Micayla and I spent the night out and about. She has been itching to drive, so I decided tonight, if they were home when I got off work, that we would go cruising around. So we first took Brandon and his bike to his friends, because they were going "biking". Then her and I went to Justin and Jake's baseball game. I saw Jake get a double and Justin had a hit and he was pitching. They were winning when we left, we were so hungry so we decided to go eat at the Mining Company, I had a mushroom swiss burger and Micayla had a cheeseburger. We both split an order of nacho's. It was delicious. Afterward, we walked the mall for a little while, I got my ring cleaned, we shopped the clearance at the Gap, found a few shirts cheap, then to VS to get my free panties. It was a good night. After that, we drove up to mom and dad's to give back a plate and bowl set she brought up for my party. She made a dip oh and speaking of that, I have the recipe, everyone's been asking about it. I can't remember what it's called.
Tom got a lot done today at home. I guess his dad was up and before Tom got up, he was here planting tomatoes, green and red peppers. Tom didn't even know he was here. That's how his dad is though, he will just go and now one will know where he went. Or he wont even call before he comes, he just shows up. It's pretty funny!
Then after Tom got up, him and his dad put up my clothes line poles. They had to dig holes and put concrete around them. They are on the side of the house, I think we found the perfect spot. Tomorrow Tom is going to paint them and put the rope up. I have to admit, with Tom working 2nd shift, he's sure getting a lot done around the house. Thanks sweetie.
So I got to thinking, I better start doing something around the house too. I keep thinking, every night, about what am I going to do. I think about going shopping or just out putzing around and you know what that means.. Spending Money! Well, I know I don't need to be doing that although, I could use some new work clothes. But anyway, I decided I am going to start "deep" cleaning. The basement has a ton of totes that I have no idea anymore what's in them. I know I need to find my sandals because the weather is starting to get so nice outside and well you know what I mean. So hopefully, starting next week I can get to work and make some progress of my own.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
another loney night
I gotta tell you, this sucks! I'm not digging the nights anymore. I used to be excited to come home from work and hang out with my hubby, but it's not happening anymore. I think Patches and I are going to go nuts. She keeps looking down the steps wondering where Tom is and just keeps pacing back and forth. It's kind of funny watching her. When I was cooking supper she kept pacing back and forth and I keep talking to her saying "I know Patches, this sucks, doesn't it" and she would just wag her tail.
The kids haven't been home, well, I should say they're home, but they are out and about by the time I get home and they get here about 7 or so. Tonight I didn't hear from him and when Tom called on his break he asked if they called and I said no, he was pissed. He ended up calling them, not sure what he said to them, but I got a text from Brandon and a call from Micayla about 4 minutes after I hung up the phone with Tom. So I have been cooking for myself, I tried making a meal on Monday, thinking the kids would be home, so I make taco's but I ended up eating by myself. Last night, I made a panni and tonight I made pork chops, baked potato and asparagus. I made enough so Tom can have himself dinner for tomorrow. I'm not sure what I'm going to make tomorrow night, but I tell you what, it's hard to cook for one or when the kids are home, which we never know if they are coming home, seems like they make there own rules. I guess we are going to have to do something about it.
So after supper tonight, I cleaned up and thought about going to Walmart or doing some running around, but I ended up at mom and dad's. I was pretty bored and knew Grandma was up there for supper because she was going to play cards at the moose so I thought I would stop up. I ended up over at Diane's house to get the money for the piece of jewelry she ordered and she wanted me to set up skype for her, so I did that and she got a new car, so I checked that out as well. She got a new Toyota Camry, it's really nice.
I ended up picking up Micayla at Tom's mom and dad's house then we just came home. Brandon was just getting home. I ended up putting a new opener in for Jazzercise tomorrow and now I'm watching American Idol!
