Hi Everyone!

[DianaB]

It was one whirlwind of a weekend!!! I think that my cousin's son and friend are just planning on camping out tomorrow and fishing so I won't have to worry about entertaining them. I am soooo tired. I think that I'm about to head off to bed.

Betsi....I'll go take a look at the meet-up thread first!!!!

Paula, yes, thank goodness, Jaci lives only about 13 miles or so away......not too far but far enough that we don't see her much........And yes, Dean is spoiled!!! His Mama's going to have her hands full tomorrow!!! Also, he picked up screaming when he's irritated!! She's not going to like that either!!!!

[judy]

Baby Dean and Baby Ryan may be teething??? I hope they both get over their fussiness soon.

Your l.life does sound like a whirlwind Diana! How nice to be with family! What a proud moment when Feyn baptized his own child!!! I'm sure you will cherish that memory forever. Did you take pictures?

It has been nice here. The weather cooled down a bit,although we are in for another heat wave. Having the pool makes it livable and I am enjoying having my summer friends around. We have a book discussion group, and I have to read "Dr.Zhivago" by next Wednesday. We are going to watch the movie after and get blintzes and borscht, and so on.

The kids are great. They are all in camp, and Mackenzie began Rock and Roll camp yesterday. It goes for 4 days and is a musical experience. I hope she likes it.

Jess and Steve are in court today. Somebody pressed charges against them because they dogs are a noise issue. They really aren't, and we are thinking it's their psycho neighbor. What an angry, sad family the neighbors are! As far as I'm concerned though, Steve and Jessie should have gotten rid of those dogs a long time ago for lots of reasons. I keep out of their business though. Jessie says they are looking at land just down the road to move to. They would be out of the town jurisdiction and could do what they want. As always, I tell them "That's wonderful."

I went to pottery last night and loved it. I'm also trying to write a story for Thursday night for my writing workshop. I definitely do not love writing as much as pottery! I do love the writers group though. The people who belong are wonderful, so I will stick with it.

[Lindsey]

Judy, I love Dr. Zhivago! We watched the movie in high school, but I don't remember which class it was for. Really good movie though! I haven't read the book, but usually the book is better than the movie.

We have been having insanely hot days and severe thunderstorms in the evenings for the past week. I love the thunderstorms though.

Last night I started painting some of the trim inside the house white. All of the trim and baseboards had been painted a sort of tan color. So last night I got the dining room, hallway, and half the kitchen finished with one coat of paint on all the baseboards, the front door, and two windows. It makes such a huge difference! It turns out the walls in the dining room are a different color than everywhere else, and instead of just looking dirty, they're actually a lighter tan color lol! We didn't notice until last night!

[DianaB]

Judy, it was a wonderful moment to see my son baptize my grandson!!!! I didn't take pictures but I took a video that I can take pictures from!! We were all so proud!!

We had a cool spell last week with the rain but now the temps are back up. I'm glad that you have a pool to cool off in. I've been going to the pond. I just love swimming!!

I'm glad that you're making new friends in your groups!!! The pottery class sounds like fun......but the writing class just sounds like it would be harder than my brain would want to think!!!! Hmmm.....that makes me sound really lazy!!!! But it sounds like it must be worth it because of the friends you're making!!

Our kids just have to make their own decisions and take what ever comes with it. I'm sure that Jessie and Steve will get this al figured out. Isn't it hard for us to keep our mouths shut sometimes!!!! I can understand completely!!!


Lindsey, It sounds like your painting is coming right along!!! I'm sure that it will look really nice when you get done!!

I've never read or seen Dr Zhivago. I remember hearing about it years ago though.

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by DianaB

I've never read or seen Dr Zhivago. I remember hearing about it years ago though.

Diana, if you don't have time to read it, then you should rent the movie. It's a classic!