Cousins and great cousins

Finally my computer let me upload these pictures. It was being very stubborn.

Anyway we were so happy to have the Toney, Schreiner and Rice families for a visit. I do hope they come again soon. It has been a long while since we have seen Erin and we so enjoyed seeing her again. We are in high hopes that since she has moved down to the lower 48 we may get to see her more often. Katie, I'm sorry I didn't get any pictures of Kenzie. So that means you guys have to come back up.

Back To School

Yesterday was Rachel's first day of 9th grade. She hopped right out of bed without any problems. Today she asked me not to talk but when I reminded her it was music day she willing got out of bed. So far so good. Thankfully the bus doesn't come until 7:40 so she doesn't have to get until 6:45.

Today Lindsay starts college. That just feels so strange to say my daughter is now in college. She has grown up way too fast.

Job Search

Well this job searching is just not one of my favorite things to do. In fact I hate it. I do believe I have a new job though. Still working out the details but I think I will start August 18th. First Monday after Rachel goes back to school. I'll update again as soon as I know more. Only other news is Lindsay has a boyfriend. His name is Scott. He just graduated too but from the other high school here in Lawrence. He is going to KU next year majoring in Industrial Design. He is 6' 3" tall. He even makes Bob look short. Anyway he seems nice and we are looking forward to getting to know him better.

50th birthday

Well, today is Bob's 50th birthday. I am thrilled as he has caught me for just a few months. He says he will never catch me but in my mind I am going to think that he did. We woke up to buzzards in the yard this morning from our Yard Card friends. Pretty funny stuff. I peeked out the window when Bob left for work to see what he would do. He back up in front of the house to read the sign and to what our friends had left him. Tonight they are all coming for dinner. Tacos, cake and ice cream. Thanks to all you birthday wishers. He really appreciates it.

Hanging in there

Just wanted to let all of you know my job was terminated at The Strive Group. They had a major staff reduction and one of the cuts was mine. I'm already getting bored and have only been off 2 days. I am actively looking for another job and will keep you posted if I land a new one. So fpr now the laundry is all caught up and the dishes all done. Supper was made when everyone got home last night which is not the norm. I guess I should try and enjoy the time off while I can.

Don't want to be a slacker

I haven't blogged for awhile but really our life has slowed down since graduation. And I am very thankful it has. We are all good and are looking forward to a short week next week. I don't think we are going to ElDorado but who knows. I think we will just hang here in L-town.

My parents storm

A few blogs back I wrote about a storm that hit my parents place. I now have some pictures to share with you. They are very thankful that there wasn't more damage as Kansas has been hit pretty hard with storms this season leaving towns almost destroyed.

This is the corn cob that was stuck in their siding. They thought they were getting pounded with hail.


Same cob just showing where in on the house it stuck.

These tree's were planted 25 years ago when they moved out to the country. They were about 30 feet high. 3 of these trees uprooted. These 4 here are cut off about half way.


The tree at the corner here is cut off about 1/4 down. And of course all of these are in the front of the house.