The kids haven't been home, well, I should say they're home, but they are out and about by the time I get home and they get here about 7 or so. Tonight I didn't hear from him and when Tom called on his break he asked if they called and I said no, he was pissed. He ended up calling them, not sure what he said to them, but I got a text from Brandon and a call from Micayla about 4 minutes after I hung up the phone with Tom. So I have been cooking for myself, I tried making a meal on Monday, thinking the kids would be home, so I make taco's but I ended up eating by myself. Last night, I made a panni and tonight I made pork chops, baked potato and asparagus. I made enough so Tom can have himself dinner for tomorrow. I'm not sure what I'm going to make tomorrow night, but I tell you what, it's hard to cook for one or when the kids are home, which we never know if they are coming home, seems like they make there own rules. I guess we are going to have to do something about it.
So after supper tonight, I cleaned up and thought about going to Walmart or doing some running around, but I ended up at mom and dad's. I was pretty bored and knew Grandma was up there for supper because she was going to play cards at the moose so I thought I would stop up. I ended up over at Diane's house to get the money for the piece of jewelry she ordered and she wanted me to set up skype for her, so I did that and she got a new car, so I checked that out as well. She got a new Toyota Camry, it's really nice.
I ended up picking up Micayla at Tom's mom and dad's house then we just came home. Brandon was just getting home. I ended up putting a new opener in for Jazzercise tomorrow and now I'm watching American Idol!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Lonely night
Tonight's the first night that I had to eat by myself! Tom started 2nd tonight, he sent me a message about 6:30 and said his night was going pretty fast and that he would call me on his 9:00 break. I'm so glad to hear it's going good.
Tom sent me an email today and said he doesn't know what to do. He ended up - oh wait, max's and Erin is on, Dancing with the stars - Wow, he's so nice to look at! Sorry sweetie.. So Tom ended up doing some laundry and the dishes, he must have been bored!
After work, I stopped at Hy-Vee to get the ingredients for taco's. I figured the kids would be home because I hadn't heard any difference, well when I was on my way home from Hy-Vee, Brandon sent me a text and said they are down at the skate park. I texted back that fine, but I'm making taco's for supper. So I came home and made myself taco's, had some chips and salsa and now I'm relaxing. The kids thought they were going to stay at their moms, so I thought I was going to home all alone until midnight or so. It was kind of lonely, but the peace and quiet is nice once in a while. Well, it didn't last too long. The kids sent me another message and said they decided to come home! LOL Oh and yeah, they were hungry, so the left over taco meat didn't go to waste. Not that it would have anyway, but Brandon's friend came home with him and they both at 2 or 3 tacos.
After I got the kitchen all cleaned, I learned 2 new Jazzercise songs, so now I'm watching Dancin' with the stars! It's getting really good! I'm looking outside and I can't believe it's 8:00 and it's still light out. I love it! We thought it was suppose to rain, but it must have missed us. Thank God because we got plenty of it this weekend, but we needed it!
So that's all the excitement of my day! I better go and vote for Max's and Erin, Nicole and Derrick, they are my favorite!
Tom sent me an email today and said he doesn't know what to do. He ended up - oh wait, max's and Erin is on, Dancing with the stars - Wow, he's so nice to look at! Sorry sweetie.. So Tom ended up doing some laundry and the dishes, he must have been bored!
After work, I stopped at Hy-Vee to get the ingredients for taco's. I figured the kids would be home because I hadn't heard any difference, well when I was on my way home from Hy-Vee, Brandon sent me a text and said they are down at the skate park. I texted back that fine, but I'm making taco's for supper. So I came home and made myself taco's, had some chips and salsa and now I'm relaxing. The kids thought they were going to stay at their moms, so I thought I was going to home all alone until midnight or so. It was kind of lonely, but the peace and quiet is nice once in a while. Well, it didn't last too long. The kids sent me another message and said they decided to come home! LOL Oh and yeah, they were hungry, so the left over taco meat didn't go to waste. Not that it would have anyway, but Brandon's friend came home with him and they both at 2 or 3 tacos.
After I got the kitchen all cleaned, I learned 2 new Jazzercise songs, so now I'm watching Dancin' with the stars! It's getting really good! I'm looking outside and I can't believe it's 8:00 and it's still light out. I love it! We thought it was suppose to rain, but it must have missed us. Thank God because we got plenty of it this weekend, but we needed it!
