Well, I found Shawn's mothers house even though I went the round about way, I still made it there and set up my pottery pieces. The show is going to be really cute! Hopefully, I'll have pictures to share with you tomorrow. Shawn's stationery is so cute, i just love it and there is another lady there who paints glassware and it is precious. We'll see, I think its going to be a fun experience.

I just finished cleaning Kate's room. She picked it up and I cleaned it, vacuumed and cleaned the bathroom. I cleaned my kitchen floor, did laundry, and dishes so I'm feeling okay. the house isn't perfect but it will have to do for today.

rick's parents should be here sometime this afternoon and I'm going to get the girls at school soon. I have no idea how many people are coming over this evening or if that plan is still the one the girls are going with today. You never know with them.

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Well its Friday and its going to be a busy day for me. I have to fire pieces this morning, clean, maybe exercise, get my items ready to take to Shawn's mom's house and then go to her house and set up, pick up Kate and friends from school, and some where in there, Rick's mom and dad are coming over to visit. Its going to be a whirl wind!

Thought I'd do a shout out to Jack, he got a 100% on his math test!! Yay! He worked really hard trying to grasp fractions and he did it! Go Jack.

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Hello,

Had a good day at preschool. It turned out to be really pretty outside which was so awesome! We played out on the play ground for a long time. I only had the girls there today. They are just too funny. I'm feeling a little better, thank goodness for mucinex. I need to get some claritin soon. Trees are starting to bloom and soon, everything will be covered with pollen. that just makes me sneeze thinking about it. Kids will be home soon. Kate wants to go to the tanning bed but I'm a little unsure about it. Jack has homework club and then baseball practice. Rick is thrilled that he gets to go up to the ball park at 7pm. Anyway, thats all I have for now. :) ttyl

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Hi. I'm off to preschool early this morning b/c we have a meeting. It will be nice to see all my little friends again today as I wasn't there on Tues. I got a lot of painting and glazing done yesterday and I'll fire some pieces when I get home this afternoon. Joe woke up grouchy but he stayed up too late last night, he did receive all of his birthday calls though which was nice. He had a fun day and hopefully he can get to get early tonight. Have a great day!

Grandma Mary

Grandma Maryann passed away on Sunday and tomorrow is her memorial service. I won't be able to be there but I thought I'd just say a few things on my blog.

Sweet Grandma Maryann, that is how I remember her. I am not sure if she was always sweet to everyone, I know she might have had a small temper but so do I so thats okay. She was a wonderful grandma, she loved all her grand babies and then some. Maybe I inherit my love for sweet little children from her. She always had strawberry quick in the cabinet and she let us sit on the counter in the house on purtscher drive. She never hesitated to grab a bowl and get the ice cream out and the strawberries. Her house was always in perfect condition, always! She played babies with me and loved brushing the dolls hair, I loved that. She had wonderful cheek bones and dimples, ones that a couple of my precious gifts have inherited. She would say, "come over here and let grandma ann see" She would sit and just listen to whatever we had to say, she loved knowing what we were doing and what we were interested in at the moment. I loved her and now I'm happy she is with Grandpa and family some where in heaven ,whole once again. She can see us now, and I know she is smiling with her hands clasped together right in front of her, smiling like she always did.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE JOE!

Today is Joe's birthday. Wow, he is 8 years old. Crazy crazy! We are going to have cup cakes and ice cream tonight and he ordered pizza for his birthday dinner. He opened presents from his grandparents this morning and loves everything! Yay Joe!