My apologies again. We had a very busy weekend last week and then Monday there was a death in my extended family so I have had the kids this week.
Friday evening, E and the boys came over. We did a lot of sewing until our DHs came home from a golf tournament. They were in very good spirits as they had had a good day golfing. While E and I were finishing up, the power went. I mean the entire neighborhood and it was cloudy out. The only light available was from the solar powered garden lights. Until DH cranked up the generator.
After Katrina and our being without power for 4 weeks, we decided that wouldn't happen again. We had a very large generator installed. We can't run the entire house, but enough to function and keep the frig and freezer going. The power came on a couple hours later, but it was a good test. We have had the generator for almost three years and the first time we have ever used it. Which is a good thing when you think about it.
Saturday early, E and I met at the track by her house. Our goal was to walk three miles and WE DID IT!
We were kind of slow, but happy with our progress. On my way home I stopped at my friend Colby's (one of the MAK sisters) to take pictures of the guys building Joey's play set for his birthday.
how is this for organization? She laid it all out in the appropriate steps.
I left DD there to play and went to do some shopping. After shopping I went back to the playset in progres and ended up being the entertainment committee for the four younger kids. With E and Granny, we cleaned house, feed the kids and entertained them.
At 8:15pm the play set was complete! Joey got to go first since it was his present. Then the others joined him while all the adults went inside for dinner. I played referee. We got home late that night. DD fell asleep on the couch before I could even get her jammies on.
Sunday was a quiet day. I was rather worn out and took a break, kind of. Still did a lot around here, just can't remember what.
Monday was work as usual and then dance class for DD. At the end of class the instructor was talking to us about the upcoming recital when I got this sudden urge that I needed to leave; right then. As soon as I pulled out of the parking lot, John (Colby's DH) called. Colby's father had just passed away and he asked if I could take the kids while he told her and then took her to her Mother. He was just with us on Saturday and was fine. Massive heart attack and nothing could save him. I took the kids to my house and kept them until late.
Tuesday I left work early as I had a headache and was getting sick. I went to bed and felt a little better when I woke up. E and I walked for a long time, 56 minutes. It felt good to walk and talk. We were both in a bit of shock.
Wednesday was visitation. Colby asked me to keep the kids at my house as she didn't want them to be around everyone so upset. I also kept E's boys while she, her DH and my DH went to the visitation. My friend April came over with her DD and Gram came over as usual and we had a pizza party.
Today was the funeral. I worked for half a day and then E and I went to the graveside service. It was real nice. Mr. Charles retired from the Army so the rifle core was there and an honor guard. We were going to walk tonight, but I had the kids until their parents got home and I had to go to the dance studio to turn in the ads we sold for the dance revue program. A bit of good news. DD is going to be on the cover with another girl. They tied for first in the ad contest. I HATE asking people for money, so this was totally worth it. My friend Mary helps me get ads.
Tomorrow is my off day, I am working compressed for the summer. Can't wait to see what happens tomorrow.
Just keep counting down the days until Disney! 
Keep up the good work!!!
, which I only ate half of the slice and saved the other half for later. 
Gained 1.5lbs. I should have expected it with all the eating out, even though I really tried. TOM starts Tuesday, so I am sure that doesn't help either. and I need to work harder on cutting down the coke I comsume. Oh well, there is always next week. 
Now, I'll be checking on her all weekend. 
