My grandkids

Are these the most handsome kids or what?

Sunshine

Man, life sure does bring things to us in so many different way's. Today I felt all the sunshine that God gives us and I just had to go out and be in it. So I mowed the lawns and pulled weeds and trimmed bushes, well anything I could do just to be outside. I enjoyed it so much I felt I had to BBQ. So I went to the store and bought some RIBS and wanted to surprise my Little woman ( which I did ). So anyway I made the ribs and cooked some great taters and made chocolate cookies with almonds as well. I have to say this completed my day and sure made my bride smile when she came home. Not only was dinner on time she had a nice glass of wine waiting (chilled) when she walked in the door. Man the little things in life can totally complete a day.

Oh and by the way, my ribs were KILLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

God bless to all!!!!!!!!!!!

Rainy Sunday

We had the most awesome day today. Being it was raining and windy all day we just stayed in the house and watched movies. As a matter of fact Diane never got out of her Jammie's. We are still getting over our colds so it was a perfect time to do nothing. We did make a nice dinner and totally enjoyed. Our dinner prayer was to please bring some good news for me this week and to heal all of or family that has been so sick as we have been this week.

A really good note, Diane had sent her resume to a vineyard in Napa Valley Thursday and she got a response back and they asked her to complete a personality profile which is a good start and I don't think if they were interested in her they would not have even done that, so wish her luck, this could be her big break to get into sales with wine as she has wanted for awhile.

Anyway goodnight all and God bless you!!!!!!!!!!!

My Mom

I just talked to my mom today and I have to tell you..... I have not seen her since we lived in Wheatland. I really, really miss her. We always had a Bond that no one could break and I would love nothing more that to give her a big hug and tell her I love her face to face. Though we live so far apart she is always in my thoughts and in my heart. I will never forget the times I use to say " hello mother" and she would say " hello brother" cause she didn't want anyone to know she had a son of my age. But those are good memories and not bad. So mom if your reading this please don't think bad they are good thoughts and lasting thoughts. I remember when you took us to the State Fair and you got carded when you ordered a beer, you gave the guy $5:00 for a tip just for asking. I want you to know I would love to come to Maine and see you and the beauty of that State. Hey maybe you can take me fishing, HUH? Just remember I love you and I miss you!!!!

Junk mail

Everyday I go to the mail box and I have more junk mail than I have bills, which is ok I guess. Anyway, I have a great idea and someone probably already thought of this. Open your junk mail and pull out all the crap they gave you. You know that nice little self addressed prepaid envelope they gave you to reply? Fill it back up with all the shit they sent you and send it back to them. I wonder how long it will take for them to stop sending us this crap. Just a thought for the day.

Life and challenges

Well I have been out of work now since November. You really can't imagine what it's like when you have worked straight for the last 25 years ( it sucks ). I have had good day's as well as many bad day's but you know when it comes to the end of the day this is what I am truly thankful for:

My wife of 30 years, for putting up with me all this time, you know she has to be a tough cookie. J/K.

My two fantastic kids for making me so proud.

My beautiful daughter in law whom I consider my daughter.

Three of the most perfect grand kids.

My mom and dad.

A wonderful mother in law whom I call mom, well cause she is a mom to me.

Mom Diane.

A whole group of sisters and a brother.

And most of all I thank God for all my blessings and letting me wake up breathing today so I can see and talk to all of you again.

Life does bring us hurtles everyday, but jump because you have a whole crowd there for you to cheer you on!!!!!!!!!

New at this

Well were pretty new at this and I'm excited about posting things about us and our family.

Diane and I both woke up sick today and I have to hand it to her, she got up with strep throat and went to work anyway. So pround of her. Now me, I stayed home instead of going wine tasting with my friends Chad and Bev. I have to be well in case I get my new job this week.

Anyway we are sitting here sick together as we do everything together but this sucks because Diane just got over a chest cold and now this. Oh well life goes on.

Say a prayer I get a new job. PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! I need it I'm going crazy.