Michelle's visit

It has been really nice having Michelle, Fred and the kids here to visit. All the kids really seemed to love the Lego's. As Duane would say it was liked the beaches of Normandy in Legos. I am still finding them everywhere. They were each building their own things out of all the ones we have. And Devin even got out all his Legos from all his Star Wars Legos sets. Quite a mess

I also finished Devins knitted turtle. I

only had to start him twice. The first time I made an error reading the pattern and had to tink back. But before I could get started again little Isaac decided that my purple knitting needles looked so neat that he had to have one. Unfortunately he wanted the one with the knitting on it and decided it did not need that yarn on it. Oh well. Try, try again. I do think he turned out very cute. I had seen another version with a smaller head on Ravelry but I need to find the smaller head pattern. The pattern is Tiny Turtle, by Raynor Gellatly.

Michelle brought ice cream and root beer and made root beer floats for all the children.

They were a big hit. Especially in the huge glasses we used. Rachael was the big helper on that one and afterwords they all went back outside to run off all that sugar. I now have two huge holes in the back yard. Once I talk Duane into getting me a cherry tree it will have a nice home just waiting for it. I think the other hole was just a trial hole. Although it is about 3 feet deep it is only about a foot wide. Deanna likes to hide in it. Lets see, what else. I just uploaded my photos from the visit and so am now blogging and looking at the photos.

I tried to get everyone together for a group shot

it did not work out very well. Isaac was not in the

mood as he apparently was in need of a diaper

Anyway, they packed up the car and van yesterday morning and off they went. Hopefully to have a safe trip. As of 9:30 this morning they were on the road and still in Arizona. Hopefully they will be in Texas tonight and then on to their destination tomorrow. And speaking as one who knows it is a very long drive.

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A busy day

Well, I was going to go to bed but decided to blog a tiny bit. Michelle and family are here and the children are enjoying playing with each other. They played outside and inside. It seems that Devin, Desirae, and Deanna are getting colds. I just hope they are not bad. Some of Michelle's kids have colds too.

I have been working on Devin's little knit turtle and with a little help from little fingers had to start over once. My fault for leaving it on the coffee table. But I am now done knitting the shell and tomorrow will sew it up and stuff it. Then it is on to the head and four little feet. I think he will be very cute.

Cali is finally getting used to the company. She hides when she wants to be left alone. Although her habit of starring in peoples faces is a little disconcerting to the kids and makes Michelle wonder.

The spaghetti was a hit and I still have leftovers, which will make good lunches for me and Deanna next week. I am having trouble judging how much food to make as I am not used to cooking for 13 people of all ages.

Oh, yes. I got my brakes fixed today. They had to replace the pads on the front brakes and the shoes on the back brakes. Dino said the back ones were almost down to the metal. It was a little more expensive than we were hoping, but if you are going to drive it is always good to be able to stop. Before my brother-in-law left me after dropping me at the shop he followed me to the street to make sure they worked. I will not miss the squeaking.

Duane is enjoying his weekend away spending time with his friend and doing photography stuff. He needed to get away. Unfortunately he seems to have hurt his back a couple of days ago which is kind of putting a damper in his fun. But he seems to be determined to enjoy himself anyway. That's the spirit. I am going to bed now. It has been a long day.

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Another day

So, today I visited Michelle, Fred and children. I was only able to stay for a couple of hours but I was only actually there to pick up some stuff. Now to get ready for them to get here tomorrow. I am looking forward to them coming and staying but I am not looking forward to them leaving California next week. Oh well. As I have been reminded of recently you should enjoy the people you love while they are here.

On another note Devin is back to getting on to me to knit him a turtle. We found patterns for them a couple of weeks ago but with everything going on it kind of got put on the back burner. Now he wants me to start it. And he is reading over my shoulder right now. So I think I will go and look for the appropriate yarn and see what I can do before he blows a gasket.

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New Blog

Well, I am trying out this blog thing. As of today all my visiting family has gone back to their homes. Although I don't think they have reached them yet. I am really going to miss them. It was really great to see everyone again and to get to know my new sister in law Libby. I absolutely adore her. I thanked Brad for getting me such a wonderful sister in law. I know he got her just for me. I miss them already, and can't wait to see them again. So now I am getting ready for my sister Michelle and her family to come by on their way back to Missouri where they live with Uncle Gary. They will be staying for five or six days. I probably should mention it to Devin, Desirae, and Deanna. They will be so excited. Anyway, back to getting the house cleaned up again. Why oh why doesn't it just stay clean? It would make things much easier.

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