So that's all the excitement of my day! I better go and vote for Max's and Erin, Nicole and Derrick, they are my favorite!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Weekend update
What a wonderful weekend it was, although it rained, it still was a good one. Friday night, Tom and I went to Brandon's baseball game. It was cold, but the rain held off. After the game, the 3 of us went to Applebee's for supper and then we came home and relaxed. Tom ended up taking Brandon to his friends house, so we had the weekend to ourselves.
Saturday was my jewelry and candle party. I woke up at 7am to get ready, the house needed to be cleaned and I had things I needed to do to get ready for the party. I bought lunch meat and small buns for sandwiches. I also bought veggies and made some uncle Dan's dip, thanks to Grandma, she gave me a couple packets. Uncle Dan's dip is the best! It was great party, I think I had about 25 to 20 people stop by. It was an open house, so people came and went on their own. I ended up with about $400 in jewelry and $60 in candles. I'm excited, so now I have to decide what I want, the fun now begins. After the party, Kristi and I went to Courtside, there was a benefit for a friend of Chris's, he played softball with him and he has a brain tumor or something like that. It's pretty scary! We sure can not take life for granted because we never know what's going to happen tomorrow. Tom went out with Chris so after the party, Kristi and I met them out there. It was good night, lots of people and friends I haven't seen in a while. We got home about 10:30 or so.
Today was a lazy day. It was raining and gloomy all day so I spent most of my day on the couch. It was a perfect day. Tom and I left to go get his truck that was at Chris's house, but other then that, we did nothing! We watched a few movies, The Proposal and now Armageddon. We just got done eating supper and again, I'm sitting her on the couch, not the hangover chair, blogging! Tom's down helping Brandon with his bike and Micayla had to work tonight.
Tom starts 2nd shift tomorrow :( I'm really not looking forward to the evenings, it's definitely going to be different. I thought about doing some Jazzercise tonight, but I wanted to hang out with my hubby. I can work on it tomorrow since he won't be home. I think his hours are 3:00 to 11:30 or 3:30 to 11:00 - I can't remember.
Saturday was my jewelry and candle party. I woke up at 7am to get ready, the house needed to be cleaned and I had things I needed to do to get ready for the party. I bought lunch meat and small buns for sandwiches. I also bought veggies and made some uncle Dan's dip, thanks to Grandma, she gave me a couple packets. Uncle Dan's dip is the best! It was great party, I think I had about 25 to 20 people stop by. It was an open house, so people came and went on their own. I ended up with about $400 in jewelry and $60 in candles. I'm excited, so now I have to decide what I want, the fun now begins. After the party, Kristi and I went to Courtside, there was a benefit for a friend of Chris's, he played softball with him and he has a brain tumor or something like that. It's pretty scary! We sure can not take life for granted because we never know what's going to happen tomorrow. Tom went out with Chris so after the party, Kristi and I met them out there. It was good night, lots of people and friends I haven't seen in a while. We got home about 10:30 or so.
Today was a lazy day. It was raining and gloomy all day so I spent most of my day on the couch. It was a perfect day. Tom and I left to go get his truck that was at Chris's house, but other then that, we did nothing! We watched a few movies, The Proposal and now Armageddon. We just got done eating supper and again, I'm sitting her on the couch, not the hangover chair, blogging! Tom's down helping Brandon with his bike and Micayla had to work tonight.
Tom starts 2nd shift tomorrow :( I'm really not looking forward to the evenings, it's definitely going to be different. I thought about doing some Jazzercise tonight, but I wanted to hang out with my hubby. I can work on it tomorrow since he won't be home. I think his hours are 3:00 to 11:30 or 3:30 to 11:00 - I can't remember.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Hump day
Today was a day I wish would be over. I'm just in one of those moods today. I have no reason why, but all I can say is 'it's one of those days".
