Unfortunately, I’ve been MIA for awhile. Don’t confuse that with “inactive” because although I have been missing in action I have definately not been inactive or idle during this time.
July 2nd was the beginning of my official “staycation”. The grandkids that I care for are spending the entire month of July with their dad and other grandparents and so I only have Granny to tend to this month. That has allowed me to spend more time on some hobbies I enjoy.
In addition to getting back into walking in the morning, the first week of July I spent alot of time sewing/quilting. It was nice to not have to clean up my mess each evening because “little hands” wouldn’t be arriving in the morning to get into stuff!! 🙂 And of course, every summer I have at least one DIY project planned while the kids are gone. Last summer it was sanding and refinishing my kitchen cabinets. This summer it was re-doing our home office. So, Monday I prepped and taped. Tuesday I painted the walls and ceiling. Wednesday I painted all the trim and baseboard. Lastnight and today we’ve been working on putting it all back together. Pictures posted soon.
But, the best news of all – yesterday my baby step-son came by to show us ultra sound pictures of his new baby!! They just recieved news that they will be new, first time parents in February! They had a difficult, etopic pregnancy last year and so we were exercising caution until the doctor made it official and yesterday it became official! We and the happy parents are so excited!! Although a healthy baby is the priority we are in agreement that we would like a boy. If they have a boy he will have the same initials as his daddy, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather – J D for Jackson Dane. If a girl, she will be named Ella Harper (daddy’s paternal grandmother’s maiden name).
I guess my Maw Maw t-shirt will have to go back to the seamtress for an additional monogram! Yippee!!
dancingthruyears 
Jul 14, 2013 @ 21:40:11
Congratulations Maw Maw
Jul 14, 2013 @ 22:02:37
Thank you, Diana! Was good to see you and hug your neck in church, today. I’m already making my first baby quilt! 🙂
Jul 17, 2013 @ 17:19:03
Thanks Diana!! Please keep Josh and Ava in your prayers. Many health issues for Ava to be carrying a child. We pray everything will go smoothly.
Jul 22, 2013 @ 00:37:37
Rickey and I will keep them in our prayers
Jul 17, 2013 @ 00:11:26
Congratulations on the upcoming addition! And on the “you” time! Enjoy!
Jul 17, 2013 @ 17:17:53
Thank you Patty! We are so excited to have grandchild #15! Our “quiver is full”!!
Jul 17, 2013 @ 23:57:46
Wow! 15! That’s definitely something to be excited about!
Jul 18, 2013 @ 00:44:55
I know it is! We are so blessed! Unfortunately, they are not all in Texas and are spread out across the US…so it makes it very difficult to see and know them as they grow and mature. We also have one great-grandson in Minneaspolis that we’ve never met. Gavin is almost 3 already 😦
Jul 18, 2013 @ 00:50:59
Well – maybe that means you’ll need a trip up to my area (although I’m 4.5 hrs North of Minneapolis)! Summer is the best time for the trip!
Jul 30, 2013 @ 03:59:07
Where exactly are you, Patty? I used to live in Fargo and would drive back and forth from Fargo to Minneapolis when I was working for a company headquartered in St. Paul. Been to the Mall of America alot. I’ve even taken my Texas hubby there a couple of times.
Jul 30, 2013 @ 13:32:24
I’m in Ely! What a small world it is!
Jul 30, 2013 @ 19:46:00
Yes indeed! I can’t say I’ve ever actually been to Ely – but I know exactly where it is.
Jul 30, 2013 @ 23:13:15
In my opinion, it’s much nicer than Fargo! Although I might be a little biased!
Jul 31, 2013 @ 04:23:43
Understandably. I didn’t recognize Fargo the last time I was there. It has expanded so much.
Jul 18, 2013 @ 10:54:26
Congratulations! Exciting times for the parents and grandparents.
Jul 18, 2013 @ 16:35:41
Thanks Diane! We are indeed very excited. Love those grandbabies!