We woke up to the 7am alarm...sleepy girls. Pops brings Lola back in bed with us for more snuggles and a few snoozes on the alarm. It's chilly in the morning in the mountains, fall is in the air for sure. The leaves are starting to change. In a few weeks this place will be so colorful. Everyone got up and dressed. Ken and Lola cooked the bacon and eggs outside on the grill while I made oatmeal inside. After a hearty breakfast, I packed a lunch and we headed to 'Asheville Outdoor Center'. I always do my homework by researching places. Especially with the girls- I want it to be safe....and beautiful. This company offers canoeing, kayaking, tubing and paddle boarding. We are going kayaking. We arrived a half hour early per their request. You ... read more

On Wednesday night we took my rental car back to the airport - one day early. This will make getting out of town on Thursday so much faster. I got off work Thursday about 3 pm and Ken picked me up at the hospital. We are headed to our RV in Asheville, NC. Bella and Lola are spending the weekend with us; we will pick them up after school on Friday. We have to pick our RV up from "storage". Before we went to Tucson we took the RV to 'Jason's' father's house to store it. Jason is the maintenance man at the RV campground we are staying in. It's very nice of him to let us do this as it usually costs a fair amount to store it. The place where he said we could ... read more

I barely moved as Ken got up, kissed me goodbye and left for the airport. I slept until 7:30. When I got up Jason and Amy were up packing to head back to Las Vegas. Ugh! One minute we are all together, the next minute I am saying goodbye as everyone heads in different directions. I get that blue feeling. Time to remind myself how blessed I am. I send Jason and Amy off with some Lemon pound cake, hugs and say goodbye. Justen gets up and we have coffee together before he takes a shower and heads to work. Hugs to him too! What a great Birthday! Now I am alone in my own house. I can't remember the last time this has happened. I did some laundry and cleaning so Justen won't have to ... read more

I'm up pretty early each day. Ken makes my coffee while I work in my pjs. It's quiet here and it's nice to have that...a great working environment. I did have Doctors appointments: Dentist- all is good. Dermatologist: 5 places were zapped with liquid nitrogen! One place (above my lip) has turned bright red; it looks like a cherry red birth mark....nice! Eye Doctor: had to reschedule because I have new insurance but haven't received my cards yet. I have all of the information but when the office tried to call to verify, they were closed (they are Eastern time). Monday night I made a great dinner. Monday night football-The Bengals, the Reds were playing too and Justen was off. I made a small homemade pizza appetizer, Grilled French Cut pork chops, Smashed cauliflower, twice baked ... read more

We got up around 7:30 am. We have lots to do today. I went shopping while Ken worked in the yard...cleaning patios, furniture, pulling weeds...we've been gone awhile. Afterwards I began cooking and getting things ready for tonight. It is Annie's Birthday celebration! I love entertaining, setting the table, planning the dinner. The Menu~ Appetizers and Cocktails: Frozen Pineapple, Lime, Raspberry vodka cocktails (all made with fresh fruit) Cajun Crab dip and crackers Parmesan walnut salad in Endive leaves Dinner: Romaine wedges with tangy blue cheese vinaigrette Foccaccia Bread Sesame Teriyaki grilled chicken breasts Roasted glazed carrots and parsnips Scalloped potato stacks Birthday Cake Pear and Dried cherry Frangipane It was a fun evening...we had appetizers outside in the back and then went inside for dinner. I love ... read more