JANIE'S WHISPERS

Relax, Stress, Relax

2011-05-27T08:31:00.000-07:00

What a week it has been. Took a few extra days off to spend time with my friend Gary who came to San Diego. Had fun just relaxing and talking as the weather was drizzly and rainy but we both had mentioned it was good to just kick back and clear our minds. He is a great friend of almost 30 years. Main topic..God.. It seemed the minute he left, the calls came in about my grandson (will not go into detail here) but he is home now. Very stressfull week but now things have started to settle down.
At least when I went to doctors for my annual physical, he was impressed that all my labs were fantastic, from my cholesterol to my liver and kidney all looks great. However because of headaches that I have been getting lately (hardly ever have had them)they took about 10 xrays of my neck and he has me starting PT in about a week due to degenerative joint disease in my neck. I am looking forward to this.
Tuesday Machelle and I have planned to go spend the day at Old Town, which is one of my favorite places to just go walk around and lunch! Really looking forward to this and spending time with my sis. Memorial Day??? Just another work day and maybe overtime.

Time Off

2011-05-16T09:13:00.000-07:00

My good friend Gary is coming to visit, so decided to take a few extra days off as when he comes to visit something always seems to come up. Gary has been a good friend for about 30 years when I started work at the "Crown Room" and then when I left there and went to "Doc's Landing" and then on to HGH. He probably knows me almost as well as my sister. He loves God and not only is one of the pastors of a growing church but he volunteers with the Police Department & a few Hospitals as their Chaplin. We will have lots to talk about and some friends to visit with. Most of all, I am taking 3 days off work to make a total of 5 days..ahh that feels good.
I will ofcourse be taking my yearly 2 week vacation soon, just havent decided when.
The weather has been crazy so no sunning or pooling for awhile..geeze a little over a week ago, it was 90 and I was at the pool swiming and kindleing..giggle.
Until later, have a great one!

Kindle, Kindle

2011-04-17T22:53:00.000-07:00

I got my Amazon Kindle yesterday and charged it up, set it to my Wifi, and downloaded one free book before I went to bed expecting to have all day to play, experiment and start downloading some books, but the phone rang early and off to work some overtime. Of course I took it with me and after 12 hours of work I was able to grab it and start playing with it.. oh man this is fun. It even has this little man inside that will read it to you so you can just close your eyes and listen. It could put you to sleep and he would, cause his voice is so boring.lol. But what a great thing. Also I can leave my reading glasses at home cause I can set the size of the font..so I wont look like grandma with her little reading glasses on the tip of her nose just perfect. Now the weather is going to have to be perfect so I can start laying out at the pool and reading. Summer I am ready, got my suit, my lotion, my sippy bottle, my watch and my KINDLE!!!! bye for now

Take Me Away

2011-04-06T13:46:00.000-07:00

It is cloudy with rain coming. I have my “Mountain Pine” Yankee Candles on and the aroma floats throughout house and takes me away to my sister Debra’s Mountain Home in Running Springs. I close my eyes and the trip starts. The drive up the mountain and the aroma of the big pine trees, the fresh crisp air, the welcoming hugs as you enter the house, a big fire in the fireplace and the warmth of the home. I really miss it. I wanna live there...sigh....lol

Beautiful Day

2011-04-05T08:37:00.000-07:00

Well today is beautiful, sun is shining and I am starting to feel me ole self again. I now understand why doctors are always saying babies & the elderly..well no wonder it takes me twice as fast to get sick and twice as long to get well, now that I am in the second catigory..lol. It is also hard not to get everything when you are a Caregiver to many people, but that seems to be what God has called me to do. Since He takes care of me, it is my calling to do the same for others. I believe this is my "gift" that God has blessed me with. Yes there are times when I wish I had another gift, like singing, writing or being an artist. These are the gifts I always wanted. I can actually sing pertty good, but my writing and drawing are not so hot, even my stick people are more like twigs. Oh well at least I can have fun trying. Right now I am on my way to the final phase of buying a Kindle. I am excited about this and between gift cards etc I should have most of it paid for. One of the things I enjoy is going to the pool in the mornings and its almost that time. This is the one place I do most of my reading. When I am in the house I am always thinking of things to do and winter, well thats my time to spring clean. So now when its pool time I can read to my hearts content and not have to carry books (cause when I finish one, I pick another right up). So looking forward to having one. I went to Amazon.com and most of the books I want to read are .99cents. Wow I guess it pays to be behind the "book" times..lol Well its my day off and I want to do two things, finish an afghan I am making as a bday present for my boss and work on my genealogy which is coming along great. Finally found my great great great grandparents "Carel". Its so hard when they keep changing spellings. Dropping extra "L"s and "R"s, example in one Census spelled "carrell" in another "Carrel" in another "Correll" Probably the enumerators idea of spelling. Well time for me to get this day agoing. Later Everyone. Actaully wonder if anyone is reading this.. giggle

