We had already been to an eye doctor appointment for the girls, another store to order the eye glasses, Wal-Mart for a few odds and ends, back home to let the dogs in from the backyard, and to give us a moment to regroup.

By the time we got to the therapy appointment, I realized it was a mistake.  Usually, I lie down around 3 - 3:30pm to rest my back muscles (that's on a *regular* day), and I was in quite a bit of pain when I arrived at the office.  I explained to the girls' therapist my lack of judgment and asked her to keep the session short.

Rissy wasn't feeling well, so she stayed with me.  I ran to make a bank deposit, and then came back to the grocery store in the same block as the doctor's office.  We sat in the car for about 15 minutes, then went into the grocery store.  Rissy absolutely insisted I not bend to pick up even a can of green beans, and she put everything in the cart for me.  Then, she unloaded everything at the check out stand.

We drove to the back of the parking lot and parked outside the doctor's office and sat another 10 minutes.
  

We went in to get the two other girls, and I found the therapist testing Luci's reading skills.  She said she'd finish up the other half of Luci's test and give Rissy both parts next week.  She had already finished Annamarie's testing. 

Since they aren't in public school and they all have "special needs," I like to have them tested every so often so I can make sure (AND have a documented report) that they are advancing.  The therapist said I should be given a teaching medal. 

Annamarie was reading 4th grade words and comprehended some of them!  Luci even could read a few 4th grade words.  Both of them are in 1st grade books in homeschool.  She said the test was especially telling of our home school's quality, because a public school teacher knows what to teach, based on what will be on a standardized test.  I, on the other hand, had no knowledge of test information or format. 

I expect Rissy to do well, also.

Despite being confident that homeschool is a better option for my 3 girls, I always wonder how I am doing as a teacher. 

We are going to pick up the eye glasses today and pick up some prescriptions that weren't ready yesterday afternoon.

Chores are finished.

School is finished.

Laundry is going along on schedule.

Dinner will be some leftover turkey breast meat in a "Tuna Helper" dinner called tetrazzini.  Easy cooking and clean up.

Then we can relax and enjoy the weekend with nothing pressing except my baking a cake for Sunday's dinner.

Friend, Margaret, is stopping by tomorrow morning - YAY!  The visit will be almost instantaneously short, as they are just passing through.  She's picking up some of my books for her daughter, who loves horses.

I pray everyone has a lovely weekend!

Be Blessed  ~

I wasn't sure what was supposed to be happening today, so I quickly looked at the "month at a glance" calendar page that we keep next to the Chore Packs.  Aha!  Today is the day Mom's & Dad's sheets and Luci's sheets are supposed to be washed.  Even *I* am benefiting from this new organization!

I stripped our bed and gathered all of the sheets and set the washer on "sanitize," because that makes me feel better when crawling into a clean bed at night!

Chirper grabbed a cozy spot, and I found him

HERE:

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We had a small amount of schoolwork, this morning.  We are looking at another 6 to 7 weeks in our books, and some have less.  Language is almost all over with, so we don't do that everyday.  Today was midweek spell test, two pages in math, and two Bible chapters from our Bible curriculum (which I love, by the way!). 

We were late getting started, and early finishing up!

Someone turned the TV's music station on, and Classical music is wafting throughout my house.

Things are in order and I'm guessing our new chores assignments are working well.  I need to catch up the books for Jesse's lawn service.  I remember giving up that chore (this time) last year, because I could no longer concentrate.

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Our new maid hasn't come except once.  She has a grandfather who fell, broke a hip, and was hospitalized.  She has been busy getting family members lined up to care for him, now that he's home.  I couldn't really tell if she will work or not.  She has sure sounded enthusiastic and apologetic about her circumstances.  Maybe a good sign?????

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The girls have an eye doctor appointment this week.  It's hard to believe it has been a whole year since that was done.  I remember, JoAnn went with Jesse to the exam, and I went with him to pick up their glasses.  I had just started my chemo therapy.  What a difference a year makes!

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I baked a yellow & cinnamon cake in a tube pan, yesterday.  It was another new recipe and,  fortunately, another hit!  I'm really enjoying testing my cooking wings.  We've only had one or two new recipes we didn't like.

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I had heard about a homeschooling curriculum called, "My Father's World," from a friend's blog.  I ordered some of their art and music books/CDs this morning.  I will use those this summer, when I teach the subjects that are everyone's favorites! 

