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April 28, 2008
It's raining and cold
today and I'm not sure what happened to our summer like weather?? It's gone! Miss Hannah and I stayed home from work/school today as she hadn't felt well all weekend and was complaining of her ears hurting and I...can't seem to kick this nasty cold I have had for almost two weeks! So, I got her in to see the doc today and sure enough, she has a DOUBLE ear infection and her cold is back as she is all congested again. So got some antibiotics to clear up the ears and lots of juice to flush out that congestion. Sure hope it works.
It's raw outside and I had to go around and close up the house and turn the furnace on for a bit to take the chill away. It is only the end of April, but this past week sure did feel like July! So much for that.
I've been enjoying my little birds once again. Black and white finches and yellow chicadees. They come right to my window here at the computer and eat the seed and suet I have out for them.They are so sweet to watch and enjoy.
I did up some cooking today making a big pot of spaghetti sauce for dinner tomorrow, it's always better to let it set one day after it's cooked!
Off to the grind tomorrow and hoping we are all in better shape!
Posted by tracey at 03:59 PM | Comments (1)
April 25, 2008
Week's End and our Trip
So, Dev and I had a GREAT time in Washington DC. We saw every monument ever erected!! And we walked about 6 miles everyday, sometimes more!
Dev LOVED the subway, don't ask me why??? She thought it was the COOLEST thing ever and had it figured out, how to use it, but the end of the first day!
Our Hotel was not new and flashy, but clean and an easy walk to the Metro in Arlington.
The first day we spent the morning at Arlington National Cemetery. What a beautiful serene place and the cherry blossoms were still in bloom. I captured some great pictures! Also saw the changing of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown and they played TAPS for a someone just being buried that day and that is all it takes to bring tears to my eyes!
From there we walked over to the Iwo Jima memorial. Something to see, it's HUGE!
After lunch at Union Station we walked over to the Capital and hung out there for a bit before heading down the National Mall towards the Smithsonian Castle and then onward to the White House where we hung out by the wrought iron fence and took pictures of the protestors and police!
Everyday was an adventure and we traveled miles on the metro, ate lunch the second day at the famous Ben's Chili Bowl and had dinner one night at the Cheesecake Factory!
We had a great time and the last day traveled to Mt. Vernon where we got caught in a down pour at Washington's tomb and then thunder and lightening as we ran as fast as we could back up towards the mansion!
It was a great trip and so glad we went!!!!
I had Monday off which was good as we didn't get home until 5:30 am! The drive home took us 13 1/2 hours due to traffic out of NYC because of the Pope's visit which also created LOTS of people in DC during our week there! One morning we stumbled upon five bus loads of Bishops leaving their hotel! Quite a site...
Now the weekend is here and I'm ready to kick back and relax as this beautiful weather surely won't last!!!
Posted by tracey at 09:15 PM | Comments (0)
April 11, 2008
Getting a little nervous
So we are 4 days away from our trip to DC and I'm starting to get flight anxiety! I don't give it much though until the time draws nearer and it is!! I'm really excited to go, the weather is looking a lot better there than here, that is for sure!
Tomorrow is Hannah's birthday party and Dev will be gone most of the weekend to help take care of her nephews for the weekend, she's nice like that...
Otherwise, it's been a hell of a week and I am SO glad today is my last day of work for a while! It's been a tiring and frustrating few days and mainly due to the people I work with. They really know how to stress one out, but every night I ask GOD for calm and his grace to get me through...
And it helps...
So, here's to a crappy weather weekend, but time with my family before heading to the big capital of our nation!!!
Posted by tracey at 07:48 AM | Comments (0)
April 06, 2008
Guardian
So, I love taking these personality tests. I've done it for work in-services we have had and I think I did some in college as well. I always come out the GUARDIAN --- and by GOD, I'd have to say, this IS me, in a nutshell...
These are the general traits of a guardian...
Guardians pride themselves on being dependable, helpful, and hard-working.
Guardians make loyal mates, responsible parents, and stabilizing leaders.
Guardians tend to be dutiful, cautious, humble, and focused on credentials and traditions.
Guardians are concerned citizens who trust authority, join groups, seek security, prize gratitude, and dream of meting out justice.
Posted by tracey at 05:16 PM | Comments (0)