CA crud

2011-03-29T12:17:00.000-07:00

Just a note, down with the "crud" geeze I cant wait for summer. Its this dern hot/cold weather. Cold then go to work and they have the heat up to 80, then start sweating, then they turn the heat off and hit the AC, and,,well you know. People always wonder why I wear shorts and a t-shirt to work...too hot for jeans and a sweater.
Anyway will be back when the crud is gone. Since I have been in bed for 2 days, just needed to get out of bed, shower and move around alittle.
Oh Yeah Paula has decided NOT to make a trip to Sedona this year, they want to buy a "travel trailer" as she calls it. Anyway who knows maybe I will just go by myself!
Ta Ta

Visit

2011-03-25T07:48:00.001-07:00

Kiya and I had a wonderful visit. We shopped at Fashion Valley all morning then headed off to the Super China Buffet for lunch, where we stuffed ourselves and had some wonderful conversations. We then came home watched some movies then off to her Aunts house to visit with her and her little cousins. It was a great day and even though she was only here for a week, It felt good that she wanted to spend time with her ole grandma. Thanks Kiya and I will see you next year (or sooner)after you officially become an adult! You are truly someone I enjoy being around. Love you!

Kiya's Visit

2011-03-22T21:05:00.000-07:00

My granddaughter Kiya is in San Diego (from Oregon) visiting her mom during Spring Break. I am going to pick her up tomorrow morning and she will spend the night, so guess we will do shopping, lunch and lots of talking. I am so excited and looking forward to spending time with her and catching up with what is going on in her life. In October she will be turning 18, oh my gosh where has the time gone? Will be back with news of our visit.

Beautiful Day

2011-03-12T11:35:00.001-08:00

What a beautiful day. Got up, put my walking shoes on (my dancing shoes were unavailable..lol) put my headphones and hat on and off I went. I love to listen to Greg Laurie (a super pastor in Riverside). What a great way to start my day. It is also fun to check out what everyone is doing in and on their yards as it is around "inspection" time at the park, so everyone is sprucing up their places. I am done, thank goodness with mine. This also gives me new projects to do outside, new plants, ground cover and bark. Enjoy working outside. So I see new plants, flowers etc around the places.
My newest inside project is halfway done. I pulled out a big container of pictures, all loose. I sorted them in piles of families and am arranging them on plain paper with written notes of who some are, slipping that paper in a clear plastic paper sleaves and sorting them in a zippered 3 ring binder. This way I can move them around and add more easier then just in a regular photo album.
I am also working on a beautiful afghan (a birthday gift) for a coworker. She picked out the pattern but it is turning out much nicer then the picture. I so enjoy crocheting.
I have other projects in mind but I do not want to get to ahead of each one. If I do not finish a project and start another one I feel discombooberated..lol.
Well now it is time to get ready for work. Work always interferrs with all the stuff I love to do...yet again it affords me to do the stuff I love to do..be Positive Janie.

Another New Year

2011-03-10T12:57:00.000-08:00

Wow can it be over a year since I have Blogger?? Yeah seems like this sentence is always first. What has happened in a year? Not much, usually the same ole same, work and home. I am thinking about a vacation soon and have no idea where I want to go, or if anywhere! I might just want to stay home, sleep in, go to pool. I would love to go to Sedona again. Crater Lake in Oregon. To San Francisco to find my grandmothers grave. Road trip!!! Lol.. Well they are things to think about, and I will. Last vacation out of town was to Montana. Love that country but I think I still am pulled to the mountains. I have always loved the mountains and maybe someday I can retire there. Probably only my ashes will..lol..Just kidding. My sister and I always talked about sitting on her porch in rocking chairs eating a few, yes a few bonbons. I think the taste of bonbons and the smell of fresh air and pine are wonderful words defining the word retirement. Now this is not to say I would just sit, oh no, I am not one for that, but it totally sounds like a great way to end the day, all of above and the sunset..oh Lord would I love that. Bye for now, I will try and keep the Blog upgoing.