I saw, in a BJU catalog, something called, "Vacation Stations" and ordered them for each child.  Each book is set between grade levels and is used to keep children from loosing their skills over the summer months.  I thought I'd give these new "brands" a try!

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Everyone around here has puffed cheeks, today.  Not the mumps; but, bubble gum!!  I found an old, unopened bag in the pantry and it's pretty hard.  The girls don't care.  It's gum, and it blows bubbles!

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I had some party food left over from Annamarie's birthday party.  A half of a box of quiche in cheese and cheese broccoli flavors.  That was what we had for lunch to free up some space in the freezer.  The box was huge and the actual contents were tiny!  It's like getting rid of two boxes of ice cream.  The space it took was enormous.

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I need to keep moving along.  I can get everything done in a day, if I plod slowly through the list of chores.  I have one more dryer load of sheets to go, and I'll be done with my laundry day of bed linens, until next Wednesday.  Then it will be Rissy's and Annamarie's turn!

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One last picture . . .
 
Did I ever tell you, Chirper sticks out his tongue when he's really relaxed?

 He's lost almost all of his tiny front teeth, and there's nothing to hold his tongue back in his mouth.  This is a typical picture of how he usually looks!

Be Blessed  ~

I thought about how most people my age are beginning to entertain thoughts of retiring or slowing down their lives.

I thought about how many people (my age) are thinking about their grandchildren and remembering when their own children were little.

I'm not leisurely sipping on my third cup of coffee, I have to take care of the dirty dishes in the sink and motivate the child, whose job it is, to empty the dishwasher this morning.

I wonder what in the world I would do, if I really could "retire," and how I would fill my days.

God didn't make me to be a sitter or to let the hours slowly tick away.

I've been on the go since my mother delivered me in 2 hours (start to finish) - her first baby.

I have always been a multi-tasker.  I have always worked quickly. 

Even when I was undergoing chemo, my friend Lori K. remarked that I *STILL* had more energy than her!

I don't think I could tell anyone exactly how I do everything that I do in one day.  Maybe it's because I rarely sit down, unless I *make* myself (in the afternoon) to rest my back.

God just designed me the way I am.  I haven't created my energy.  HE did.

I don't think we can be someone we aren't and remain comfortable with ourselves. 

We can discipline our bad qualities, but we can't become someone we are not.  I don't believe God would want us to do that.  I have had to discipline my tendency to move too quickly and to be impatient.  I think I've finally struck a good balance in my life.

I enjoy staying busy. 

I think, if we only had grown children who were out on their own, I would volunteer at the church.

I would clean someone else's sink. 

I would cook meals for another family, overwhelmed with family life and its responsibilities.

I enjoy arranging silk flowers and other craft skills, but I couldn't sit home and cross stitch or arrange flowers day in and day out.

It's interesting, to me, how God has made each one of us unique.  There isn't a carbon copy of me, anywhere.

And, when I look at my closest friends, I realize they are unique, and there is no one else exactly like this friend or that friend.  Every flower is unique and so are each one of us.

So, while I enjoy serving others, I am starting my Monday out serving my family . . .

. . . starting with the breakfast dishes!

We only did the basics in school, today.  Spelling tests, 2 pages in math, and 1 page in language.

Then, we had a major meeting - the children and I.

                           
                                                 My less than taupe walls!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jesse and I have been talking about assigning some extra chores.  They've done so well with their Chore Packs and, we think, they are ready to have some things added.  Plus, the weather is changing and porches need to be swept, etc.

We listed everything that needed to be assigned to someone.  Then we discussed possibilities of sharing chores and things that needed to be given to the same person each day.

It was interesting to see what they chose or volunteered to do!   I would never have guessed that some chores would be appealing - like sweeping the porch!  The car needs attention.  Since it's a big Suburban, one girl picks up the trash from the floors, the door pockets, and seat pockets.  Another girl will clean the front seats, dashboard, and steering wheel.  The third girl will clean the doors and seats of the second and third row. 

And . . . they were EXCITED about this!!!!! LOL!!!!!

We took a break for lunch, then started assigning new chores.  Some things were minor additions, like if someone spot cleans the kitchen floor with 409, they NOW have to spot clean the cupboard doors, too.

We had to taken into account the fact we are now having "formal" Sunday dinners with the china.  One girl sets out the dishes, another the silverware, and another the salt, pepper, butter, etc.  Then, that stuff ALL has to be cleaned up and put away.  They were really, VERY enthusiastic about the whole thing!

