Excitement today, all day long

So, today was very fun. Last night I went to Nampa and Meridain and picked up Kasen and Logan. Then today I called Krystal and asked if I could have Noah and Chloe. We had a very exciting day! First, all four took a bubble bath. Then they took a shower, then after dressing, and lotioned down they layed on TuTu and PaPa's bed and watched PBS. It was all so fun!
They all voted to have Mac and cheese for lunch. I made it my way. With rue. They also wanted hot dogs in it.
After lunch, right after lunch, they wanted a snack. The snack, I decided to make was Brownies. When the brownies were done, we all had brownies and ice cream. Yummy.
Krystal came to pick up the kids around four thirty. Before she came, the kids discovered what fun it is to throw dice on hard wood floors. I have a big old bag of colored dice. The kids emptied the whole bag on the floor, as soon as the noise started, they grabbed them up, and started throwing them across the room. Oh my, it made allot of noise, and was way fun. At first, I was annoyed, until I realized what they liked was the noise they were making. So, I just sat on the couch and watched. Kasen would throw a hand full and then turn to look at me, as if I were going to yell at him to stop. Cutie.
Krystal came, and she showed me how to put pictures up on facebook. I have no idea how to do it right this minute, She will have to show me how to do it again. It is a very good thing she is patient with me.
Ater Krystal left, Terry set the small sprinkler up in the front yard. The two boys had so much fun running and sitting on the sprinkler. I then put them to bed, in different rooms, and they were asleep with in ten minutes. They were very tired little ones. It was a full and happy day. I love being with my Grands and these were a different set of four in my house, and they were lots of fun.
Good night all......

a new day in the Mairs Home

So, we have been havin so much fun here at home. We had the boys here so Brandi and Russ could go on their honeymoon. Ginger came over to help, and she choose to bring three more children with her, plus her dog. So, she really had alot to look after. Poor Ginger. She is so cute. She always thinks of others, rather then herself. She ended up bringing Jesiah, Eric, and Taylor. Eric and Taylor are the children she use to live with. She misses them so much. So anyway. When she went home on Monday, she was exhausted. Totally wiped out. Loved the time with them. Ginger took care of everything. So, I didn't have to lift a finger.
Tonight, we had Jesiah, Noah, Alec, Logan, Chloe here for a short time. I love to have the kids here. They had dinner, then went outside to climb the tree and fight each other on the yard. We adults watched from the saftey of the patio chairs. Enjoyable night for one and all.

Blessing

Went to Mom and Dad's today. Dad has been having trouble with his kidneys. He has been very weak this last week. He is going to the doctor's this week hopefully. The oil was given by Terry and the blessing was given by Robert. They both did a wonderful job. They were so honored to give the blessing to their Father. Dad has been so healthy and strong for so long, it is really hard to see him struggle with strength due to his kidneys.
While we were there we also celebrated Daniel, Tyson, and Dougies birthdays. It was very nice. Eileen and Robert ordered pizza and cake, and it turned out very nice. Was a little surprised that Mom wasn't in the know about the party. Fun none the less. Was happy we happened to be there. It was just Terry and I and then the Robert Mairs family. Very nice day indeed.

waited to long for the cherries

I had cherries on Saturday, and Ket said they were perfect, and still hard. I got a pitter from Krystal, and intended to pit the cherries, and eat some, and whatever, with the rest. However, this morning, I went and got them, and put them in the sink, to start pitting. The cherries were all soft, and smelled like alcohol. I was very surprised they had gone bad so fast. So, no cherries for us. Sad, oh well......
Terry left for Parma to work today. He sure does enjoy his job. I am proud of him, I am always amazed with his determination. Love that man.
The boys are here now. They will be here till Tuesday. PaPa was so happy to see them last night. He hugged and kissed each of them, and told them that he missed them, and was happy they came for a visit. It was heartwarming to watch.
Krystal cut off my hair yesterday! I am so glad! No more fuzzy hair days. I hate my hair when it is fuzzy. Thank you Krystal for sharing your talents with me, at the last possible minute. I do that to Brandi also, and she always accommodates me also.

Dad Mairs

Yesturday around two, Terry got a call from his Mom. Mom was concerned about Dad's legs. Dad had lost the strength in his legs. He was havin trouble getting up, and in and out of the car. Terry and I went right over to be a support to Mom, and help with Dad. We went to the Draw Center with them, so Dad could have his blood drawn. We then went home with Mom and Dad. We were served a wonderful dinner, which Mom was preparing for herself and Dad. She is such a great cook. Was really nice to be with the both. Around eight-thirty, we went home. Terry called this morning to see how Dad was. He is feeling much better this morning. This is good. I was really concerned about Dad. Having lost my own Dad last year, it is very scary to think of Dad Mairs not feeling well. I love him so much.
I have sat here on the couch all morning playing with the computer. I have had water, and potatoe chips so far this morning. Terry just got home for lunch, and he is making me a hot dog for lunch. Such a sweet guy. Gotta love a husband that takes such good care of me. I'll keep him a few more years..HEHE
It is very very quiet around here without the kids and dogs. LOL I am so going to get used to this!!
Krystal and Robby and kids went to Roaring Springs today. I hope that they have a great time. I don't know what I will do with the rest of my day. I do know I need to iron Terry's shirts today. So, I will do that for sure. Man, this life with no kids is so relaxing.

so still

It is so very silent in the house. It will take awhile to get use to this. I am not so sure I like it. Brandi called this morning just to chat, it was nice...then she had to suddenly get off the phone, cuze a puppy peed on her floor! HEHEHE......Don't miss that at all.

It has been so long since I blogged, I really didn't even remember how. Brandi and boys are now married and gone to be a family with Russ Carey. Brandi is in love, as is the boys. They are all very happy. We had the wedding last Saturday, and the Open House yesturday. Both occasions were wonderful and beautiful. I am so proud of all my girls. They all were a active part of the ceremony and Open House. Congratulations to the Carey family. I spent alot of time at the Open House holding and feeding Jaren. I love, just love this smallest Angle of my grands. I feel very blessed to be a part of my grands lives.
My house is all organized and clean and different now. No toys downstairs, my favorite Tree of Life picture is able to be seen by all now. It was covered up by the computer desk for a while. I love this picture. Nicole and Ket bought it for themselves while they were in Florida, and then gave it to Dad and I when they saw how much I loved it. I bought a used couch at a yard sale to sit beneth it. It is very comfortable, and looks perfect there. My rooms are wide open, and I love it. Just the way I have always dreamed it would look. My Dad's chair is over by the couch. I should recover it, however, I am not ready yet. I will get to it someday. As for now, I can still see my Dad sitting in it. I miss him so.
Terry is at the cabin right now. He left Saturday, even before the party was over. He loves the cabin, as I do. He is always striving to do the right things, so his Father will not have to have any worries about the cabin. I love my husband, and the love he so freely gives and feels, and expresses to me concerning his parents. They raised a very wonderful son. I am proud to be a Mairs.