Visit

2010-02-24T11:51:00.000-08:00

Once again where has the time gone? Last post was over 2 months ago. There hasnt been much news to pass on but now I have super news. Paula & Keith are coming to visit the first week in July (the only time they could vacation). I am so excited and can't wait...but I will...It will be great to meet Keith. Paula says she is happier than she has ever been and says that Keith is her "rock". We will ofcourse be doing the sight seeing thing but I would like to have one reunion day. I have not set it yet. They will only be here for about 5 days and as I said we will be doing lots of things, mainly what they want to do. I could just sit and look / talk to them..lol...yeah right you all know me better than that.
I will keep you all updated. I have been working lots of hours and so enjoyed my two days off this week, still enjoying it. Working on my genealogy today and adding the newest member "Gage" to the family. Machelle I am sure is on cloud nine. Grandma for the first time. Well I am going back to my day off and relaxing.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

2009-12-25T09:35:00.000-08:00

Well here it is Christmas and I have my annual nasty cold/sore throat, but I am going to work anyway. You all have a wonderful Christmas Day. I love and miss you all.

Ugly Sweaters???

2009-12-10T11:33:00.000-08:00

Ok so it has been awhile since I have been here. So glad to know people are still Blogging instead of Facebooking everything. I was reading about the Ugly Sweater party and would love to see the pics. I was just wondering if I see them, will I also be able to say I have some of those in my closet?
Disneyland, I havent been there for almost 20 years...next time you all are planning another trip,let me know ahead of time and I will come up and go with you.
Love you all

The ABC's of Me....via Kathryn

2009-11-18T13:03:00.000-08:00

A - Age: 62
B - Bed size: Full
C - Chore you hate: Cleaning bathrooms
D - Dog's name: No dog
E - Essential start your day item: Coffee & Bible reading
F - Favorite color: Red
G - Gold or Silver: Silver
H - Height: 5'7"
I - Instrument you play: Vocal cords
J - Job title: Care Provider
K - Kid(s): 4
L - Living arrangements: Alone and loving it
M - Mom's name: Betty
N - Nicknames: my middle name Jane or at work,Danie..giggle
O - Overnight hospital: Delivering babies
P - Pet peeve(s): Those with no common sense
Q - Quote from a movie: "I hope it stays the same", about people & town from the movie Red Sky at Morning
R - Right or left handed: Right
S - Siblings: 2 sisters 2 brothers
T - Time you wake: 7:30am
U - Underwear: Always
V - Vegetable you dislike: Brussel sprouts..yuk
W - Workout style: Walking in the mornings
X - X-rays you've had: Dental, back & neck
Y - Yesterday's best moments: The whole day! 7pm hit the bed for movies
Z- Zoo favorite: San Diego Gorilla named Jane...go figure

Wonderful Weekend

2009-11-10T06:17:00.000-08:00

What a fun weekend I had with family. It is always so much fun for me to visit my sister Debra. Lots of chatting, talking about decorating, seeing all the kids and the kidlets. This weekend was special as Bryan was getting married. Yes it was hectic, yes it was crazy but always in the end, if the McDairmants are involved in anything it will always turn out to be a blast! Fun was had by all and brother Don can kick up a rug with the best of them. I will never forget his rendition of the "chicken dance" Priceless!! I do not remember when was the last time I danced the "twist", especailly with no side effects like killer side pains, cramps in legs etc. I think watching all the kids (now mind you when I say kids I am meaning those between 2 and 30) dancing. I so enjoyed watchng them. The flower girls were so cute and Sean looked especailly handsome in his tux. What a fine young man he is becoming.
Last but not least, the looks the Bride and Groom gave each other was the icing on the cake! Yeah the cake was good too.....
This is just a small part of a fun filled weekend, cause if I wrote it all down it would be pages. Thanks Debra for yet another fun weekend with you and the rest of the gang. Now when are you coming to visit me??? Giggle Love you all.

Tis the Season To Be.......

