New Play Toy!

Well, I got a new play toy. This is a Pontiac Vibe. I love it. I traded my car in for it, and it is well worth it. Thanks to all who supported my decision to get the car. It has a lot more room, I can use the back seats now, and the trunk in the car can not beat the room I now have in the back of the Vibe. I thought long and hard (4 months) about this. I was not going to trade until next year, but the deal I got made it worth it.

I have posted the photo's of the car in the photo gallery. Hope you all will continue to support my decision in buying it. Love and prayers to all.

Joanne

It's Friday, finally

Yes it is, Friday again. I only work half days on Fridays, so it is a really good day for me. Today at work our forklift went south. The motor burned out again and we were unable to complete our work, oh well, next week is another day.

Today I worked in the gardens. I pulled weeds, cut stalks off plants, put up little fencing around nan's bushes, and picked up my mess. The little garden by the driveway looks pretty good, now that the grass is gone out of it. The snow blower is finally put away as well as air conditioners being uncovered and ready for a work out. The weather has been good here, in the upper 70's, next week does not look as promising, I saw a 46 in there.

Update on Amy, she is experiencing back pain full time now. The Dr. says she can go anytime. She is due around Mothers Day. Please keep her in your prayers.

I have made it point to be out walking when I get home from work. I forgot how nice it is to just walk and see the trees coming out, as well as the benefit of the exercise. Everything is getting so green finally. Even the buds for new flowers are coming up.

I have been thinking a lot about everyone and hope everyone is doing well.

As always, you remain in my thoughts and prayers. Please stay healthy, happy, and safe.

Good morning

This is one of Jenny's birds. Isn't she beautiful!

This is Saturday morning and I am getting ready to go to Christopher's for his birthday. It is hard to believe he is going to be 33 years old. He has grown in to such a wonderful man with a beautiful family. I am so proud of him and his accomplishments. You will find photo's of the birthday on the gallery site. Everyone wish Chris a happy birthday.

Less us not forget, today is moms birthday too. I miss her so much, it is hard to believe it has been 8 years since she passed. Everyone please say a special prayer for her.

I just heard yesterday that Kimberly's grandfather passed. She has been so busy preparing for Chris's birthday, that this came as such a shock. I am not sure what her plans will be about the funeral, but I will find out when I get down there. Please say a prayer for her and her family to get through this time.

Yesterday it was warm out. It was 83 degrees and very sunny. I was able to get out and take a really long walk, clean out my gardens to let the plants start to get the warmth of the sun. I see that the bleeding heart bush is already coming up through the soil. I still have my little garden by the driveway to do, I see that there is quite a bit of grass that has grown through. Nancy's garden around the stump on the side yard has daffodils ready to bloom and the tulips are up. It looks so nice to see the plants finally starting to bloom again.

The birds are having a field day out in the front yard, I fed them yesterday. Soon it will be time for the humming bird feeders to go up.

Amy wishes to thank everyone for their beautiful gifts. She told me to tell Alice that she received the gift card and is putting it to good use as she suggested. Thank you to all who took the time to wish her and Jason the best for their baby. She is having a girl and the name is going to be: Elizabeth Eleanor Rose Bathen. Amy is due right around Mothers Day. Please keep her in your prayers for a safe delivery. I will keep you all advised as to what is going on.

Well, it is time for me to go, I have a long trip ahead of me. Everyone enjoy the beautiful days ahead. It is nice that the weather has finally broken and the sun is shining. I send my love to all and wish everyone to be safe, healthy and happy.

A special hi to all my Florida family, I can not wait to see you again, I miss you guys so much. Ron, thank you so much for all you have taught me so far, I am definitely hungry to learn more from you. I never had the clinical for my classes with hands on computer work, and now, I am learning so much from you about computers and fixing them. You may not think you are a good teacher, but you are, do not under estimate yourself, you are a good teacher.

I send my love and best wishes to everyone. Please stay safe.
As always, you all remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Jo

Amy's Baby Shower

Today was Amy and Janson's baby shower. Diane put on a good spread and it was a lot of fun. There were not a lot of people there, but she received a lot of very nice gifts. I have posted the photo's in the gallery for all to see and enjoy.

Not much is really going on here, so I will keep this post short.

Weather has been good, in the low 60's, and sunny. We are expecting snow tonight, but the ground is so warm, I really feel it will not stay very long. We only need to put up with the cold for 2 days and then we return to the 60's again.

I am going to close for now, I wish everyone remains healthy, happy, and safe.

As always, you all remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Hi

Returning flight just before landing in Albany.

Hi, everyone! Well, vacation is over. It seems like it was yesterday when it started. I had a great time, saw many wonderful sites, met wonderful people. I just had an all around great time!

On Tuesday, I met a wonderful woman and her daughter. Ron and Jenny invited Debbie and her daughter Chrissy over for dinner. We introduced ourselves and enjoyed a wonderful evening, talking and laughing about many of our life experiences. What a wonderful and very honest woman she is and her daughter Chrissy, what a beautiful girl, very well mannered, she should be very proud of her.

On Thursday, I went out to a S.O.F.A (Senior old fars Association), luncheon with Ron, Jenny was working. After the luncheon, Ron showed me around the shore. I saw million dollar homes, Jenny's old house, the house where Ron grew up, and his old condo. We visited with some friends and I saw the place where Jenny works. That night, Jenny, Ron, Debbie and I went out to dinner. We did a lot of talking and laughing, everyone seemed to be have such a great time.

I did do some swimming while I was there. The pool was in the mid 70's, but very comfortable. I even had company in the pool, mojo (Ron and Jenny's dog). She loves the water so. We played for quite a while. Friday, Ron went in after he and Jenny gave Shilo a bath, I followed and we convinced Jenny to join us. We all had a good time and spent the whole day together enjoying each others company. Friday and Saturday was so special, Jenny was off and I was able to visit with them both for 2 days.

Saturday was a great day too. I helped Ron build shelves in Jenny's office. You will never know how happy she was to get the shelves in for her books. It was so much fun! I really love to do things like that, especially when you see how much someone really appreciates it!

I was sad to leave on Sunday morning. A lot of tears were spilt and hugs I did not want to ever end.

Made it home uneventful. There are some photos of the flight home posted in the gallery.
Sue and Shelly picked me up at the airport. I was glad to be home, the girls were angry with me for quite a while, but I must thank Nancy and John for taking such good care of them for me. I was happy I did not have to worry about them. Thank you again Nancy and John!

It was back to work on Monday, same o, same o, wondering why I came back to the cold north and left the warm weather.

Saturday is Amy's baby shower at 1pm at the Fire House. I can not wait to see what she gets!
I will take lots of photo's and post them in the late afternoon so everyone can enjoy the party.


It is getting late and I am really tired. I will post over the weekend. Meanwhile, I bid everyone a safe and happy week.

Any one needing my email address: joannboman@stny.rr.com

As always, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Please stay healthy, happy, and safe.

Love, Jo