Work went pretty good, until I found out that all the "company wide, or should I say facility wide" emails I have been getting were all out of Burr Ridge, IL. This is where the director of our department is located and some how, I have been put on there email list, like I work there. I was beginning to wonder what was going on and until today, I kind of figured it out. I'm not on the Dubuque emails, until now. But let me explain how I figured this out! Tomorrow is "take your son/daughter to work day" so I asked Brandon to go. The age limit is 12, he just turned 13, so don't tell anyone. But anyway, a few weeks back there was an email that came through about this and I asked Brandon and he wanted to come to work with me, so I filled out all the paperwork and sent the form through inter-office mail. I wasn't sure who the person was that I was sending it to, but didn't think anything of it, until today! I got an email about everything going on and what the day is going to consist of for the kids and when I got to the lunch part, it was pizza from a place I have not heard of, so I asked Nikki about it, because she's bringing Lexi. She came over to my office and was like, "Rach, that must be your department, because we are having Pizza Hut" ring, ring, ring! OMG It finally clicked, it was for the Burr Ridge, IL (Chicago area) information that I was reading. So the inter-office mail I sent, well, I'm not sure where that went, but I called HR in Burr Ridge and she was like I was wondering, because I didn't recognize your name.. Come on, you could have searched me. But oh well. So I quickly called our HR and got everything straightened out and called Pizza Hut so Brandon and I had something to eat for lunch tomorrow, but I just keep shaking my head. So of course, I had to call to get my email all changed. I was wondering why I never got any emails for the Dubuque facility, but of course, never thought anything of it. I know crazy huh?
One other thing that happened today that really sucked is Tom sent me a text message and said he has to go to 2nd shift starting next week :( I'm really bummed, I wasn't expecting it to be so soon. I know Tom wasn't either. I or we knew it was going to happen, but until the time came we just didn't think about it. One big thing that sucks is if he's working 2nd shift, he's going to miss Chris and Kristi's wedding. He's going to check to see if he has any vacation/personal days, like me I get 2 days, but he doesn't think he does. So for now, it's going to take some getting used to. His hours will be 3 to 11:30.
On a lighter note, today was Brandon's last day of confirmation, thank God, because it's getting way to nice outside to be going to religion. Micayla wanted to drive "her" car, so we took my old car and she drove, she's been doing such a good job. Oh and I love my new Ford Edge but I am going to miss my ole car. I'm glad we are keeping it in the family. She starts drivers ed on May 3rd! We ate at Buffalo Wild Wings, it was so good, then to Sam's. I got a few things for my jewelry/candle party that's happening this Saturday. I think I have about 15 to 20 people coming, so hopefully it will turn out pretty good.
Work went pretty good, until I found out that all the "company wide, or should I say facility wide" emails I have been getting were all out of Burr Ridge, IL. This is where the director of our department is located and some how, I have been put on there email list, like I work there. I was beginning to wonder what was going on and until today, I kind of figured it out. I'm not on the Dubuque emails, until now. But let me explain how I figured this out! Tomorrow is "take your son/daughter to work day" so I asked Brandon to go. The age limit is 12, he just turned 13, so don't tell anyone. But anyway, a few weeks back there was an email that came through about this and I asked Brandon and he wanted to come to work with me, so I filled out all the paperwork and sent the form through inter-office mail. I wasn't sure who the person was that I was sending it to, but didn't think anything of it, until today! I got an email about everything going on and what the day is going to consist of for the kids and when I got to the lunch part, it was pizza from a place I have not heard of, so I asked Nikki about it, because she's bringing Lexi. She came over to my office and was like, "Rach, that must be your department, because we are having Pizza Hut" ring, ring, ring! OMG It finally clicked, it was for the Burr Ridge, IL (Chicago area) information that I was reading. So the inter-office mail I sent, well, I'm not sure where that went, but I called HR in Burr Ridge and she was like I was wondering, because I didn't recognize your name.. Come on, you could have searched me. But oh well. So I quickly called our HR and got everything straightened out and called Pizza Hut so Brandon and I had something to eat for lunch tomorrow, but I just keep shaking my head. So of course, I had to call to get my email all changed. I was wondering why I never got any emails for the Dubuque facility, but of course, never thought anything of it. I know crazy huh?
One other thing that happened today that really sucked is Tom sent me a text message and said he has to go to 2nd shift starting next week :( I'm really bummed, I wasn't expecting it to be so soon. I know Tom wasn't either. I or we knew it was going to happen, but until the time came we just didn't think about it. One big thing that sucks is if he's working 2nd shift, he's going to miss Chris and Kristi's wedding. He's going to check to see if he has any vacation/personal days, like me I get 2 days, but he doesn't think he does. So for now, it's going to take some getting used to. His hours will be 3 to 11:30.