2009-10-28T16:19:00.000-07:00

Where has the time gone? It has been over 2 months since I wrote anything but then again it has been a crazy 2 months. Lets recap, sinus infection (3 weeks), allergies to the max, Steroids for a large spreading rash…what doc said was either meds or food (only good thing here is I stopped taking meds. Now when I say this, there was one point when the doc said, do you want to quit your hormones…I said let me ask my co-workers…he laughed. After the end of the Steroids, I emailed the doc and said never will I take those again. Anxious, didn’t sleep much and couldn’t stop talking to anyone who would or would not listen. At least at home the walls listened so someday “if the walls could talk”…. Then I got what I thought was a stomach virus (water poo poo)…doc said it was my ulcer. Oh I have had it, I mean I have so totally had it with all this one thing after another that I could scream and loud enough for you all to hear. So I have decided enough is enough and its time for me to take charge, not the doctor. This year has been the year of the “what next”!!!
So today I went to get the H1N1 shot…nope, Kaiser said you are not pregnant, I laughed and said Thank God for that!!! So until they get a bigger batch, the regular will just have to do. So I went shopping, all morning…had a blast, bought a new 19” flat screen monitor (on sale at Fry’s for $99) also saw a Toshiba lap top, might have to work a lot of overtime for that one…then went to the mall and bought a sweater set, some jewelry, some Yankee Candles, the new “Mountain Pine” finally a scent that smells like a Christmas Tree. I kept emailing them about that one. After the first of the year I will stock up on this one. It was fun and I enjoyed walking around. I decided I want more sweater sets and will start looking for more. Anyone know where they sell a lot of them?
Well it is my day off and going back to work tomorrow, so think I will go fluff up the pillows, turn the TV on and either watch that or read. Sometimes I will watch TV and read during the commercials….. Until next time….ta ta

Fhoto Friday.....Rub-a-dub-dub...

2009-08-14T08:43:00.000-07:00

I REMEMBER THIS AS IF IT WAS YESTERDAY....

Family Book

2009-08-12T12:55:00.001-07:00

Today I just needed to get back to my book. I keep thinking I am almost finished when I ome up with an idea and off I go. Of course this kind of book is an on going one. Right now I am adding photos of each person (that I have photos of). It does take time to add,frame ect each one. Also I recieed some old photos from Aunt Opal so adding them too. When I belive I have done as much as I can, at that point I will then print it out and put it together and hopefully by Christmas it will be done. I will also put it all on a disc.
After this I will add more information as I find it and will number it so that everyone can insert pages that are new.
This has been a work of love as I research and find long lost relatives. One example is Aunt Opals aunt (Ruth, sister of A.B. Carel)was finally located. She was in a nursing home close to Aunt Opal so they visited her. They had a wonderful time and this led to finding her cousins. Great Aunt Ruth passed over about a month after Opal was reunited with her. This was one of the reasons it has been worth over 10 years of research.
Well back to my book and then some crocheting as it is my day off.
Love to you all!

July 31st

2009-07-31T12:39:00.001-07:00

On July 31st in 1908 my grandmother Jessie Mae Watson (married name Carel) was born in Texas. She was a wonderful person and was loved by family and all those who met her. I could not say grandma so from the time I could talk to this day, I affectionately
called her Nanny. In 1978 I was privileged to be with her when she took her last breath and left this home to go to her Heavenly home. So Happy Birthday Nanny, I love you.

July 31st
On July 31st 1981 my second Father (Robert McKenzie) was killed on the job while helping to unload materials on a truck from a large crane. He was about to do yet another Salvage Job for the Navy (He was a retired Master Diver from the Navy). You came into my life when you decided that mother was the one for you and with that 3 children whom you loved and cared for. Then you and mother had 2 wonderful daughters which completed out little family. You left too early in our lives but God must have had need of you.

July 31st is a day of Birth and Death but it is also a day of remembering those we have loved who God has called home. When God calls us, when we have finished our work, those we love will be there to greet us and they will say….Welcome Home.

Love to you both, and all those that are waiting for us to come home.
Janie

Almost there

2009-07-21T19:10:00.000-07:00

Well I am starting to feel a little better and that means I am in a better mood too. Actuay today was super. I went and spent my gift card (from work) at target and got a Blu-Ray Disc Player. Headed over to Walmart for new TV on sale. Have it all set up in my bedroom and now think I will just close down the rest of the house and just live in my bedroom,lol..lol.. Also today I took brother Don to lunch at Marechiaro's Italian Restrurant down the road for his birthday. We had a great food and a great time talking about all kinds of things and it reminds me how much I love and need to spend more time with family.
I miss you all and it is nice to have the blog to keep in touch. Debra as I said you sound good and remember all things work for good to those that love God. I think this move for MIL will be good (after some transitional time ofcourse).
Kathryn hang in there and I hope your items will be recovered. Erin have fun at the lake. Sean have a blast on the rest of your summer vacation. Scott do not work too hard, its hot out there, I think of you when I see the firefighters out there.
Bryan, where and what are you doing..lol...Bryan who?? giggle.
To all my kids, love you all.
Ok now I am going to go rest, do not want to overdo it..haha.. think I will go watch a movie......

