Tuesday, May 27, 2008

I didn't have to work!!!!

I always have to work on Memorial Day but this year we ended school on Friday - yeah! - and I was able to celebrate the holiday with everyone else! We went to John and Joanna's camp in Slidell and had lots of fun boating and visiting and eating and enjoying a cocktail or two. Most of the family was able to come for either Sunday or Monday. John and Joanna's new boat is great - it fits a million people. That's the first time I was in a boat on Lake Pontratrain and it was definitely beautiful and fun - we took a late everning cruise. On Monday - John pulled some of the kids on a big blow up thing. They had fun. Anyway - I definitely prefer not working on Memorial Day!

Carolyn is in - continuing her job search on the North Shore. She and I are going tomorrow to look at places to rent and so she can interview some more. I'm looking forward to spending a little time with my sis - I miss her!

So - my first regular day off has been mostly chores - paying bill - washing - but it's just so nice to be able to do those regular things at my leisure. I just love waking up and thinking - hmmm - what will I do today? I am truly blessed!

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Summer projects

Every May I start making a mental list of all the summer projects I'm going to do - little things like do the mending piled on my sewing maching and big things like clean out the pantry. Last summer I painted the living room/kitchen/halls. That was a huge project! So this year I'll post my list and see in August what I have actually completed.

1. Begin a stained glass project. I haven't worked in stained glass since Hurricanne Rita - and I really miss it. I'm thinking maybe something for my kitchen window - perhaps Bird or Paradise flowers - with a bevel border.

2. Exercise daily! I eat pretty healthy but am barely able to keep from gaining weight - so the key has to be exercise. The challenge will be to find something I can carry over into next school year - I hate getting up really early to exercise and after school I'm am often just tired and not in the mood. Any ideas? I might try Angelle's yoga - just not sure how much of it involves working on my knees - which is always a problem for me.

3. Read more - seems like during the school year I don't read as much so I'm ready.

4. Get rid of stuff! We have too much stuff . I hope to bring several loads of things we just don't need to Goodwill or St Vincents.

Anybody else have any summer goals?

Saturday, May 10, 2008

WooHoo Britt




Brittany graduated with honors today - we couldn't be more proud of her. The graduation was really nice - great speaker - not too long - great seats. After, we went to the law school for a reception and they enjoyed lunch with Britt, Zac, Jimmy and his parents and niece. Everything was just wonderful. I can still remember when Brittany announced she wanted to be a lawyer when she grew up. Well, my dear, that day is here. Your dreams are coming true.

Saturday, May 3, 2008

15 more days

Only 15 more days of school - YEAH!! I'm ready for a break - although it's been a good year. And this time next year I'll be retired and continuing to work - weird huh?

Last night Britt was awarded a scholarship from the Terrebonne Parish Lawyers Assn. They announced all of her accomplishments in law school - I knew them all but it was so neat to hear them announced in a meeting of lawyers. Yeah Britt - I am so proud of you!

The reunion last weekend was a lot of fun - great seeing cousins I hadn't seen in a while. I also enjoyed visiting with Janice and Larry. The french cousins were really nice except they only spoke French so that was difficult. There were a few interpreters there which helped some.