On a lighter note, today was Brandon's last day of confirmation, thank God, because it's getting way to nice outside to be going to religion. Micayla wanted to drive "her" car, so we took my old car and she drove, she's been doing such a good job. Oh and I love my new Ford Edge but I am going to miss my ole car. I'm glad we are keeping it in the family. She starts drivers ed on May 3rd! We ate at Buffalo Wild Wings, it was so good, then to Sam's. I got a few things for my jewelry/candle party that's happening this Saturday. I think I have about 15 to 20 people coming, so hopefully it will turn out pretty good.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
One year ago!
How time flies. Today was the day I married my best friend. I kept thinking all day during different times of the day what we were doing last year at this exact moment. The first time I thought about it was when I was getting up about 9:30 and thinking, huh, I was probably drinking a mimosa, I have no idea how to spell that word, but it's the OJ and champagne drink, while we were getting our hair and make up done. Then about 2:00 I thought, wow, I was probably just walking down the aisle, with tears in my eyes. What an awesome memory.
Tom and I, for our anniversary, thought we weren't going to buy each other anything, just because we didn't really need anything. But the other day, we went golfing together after work and I decided I wanted new golf clubs, so I was going to get new clubs until we decided to go out and about Saturday and Tom needed an oil change in his truck, so they had an opening at Finnin Ford, so while we were waiting for his truck, I wanted to test drive a Ford Edge. Tom knew the salesman out there so we got talking to him and he showed us a 2008, loaded, Ford Edge. We were hooked. I said to Tom, OK, I don't want golf clubs for our anniversary, I want a new car. LOL We both really liked it and it seemed the price was right, so we went with it. They got us the price we were after so we bought it! It's Ice Blue, huge sun roof, sync, so I can call hands free and listen to what I want on my Ipod. It's so cool. It even beeps when I'm backing up so it tells me when I'm getting too close. I absolutely love it. We decided not to trade my car in because Micayla will be driving here soon and of course, she's going to need a car so we decided to let her us my old car. I know what you're all thinking, wow, I remember my 1st car! Mine was a red chevette! LOL - Luke and I discussed that this afternoon when he called us to wish us a Happy Anniversary. He got all my beat up junk cars. Sorry Luke. Thanks for thinking of us today, that was nice of you to call.
So as I'm sitting here thinking about this past year, wow, has a lot happened. We got married, I became a step mother, bought a new house, sold Tom's old house, found out we are losing our jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific, and found a new job. What a busy year! I hope the next year is just at wonderful.
Tom is the best the husband, right now he's upset because he can't watch TV. I have 2 things recording and I'm not watching either one and it won't let you watch anything else unless you stop one of the recordings and I can't do that, so the TV is off. Sorry sweetie! Oh, I almost forgot we took our wedding cake out of the freezer last night and we all ate a piece tonight. Tom fed me a piece and I fed him one. I couldn't believe it, but it was still very good. The frosting was a little crusty, but the cake was very moist.
So now on to more memories, I'm hoping one thing happens this year, I'm definitely reading to be hearing a screaming baby in this house. I can't wait and I know one day, it will happen.
Tom and I, for our anniversary, thought we weren't going to buy each other anything, just because we didn't really need anything. But the other day, we went golfing together after work and I decided I wanted new golf clubs, so I was going to get new clubs until we decided to go out and about Saturday and Tom needed an oil change in his truck, so they had an opening at Finnin Ford, so while we were waiting for his truck, I wanted to test drive a Ford Edge. Tom knew the salesman out there so we got talking to him and he showed us a 2008, loaded, Ford Edge. We were hooked. I said to Tom, OK, I don't want golf clubs for our anniversary, I want a new car. LOL We both really liked it and it seemed the price was right, so we went with it. They got us the price we were after so we bought it! It's Ice Blue, huge sun roof, sync, so I can call hands free and listen to what I want on my Ipod. It's so cool. It even beeps when I'm backing up so it tells me when I'm getting too close. I absolutely love it. We decided not to trade my car in because Micayla will be driving here soon and of course, she's going to need a car so we decided to let her us my old car. I know what you're all thinking, wow, I remember my 1st car! Mine was a red chevette! LOL - Luke and I discussed that this afternoon when he called us to wish us a Happy Anniversary. He got all my beat up junk cars. Sorry Luke. Thanks for thinking of us today, that was nice of you to call.
