Back to the Reality of Things (Just a catch up)

Well, vacation is long over with and I've been back to reality now for a couple of weeks. It was a vacation that felt like a vacation and I needed that. I hope to take another right after Labor Day though, I might take a few days here and there throughout the summer. So far, it has not been as hot as last year to date. We were just talking last night of how at this time last year, we had been running the air conditioner daily for a month. This year we've only use a day or two, however, I've added my own in my room as I like it best when there are icicles hanging from the ceiling.

My daughter, Josh and their baby Noah are all moved in now, though they are still taking trips back when they have a day off from work to pick up more of their furniture. All is working out fine though we're all leaving for work and returning from work at different times. One comes home, another leaves. Noah is getting big. Just about 3 months old now and a happy little baby boy. I'm babysitting tonight as there is a bonfire at my other daughter's house and they've all gone over there. Noah and I don't get too excited about watching a fire, the smoke and the bugs, so we're just chilling out here in comfort. He just loves me. I can tell. He hears my voice and I see him looking for me. I then peek over to him and there is that smile! Its been a long time since a baby in the family. I believe he will be the last, so I don't want to miss a minute of it. I really am gratiful that he is here, and I can see him every day. He was living just way, too far away.

Went to the girl's soft ball game the other evening after I got out of work. Both, Kelsey and Ashley are on the same team. It was a beautiful evening really to sit outside at a picnic table and watch them play. Their team won!! Go team!! One more game to go for the season.

Today I went out in search of buying a plant for the yard and ended up with something different. I got the bright idea of starting an herb garden, so I bought my "starter herbs" to plant, hopefully tomorrow. I bought the few that I know about and would use. I guess if I want to continue this new idea and planting of a small new garden, I should read up on herbs to try out. Though one is not to eat, but I love it, and that is lavender. With any luck, if it grows enough, then I can dry pieces and place in sachet bags for the scent of it. There were a few others that I might go back to get, that I love the scent of them. Might be a fun new project. Though Barb knows how much time I have left over for new projects! I have a pile of scrapbooking materials sitting by my dining room table along with a pile of photos and empty books, just waiting for me to dig in. As if I have had the time. Work always seems to have a way of interfering with life. Though, really, at this time with all that has and is going on with the economy, I really am grateful.