Happy Birthdays... a little late

OH MY GOODNESS.  I decided the first of this year I would celebrate my families birthdays this year by doing a blog on each and every one of them.  Well, I am already 2 behind. 

Let me start with my sweet great grand daughter Ada JoEllen. Since she is only 2 years old, there is not much in her life to tell. She is a sweet little girl, and I love her tons. Unfortunatelty she and her mom, dad and sisters live in Kansas City so I don't get to see her much. The one time I got to see her she was only 9 months old. I REALLY NEED TO GO TO MISSOURI SOON.

Next one on my birthday list, niece Sherry.  Sherry is a niece, but more like a daughter to us.  She just turned 43!  How did that happen?  Sherry entered my life when I married Al.  She is his brothers youngest daughter and has been Jennifer's Buest friend/sister/cousin/partner in crime for over 30 years.  Where you would find Jenn you would find Sherry.  Nothing has changed in 30 years. 

She is a breast cancer survivor and is very active in the Susan Komen Breast Cancer program.  Sherry works for King County and her speciality is fingerprinting.  At least I think that is what it is...it used to be at least.  She is a tall, pretty lady who is very special to us.

Happy Birthday Sherrie!!!!

Winter?

As I check the calendar this morning it says "April 9" and we are still in Tucson.  So?  Well, we woke to 42 degrees and rain.  By noon it was 34 and rain mixed with snow.  THIS IS APRIL!!! Right now, 4:20 pm, it is 37 degrees and rain.  UGH!  Yesterday we had the a/c on.  I am confused.  So is the weather.  I don't like the cold, but the rain is much, much needed.

Last Wednesday we took friends Dick and Lano to our poodle breeder and they picked up their new puppy, Misty.  She is so darn cute.  13 weeks old, black, ball of fur.  Both my poodles are okay with it, but not happy.  Their house has been invaded; by a little pest.  She won't leave Beau alone; he finally nipped at her (yes, this is my Beau) and she has learned to behave around him.  Schuster, on the other hand, had enough of the little pest and swatted her with his paw...she went rolling across the floor, got up, shook herself off and decided that wasn't fun.  The cats have both taken swats at her as well.  She will learn.  Maybe.

It's been a long 25 days

Today we said our final farewell to dear friend Bob Grabow.  His Celebration of Life was very moving and we were able to meet a lot of his family.  Two of his step daughters were present, Kathy and Charlene.  What wonderful people they are and they are just as beautiful as their mother was.  Bob's nephews and niece were there as well....they took the time and made the effort to come to Tucson from Boise, Laughlin and San Diego.  What a wonderful family Bob had.  Sadly, all of his generation is gone now....

I have been busy helping Rob and the executor get necessary things done.  I am so glad for George, the executor, he is doing a wonderful job and is a wonderful person.  I am trying to keep Bob's house together; Gordon and I are sharing watering duties and I check the house a couple of times a week to make sure all is well.  The house is to be sold, so that chore should be over soon. 

It has been HOT here...in the high 90's last week.  WAY to early for that kind of heat.  It is suppose to cool down this coming week and I sure hope it does.

Dick and Lano are heading over for a few days this week.  Haven't seen them since Christmas so we are anxious to see them.  We are also going up to Black Canyon City to pick up their new puppy.  They are getting Beau's great niece....so happy for them.  We will take Beau and Schuster with us so Beau can see his mommy again.  Beau is undoubtly THE BEST DOG in the world, with Schuster running a very close second.  I had a yard sale last weekend and Beau "Greeted" everyone who came.  I had to frisk a couple of people to make sure they didn't have Beau!!!!

Hope your month of March was good and that April is better.  Until later.......