sun shine, clear blue skies, when I got up at 6 to take a shower the sun was just coming up. Back to 'real' time and it's nice to see it lighter in the morning, not happy with it being this dark at this time of night, I am ready for bed!

Church was really good again today. Pastor Aaron challenging us with 'why not me'? It was another great motivating service.

I stopped by the store on the way home from church and had my shopping started when I realized I had left my coupons and my list at home, Grrrrrrr. So I came home and got my list and drove back and did my shopping. Came home a second time and put away the stuff I had gotten and then ate some lunch and dinked around online.

Alyssa and I went to see Pete's Dragon today for her birthday. What a good movie. I cried and wanted to gasp for air but held it together as best as I could and loved the movie. It was fun spending the time with her and talking about the movie and her life in general. I can't believe she is 13! Time is flying by way too fast!

I got a call from Sheila this evening with some unsettling news. But that is her story to tell not mine.

Now to post this then off to bed to begin a new book.

Beautiful Saturday & Fall Back

Well Wash ended up winning ;) Uni Dome next Friday for the Warriors.

I woke up this morning after a very stressful dream! I got a new register at Hy Vee and it was really small at least the screen was so I had to use the side of my pinky to hit the buttons (like I have to do on my Kindle) and nothing was in the right place. Every time I would try to hit a certain button before I could and if I got close to the screen it would bring up a new screen grrrrrrrr. I was trying to void two items and each time it would take me to a different screen. I looked for Denise to help me but  all of the lanes were packed and she was at express and I was down past register 1 . I was trying to check out Andrea and it kept messing up and she had her phone on camera so I could see what I was doing on the tv too. Then my screen was HUGE and laying on a bed. I could not see it all because of the lights reflecting off of it and again right before I touched the screen to hit a certain button it would change and take me some where else. Oh man it was so stressful!!!!!! I was glad to wake up but hard to shake the feeling.

I finally remembered it was Saturday and there was basketball today yipee!!!!

The girls played really great. The first two games were blowouts, then they got Marion for the championship, it was their tournament, and they have never beaten the Warriors so they wanted it bad. Warrior girls proved too much for them and walked away with the championship once again. Hannah played with four fouls and was beat up pretty bad that's what happens when four girls defend one player :(

We went to Louie's Scoreboard for dinner. They had Pizza on a Cracker Crust. Doug would always call thin crust pizza - pizza on a cracker. Boy was it ever good!

Finally home now (obviously) and ready for bed. I am going to go to bed and read this book for Sunday School class tomorrow.

Fall Back tonight! See you in the spring, Daylight Saving Time!

Friday finally

What a week! It's been good but so many late nights and early evenings are kicking my behind. This is going to be short and sweet then I am going to bed. I want to listen to the Wash game and if I fall asleep oh well.

Popcorn Friday and we were busy for a while but mostly quiet - not typical Y November. I worked with Sheila, got to see Jing but no Bryan he had to go to Des Moines to pick up his nephews at the airport, I forgot he told me that. I also got to see Ray, he opened today since Jackie is not there anymore. Nice to see him and catch up. I also had a nice chat with Jerry A from Maranatha :) he's a racquetball regular on Friday mornings. I got a hug from Amy and chatted with her too. Hoping we get to work together again soon! I miss her crazy self. Nice chat with Stacey too. It was a good morning.

I had a guy come through my line at Hy Vee this afternoon who is usually really nice but he was really snippy and short. He told me he had gone to the Dr and his landlord changed the locks on his apt and left the door open. No wonder he was beside himself. I felt bad for John, but I did not get upset with him, i felt so bad.

Watching M*A*S*H I get so emotional at some of the episodes. So many memories watching that show not only with Vietnam in my history but watching that show so much with Doug . . . missing him a lot. That happens when I stroll down memory lane. Also being tired plays into my emotions.

I had a nice call from JoAnna tonight, she was waiting for her family to get back from Erskin shooting baskets so she called to chat. Basketball tomorrow!

Saw Matt at the store today too. It's always so great to see him there. He did not come through my line but I did chat with him for a minute.