Another responsibility will be to look at a new chore calendar (a one month page) that I've prepared, to see what day they are supposed to give me their laundry and ON THAT DAY that child is my "Laundry Buddy."  I  will teach them how to clean spots, bleach the whites, sterilize the towels & sheets, how to properly fold, etc.

The concept of a monthly calendar for them to check to see who rotates on emptying the dishwasher, laundry days (one for their clothes, another for their sheets), and the Sunday dishes clean up routine will prove to be successful or a disaster!

                                  
                                    The green walls are perfect with the green leaves in the bedspread!
                                                                   See Chirper in front of my pillow?

I was just happy they were so willing to help and I heard not ONE WORD of complaining.  You might say I literally have Merry Maids!!!!!!

Well, Jesse just got home and I want to spend some time with him.  He's had a long day and plans for another long one on Saturday.  We kinda like him, around here!!

 
This morning, he and Rissy were "shopping together on eBay" and having some father/daughter time!

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Well, this is *MY* version:

"Because I'm worth it."

P.S.  I ate the whole thing while I was waiting for these two pictures to upload from my camera. 

We continue to put things back in their place (after the month long painting extravaganza) and vacuuming backs of furniture and baseboards that haven't been cleaned in years! 

We still haven't bought new den furniture.  Last time we looked, we were limited because of the red walls.  Now that the den is gold, we've broadened our choices of upholstery.  The furniture sags so bad, it hurts my back.

All in all, the house is becoming orderly again and I am REALLY enjoying the new colors on the walls.  I moved a few things around and hung all of the pictures, again.

Also, I've been changing out closets and drawers (for four girls) - bringing summer things in and taking the wool and sweaters out to the garage to be hoisted into the attic.  I do a little bit each day, AND teach, AND cook, AND all the other stuff life requires. 

I'm praising God that I am able to do all that I do.

That said, I realized late yesterday afternoon that I had over done things again.  My back hurt (a lot) and I just couldn't stay upright a single minute longer.

I went back to my bed, to lie down, and called Rissy, and asked for help with the dinner.  She was happy and Luci offered to help.  Rissy is teaching Luci (and so am I) a bit about cooking in the kitchen AND safety.

I heard my children yelling at the dog, "No, Sushi!  Out of the kitchen!  No, no, Sushi!"

I thought they might need my help and came out to the kitchen to see what was going on. 

What I saw was too funny and I immediately grabbed my camera! 

Luci was dressed in a ballet leotard, with her long hair hanging in the meatballs she was mixing.  

Rissy was dressed up in a velvet and satin dress, barefoot, and COOKING dinner!

Would YOU want to eat in this house????!!!!!  LOL!!!!!

Sometimes. it's better NOT to know what goes on in a kitchen during meal prep!

Be Blessed  ~

Yesterday was exhausting!  I had to be at the cancer care place at 9:30am.  We left here a little after 9am and didn't get home until 4:30pm! 

The house is still torn up.

Things piled everywhere.  Bedroom books on the sofa, and nick nacks on the dining room table.  So much for Sunday dinners - unless I get busy and put things away!

I really like the green paint in the bedroom and I'm still happy with the taupe in the front of the house. 

The green slightly shows the two shades I chose, and the taupe rarely shows two colors.  But, the taupe is a neutral shade and great for the front rooms.  The sheen in the paint makes the light reflect off of the walls.

The bedroom's green color makes things feel very cozy and the mahogany furniture really looks pretty against the green walls.

I'm having to go through summer clothes, today, and wash my own.  I have to put the last of the winter clothes in boxes.  We're running out of hangers!  I drug in a heavy box from the garage, and I intend to sit in the den and go through the children's summer clothes.

Jesse left today and told me he'd be off the next few days because we are expecting heavy thunderstorms with lots of rain.  So, he said not to worry, he'd help me get the house back in order.  This is the last day the painter will be here.  Although he hasn't arrived, yet.

 
I had curtains in the bath tub and the head board and pillows in my closet.  There's a box in front of the tub with my mending and fabric for the future!  A real obstacle course.  The curtains are back up, but the rest is still just like it looks in these pictures! 

Rissy came to me last night (while I was lying and dying in bed!!!) and said there was a big hole in her bathroom.  What was "really" there was a place where someone has peeled paint in a 3" x 3" area.  I hope we still have that color so the painter can touch up that spot.  When I asked the girls who did that to the wall, they, all three, said, "Not me!"  Of course they did!

