Oh My It Has Been A Week Already.....

I can't believe that it has been a week since I sat down in from of the computer to write on my blog but then there has not been much going on to even write about...

The last two days I have been doing something I really enjoy at mom and dad's... and that is painting... they finally bought some paint to paint the clothes stand, the back porch steps and the picnic table... well yesterday Roger and I took on the stand and thought we were going to do the picnic table but as we took a break every one was out sitting at the table until it was time for me to go home... talking about doing it today but Roger did it last night without telling me... so when I showed up this morning with my painting clothes in tow I was a little disappointed as it is one of my favorite things to do... but there was more to do... a thingy that has been in the rose bushes for several years not painted and I did the second coat on the stand which made me happy...

Yesterday afternoon Lisette and Paden showed up at the house.. which is always a wonderful surprise and a great pleasure since we don't get to see the both of them all that often... of course the camera came out...

It was sunny and hot out so we got mom's sun glasses for her and I passed her my hat... she doesn't look all that bad with both of them...

Of course I had to get a photo of Lisette and dad together...

We tried to get Paden to look at the camera but there was no way he was going to do it for any of us... but.... you know me I am sneaky sometimes Paden...
And when you were not looking I was snapping away... he he got you honey ....

Of course there was one of Lisette and mom together as well...

A little while a go they discovered that the Melanson Family had a on going visitor to the feeders other then the birds ... a little chipmunk.... and mom because amazed by it... and Flo to add things to it... yesterday she took out the little basket, dog and nuts for the chipmunk... and I turned the corner to take some photos of the little fellow and ended up taking this one of her with her camera...
This week we are also preparing to celebrate another year of mom and dad together... 63 years... amazing is what I think... so we are having a bar b que on Sunday with the family that will be here.... which will be a lot more then we first thought since several of the grand and great grandchildren will be home for it... so you know that there will be photos come Sunday night or Monday morning...

I have been also busy with the knitting department... finishing up another sweater.. and several pair of socks... I am thought I got a great pattern for a hat for the baby but I didn't like the way it was working out so I am still looking for one... maybe it is time to go up to my sister in law's and actually get the pattern I use to make for the boys.. I know that I liked that one... sweaters just can't be made without a hat to go with it.... bonnets are being left up to Sharon she is better at them then I am unless she has a fool proof one for me... time to go visit her I think.... when I get the hat and socks done I will post them... they are just tooo cute for words.... I know one thing our little bean will not have cold feet when he/she shows up....

Well off to project 2009 to post some photos as well....have a great night... Joanne

The photos at the end of the blog are for Carl actually... he is away this week and was having some other work done for the company he works with and wanted to see what they did... so I took photos and posted them for him... 

There is not a lot that has been going on around here new... dad is still on his iv and will continue until Monday morning... actually they will be coming in to remove the iv on Monday... his last bag is on Sunday... 

The house is empty but I have been busy since Carl left on Tuesday night... Pat is having a conference this weekend with a guest speaker coming in tonight on the late flight... Welcome to Bathurst Donna ... I hope your stay is a good one and my sister doesn't run you ragged he he... Tomorrow night she will enjoy this time of the year menu here at the house... and if some of you don't know what that is I will tell you... lobster that will be caught tomorrow morning... brought home and cooked by my little hands... (don't laugh at that statement my hands are smaller then my father's he he) with garlic butter, and wonderful potato salad... I do hope she will enjoy it... and of course great company of two Melanson girls... what else can one hope and want in their life LOL....

I have to say the our puppies are missing Carl like crazy... Kodak has finally left the door... he has been laying on the mat with his nose to the door hoping and waiting for his return... if anything every happens to this relationship I know where our puppies will want to go if they could speak any way.... 

I am off to watch some tv before getting myself to bed... so have a great one all... may have photos of those great lobsters tomorrow night for you all.... he he   Joanne 

(and Carl the photos are below this)

Awww Monday

Awww Monday morning, the start of yet another week... the sun is playing peek a boo with the clouds. It is cool but not cold enough to have Mr. Frosty cover our car windows... and the oak tree changed to its fall colors finally last week but today it seem so much prettier for some reason... yesterday as I was coming into the house I noticed that the jumping jacks are still blooming like crazy being as beautiful as ever.
Sitting at the table in the kitchen the death of the Irises and lilies still seem to have a touch of beauty to them. Some may look at them and so of they are dead I look and experience fall and the flowers preparation for a long deserved winter sleep after providing us with the radiant beauty through out the summer months.... and yes people I am a little crazy just in case no one knew that yet...
The only thing that is missing in my yard at the moment next to having all my Christmas decorations up he he are my little feathered friends and Mr. Nutty... and that is because I have not filled my feeders up in a while but that will change today... a trip for seeds is on the list to do... Mr. Blue jay has been in most of the weekend in the early morning informing me, quite loudly I have to say, that I have not been doing my job very well.
I also need to get my kitchen window cleaned for the winter so I can snap away as they come a visiting. I know as soon as the snow starts I will have lots of activity in the yard as long as the puppies are not around to scare them off...
Yesterday morning I had a wonderful surprise when the phone rang... I finally got to see Rebecca, Matthew and Phoenix.. they are home to stay for a year... I picked up Rebecca so she can visit with mom and dad for a bit... I am hoping that I will see them more now then before... Welcome home hon and family... I have missed you guys being around...
Well it is time to start my day.... Hope you have a great Monday... Joanne