Coooold-----

It's especially cold in our house---55 degrees this morning because Kev realized last night that he forgot to fill out the 'keep fill' paperwork for our propane and the furnace was off!  Today he is getting us some propane and relightin the furnace (I hope).  There is really not much else to report with the exception of the big black cloud bank that was sort of following me to work this morning.  I can only hope it doesn't snow!  I am going to lunch with some friends today for my birthday.  I know---this is about the 3rd birthday lunch/supper I've done but it's great each and every time! 

We're getting started soon---

After years of wanting to build on to our house we are finally going to do it this year.  To say I'm excited would be a gross understatement!  Kev is not so excited but he'll be happy when it's done.  Whitey and George were out Sunday to measure and let us know what needs to be done so we can get started.  (So far, most of the things are nothing that I can do which means Kev is grumbling.)  I'll get more involved the further along we get.  Last weekend was Keith's 80th Birthday---good crowd and lots of cake!  Always nice to see the family.  It was a little windy for the weiner roast but at least it wasn't raining!  As we progress on the room I'll keep everyone posted on colors, etc.  This is going to be such fun!!!

Faaaaantastic!

That is the word I would use to describe my 58th Birthday.  It started on Friday when I read a good book on the drive to KC.  Kev is never very happy when I read while he drives but it was my birthday after all.  When we got to H & S's house Shawn was waiting to take me to an antique mall he knew about.  4 floors of antiques--I was in heaven.  I bought a few small things for a couple of my collections.  After that it was my much anticipated night out with the girls.  What a great time.  The weather was nice and we ate outdoors, great drinks and great food.  Then it was on to the shopping.  I had each of the girls pick out a charm for new new charm bracelet--the first two in my quest to have all my kids, inlaws, grandkids and Kev pick one out for me.  At the end of the evening it was dessert and coffee and then the bookstore.  I hope heaven has creme brulee!!  The next day we saw Theron's horse riding lesson and then went to Fritz's for lunch with the gang.  Train's deliver your food there and the kids loved it.  For the rest of the afternoon we hung around the house, the kids played, the girls sewed and I finished my book.  Both of them made me fantastic home sewn birthday gifts---doesn't get any better than that.  On Sunday we headed for home--with a stop at a casino on the way for a little slot time and supper.  All in all a really great weekend.  Thank you everyone!

Only 290 Days 13 Hours and 30 Minutes Until Christmas

And we have snow so I guess we're ready!  It's actually pretty warm outside even with the blanket of white and I'm sure it isn't going to last long.  It got me thinking about Christmas though and I realized that for the first time in quite a while I haven't started my shopping for next year yet!  Kev was out cleaning businesses this morning--no one wants wet sloppy snow tracked in.  I'm looking forward to this weekend and a weekend trip to Kansas City.  It sounds like the weather is nicer there and I love spending time with everyone.  Today is Kindi's Birthday---Happy Birthday Kindi!  I'm going to Keesi's after work to spend time with Boo while Keesi, Shawn and Mazy go to parent teacher conferences.  Mazy does well in school and is proving to be an interesting little man to teach.  Back to work,  the real estate business is finally picking up---

Another Day Another Dollar

That translates to " I'm back to work and it's Monday Morning".  To add insult to injury it's snowing.  What's up with this?  I should have been expecting it since this is my birthday week and I have celebrated a lot (really alot at my age) of very snowy birthdays.  This is a short week for me though because the "Law as Written by Katy" states that you do not under any circumstances work on your birthday.  Friday is my birthday so Mr. K and I are going to KC to spend the weekend with the Luett Family.  Keesi, Shawn and the boys are going also.  I can't wait!  Shopping and supper with my girls on Friday and all sorts fun with the entire group on Saturday.  My Mom and Dad gave me some money for my birthday so I even have spending money.  My life is good.

I'm Back----

My daughters have been pointing out that I haven't written for a long time.  In my defense I will say that for part of this time my computor was down and I have been swamped at work so I didn't have time to write there.

I also went to Las Vegas and had a great time.  We stayed at the Gold Nugget, saw the shark tank, ate at some great resturants, visited the Strip, played some slots (Elvis sang to me), relaxed did a little shopping.  We went to the new Cosmopolitan in Vegas--what a gorgeous place.  Kev would like to stay there next time but I have to say that I loved our room in the Rush Tower at the Gold Nugget.

Keesia and I went with Keri and her Mom to a 3 day scrapbooking retreat at Camp Sunnyside.  This is the 3rd year we've gone and it's always a great time.  I made a scrapbook for my Mom for her birthday as well as the pages from our Chicago Trip last summer.  Keesi complete a scrapbook also so we felt very productive.

Friday Heidi and Hud came for the weekend.  On Saturday Sherie, Jen, Keesi, Heidi and myself did a fancy birthday lunch for Mom.  I thought it went very well.  We had it at our house but everyone contributed.  Thanks to everyone for all their help.  All the guys went to town for lunch and then came back to our house for dessert.  Keesi, Shawn and the boys stayed after the rest left so they could see more of Heidi and Hud.  All in all, yesterday was a very good time.

Today, Heidi and Hud are already on the road.  I'm working and playing on the computor for a while then I'll finish up my cleaning and laundry.  We have two visitations late this afternoon---how does that happen?  Tomorrow it will be back to work for a short week---we're heading to KC along with Keesi, Shawn and the boys to celebrate my birthday.  I can't wait!  If you have to get older I figure you might as well do it with style----