15 days.

2009-07-17T12:00:00.000-07:00

Still have the crud, but feeling somewhat better. Where is everyone? I guess on vacation. I have a vacation every week, its called "2 days off" lol. Those have been in bed trying to get well.
I know this too will pass it just takes time when you cant just take a month off to get completely well, it ends up taking longer.

Boy it sure is hot here in South CA.
Well love you all.

P.S. tomorrow is Brother Don's 61 bday.

Not the Crud???

2009-07-13T22:34:00.000-07:00

Ok so finally hit the docs today...Sinus infection..and he did a culture just in case I also have strep. I am on antibiotics and other fun stuff but happy to at least know what was going on and can now rest knowing that I will be me ole self soon. Thank GOD ! Now I am off to bed. Love and miss you all.

The Crud.....cont..

2009-07-11T12:09:00.000-07:00

Ok its been a week with this crud. Went back to work yesterday and felt I could have taken a week off to just stay in bed next to a nightstand cluttered with assorted medications....cough drops, eye drops, extra strength tylenol, water, CTM and kleenex..lol...but it is hard for me to call in sick for to long. Anyway this just has to run its course.
Hope everyone is having a super weekend. Love you all.

The Crud

2009-07-07T09:21:00.000-07:00

Well it finally got me, after long work hours and outings with the guys I came down with a bad sore throat and the crud. I did work for 2 days with it but on Monday it was worse so called in sick. My new boss is so sweet she said "Janie do you have everything you need, water and such" I thanked her and said yes. I stayed in bed all day and am going to do the same today, just needed to get up and stretch my back some. So today meds, bed, tv and rest. So glad everyone had a super weekend. The evening of the 4th we were able to see the fireworks from the back yard so the clients really enjoyed that. Loved all the pictures and wish I could have been there to help you celebrate Debras birthday and the 4th. Ok back to taking care of Janie..lol

Happy Birthday Sis

2009-07-04T07:11:00.002-07:00

Debra, I remember when mother brought you home from the hospital I was so happy to have a sister. I remember pushing you everywhere in the stroller and playing with you. In my teen years when we lived in Hawai, I was so busy surfing and just being a teenager, you kinda faded into the background as boyfriends and such came into my life and seemed more important. Then I married and off to other lands, states, time and finally maturity (I was a late bloomer in that area). Later in life I found someone who ended up being my best friend and confidant. I found someone who was so wise, so sweet, so loving and she had been right there in the family all along, she was Debra, my little sister, who had matured way earlier than me and has amazed me in so many ways. I could never in this lifetime find a better friend then her. You know you read things about parents, brothers, friends, but when people talk about sisters, well its true. There aint nuttin like sisters.
Debra, I know you are on your birthday suprise weekend. I cant wait to hear where you went and what fun you had (you surely deserve it) I hope you have / had the best time. Sis I love you and I am so blessed to have you not only as a sister but my best friend. I so enjoy our long talks on the phone. Of all the inventions of this world, that one is great and you know sis we love using it.
Ok enough Already!! lol..

Happy Birthday Debra
Love Ya,
Your big sister
Janie

Wordless Wednesday ??? Not Me

2009-06-24T18:35:00.000-07:00

No Wordless for me...got lotsa words. First, the pics on Erins & Kathryns blog are adorable. You gals need to open up a photo studio!! Love to see the pics. Debra poor sis, hope Evelyn is feeling better. To bad I tossed out the porta potty years ago, eliminates all those...needless...bathroom trips, but then again the person who is NOT sick will be emptying it. Hope Scott is better, no fun going to work when you are sick, I know...I do it all the time...lol. Debra keep saying...I am well...I am well..bla bla bla. Welcome to summer vacation? Great start! It will pass soon and everyone will be back to normal.

Today I spent the whole day.. and I mean from 8am to 6pm on my book. It was mostly all the history and story of the Carsons. Starting with Grandfather Carson, I feel like I am writing a mystery novel where the woman disappears and no one is talking especailly those that know the truth. A heart breaker and a puzzle solver.

I was detailing my fathers journey in the Marine Corp and maping out all the ships which carried him and his fellow Marines to Guadalacnal, Solomon Islands where a bloody battle raged with the Japs trying to defend a stratigical airstrip, it failed, Victory to the Americans! (When I had recieved his records and saw he was at Guadalacanal, I ofcourse had to research and I had a small inkling of what my father went through)

I Have found that sitting down and completely reading your Fathers and/or Mothers Military Records (not available until after their passing) is a journey I think every military brat should take.

