Our Life & Times

Happy Birthday to Brian's dad, Randy, today!!!!!! Randy is part owner and the Parts Manager of a large John Deere dealership in our area. He has been there for over 25 years. Randy is the 2nd son of 3 by Grandma and Grandpa (Harold and Eileen.) He and Brian's mom, Pat, have been married 40 years and have two kids, Brian's older sister Teri and of course, Brian. They have 3 grandchildren, Joshua, Rheannon, and Konnor. The best part about Brian's dad is that he can make a joke of just about anything and make everyone laugh. He loves to "pick on" Konnor, and our dogs, and get everyone stirred up. Then he laughs. He eats really healthy food all the time, but loves his wine and ice cream. (not together, of course.) For down time, you can usually find him asleep in his recliner chair in front of the TV, but when he wakes up he loves the 60 Minutes news show on Sunday nights, Oakland Raiders football, and NHRA drag racing. The best part about Randy is that he would do anything for anyone to help. He is a work-a-holic, but also when we didn't know if Konnor locked himself out or not the other day he drove 25 minutes out of his way with his house key to unlock the door. When I asked him if he had to work on my graduation day he said he would come to my graduation and make it work. He also always tries to make it to Konnor's football games, soccer games, wrestling meets, and track meets. Best of all, he is Brian's best friend.

Finally about a week and half later this household can start getting back to normal since Brian and I are finally over our sicknesses. Konnor started to get a cough for about 2 days and then it went away. The weather has been gorgeous and in the 70's. Konnor wore shorts to school today for the first time since the nice weather has begun. He starts soccer practice tomorrow with his first game on March 24th. So, we will be busy with practices twice a week and games on Saturdays until the end of April. Work is going well. I will write more later... American Idol is coming on....

I have been so sicky sick this week. My boss finally insisted I go to the doctor on Thursday afternoon and they told me I had bronchitis. Brian has also been sick, but he didn't go to the dr. Even though I will be finished with my meds on Monday I sure still don't feel like I am getting any better. Each day I think I am going to get up in the morning and be cured and sometimes I do feel a little better but by lunch time I am feeling cruddy again. I forced myself to get some laundry and bills done this morning. I also have to go to the grocery store, but hopefully I will not poop out in the middle of the store! It stinks to be sick. All I want is to feel better so I can clean my house. I am sure Brian would love to feel better too. Keep us in your prayers! And also pray that Konnor doesn't get it too!

Whew! Who knew working full time again would take up so much of my time??? Where did this week go? I am so tired! Luckily, Brian took Konnor to a hockey game tonight and I actually got some time to myself. My shoulders have been hurting me real bad. I don't know if it is stress or just "old age" creeping up on me. I can't seem to get any quality sleep at night because I can't get comfortable and while working all day the pain just intensifies. I know I need to see a doctor, but who has time for that?? My poor sister had surgery last week, and I did try to call her last Sat. night but she wasn't home, and with all I have to do this weekend I don't know when I'll get another chance to call. Sometimes I feel like I have so much going on my eyes are spinning like a slot machine! Oh well. God has blessed us so much I know I shouldn't complain. I guess all I am asking for is a good night's rest.