Like I said, I went to the oncologist earlier yesterday morning.  I had my lab work done first, then saw the doctor and THEN had my monthly IV.  She answered my list of 10 questions and said I looked great.  REALLY good, considering what they put me through last year.  And (I *love* this part!!!) she cautiously told me *sometimes* the lesions in the bone that have replaced the cancer tumors will disappear completely.  She said that my PET scans show NO tumors or cancer and the MRI showed the lesions where the tumor had been in my back.  BUT, she said again, every now and then people can get rid of the lesions too.  I told her, "Then that's exactly what I'll pray for."  She smiled, looked me in the eyes, and barely shook her head "yes."  I'm sure she doesn't want to get a person's hopes up too high, but she can't deny the miracle that has occurred in my body.

After that whole chunk of time, we had a very quick lunch at a pizza buffet.  I didn't enjoy it at all.  I'm still having trouble tasting food.  My taste buds come and go.

We went to the building next door, which is where the girls go for therapy each Friday.  We dropped them, after waiting 30 minutes.  The therapist had been in a meeting.  Then we had 2 hours to kill.

We went to a grocery store in the same parking lot, and stocked up on their meat sale.  We laughed.  All we needed was milk, mac & cheese boxes, and juice.  $150.00 later . . . .   The buys were awesome and we knew we had done the right thing - but it was a far cry from milk, mac & cheese, and juice!

THEN, we had to go back to the doctor's office to pick up the girls and take Annamarie to a physician (same building) to see about a wart she had removed in her ear AND an infected area on the cartilage.  The doctor was running late, thus the reason we didn't get home until 4:30. 

We were so tired from sitting and waiting all day that our minds were numb.  In fact, I felt like I could have fallen asleep in the exam room, while waiting for Annamarie's doctor. 

Jesse HATES waiting and yesterday was a day of sheer agony for him.  If it hadn't been for the fact I had the IV (children aren't allowed in the room) I would have driven myself. 

Anyway, we had chili cheese dogs for dinner (I had to do something SUPER easy) and I couldn't taste them at all.  I was so pooped.  I cleaned up the kitchen, made coffee for in the morning, went directly to bed.  I don't even remember Jesse coming to bed.

I slept so hard that my hips and shoulder ached this morning when I woke up.  I must have not moved all night!

The globe (above picture) isn't very clear, but Rissy found it when we were thrift store hunting on Monday.  It's the scene (I'm sure you've seen it) of the angel guarding the children crossing a bridge.  It's a music box AND is made by Lefton.  She'd paid $6 for it and was VERY happy.

Today the new maid is supposed to arrive at noon.  The service said her name was Hannah, and I'm hoping (with such a lovely name) she is as good as she was described by the service. 

I hand washed some dishes and need to dry and put them away before the painter gets here.  He does his clean ups in the kitchen sink and I need to have the dishes cleared for him.

Happy, happy weekend to everyone, and

Be Blessed ~

 
I had 5 green candles (worth 10 years a piece), 7 yellow candles (1 year a piece)and 1 blue one - to grow on!!!

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I just returned from having a wonderful lunch with my good friend, Emily.  It's been such a long time since we've gotten together.  In fact, the last time she saw me, I had just returned from the hospital (September 2009) and was bedridden.

I look much better now! 

We met at McDonald's with our children.  They played while we talked. 

AND . . . it was the first time in over a year I drove somewhere by myself!  

I'll write more about our visit later.

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Despite the fact my pills (a hormone suppressant) make me have horrible hot flashes, which means I can't wear my wig, I will share my birthday pictures with you! 

Warning:  My short, curly hair makes me look like a little old grandma. 

I *am* a grandma, but I prefer to not *obviously* look like one. 

Although, when we shopped at thrift stores, everyone cautiously asked if I qualified for a 55 and older senior discount! 

Why lie?  I mean - a savings is a savings!!!

 
I got a new muffin tin from the girls.  Mine wear out quickly.  I'm sure if I bought a more expensive brand, they would last longer.  But, I continue to get cheaper ones and replace them when they rust.

  And, I've been asking for new telephones for the house.  The buttons don't always work and our current (double) phone set is pretty outdated.  This new one has THREE phones and hopefully is more reliable!

When Jesse took Marissa out for the day (on her birthday, February 27th), they went to the mall and he found some crystal marked way down at Macys.  Still more money than he would have liked to spend, but he knows how I love clear glass with cuts in it to reflect the light.