"SEMPER FI" Means "Always Faithful"

Ok now it is off to watch my fav show..Ghost Hunters...with a bowl of popcorn..my Wednesday night routine...geeze did I say that????
Love to you all.

Happy Fathers Day

2009-06-22T12:01:00.000-07:00

Dad, I love you and think of you often. Even though you have gone you are still a big part of my heart so you are still here. I just wish we were able to have shared more time together. Your life in the Marine Corp was amazing as I read your military record. I cannot imagine your time at Guadalcanal during the War, your bout with Malaria and the aftereffects you suffered because of that, and explained your distaste for anything Japanenese. Dad your love of shooting (he was a marksman) and was often in matches with the San Diego Police. You managed the Cotton Patch in San Diego and then off to your gun shop "Wimpy's" where you did reloading for people all over the U.S. You were loved and well thought of by many which was totally revealed after you got sick and passed over, the outpouring of sympathy was amazing even all these 13 years later. One frined who does the motorcycle run to the memorial wall every year on Memorial Day, had a patch with your name on it on his jacket (I have the picture of it) in honor of your service. He wanted to carry you with him. One thing I wish could have done before you passed over was let you know what had happened to your mother, I was 4 years to late in my search. I know that was the biggest hole in your heart for almost all of your life, but I believe you are with her know and someday soon we will all be together to celebrate as I believe all things "good and love" go with us to the other side. So till then Dad...Love you, Love you, Love you.!!

Saturday

2009-06-20T11:06:00.000-07:00

Well went for my usual morning walk and wondered where all the sunshine was. I am not complaining as I love this weather, just wish a little rain would come with the overcast day. Oh I am such a gloomy day person..lol...It is almost time to go to work and it is still cloudy but was able to finish up some yard work I had been doing. I just love to get out and plan. I have spider plants and the babies just go everywhere and I was for awhile cutting the stalks off then I had this bright idea..giggle...I went out and bought some cheap stakes and drove them into the middle of the plant into the ground and then tied the stalks up to the stake, and will do so as the plant grows more babies, we will see how this works, but in the meantime I kinda like it. It is fun to plan out your yard. My ground cover has lots of little white flowers and so far has not attracted any bees which I am so afraid of....yes...I am afraid afraid of two things, bees and standing up in front of an audience and talking...talk about anxiety attacks, that would be the top one. I still cannot get Kathryns Blog (I can go to her photography one). I can see the header and all the items but not where she writes, it is completely white. Weird. Have no problem with anyone elses, anyone got any suggestions? Love you all.
P.S. Finally got Kathryns blog..I had to refresh it about 4 times and then it came up...yahoo...so happy about that.......ta ta ya'll
P.S.S. oh no.....lost you again...what is going on???????????????

A Fun Day

2009-06-08T08:40:00.000-07:00

Sunday I worked the AM shift. It was the annual Wheel Chair Regatta at the Silver Gate Yacht Club (located on Shelter Island). Boaters from all over San Diego County dock here for the day and take out people who would otherwise not be able to do this trip. People with Developmental Disabilities and those in wheelchairs. This year was very specail for a few reasons. First it is not easy to get those in wheelchairs into the boats so out came the U.S. Marines to assist, it was a pleasure to see them out there lifting everyone up and into the boats. Now to show how hard they and everyone else worked, this year was a record and almost 1000 people showed up for the event. Second we were on the news especailly our group as we were one of the first to load up. Third and this was the best part, we were getting loaded up and I said to Chris (my coworker) oh my gosh Chris we took this yacht last year! Lo and behold there were the same people (think of the odds of this happening) out of all the many boats and were are talking at least 100, that we would get the same one! After an almost 2 hour trip around the bay, checking out the aircraft carriers Constalation and the Midway, the Star of India, the Russian subs, seals lazing on the buoys, waving at other boaters and it was such a beautiful day, you didnt even need a sweater at 8am in the morning!. After having a blast on the boat, we docked, again thanked our hosts who were so excited to see us again, we lunched on the lawn to a band playing all kinds of music. Same band every year, all with disabilities, we had so much fun that most of the clients slept on the way home, I love to see them have a good time. By the way I had no idea you can take tours of the Midway and I think that I am going to put that on my list of things to do.

Here is a picture of the boat we took "The Passport".

