8-29 End of August Memories

We are lucky to be able to sit in our carport in the shade and watch some of the yearly "Airshow". I like it because the noise is not so bad and no crowds to contend with. The Pasero's came over this day and shared the event.

HOUSE SOLD

Tuesday August 25th (three weeks after putting the "for sale" sign out), Carol Finley from California came through our home and fell in love with it. I saw it in her eyes that she would make an offer. And less than 3 hours after viewing it her realtor was back in our home with all the paperwork! She came by with her daughter-in-law the next morning to show "her new home".

We were relieved, but at the same time I did shed a tear. I have loved being here in this neighborhood and love all my neighbors. A door is closing on this chapter of our life, and a new door will have to be opened. A little scary at our age.... The inspection passed, with 3 minor fixits. So we are in full swing of packing!!! And what a chore it has turned out to be. We have to be out by the 1st of October.

8-22 GARAGE SALE

Our neighborhood has a garage sale every other year on a Friday and Saturday. Dori came and participated this time. I was glad that she was with me, more enjoyable for me. The stuff was in our carport. We both did pretty well. At the last 3 hours Dianna brought some stuff over and even some of it sold!

8-14 and 8-15 August Memories when Hanchett's were in town.

The Hanchett family had a short visit this summer. We had a lot of fun seeing them again, but it was not long enough. We don't mind sharing the family with Mike's Dad and family, though. The children were quite cute showing us things they could do. It was an enjoyable couple of days.

O'Malley our Lazy Cat

8/11/09 These TWO pictures of O'Malley is typical on any given morning. I should have posted without them in a slide, but oh, well.

8-8-09 Getting ready to pack.

Our dining room has become the "packing room". I have collected boxes, bubble wrap, and tape. My neighbors have even saved their newspapers for me. I hope I never have to do this again!!!

8-5-09 Day 2: All painted

Day two and all the caulking was painted all around the house. It looks quite nice now. You know how paint wears, especially near the ground level? I did not take pics of the back of our shed. I had him do some scraping and painting there, also.

8-5-09

8-4-09 1st day: Simple Home Repairs

Getting your home ready for selling requires some repairs, yard work, etc. Our handyman caulked and trimmed some bushes and trees on the first day.

8-5-09 Bryce being tended at Nana's House

Bryce was dropped off this day by his Daddy around 8:30 a.m. Bryce's day care lady was on vacation. It was a delightful morning for Nana and Poppa as he was investigating the whole house and even chased O'Malley a few times. We walked around the outside of the house 4 times as well. He got to watch the garbage truck and the driver even waved to him. I think he had a fun time. He made us laugh a lot that morning!

Last of July Memories

July was a fun month, as seen by some of my previous picture posts. This was taken on the last day in July. Bryce goes for the boots pretty quickly when he visits. I enjoyed picking him up from his day care a few times, then taking him home and waiting for Mommy to come and put him down for his nap. Makes me feel so good when around the kitchen and into the living room of the day care lady's home he appears and then shouts "NANA" with the biggest grin on his face! Wayne and I also enjoyed visiting with our friends on some Friday evenings eating pizza at a local Pizza place. We invited the missionaries over for dinner the last Sat. in July. They were really nice. It has been a good month. But, too hot!!!!!

Mike's Birthday Party

Family and friends of Mike got together on Sunday July 12th to celebrate Mike's 22nd birthday! (His actual birthday was on the 10th). We enjoyed each other's company and ate some great food. I didn't get many good pics, but hope you like these.

July 11th Adult Dinner and Race Activity