Monday, Monday.......(remember that song?)

Here it is Monday, the day after Mother's Day.  I must admit, other than none of the kids being around (Missy was with her mom until 5) it was a pleasant day.  I spent several hours in the scrapbook room, finished up all but 1 of the projects I started at the CK Convention last weekend. Missy made pasta for dinner & we all watched the Amazing Race finale. We were disappointed the cowboys didn't win, but as they said, they kept their integrity & had a great time.  It was so refreshing to watch them all season, never getting ugly with one another, no matter what.  It was a fun season, since Mike, Missy & I watched it together whenever we were all home.

Mike is still seeing drs, trying to figure out what is wrong with him. His PCP thinks perhaps the pain is from his back; Mike is seeing a neurosurgeon today, as I type, actually.

I am about half way through a 4hour airport appreciation sit. Makes me thankful for my laptop, I can spend time surfing the net.

I would be remiss if I did not share how God worked in our lives over the weekend. Mike & Missy took the Mistubishi to pick up the pizza on Friday evening. He called and asked me to pick them up, the car had broken down. The timing belt had broken. First of all, Praise to God Mike was driving the car instead of me driving to Greensboro at 3a!  Mike was concerned the damage would be more than just the belt, costing more money. He found a place to fix it on Saturday & it was fixed and back home by 6p! Praise to God, it was only the belt, nothing more! God is so good!

To get his mind off the car repairs, Mike took me out yardsaling. Since he works on Saturdays, it was great to spend the time together. I picked up several things to use in my scrapbook room; Mr 'I hate cats' bought Chanel a little cat condo with a tunnel; we picked up a couple window fans for Graceanne, if she doesn't want them we'll use them in our Jacksonville house until we get the central air put in.

I made strawberry preserves for the very first time on Saturday. It actually turned out good. Mike is planning on picking up some more strawberries for me on Thur & I'll make more while I'm home on Friday. Not sure what has gotten into me but no one is complaining....LOL

I endured a shopping trip to buy a dress for Martha's retirement & Kylie's graduation. I'm sure I tried on 25+ dresses. For those of you who don't know, I really hate to shop for clothes for myself. I had Mike with me so he helped me pick it out.  Glad that is over....now I can look forward to the retirement next Friday.

What a slacker......

.....I've been! 

Mike is still not well, he's off work at least until Friday, when he sees the dr again.  He's had tests, each dr sends him to someone else.  He says the drs are in 'practice' all right......practicing on him.....LOL. He continues to have pain in his side when he walks/stands too much. Thanks in advance for the prayers. 

I attended my first Creative Keepsakes Convention in Manchester NH this past weekend. I have a friend who lives near there & she invited me. I had a blast, learned some new things & used products I haven't before. Of course, there was also a HUGE vendor fair.......a fair amount of cash was spent. (Hope no one wants to eat this week.) 
The best part was visiting with my friend, she & her family moved to southern Maine in Feb from Colorado. Its wonderful to have her on the east coast, much easier to visit. I can't think of much that is better than spending time with another Christian woman, face to face.

Mike reminds me I have to go shopping, I need a dress for the retirement ceremony. Would anyone like to go for me?  Anyone who knows me well also knows my dislike for clothes shopping.

Are there any Amazing Race fans out there? I've gotten Mike & Missy hooked on it & we all sit and watch it on Sunday nights. Missy has always rooted for the cowboys & they are in the final 3.....can't wait until the final episode next Sunday evening.

Other than working (too much), Mike keeping busy with his 'list' & Missy going to school this is all we've been up to.