Memorial Day

It's not a "happy" day. It's not to honor those serving or that have served in our military. That's called Veteran's Day. Memorial Day is to honor those that have died in the line of service. See, nothing "happy" about it!

We didn't have a cookout today. We didn't "celebrate" by sitting around drinking. We spent the day on the farm that my Hubby works at. We almost saw a calf being born, but it was stillborn. I didn't feel that my young Girls would or should witness that. Merely for the reason that it was just not something I found necessary. Brionna did say that the calf was like her little Nephew, Mack, that wasn't born alive either. So sad to me how she refers to so much in life about him. She's always thinking about him. She should be having great memories of little Mack. Walking. Talking. Pooping and peeing on his Mommy. But we will never get to witness any happy memories of him. Breaks my heart..

When we got ready to leave, we went to check out the wood pile of old barn wood. I am slowly collecting some. One day I plan on making something. Just not sure what yet. Hubby found a bird's nest. I peeked inside and there were 2 little babies!! Didn't even have feathers yet. Mama wasn't very happy, but we never tried to touch them, only looked and took a picture. They're American Robin Red Breasts:

Cute right?

 

 

 

 

 

Loving Ohio!

We've been in Ohio for over 2 months now and absolutely love it! I am finally getting familiar with the area (for the most part). Yesterday I found an awesome produce stand. I've been looking for one since we got here. That made me very happy. We were even given a bag full of fresh cut lettuce for free. The Lady cut it while we waited. Last night I made a salad with the lettuce and some fresh Amish grown tomatoes that I bought. Talk about Heaven in your mouth!

See how lovely it looks? I'm not sure that I've ever had such a fresh salad before..

Enough about the veggies. Last week we found a beautiful hiking spot. Funny to be saying that since we're really not the athletic type. But, we hiked over 3 hours. Even got caught in the rain! Usually I wouldn't care, but I had my camera with me. That really would have sucked if it had gotten wet! Luckily there are tons of trees that covered us and kept us from getting totally soaked. I did get some pretty awesome pics though.

See?

You sure don't see beauty like this in Florida (at least where we lived you didn't)..

Such a beautiful spot!

The Girls were amazed at the tree growing out of the side of the hill..

We all slept good that night!

Oh my goodness, every single day they ask when we're going back!

Today's adventure is taking us to the u-pick strawberry farm in Plain City for a fundraiser. Should be fun and pictures to follow. Enjoy your day and be happy in whatever you do!

Where has the time gone?

Well, I had intended on doing a 365 day post here starting from the day we moved, but that hasn't happened obviously. First let me say that we LOVE Ohio! Like, a lot! It's so beautiful here. The people are friendly. I am sure there are more reasons, but it is kind of early yet.

I think the Girls are adapting really well. They both love their new school. Both have made friends. Our favorite thing to do is sight see on the weekends. And when I say sight see, I simply mean we love to drive around the countryside looking at all of the farms, old houses and buildings, etc. What is not to love? I think it's kind of funny how the Girls have mentioned several times how many trees there are here as opposed to Florida.

This is short but sweet. I wanted to post this small update since my 9 year old reads my blog and asks me all of the time why I haven't updated. Have a great day :)

Time Is Ticking!

Man, where has the time gone to? It seems like we have been waiting to move "forever" and now I kind of need/want it to slow down a bit. So much to do and seeming little time to get it all done. I think I am the one that said I work better under pressure though, so let's see what I am really made of.

Loading the van for 1 more Goodwill run. That will probably be tomorrow. Someone had promised me some plastic storage totes instead of moving boxes, but for some reason it fell through. Now I am left scrambling to find some containers. Not sure what happened with her, but it is what it is. I am not complaining or whatever, just stating a fact that this kind of blindsided me and I have been waiting for awhile to be able to finish up the kitchen and rest of the rooms.

Saturday the Girls and I spent the day with my Daughter and her Husband on the boat. We could not have asked for a more beautiful day. Thank God I took my camera and got some pretty good pictures. Then the Girls spent the night at Sissy's house and went back out in the boat on Sunday. They're sunburned even after multiple applications of sunblock!

The Boat (Obviously) 

Portuguese Man of War

Dead White Crab

Frank found a conch

People eat these ugly things!

See how beautiful the day was?

Running out some energy!

Brionna showing Sissy a crab

My 3 Beautiful Daughters <3

Pelicans! Love them!

So, that's who we spent our last weekend in Florida! Not bad if I do say so myself. 

Time Change Blues

Man, it sure was hard to get the Girls moving this morning! Of course I didn't really care to get out of bed myself. What stinks is that this entire week we will be working on getting our morning routine back on track with losing an hour and then next week the Girls are on Spring Break. So then it starts again trying to get things settled once again.

Packing isn't going very well. Not sure what my deal is, but I just can't get into it. Maybe I am worried about my 21 year old that has no idea where he is going to move. No ambition to get off of his butt to figure it out (and he's had since October of last year, so this wasn't a surprise) or now getting anxious about leaving my other Kids and Grandbaby.

I am going to be leaving behind everything I have ever known. That's scary to me. Sure I have traveled a little in my lifetime, but never ever lived anywhere but the town I am in now. Born and raised. See? Scary. I guess I can deal. It's something I have wanted for a long time now. So on the big Girl panties go..

March Madness

Oh goodness, where has the time gone? I can't believe that it's already March. Less than a week until my birthday. I am not the type to count that day down. It's always just another day. Kids to tend to. Animals to deal with. Life. Ya know? Never really anything special.

Not complaining. It is what it is and I just smile and deal. Why do I even do that to myself? I try to make it seem like nothing bothers me, but there are things that DO bother me. I guess I just don't care for conflict most of the time. And typically if I do say anything, I have to either hear it or hear others complain how they can't do anything right.

Eh, that's my story of my lifetime. Thank goodness I have had a weekend to myself. Only having to take care of my animals. It's really been nice. A bunch of movies watched. No cooking! I have eaten junk food for 2 days now. Well, with the exception of a salad for lunch. Kind of been nice, but I do miss eating "real" food too.

Moving and Ruts

For weeks now I have not had any desire to pack. Or declutter. Or anything related to moving. I think I have finally figured out why: So many times in life, I have looked forward to something and it's never happened. I guess in the back of my mind that this is going to be one of those things too.

At first we had planned on moving in December. Then February. Then when the Girls went on Spring break at school so I would have that week to arrange the new house and they could become familiar with the new neighborhood before starting a new school. Now our move has been delayed by a week (again). See, already my feeling is coming true? What happens if that delayed week turns into another delayed week? Or 3? Or indefinite? Then what?

So, for now I am just going to proceed with life not packing. If in the next couple of weeks it might look like the move date is really going to happen, then I will worry. And stress. And hustle..