Yes, it's really me

I came home this morning after working 7pm - 7am and was greeted by Mike (leaving for work) saying, "Buddy had diarrhea in his cage this morning...."  He cleaned the cage but the smell still lingered in the air.  Seems Buddy still has some on his tail, but try as I may, I couldn't get our 90+lb puppy into the shower.   There I was, exhausted from the night working at the nursing home & now I was trying to drag the dog into the shower....  Didn't happen.  But a funny thing did happen.  I suddenly wanted to come here and put in an entry.    

And so, here I am....

Not really sure one should write in a journal when they've been up for over 26 hours, but I'm going to give it a try.  I'll add pictures so at least those will be amusing if the writing is pathetic. 

Lots has gone on....  Might be easier to show you some of what is happening in my life with the pictures. 

 

First of all, Mom remains in remission and is doing great.  I already have everything I want for Christmas this year.  Truly the most wonderful gift and everyday I say "Hey God, it's me Michelle, thank-you". (Here's a pic of her at the kids birthday party in August.)  We had Curious Creatures come to the party and this albino python was one of the stars.  I think the alligator came in a close second as a favorite.  Couldn't believe Mom wanted to hold the snake.  Mom is MUCH braver than Dad when it comes to snakes, he wouldn't even touch it, lol.   

Here are Sammi and Mikey with a few cousins and a friend holding the python.  I think both adults and kids had a good time with all the creatures.   Another thing that has been happening over at my end of the swamp is house renovations.  Our house is over 150 years old.  I believe the last time itwas updated was in the 70's.  The outside is now complete, but the inside is a work in progress.

Before pic....  

Another before pic....

And here's an after pic.  Actually I just noticed that the house is not totally completed in this picture, (there are some shutters missing) but as you can see, things are looking ALOT better.... 

Lets see, what else, what else?  Ohhhhh, I know.  Another big thing that happened here since I've last written is that the kids had plastic surgery.  I know they are a bit young, but peer pressure to look a certain way has already begun in kindergarten and 1st grade.  They hated their thin lips & so following the lead of popular actors/actresses  they had their lips plumped up.

A great improvement here too.  : )   

 

 

 

Ok, beginning to seriously nod off here, :::::must keep my eyes open and finish this entry::::::  Here are a few pics of our 8 month old puppy Buddy.  In this first pic he's wearing Mikey's t-shirt.  The kids used to love to dress him up.  The big goof would just let them.  They can't dress him up anymore though, because he's outgrown their clothes.  (And I better not come home and see Buddy wearing mine, lol). Sammi weighs 42lbs, Mikey weighs 46lbs, Buddy weighs 90+lbs. 

 

And lastly,here's a recent pic of all my kids.  (Spencer just turned 20 years old on Decemeber 15th!  20!  Is that possible?)  Guess it is & life is good. 

Well, my bed is definitely calling me now, have nodded off here a few times in the past few minutes.  I'll be back soon, still have lots to say. 

Everyone have their Christmas shopping done?  ....Like my house, that is also a work in progress.  Like my house, that is also a work in progress.  Oh, oh.... repeating myself.

Heading for bed...

                  Take care all & stay warm....