Remember that old Loverboy song---that's what I'm doing this week. I'm down to two days left to work and then it will be a nice four day holiday weekend! My sister and niece will be coming to Missouri from Kansas so that's enough to make the weekend great. Add to that the fact that Papa gets to take Emily and Patrick fireworks shopping and then we'll all get to enjoy the show. I remember always having fireworks with my brothers and sisters as kids. We would see who's sparkler would be the last to go out (although, the sparklers today don't even compare to the ones we had), and we would all watch as my Dad set off the fountains that were saved for last.
I'm meeting my sister in Springfield on Friday and we plan to go to Branson for the day. Branson has some great outlet malls and they will be having their sidewalk sales this weekend. I would also like to check out the scrapbook store there in Branson. Maybe I'll find some bargains! Then on Saturday, we plan to do a little more shopping in Springfield. Hopefully, it won't be too late when we get back to my house on Saturday evening. As far as Sunday and Monday plans, I'm leaving that open. As long as I get to spend some of the days with my grand kids, I'm good!!!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
My Dad
Today is my Dad's birthday, he would have been 81. Although he's been gone for almost 17 years now, I still miss him everyday. He was only 64 when he passed and at the time I thought he had lived a long life. Now as I'm turning 50 this year, I understand just how young he was. I often wonder how my life would be different today if he were still here. Brad was just 11 when he passed away so he never got to see the man that Brad has grown into or had the privilege of being a part of Brad's family. I don't think that anyone can be prepared for losing a parent but I've come to realize that as time goes by, I miss him more. Maybe it's because I'm getting older myself and the thought of something happening to me or Doyle seems more "real" everyday. I like to think that if he were still around today he would be proud of and love the family that we have grown into.
Leland Leroy Finley
June 17, 1930-September 22, 1994
Rest in peace, Dad--for I will see you again one day!!
Leland Leroy Finley
June 17, 1930-September 22, 1994
Rest in peace, Dad--for I will see you again one day!!
Friday, June 3, 2011
The Past Week
Seems like forever since I've had a chance to post. It's been a mad house around here the past week. Here's my week of news all in one post.
First of all, Brad, Chely, and the kids are home. They left Utah last Thursday, stayed in Nebraska on Thursday night, and finished the drive on Friday. They arrived at our house about 10:30pm on Friday night. Everything seems "right" once again. I love having them home!! They will be staying with Chely's folks in West Plains until they get their own place. I'm not sure where they are planning on living (West Plains, Willow Springs, or where?), I'm just glad that they will be close. Brad went back to work at Jasper on Tuesday morning and Chely will be working in West Plains with a girl she went to school with.
We had a great visit with my sister, Irene, and her family over Memorial Day. I met them in Springfield on Friday for a little "retail therapy". We got a late start on the shopping after lunch and didn't get back to my house until after 9pm. It was a long day but it helped to take my mind off of Brad's family being on the road. If I had been home I would have been pacing around all day worrying. Doyle and Ed got to do a little golfing together so that made them happy.
Saturday evening we had a little party at the Abbey farm to welcome Brad and Chely home. Chelsea did a great job of planning and getting everything ready. Doyle was once again the "grill master", and of course did a fantastic job. It was good to get everyone together and visit. The kids loved the four-wheeler rides around the farm.
Sunday was a day for Jade, my niece. Her birthday is June 3rd so we chose to celebrate in on Sunday. Ed and Doyle had gone to Mountain Home and picked up her gift, a 125cc motorcycle. She chose pizza (which worked for me) for the meal and except for her cake being chocolate instead of vanilla, everything went well. Chely, Emily, and Patrick took Jade to the Pirates 3D movie to end her day.
Monday was a big day--not only was it Memorial Day but it was also Cameron's 2nd birthday. Irene, Jade, and I placed wreaths for our Dad and our nephew in the morning. It's always a sad thing but something that I feel needs to be done, out of love and respect. Then it was back home to get ready for the party. Brad and Chely had requested kabobs and luckily Chely and her Mom put them together while I got the sides ready. We had quite a crowd and there were no leftovers (yay)!!! Cameron did quite a number on his cake, I'm still finding cake goo on the chair. Not a bite went in his mouth, he just liked smashing Thomas the Train into the cake. I ended up getting him his own little cake and going with mini cupcakes for everyone else. That really worked well. It's hard to believe that he is two already, he's quite a little man!!
Tuesday was quiet--everyone was gone and I was home alone. I used the day to get caught up on laundry and housework. Wednesday it was back to work and it was a very busy day. It's always busy after a holiday. I worked again on Thursday but I was a floor tech instead of in the IV room so it was a much calmer day. Today, I'm home alone again and I need to get motivated. Right after I finish my coffee!!!
First of all, Brad, Chely, and the kids are home. They left Utah last Thursday, stayed in Nebraska on Thursday night, and finished the drive on Friday. They arrived at our house about 10:30pm on Friday night. Everything seems "right" once again. I love having them home!! They will be staying with Chely's folks in West Plains until they get their own place. I'm not sure where they are planning on living (West Plains, Willow Springs, or where?), I'm just glad that they will be close. Brad went back to work at Jasper on Tuesday morning and Chely will be working in West Plains with a girl she went to school with.
We had a great visit with my sister, Irene, and her family over Memorial Day. I met them in Springfield on Friday for a little "retail therapy". We got a late start on the shopping after lunch and didn't get back to my house until after 9pm. It was a long day but it helped to take my mind off of Brad's family being on the road. If I had been home I would have been pacing around all day worrying. Doyle and Ed got to do a little golfing together so that made them happy.
Saturday evening we had a little party at the Abbey farm to welcome Brad and Chely home. Chelsea did a great job of planning and getting everything ready. Doyle was once again the "grill master", and of course did a fantastic job. It was good to get everyone together and visit. The kids loved the four-wheeler rides around the farm.
Sunday was a day for Jade, my niece. Her birthday is June 3rd so we chose to celebrate in on Sunday. Ed and Doyle had gone to Mountain Home and picked up her gift, a 125cc motorcycle. She chose pizza (which worked for me) for the meal and except for her cake being chocolate instead of vanilla, everything went well. Chely, Emily, and Patrick took Jade to the Pirates 3D movie to end her day.
Monday was a big day--not only was it Memorial Day but it was also Cameron's 2nd birthday. Irene, Jade, and I placed wreaths for our Dad and our nephew in the morning. It's always a sad thing but something that I feel needs to be done, out of love and respect. Then it was back home to get ready for the party. Brad and Chely had requested kabobs and luckily Chely and her Mom put them together while I got the sides ready. We had quite a crowd and there were no leftovers (yay)!!! Cameron did quite a number on his cake, I'm still finding cake goo on the chair. Not a bite went in his mouth, he just liked smashing Thomas the Train into the cake. I ended up getting him his own little cake and going with mini cupcakes for everyone else. That really worked well. It's hard to believe that he is two already, he's quite a little man!!
Tuesday was quiet--everyone was gone and I was home alone. I used the day to get caught up on laundry and housework. Wednesday it was back to work and it was a very busy day. It's always busy after a holiday. I worked again on Thursday but I was a floor tech instead of in the IV room so it was a much calmer day. Today, I'm home alone again and I need to get motivated. Right after I finish my coffee!!!
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