So as I'm sitting here thinking about this past year, wow, has a lot happened. We got married, I became a step mother, bought a new house, sold Tom's old house, found out we are losing our jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific, and found a new job. What a busy year! I hope the next year is just at wonderful.
Tom is the best the husband, right now he's upset because he can't watch TV. I have 2 things recording and I'm not watching either one and it won't let you watch anything else unless you stop one of the recordings and I can't do that, so the TV is off. Sorry sweetie! Oh, I almost forgot we took our wedding cake out of the freezer last night and we all ate a piece tonight. Tom fed me a piece and I fed him one. I couldn't believe it, but it was still very good. The frosting was a little crusty, but the cake was very moist.
So now on to more memories, I'm hoping one thing happens this year, I'm definitely reading to be hearing a screaming baby in this house. I can't wait and I know one day, it will happen.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Jazzercised out!
Today, I'm exhausted!
I just got home from a long day. It all started out with Jazzercise at 5:45am, then work from 8 to 4:30 and to the Chiropractor. After that, Jazzercise again at 5:45pm, this time! Yeah, I had to teach twice today. Now can you see why I"m exhausted??
3 Jazzercise instructors went to New Orleans for an instructor only Jazzercise convention. They left today and get back on Monday or Tuesday, I can't remember. Since they are gone, the girls here have to step up and help with other classes. So I decided to take tonight since I don't have to teach Friday mornings, I can sleep in any extra hour and a half. After class, I met Tom and Micayla at the new Point cafe. Tom and I had chicken and Micayla had a cheeseburger. It was pretty good, the chicken came with hashbrowns, salad and green beans. The beans weren't the best, but everything else was very good.
Last night, there was supposedly a Meteor. It happened about 10:00 last night. Here's a link, copy and paste it, it's pretty crazy! http://www.liveleak.com/player4.swf?config=http://www.liveleak.com/flash_config_new2.php?token=09f_1259107748&embed=1
So last night we were laying in bed, and I just opened the blinds a little to get some air in because it's been kind of sticky so the air felt really good. But all of a sudden, I saw a big flash of light, it seemed like a cop light or something, but I guess it was the Meteor as you can see. It was pretty cool, even though I really didn't know what was going on, I just went to sleep.
I'm going to bed, I will blog more this weekend.
I just got home from a long day. It all started out with Jazzercise at 5:45am, then work from 8 to 4:30 and to the Chiropractor. After that, Jazzercise again at 5:45pm, this time! Yeah, I had to teach twice today. Now can you see why I"m exhausted??
3 Jazzercise instructors went to New Orleans for an instructor only Jazzercise convention. They left today and get back on Monday or Tuesday, I can't remember. Since they are gone, the girls here have to step up and help with other classes. So I decided to take tonight since I don't have to teach Friday mornings, I can sleep in any extra hour and a half. After class, I met Tom and Micayla at the new Point cafe. Tom and I had chicken and Micayla had a cheeseburger. It was pretty good, the chicken came with hashbrowns, salad and green beans. The beans weren't the best, but everything else was very good.
Last night, there was supposedly a Meteor. It happened about 10:00 last night. Here's a link, copy and paste it, it's pretty crazy! http://www.liveleak.com/player4.swf?config=http://www.liveleak.com/flash_config_new2.php?token=09f_1259107748&embed=1
So last night we were laying in bed, and I just opened the blinds a little to get some air in because it's been kind of sticky so the air felt really good. But all of a sudden, I saw a big flash of light, it seemed like a cop light or something, but I guess it was the Meteor as you can see. It was pretty cool, even though I really didn't know what was going on, I just went to sleep.
I'm going to bed, I will blog more this weekend.
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