Tuesday, June 11, 2010 - Another Busy Day So I Can Play Tomorrow!

Tuesday, June 11, 2010 - Another Busy Day So I Can Play Tomorrow!

I was shocked when I woke up this morning - It was slightly after 6am.  Dean was already up and he was just getting ready to pour his first cup of coffee.  I assumed he hadn't been up very long.  However, I soon learned I forgot to get the coffepot ready the night before.  Believe it or not almost every single time Dean gets up before me, I've forgot to take care of it the night before.  He told me the worse part was I had not even run the water through the Brita pitcher - so he had to do that too!  He thinks I sleep in on purpose when this happens.  Maybe my subconscious knows that and I do.  Either way, it made for a fun conversation this morning!

It was in the 50's early this morning and only 59 when we left to walk.  It sure felt nice.  The sun was trying hard to burn through the clouds, but it didn't happen until after we returned to Bentley.  It's going to be a beautiful day!  We walked late (my fault for being lazy...lol!), so we only got in a mile at the park.  (As I'm proofing this, I see my exercise watch says I have  almost 17,000 steps, so I still did a lot of moving today.)

After going all day yesterday I'm staying in - laundry, cleaning, defrosting the freezer and trying to figure out what to fix for dinner tonight.  Maybe a quick trip to the grocery store - but hopefully staying close to home all day.  I'll be gone again most of the day tomorrow so I need to rest up!  Lol!  Like all of these things are resting?

Second load in the washing machine, freezer defrosted, rearranged a few things in cabinets - seems I'm always finding a better way to store things, and I need to head to the grocery store pretty quick.

It's been 3 months since I last defrosted our freezer and this is how much had built up.  I think it is quite a lot and it seems to get worse.  Any ideas on what might cause this?   It's not my favorite thing to do, but I try to be diligent and do this at least every 3 months  (within a few days/weeks) for the past year.  Prior to that we were not full-timing so I often emptied it in between trips.

Dean left to play golf this morning.  I'm glad he's been able to play so much, since he went most of last month unable to play, due to the rain.  He really enjoys it, it keeps him busy and it's good exercise.

My cousin gave me a few pictures last night I'll share with you.  I forgot about them when I returned home last night, and found them this morning when I picked my purse up from the couch.  

My sister on the left and Me on the right.  Taken in November 1961.  I was 5, and Cindy was 3.

Crystal, #3 sister.  She was 8-9 mos. in this picture.  

This is my Great-Grandma Duncan at 92, holding my month old daughter Misti Dawn Blair.  It was Easter Sunday.  That is my Great-Uncle Richard "Dick" Duncan.  He was afraid grandma might drop her, so he was at the ready to catch her if needed.  My dad and stepmom bought Misti this dress and brought it to the hospital.  I saved it for her 1st Easter Dress.  

My dad and his girls, from left to right
Me #1, Cindy #2, Jody #4, and Crystal #3.
Something sure got him tickled - but he loved to laugh.  If truth was known he probably said something and was laughing about it.  

I pulled my Instapot out and boiled some eggs to make deviled eggs.  They are one of Dean's favorite foods.  I ran to the grocery store while the eggs cooled.  We needed lunch meat for our wraps that we'll have when he gets home.  I have just enough tomato left to add to our wrap.  I bought a package of the precooked bacon and a couple of slices really put that wrap over the top!  

After lunch Dean went out to empty the tanks, while I hung up another load of clothes.  

Dean wanted to get our mail in Pittsburg, and wanted to know if I'd like to ride along.  Sure, I haven't been out of the house except for 10 minutes when I was at the store.  We were there and back in about half an hour.  It was nice to have a little time to visit.  We've been so busy the past few days.

Once home, I started the beef tips. There were a few steps, but a very easy recipe that included making a gravy.  I made some rice, and steamed the last of the broccoli/cauliflower I had in the refrigerator.  Of course, we added a few deviled eggs too.  It made a great meal, and best of all Dean liked it.  That's good, since there is just enough tips and rice for his lunch tomorrow.

After I finished washing the dishes and putting everything away, I set down to finish this up so I could post it tonight.  Tomorrow I am taking Haleigh and Kamron to Joplin.  We'll do a little shopping and have lunch somewhere.  Aunt Cindy may join us for lunch.  I'm looking forward to spending the day with them.  It's hard finding a day they are both free at the same time.  Kamron practices golf several times a week and does weightlifting in the mornings.  Haleigh works several days a week and some weekends, so I was blessed they are both available tomorrow.

Hoping your day was wonderful!