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERIN

2009-06-03T08:06:00.000-07:00

Dear Erin

You have grown up from the cutest little baby girl, to a lovely young lady, wife and mother. All the things I would have wished for you...well... you are and have.

Happy Birthday Erin

Auntie Janie

Weird Weather

2009-05-30T08:15:00.000-07:00

These days its, ok how do I dress? to warm or not to warm that is the question, weather it is smart to even try and figure out. Ok, so last month it was so hot, I said ok its time and I strip the bed and myself of everything flannel, no flannel sheets, comforter, blankets or P.J.s. then taking off heating blanket (remember I sleep alone!) cleaning and storing away for winter...now rememember its in the 90's daytime and in the 70's at night. I put nice cool cotton sheets on the bed and now have the ceiling fan up, between that and the cool breezes coming in the window at night makes for perfect sleeping. I am so ready for summer.... This week..oh my gosh. Walk out of work at 10pm and there is a cold wintery wind, jump in the car, hit the heater on. Come home, cold outside and inside, I jump into bed, wake up a couple of hours later shaking thinking I am sick..nope.. I am cold and my teeth are almost chattering. I hit the bathroom, and as fast I can put sweats on over my p.j.s and socks while still half asleep, get back into bed doing the sheet shuffle (learned as a small child in the wintertime) finally get warm. Next day, back comes the electric blanket, the heavy comforter and the flannel p.j.s. We are having June gloom in May. Where the heck was the April Showers? OH well.
Ok tomorrow will be my one week at the new house. The work is a little harder but the atomsphere is a little quieter. There is more bending etc so I will have to readjust this to help keep my back in good working order. So far I am enjoying working with everyone there. There is one gal there I work with alot who everyone doesnt seem to like to work with, I will agree she is a little dingy but she is very sweet and kind to the guys, I like that! So, so far so good. I am happy I made the move and feel comfortable there.
Later you'all

Calm and Cool

2009-05-27T19:36:00.000-07:00

First I am not going to comment to much on work until I have put in at least a week.
I had my regular Fri & Sat off then on Sunday I started Verbeck and my days off are Tue & Wed, so only worked 2 days then 2 days off again.. So as I said will comment soon.
I will say though that working Pm's is great and I have been able to get things done around here and no more waking up at 4am, that part I totally love. One day I redid at least 4 of my windchimes. Poor things were falling apart. I found some of the chimes in the ground cover..undercover..lol...but found them all, sat down and where there was still string, I cut it up and redid it with fishing line. One thing I learned on the first one. You start from the bottom and work your way up. Also you must really look at it cause the first one took time as I was wondering how it was done..lol...but got the hang of it and as always learned alot doing the first one.
Soon they will all be done. Now time to make my own..hum......
Oh yeah, so I yet again get my physical and my cholesterol is way high (and I know the doc is going to put me on meds) so I have decided since I am over 60 I am going to start eating differently. I am going to eat lots of veggies and fruit etc. I am also back to walking every morning, starting slow and adding more minutes and hills (inside park, where I feel comfortable) each day. I feel so much better after my walk. I download music or sermons on the little mp3 player I have and its great. I have already seen the scenery quite a few times, the mp3 player makes the time go faster. I am hoping it will help this terrible arthritis I have in back and neck. Anyway that is what I am up to. I miss you all and maybe someday soon you can come visit me. Love reading everyones Blog.

Change a comin

2009-05-19T15:06:00.000-07:00

Last week was a very hard one at work. Having to tell the parents of the clients that I am leaving has been the hardest but it is over and though I am anxious, this week I do not feel as stressful. Only 2 more days and today my new boss called and asked how I was doing, if I was ok and I said yes, I am really looking forward to moving there. I know I have made the right decison.
Anyway thats why I have not been on blog. But give me some time and I will back soon. I had a long day of doctors appointments, then programs calling me to pick clients up because of seizures, so going to go do some chores and then relax.
Love ya all.

Thankful Thursday

2009-05-07T04:54:00.000-07:00

Once again thanks to all of you for your love, support & Prayers. Now no more of this and on to other things. Is it hot or what? I am hoping I can get the ceiling fan up tomorrow as it is a little...ok..alot stuffy in my bedroom, but I am not complaining, I love the heat, seems just like yesterday when it was cold and I was wearing sweats to bed. I'll take the heat. Well its time to head off to work.

Ok here goes!

