Awesome Measuring Cup

Mom got me this awesome measuring cup for my birthday.

It is the best!  Cute too!!

OK, So 10 on the 28th

Leslie, my best friend in the whole wide world, pointed out in a text to me the other day

(1) how LONG it had been since I had done a post, a'd (2) that I had missed my

'10 on 10'.  Thanks.  Thank you very much for that.  It just so happens that I have a lot

to share so I will do my '10 on 10' today, with '10 on the 28th":

1. Last night Kyle went to Spokane to be with his mother for a few days.  The nurse called last night and said Blanche needed to have someone with her for a couple of days to see if she will eat a little more and perk up a bit.  I opted to let him go up and spend some time with her her and call me when he needed/wanted me to come up.  It's good for him to spend some time with her.  Nick and I went up last weekend with him and we got the yard cleaned up; mowed, weed-eated, and a flower bed cleaned out and weeded.  It was such a BEAUTIFUL weekend that being outside working was a great way to spend the weekend. 
2. Yesterday the CHS lady Eagles beat the Burbank Coyotes in 2 softball games....10 running them in both games.  Paxton landed on her knee wrong during warmups and paid the price with some pain.  She did go out a couple of times during the first game and then spent the second game with ice on it in the dugout. 
3. Dad's chickens are growing and he has moved them out into the back yard of his shop-house where they are running around like crazies!  They love their freedom out there.  They are so funny to watch.  Dad is enjoying them big time.  Good for you dad.  Makes me want to build a chicken coop here.  This summer.....maybe I will do JUST THAT!!
4. Work has been on the slower side and a lot of students, teachers, and support staff are ready for the summer to come.  I can't believe how quickly this school year has gone.  June 12th is the final day for students.  June 1 is graduation.  WoW!
5. EVERYTHING in our yard is exploding right now!  I think that spring has sprung.  Lucky us.  The tulips and daffodils are near the end of their time but my whisteria in the back is ready to pop any day now.  The honeysuckles are growing and the trumpet vines are starting to come back to life also.  The grass got fertilized back during Spring Break so it is green and has been mowed every week since.  The trees are all leafed out and it is looking dynamite out there!
6. Today is Jr/Sr Prom.  Ryan and Paxton are going with a big group of kids, riding in a limo even.  They think they are pretty special.  Hope they have a wonderful time.  Last dance for Paxton. She has been accepted at both MSU and WSU, financial aid packages have been awarded and now all she has to do is decide WHICH ONE TO GO TO!  Keep posted for the final decision.
7. Brad has been working like a dog at the Base in Missouri.  Lots of work and not a lot of people.  I told him that was ok though because work would fly by instead of going so slowly.  He's looking into coming home in June for a quick break...to see grandma!
8. Steven had an interview with Winco in Portland this week.  Waiting to hear how it went.  They had an ultrasound done the week before last and the baby is a boy!! 
9. Briar bought a new car (to him) yesterday.  He is in the market to sell his Mitsubishi now.  The wedding will be here before we know it.  Leslie is giving Brianna a Bridal Shower in July! 
10. Nick is working away on his senior project and is working on finishing his junior year strong!

Jr/Sr Prom

Nice, Ryan Heinen!  Flashing signs at your mom.  Nice.

Prom time again.....for the last time at CHS.

That's my girl!  You are beautiful!

Have fun.

A Sadie Post

The other day Kyle said, "You never take any pictures of my dog."

Well today, I took some pictures of Sadie.  She had been over in the pond

drinking water when she saw this flower tag in one of the pots.  She grabbed it.

She proceeded to chew on it.  Here are some pictures of her doing that.  She

is WAY more cooperative when she is busy doing something else

and not wanting to know what a camera is and why it makes funny sounds.

This one cracks me up...she looks like she's posing. 

2 Engagements.....

In the last week there has been BIG news around here....

not one, but TWO engagments!!

Steven and Sara were the first to call with the announcement

of an up-coming wedding

and

yesterday Briar and Brianna got engaged.

Congratulations to both!!

This is a good way to get more in the family!

Sorry Steven and Sara, I don't have a picture of the two of you yet.

Here's the other happy couple:

YEAH!!!!

Happy Birthday, Briar!!

Briar turns 20 years young today!!

Happy Birthday to you!!

I love you.

My Baby Turns 18!!

Happy Birthday, to you!

Happy Birthday, to you!

Happy Birthday, dear Paxton!
Happy Birthday, to you! 

Blow out the candles.

I love you!

P.S.  Briar and Brianna made it home....safe and sound!  Yeah!!

Check List....

So far this Spring Break...things have been happening!

We had a job of cleaning up a yard for one of Kyle's clients.  He had massive amounts of leaves,

collected over the YEARS that we got rid of and also a couple of suckers on a tree next to his

sidewalk.  It went pretty good and we got things done just as the rain came.  Oh yeah, I also

am OLD!  Not moving as good after doing all that physical labor!  Yikes!!

Here's a shot of all the leaves on the north side of the house.  I know, Nick looks pretty

impressed.  That's ok.  Cheap labor!!

Here's a "before" of the suckers that all got cleaned out.

And a shot of the front of the house.

And here's a before of the deck on the north side of the yard.

And here's the trailer with all of the debris piled on it to be taken

to the dump.  LOTS of black bags full of leaves!!

Here's the tree with all the suckers taken out, and also

a shot of the front of the house.

And here's a shot of the deck area.  We also cleaned out the garage

and the back patio and flowerbed that is just to the south of the garage.

He can now park his car in his garage...first time since the second day that he moved

into this house!!  Crazy!!

Next on the list of projects was my shed out front.  I wanted to add some shelves

and get it cleaned out.  Did this on the day before the garbage man came....

pretty clever!  Filled the can to the top and still have room now for the rest of the week.

Here's a picture of the shed all emptied out.

The shelves are going to go along that back wall.

And, here they are!  We put up a beadboard wall and then put up

to hanging shelves and added a countertop for a little work area

It rocks!!

This is a blurry picture but you get the idea of what it looks like now.

Also on the "checked off" list:

3 flower beds emptied of weeds and leaves

pond emptied and cleaned out, new water added

water turned on and checked all sprinklers....only had to replace a spray this year!!

fertilized lawn

Pretty good huh!!  I'm happy with it all.  Can't believe tomorrow is going to be Wednesday already!!

Time flies when you're having fun!!!!!

P.S.  Briar is due home tomorrow AND my BABY is going to be 18 years old tomorrow!!!!!!