Ouchie. . . . . .

Jessica and Michele both nannies as a part-time job. This weekend they nannied for the National Guard in Lawrence. Jessica, Michele and two other girls arrived Friday evening and left Jessica's car with the valet to park. When they were done, they went to pick it up. And were told. . . . . . Whoops! We scratched your car.  Lets just say they down played it just a "little" bit. 

To make a long story short. . . . . .

The car ended up having to be towed to Topeka. Jessica is now waiting for the hotels general manager to call her. And also for their insurance adjuster to come and look at her car. They have also rented her a car to drive until her car is fixed.

SERIOUSLY??!?!?!?!?!

strength. . . . . behind the story. . . .

As you know. . . . I have RA. Booooo!!!!  Some days are good.  Some days are bad.  This is my life.  My motto is to just live one day at a time and take it as it comes.  It can always be better, but it could be worse.  So, I try not to complain too much.  :-)  

For some time I have wanted a tattoo.  But have been afraid.  Afraid of the unknown.  Afraid of the pain.  I've pondered and pondered.  Thought about it.  And thought about it.  Annnnddddd thought about it.  Then one day I said. . . . "What is a little pain?"  After all, this is my life.  So, last week, I went and. . . . . . . . . you got it. . . . . . . . . 

GOT A TATTOO!!!!!!!!!!

It is the word strength.  With the e being a blue awareness ribbon for RA.  And what makes it so cool, is that it is in my own hand writting.  So when I'm feeling bad.  And feel like being a whiner. . . . . I will see the inside of my wrist.  

strength

Yes, I CAN do this!

Family bonding. . . . . . .

 Jessica and I were on vacation last week. Yeah!! Michele hasn't been at her job long, so she had to work. Boo!! Monday we were both sick and spent the day being lazy. Tuesday we spent the day at the beauty shop. Hair & nails. Wednesday we went to Kansas City for the day. Thursday we spent in Topeka. And Friday...... lunch with Mishi. Then the Kaler's and the Mitchell's came to Topeka for the weekend. Family fun and bonding. 

We did a lot of this.......

The "kids" did a little of this........

Went to the Topeka Zoo......

Of course we shopped!!  :-)

Chili's........

And got tired.....

Just had a nice ole' weekend.

Gotta love your family. 

Really??

It is the beginning of August. This summer we have had SOOOOO many days with the temperature OVER 100 degrees. And today. . . . . . today it is 75 degrees. Windows open. Enjoying the light breeze. What a beautiful day!!  (oh. . . and ya. . . Jessica is home!! It is the first day of our vacation. Go Jessica! Go Mom!)

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You ask??  Where have I been??  I'm not sure.  :-)  I have to say that Roger and I must be B. O. R. I. N. G!  Go to work.  Come home.  And stay cool!!

Mishi is keeping busy with her new job.  She was home for a visit this last weekend.  Going to New Jersey soon.  And is she excited!!

Jessica is also keeping busy with work.  Going to San Francisco soon.  She will be home this weekend for a few days, then her and I will be going back to Topeka.  Having a mini Kaler vacation.  Can't wait to spend the time with family.  Can't wait to spend some time with my girls!!