He bought a medium size vase for fresh cut flowers and a match bowl - perfect for serving fruit.  They are just beautiful - real heavy and they reflect the light beautifully.  He said he almost gave them to me earlier when I was rearranging the china cabinet.  I assured him, I can still arrange things and add these two beautiful pieces!

Me posing and being silly, as it was getting hard to squat, bending my knees to bring me closer to the cake.  Those old knees aren't what they used to be - and they've never been all that great!

I had accidentally used 3 trick candles on my own cake.  The kind of candles you blow out, and then they relight - over and over again!  I don't use them consistently, so you never know what year or what person might have trick candles on their cake.  After all these years, I tricked myself, much to the delight of my family!

For some reason, this cake rose taller than usual.

We had a nice time at dinner.  It was our friend's turn to treat us, and we all ended up ordering a spinach & romaine lettuce salad with walnuts, pineapple tidbits, dried cranberries, tomato, and crumbled feta cheese mixed in it.  It came with its own special flavored vinaigrette dressing.  It was perfect after the big seafood lunch we had eaten earlier.

It was a lovely day.  Very relaxing.  I had fun looking for thrift store china plates.  And, spending the relaxing time with my family made it the perfect day.

      
                   Two of my new china plates and the pink floral cup & saucer waiting to be washed.
The cream dish with the gold edge in the background is a Lenox bowl Jesse bought at the antique store we visited.

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Today was great, spending time with Emily.  I forgot to bring the camera.  It was on my desk with my purse.  Being the idiot I've been lately, before I walked out the door,  I covered the camera with a dust cloth so, if someone broke into the house while I was gone, it wouldn't be seen right away. 

I know!

I know!

I'm dumber than a box of rocks. 

But, welcome to my world. 

That's how it is lately! 

And just think, *I* have to live with myself 24/7!  Ah yes, never a dull moment!

Emily and I visited for 3 hours while the children played.  I got to hold her baby, who ISN'T a baby so much anymore.  She even went to the restroom and left me in charge of him.  Oh!  Heart!  Be still!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Brayden is such a CUTE little boy!  I was so surprised to see how much Bethany has grown  up.  She's a doll. 

We talked about everything under the sun.  I caught up with people in Emily's family, the church, Emily's school classes, etc. 

She asked me, "In your own words, I want to hear about your cancer experience."  I shared with her how good God has been to us and how faithful.  We talked about Bible verses and I told her I'd send them to her with the place they are each located in the Bible. 

If anyone out there is like me, I *KNOW* the verse (sometimes even word for word) but I can't easily turn to it in the Bible.  I've gotten better, but I still struggle with exact Scripture and its location.

Brayden was due for a nap, and Bethany looked worn out.  Rissy's hair was plastered to her head with sweat, and we reluctantly decided to put out the 15 minute warning of, "Time to go," so they could ease into saying good bye to each other.  The children ate at the high stools and tall table and we had no mishaps.  They were kind and polite to each other AND to other children playing there.  We were proud of them all.

We promised to meet again and do it more regularly.  I mean, where else can you eat for cheap, let the children run wild, and not have to clean up afterward?  I *DO* know I'll never order Happy Meals again.  The gal at the cash register told me it was cheaper to order a Happy Meal, rather than what I was trying to do.  I wanted to order nuggets or burgers, split a large order of fries, and buy each of us a soda.  The bill was $15 for the 4 of us  -  for McDONALD'S!!!!!  For another $5, I could have taken us all to Chili's!

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I'll save the house renovation pictures for another time.  Everything continues to be torn up and out of place.  The painter will be back Friday morning to finish our bedroom.  At least, tonight, there won't be a maze to walk through to get from my side of the bed to the bathroom.  I literally took a wrong turn last night, coming back to bed, and had to turn around a try another route!

Be Blessed  ~

With the cancer diagnosis last year (this same time), this year's birthday is VERY significant to me!

My camera isn't working right.  I tried to add pictures and there was a problem.  We had our first Sunday dinner at the formal table using china.  It was SO NICE!  But, the pictures will have to wait.

We took the camera to Best Buy (the place Jesse purchased it from last December) and they didn't find anything wrong with it.  So, I'll retest later to see if it was a glitch or if the problem is still with me.

What I wanted to do for my birthday, we did for the past several hours.  Went to thrift stores, looking for 6.5" - 7" china lunch size plates.  I found four.   They ranged from 49cents to $2.  Definitely not a reason to go ballistic if one is accidentally broken.

