7/6/2008

I did something tonight that I haven't done for at least 20 years, and I had fun doing it. I caught lightning bugs, but the fun was not in actually catching them but watching my nephew Andrews face when they were caught. He is only three, almost four, and it was so much fun seeing his excitement as he was so proud telling his Grandma that we caught fireflies. He was so proud, but he is actually afraid to och them. Therefore I actually did the catching. When I was young w would actually catch jars full of them with holes in the lid so they could get air and live.

7/6/2008

My sister's whole family was here for the weekend, and her oldest (Andrew) stayed here on vacation until next weekend. We are going to the lake to meet them and celebrate Andrew's birthday. On July 12 he'll turn four.
Tonight we are going to my uncles for a visit. We'll be in the gazebo. Andrew will hopefully behave. I'm hoping we're back from the lake early next Saturday, so I can go bowling with some friends.
The Reds had a 4 game sweep of the Nationals ending today.

7/4/2008

Seeing most of my cousins and their little ones was much fun today at our annual 4th of July party house. I exhausted myself while giving little children joy rides in the wagon. That was fun and the conversations had with aunts, uncles, and cousins was priceless. Sure I didn't learn a whole lot of new info, but the rehashing memories is always a good time. At the end of the evening they had a spectacular fireworks display. That is always a treat. Background music was played during adding to the excitement of the show.

7/3/2008

As it stands right now Melissa says the weather is not good enough for her, her husband and kids to go see the band and fireworks. Mother Nature is making a miserable day thus far, but there is still a few hours of hope... Later

7/2/2008

This morning was cool, because the plans for Thursday were made. I am going to the 4th of July party in Delphos which is being held on Thursday night. My friend Melissa and her ruthless boss (and husband:) Greg are going to meet up with me over that way. Greg is an awesome guy, and he even checked out my blog which Melissa to my knowledge has yet to do... what a trooper he is! There is going to be a fireworks display after sunset. That should be interesting, and then on Friday we are going to a relation party at my uncles. Every single year he has a 4th of July party with a quality fireworks display, and it is usually a good chance to catch up with the few 1st cousins that I don't see that often. I do see most of them frequently,however, as we are a very tightly knit family, but a large gathering is always fun.

7/1/2008

I got my promotional DVD today, and I met a key volunteer, also. I am super excited about her determination to help get me to speak to her high school. I am also happy with the condition of my ear. The Dr. said there was a film of ear wax coating my ear drum, but he took care of it and the rest of this week I will use ear drops three times per day. It takes time, but I'm quite happy with the way my ear feels.

7/1/2008

I made a doctor's appointment with my family physician this morning for 10:30, to get my ear looked at. My left ear feels like it does when you go swimming and get water in it, but there is no water present. We tried a couple different methods to clean it out which are usually done, but we had no luck. It really is driving me crazy, because it is thought that there is ear wax pushed up against my ear drum. I'm going there on my way to volunteer at the hospital.