Tagged at last!

I've been tagged! Odd isn't it to want to be tagged? Well I may regret this later but for now thank you Diva drip

1. Go into your archives.
2. Find your 23rd post.
3. Post the fifth sentence.
4. Post the text of the sentence in your blog along with these instructions.
5. Tag five other people to do the same thing.


I'm actually surprised I have more than 23 posts but here it is the 5th sentence of the 23 post.

This performer was a hit with the crowd and with Bob and I.

I'm not sure I have 5 people to tag but here we go.....

Jeanette
Patty
Nae
OK so I don't have 5 I hope this will suffice!

feeling better

Runtie must be feeling better she is back to her old tricks slipping into tiny spaces not made for kittens.

Asking for good mojo, prayers, etc.

I've hesitated to post on this subject cause I didn't want to jinx any of it. Yeah I have my moments of superstitiousness. We have found a house in the country that we really love. It is new construction and would be the first house that would be handicap accessible. It's an 1840 sf home with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths with the changes we have asked, on a little over 11 acres. The builder is at the stage now that he either needs to go on with his original plans or begin to make the changes we asked to have made. The problem is that though the lender has pre-approved the loan but hasn't finalized it and served us the commitment letter to make the builder happy and I'm afraid the house may be lost. I truly believe this is the perfect house for us at this time and any good thoughts would be appreciated. I can't tell you how great it would be to have a bathroom that is accessible to Nickie as well as the complete first floor. Here are a few of the pictures I took when we first saw the home about 3 weeks ago.

Spay Day

In addition to the lovely field trip yesterday. I had to drop off not one but three of my pets for spaying. Is that a word? I dunno but you know what I mean. Runtie, JC and Sadie.









They came home all doped up and pitiful looking. They did well with the surgery and today are looking and feeling much better. The best part is I don't have to worry about any baby surprises among them!

2nd grade field trip, woo hoo!

Today I had the pleasure of attending Brandon's field trip to the local zoo. I was the first to arrive this morning and was the car behind the school bus.





We arrived at the zoo with a ROAR of excitement! We first had a nice presentation with a zookeeper. She introduced us all to the Macaw.... and some handsome blonde fellow....
I didn't get to hear just what he was over the roar of the children.
After the presentation we were off on our own to see the zoo at our own pace. I just had to see the primates....
There was an angry chimp and a little fellow that sucked his thumb with a look that seemed to say, "I want my mommy!" The Orangutan that patiently waited for his admirers to throw food across the water.



We left the zoo and drove to CiCi's Pizza for the all you can eat pizza buffet. Not the greatest pizza but we had all worked up an appetite from the long zoo walk. We quickly filled up the restaurant with teachers, parents and 2nd greaders. I was surprised how well the children behaved and kept the noise down to a minimum. Its truly amazing how much they have matured since the end of first grade.

Born at the right time.....

I'm so glad I wasn't born 400 years ago. We visited the Jamestown Settlement yesterday and I came away from that experience thankful for many things. Thankful I live in a house made of something more substantial than the clay and sticks and thatched roof of the settlers of Jamestown.
Thankful that I have heat in every room of my house. Especially this morning, the first day of which I needed to turn on the heat this season.

Thankful I didn't have to suffer the long ride across the big blue ocean on a small ship in rough waters.


The ship was beautiful none the less.



With some wonderful costumed shipmates.....
And some stow away eager to shoot the cannon.

I was thankful that the natives (Powhatan Indians or is that Powhatan native Americans?) that we met were friendly and informative (not the case when the first settlers arrived). We learned the groundhog ate the crop this year. We also learned that the natives thought it bad luck to let the fire go out inside their huts. The natives had to work diligently to keep the fires burning. Again I found myself thankful for not living in those times.
I was amazed by the ability of those settlers who nearly 400 years ago braved that long ship ride to Virginia. They were completely unprepared for the task of facing the native people and survival in an unfamiliar territory. I would never have survived the harsh conditions. I'm thankful they braved the conditions so today nearly 400 years later I have the comforts I'm so very lucky to possess. We don't have much but by God we have so much more than those settlers had and for this I'm very thankful.

Leggo payola

Wow what's in here?



You mean there's more?


WOO HOO!
MM you made my son a very happy camper! He's been busy this afternoon building and he has hours and hours of fun ahead! Thank you MM for the leggo payola.

Paying forward....

As I promised MM I would do I promised not to fuss for a minimum of 2 weekends when Jackie asked to be run around town. I did darn good today! I dropped Jackie off at her friend Stephen's house fully expecting that she had a ride home. Sorry to say that wasn't the case but I didn't fuss. She wants to go out with him again tomorrow and "hang out". I will bite my tongue and take her to and from their outing. As you all know my life is busy and crazy. Last week was one of the worst for many reasons. This week started out much better and I hope Monday to find out some great news. I will let you know as soon as I know.

Day of online quizes

You Are 35% Addicted to Blogthings

Okay, so you know how to take and post a Blogthing. But you're no addict. (Hey, this quiz *proves* it!) For you, Blogthings is more of a healthy habit. At least, that's what you tell yourself!

How Addicted To Blogthings Are You?

another

You Are Mexican Food

Spicy yet dependable. You pull punches, but people still love you.

What Kind of Food Are You?

This is so not me I'm not into hot and spicey foods.