I got to Hy Vee and went to clock in and it said not scheduled what??? I looked at the list and sure enough I was not on for today but tomorrow NO WAY. I went and told Drew and he said no you are Friday just write your name on the list. No list. I went and talked to Roxane and told her the same thing she said that Chad. . . someone has messed up the schedule two times . . . oh well it wasn't me and I was ok. Denise was really happy to see me come in.

Ok well this is longer than I intended but that's what you get. It' almost half time and Wash is leading City High I am going to go get in bed and listen to the second half!

until tomorrow!!!

the longest day

My alarm went off at 5 and I remember thinking I will wait for it again and went back to sleep. It was a very short night being up till after midnight watching the Cubs win the World Series. I texted with Michael and then had to text Bryan because I knew he would be flying high. By the time I got settled down to sleep two seconds later my alarm went off. Thursdays I cover front desk for Tammy so she can take her home-school son to a class and it's only for an hour but today that hour took forever.

Child watch was so dead today! We had four boys, then at 10:30 we had no kids at all. I told Hilary if we get anyone it will be Cassi at 12:30 unless we can get out of here before she comes. We chatted and walked around, trips to the bathroom and to the front, when I thought I am going to turn on some news and see what's going on, only to find the tv wasn't working. Well duh! When we cleaned out for the flood and took everything out of child watch, naturally the tv went too. Well when they hung the tv back  up no one hooked the cable wire back into the wall outlet! I always wondered why the cords hung so weird and looked so different well today this genius figured it out and got it hooked back up. The phone too! We have been dead in the water without the phone, not being able to hear pages and stuff. The phone cord to the hand set is toast so I will check tomorrow with Mary or Kim and see if there is one somewhere we can swap out.

Drove to Sheila's after work and she drove to my folks where we had been invited for lunch. Had a nice visit with them and good food to eat.

Came home and finished the laundry I started yesterday and dinked around online. I got out of the computer to go watch the news and ended up laying down to watch falling asleep for a nanosecond till I got a weather update on my phone - boo! prolly a good thing so I can sleep tonight.

Project Runway and popcorn tonight. Just livin' the dream!

Early day again tomorrow after all it's Friday but I get to work with Sheila and hopefully see Jing and Amy  maybe Bryan but then again he may be gone, time will tell. Then to Hy Vee for another busy shift it should go by fast!

Wednesday

Stressful game! Trying to blog during the commercials thinking I need to get to bed oh well I will sleep some other time.

Prayer tonight at Maranatha, I hated to leave early but had to go pick up the kids. It was a really good prayer meeting. God is so faithful and good to meet me right where I needed tonight.Pastor Aaron reminded us from Psalm 145 God is faithful and in control of all things!

Ugh this game!

Had a nice chat with Sheila to day at work. It was Danielle's birthday. Poor Hayley has to move again :( I feel so bad for her being as young as she is and to have so much drama and so much going on in her life!

I talked to Avadine today about my hospital/dr bills, got that set up. Then the phone rang and since I thought it was the gal calling me back, she said she might I answered it. A  man asked, "Is Doug there?' why do the pauses seem like they take forever? Finally I said, "Doug passed away in 2008" super long  pause he said, " I am sorry, I did not know that I will update out information." When I hung up the phone I had a huge Quaker Me Oats that was pit of the stomach, breath knocked out of ya feeling and I just cried and cried, but then the Lord reminded me that He is with me and all is well.

Now there is a rain delay! At the end of 9 it's tied so extra innings UGH!

well I am going to close this and go to bed not sure if I can wait out the rain . . .

Blog Month let's see how this goes

I cannot believe April Fools was my last post. Where in the world has this year gone? So much has happened since my last post where do I even begin?

Mom and Dad brought spaghetti over for dinner what a nice surprise and blessing. We had a nice visit and Dad took my leaf blower to see if he could get it running. All the little locust leaves are nearly impossible to rake but blowing now that's way easier.

It was such a beautiful day today! I had to be to work to cover for Ann at 7 so another early morning and I am about wiped out. Every morning since last Thursday! Tomorrow I get to sleep in till 7 whoop! It could only be better if Amy were going to be at work with me.

Game 6 of the world series tonight it's do or die for the Cubs.

Several new faces at Hy Vee, hard to keep everyone straight. Oh well that's what goes on, people come and people go.

Almost game time so gonna close - maybe one of these days I will get ambitious and blog the 'lost' months!