2009-05-06T15:12:00.000-07:00

I told my RS (immediate boss) today, she said oh my gosh Janie the place is going to fall apart without you but she understands that it is time for me to move on because I need a change. So everyone has been told and now I can just sit back and wait for my new boss to let me know what day I will start at the new house.
It is sad to be leaving after being with the guys for so many years and it will be hard telling them, but on the other hand, I am looking forward to joining the Verbeck Team and I have worked with some of their clients just as long as with the ones I am leaving. We are all on great terms and I will see them often so it is not like leaving the comapny or the country!.
Now time to go clean house so my days off will be open for whatever.

Went Well

2009-05-05T15:28:00.000-07:00

My boss (the big boss) and I talked for 2 hours today. She was very sad that I was leaving but understood. We actually had a great talk and in the end we were laughing about something and I said, "what if they dont want me" Ha Ha.. She says Yeah Right! and we laughed some more. Now tomorrow I will tell my immediate boss and then after that the grapevine will start and phone will ring with calls saying I heard...bla bla bla.
Now I am going to go eat and relax.

Sink-o de mire???? Totally forgot it was today. Hope you all had mexican food and wore a big old straw hat, drank a few margarita's (havent had a drink in forever but man that sounds good)then tried to count to ten in Spanish and after all that took a nice siesta !! Speaking of Siesta...ta ta...

No Stress

2009-05-05T05:05:00.000-07:00

Yes Sis I know we already talked about this, and I am not stressing at all. You musta misunderstood my post. I already made my decision. I bascialy think my boss wants to know why so it doesnt happen again. I do not have to many problems with my big boss (the one I am seeing today) it is with my immediate boss. I know things will work out and I am happy with my decision just keeping you posted like you asked. I will post what the boss and I talk about today. You all have a super day.

Chat with Boss

2009-05-04T18:30:00.000-07:00

Well today after everyone left for work, I sent an email to my boss to call me if she wasnt going to be at the house. She called and I said are you sure you are not coming here? She said no as she had meetings so I said well I hate to tell you over the phone. I explained to her that I was transfering and wanted to tell her before she heard it from the grapevine and that spreads faster then the swine flu! She is very sad and asked if she could have a meeting with me tomorrow to find out why. I said that would be fine but that I will not bash anyone, that I want to leave on good standing with everyone as I know we will all see each other at times. So we will see what happens tomorrow.
So to be continued....Came home and did some yard work to keep my mind busy.

First Day Back At Work (Sunday)

2009-05-04T04:56:00.000-07:00

Well it was as If had not even left. 2 clients came up saying Janie Janie I missed you!!! The others when they got up and walked in the kitchen and I said Hi...they said Hi, as if I had only been gone for my usual 2 days off....lol. After that it was work as usual. They all went on an outing and I stayed home with one client (ok he is my fav) and for the next 2 hours we were alone and chatted about stuff and let him have tons of coffee (his favorite drink) He is the only one that actually drinks it slow and enjoys it, the rest guzzle it like a cold beer!! I will miss him when I am gone, but will see him from time to time. I know he is going to miss me alot.
I got my IAJA (Inter Agency Job Application) and will be filling it out and faxing it to the main office today. I was going to get my boss aside and tell her yesterday when we were off shift but it was so crazy at shift change that I decided (chicken!!) to wait till today. It is her day off so I am going to have to call both my bosses to tell them. I have not yet decided what I will say to them, I might just say It is time to move on and that it was not an easy decision but one I needed to make. If they ask me if it was because of the new client, I will say that ( I had been thinking about it before she came and that it just helped me make my decision ). Good luck to me!!
On the other side of the coin, the bosses I will be working for (who I have in the past and like) are very excited that I am joining their team.
Well off to work. I will keep you posted on what happens.

Guest Bedroom

2009-05-02T10:53:00.001-07:00

Sis gave me a beautiful quilt of birdhouses that I admired. So thought it was about time I started fixing up the guest bedroom. It is not yet finished but in the process and I want to put up another quilt behind the dresser but you get the picture....in fact...right here..if I get the slide show to work. Thanks sis for the inspiration. Click on "View All Images".

Guest Bedroom

2009-05-02T10:50:00.001-07:00

Friday Friend day

2009-05-01T12:21:00.000-07:00

I was reading my niece Kathryns blog about school friends that last. I remember when I was young, being a military family ( my dad was in the Marines and my step dad was in the Navy ) School? oh my gosh, I cannot count or name all the schools (from kindergarden to graduation from high school ) that I attended. Even in 12th grade I went to 3 different schools. