Hello Monday!

Hello Monday!

Whoa -- it was a very hot and humid weekend, 

but . . . 

good news -- a polar vortex

(remember those from last winter? Brrrr!!)

is headed our way and cooler temps expected!

Maddy finished up a week-long half-day theatre camp

last Friday.  There were 95 kids in the camp and

they all did a fabulous job performing!

She starts a new theatre camp today!

Hope she enjoys it just as much!

Do you see what these photos mean?

Very happy news for me.

I have a guy working on the floor trim!!

Yes, Finally!

The job that started in April 

may actually finish in July!

And, we've been so happy to have the

little kids here in town!

Spent some time at the zoo last weekend!

The heat and extreme humidity gave me a whopper migraine, but

was loads of fun and more to come!

Hope you have a wonderful week!

Hello Summer - Hello Monday!

Well . . . Hello Summer!

Actually, we have had such hot temps since early May,

so it has felt like summer for quite some time!

But, after that long, cold winter, who cares!

Bring on the warm temps!

(Hate to wish it away, but my frizzy hair and I could do without

the extreme humidity!)  

I scared a few people the other 

morning after my early morning run! 

Ha!

 Not kidding!

Anywho, here's to summer and some of our favorite things!

So happy to see my lovely hydrangea decide to bloom this year!

The bee balm is also blooming!

I always think of it as a precursor to the 4th of July

as it reminds me of a firework!

With that name, I figured it was a flower to either keep

away or lure bees!

Not so!

You can actually make tea from the leaves 

which is a balm for sore throats and headaches!

Bonus -- the oil in the leaves can be used to treat

insect bites and congestion!

AND 

it has a lovely big red bloom!

Who knew all these interesting facts??

Dr. Google, that's who!

And now, you do too!

Summer is time for the pool

and chips for Miss M -- that chip-loving girl!

Big bro, Connor (Cboo) also was able to join us one afternoon

at the pool.

Welcome Summer -- we are so happy to 

have you back!

Fun With the Littles!

Maddy and I had the chance to spend

an evening with the little kiddos a couple

weeks ago while Philip and Catherine 

went to a new parishioner/welcome church dinner!

We had lovely weather and spent most

of the evening 

on their wonderful deck!

Honestly, if I could, I would make a copy of that deck 

and put it on our house!

It's so relaxing!

The kids had so much fun on the old 

Little Tykes playset. 

Maddy used that Little Tykes playset

when she was just a little girl.

It's a perfect size for Janie & Walt!

We also passed along a Little Tykes

convertible the boys had when they were little guys!

Yes, my name is jboo and I am a hoarder!

GAH!

At least once in a while, that hoarding 

tendency comes in handy!

We are so so happy to have them close by now.

Adorable Mr. Harry was a happy little observer 

from his post in the pack n play.

Lots of fun times ahead, I'm sure!

We Heart Pool Time!

It's SUMMER!

One of my and Maddy's favorite things to do . . . 

go to the pool!

Generally, we try to do some household jobs in the mornings and 

then have the afternoons free!

This summer is so very different!

Have never gone to the pool

during the day on weekdays!

It's nice, verrrrry nice!

So, during the first full week of summer

vacation, we were at the pool

almost every afternoon!

Water temp -- freezing for a while

and then due to the extra hot temps,

it warmed right up!

We're starting this week off a bit

chilly, but pretty sure that more pool time

will be in order soon!

So, grab your towel and join us!

Don't forget the sunscreen!

A Change Will Do You (I mean Me) Good!

Hello Friends -- Happy June!

How can it be June already?

Flowers from my sister!

I have a big change to announce . . . 

I'm no longer working at a full-time job!

Yippee Skippee!

After working since I was 15 years old  --

no, not at the same job silly -- 

I decided it was time for me to take a break!

My coworkers may have thought I needed a break after
 I wore "Where's Waldo" glasses at work last Halloween!

I am not saying that I've retired as I'm sure you know

I am NOT old enough to retire!

So, let's call it focusing on other things!

Like my most adorable family!

Yummy chocolates from Jodee on my last day!

As you might guess, Maddy is beyond thrilled!

We plan to ride bicycles, go to the zoo, spend time with Philip and Catherine and the little kids,
learn something new,

clean the house, declutter, go to the pool,
and basically do whatever we feel like doing!

Mr. Tennis said that I could perhaps re-acquaint myself with the iron and ironing board! 

And figure out how the oven works!  

Too funny!  

Ha!  He cracks me up!!  

Me and Jodee -- we may have had a reputation of talking too much sometimes!

It was really a tough decision as I'd worked at the same law firm for almost 32 years!

I was nearly a blubbering fool on my last day,

but managed to contain myself by forcing my co-workers to get in 

"selfies + 1" photos with me!

Sorry I can't post them all, but may try to sneak one or two in as time goes by!

Office manager and me -- our offices were next door and we often chatted about our grandkids!

Loved the people I worked with and miss them already!

One of the lawyers I've worked with for 30+ years!

Another of the lawyers I worked with -- sorry for my psycho look - blaming it on the Iphone!

Maddy is a little concerned about how I will fill my time

when summer is over and it's back to school for her!

She thinks I'd make a good Lunch Lady! :)
Bring on the summer fun!