We went to one antique store, but no plate was marked less than $10.  Jesse bought me two small pieces of Lenox china (a leaf and a small bowl) and ANOTHER teacup with pink roses.  We got a good deal.  The lady was nice.  Apparently, while I was in the restroom, my girls told her they were adopted, homeschooled, today was my birthday, I had had a serious cancer I had struggled with . . . .   Jesse said the lady told him if he hadn't shown up when he did at the cash register, the girls would probably have given her our bank account number, next!

We ate lunch at Red Lobster.  I had a combo plate of shrimp, sea scallops, and lobster and a tossed salad with tiny shrimp.  I was careful not to eat too much, I didn't want to feel miserable for the rest of the day!

We are having dinner with friends tonight and their teenage daughter will babysit the girls.

It's been a nice birthday, and now, I believe, I will have a piece of that triple chocolate fudge cake I made the other day.  I took it out of the freezer and frosted it, this morning, and popped it back in the frig.

I'm NEVER too full for chocolate!  LOL!!!

Be Blessed ~

P.S.  No time to proof.  You get mistakes and all, today!

I enjoy having a choice and I like the feel of thin china, when I drink my coffee!  It's a silly thing with me, I guess. I just *REALLY* enjoy pretty dishes. 

Mine don't all match.  I could never have been able to afford such elegant things, if they came in a set; but, watching Ebay, has proven to be profitable in the building of my china cup collection.  I've been collecting them for a good many years (maybe 15) and that's why I'm using them. 

FINALLY, I'm enjoying using AND looking at them!

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I polished the rest of my silver this morning.  I did half of it yesterday afternoon, but it really caused pain in my upper back, from bending (ever so slightly) over the sink.  I pulled out two large silver platters/trays (wedding gifts from a long time ago) and I think I'm going to use one in the center of the dining room table with one of my crystal candelabra on top. 

Jesse bought me two candelabrum when we bought the dining room table.  I had admired them in the store, so he went back and bought two.  His cousin worked there as a manager, so he didn't pay anything close to full price.  Hooray for relatives in the right places!

It's a dark fudge cake with dark fudge frosting (and lots of it, too!).  This is one of those cakes that tastes better if it is kept in the refrigerator.  Jesse doesn't like chocolate, but for some reason he really likes my triple fudge cakes.  When it is refrigerated, it tastes like fudge candy.  VERY rich!

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Our painter/friend is here again.  He showed up bright and early this morning and has taken over our bedroom.  I never knew there were so many things I needed from my bedroom and bathroom!  I've already interrupted him 3 times!

Every time Jesse locks the door to the garage, I almost rip my arm off tugging the door knob and expecting it to open.  I leave it unlocked during the day because my pantry, freezer, and another refrigerator are out there.  When Jesse locks the door, it makes me realize how many trips I make out there every day! 

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The painter showed me the two paint splotches on the top of the cans and said they may not show enough difference to notice, just like the taupe.  The paper paint samples show a HUGE difference in the greens.  It will be another interesting paint experience, no doubt!

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It's a beautiful days.  The girls are playing in the back yard and I have the a/c turned a little cooler than usual in the back of the house, because the painter has the door closed and it gets warm in there.  I'm chilly sitting here at my desk!

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Rissy just finished making oatmeal raisin cookies for her Dad.  She popped them in the oven, said, "Mom, I'm going outside."   I went to the kitchen to turn my cake layers onto a cooling rack and found her dirty mixing bowl in the sink, half filled with water.  I wondered why the second cookie sheet was on the counter top and looked in the oven to see one huge glob of cookies melting into a square! 

I called her back in and explained, 1)  When you are baking cookies, you can't put them in the oven and leave the house, 2)  I don't want to clean up someone else's mess, especially since I had just cleaned the sink 5 minutes ago, and, 3)  Don't ever try to bake all of your cookie dough on one cookie sheet, again.  I told her, this was a lesson to teach her, so don't do it again.

They are excited because Stephanie and JanaLyn are coming over this afternoon to give me a birthday gift.  JanaLyn and the girls always have such a good time together - it's a treat for both families.

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When I saw the spot in the bedroom where the television had been moved, I had to laugh.  I've teased Jesse several times about having such a large TV in the bedroom.  It's huge - a former den TV.  When I saw its temporary location, this morning, I wondered if Jesse thought he needed that TV moved a bit closer to the bed, so it would seem even larger!

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Be Blessed  ~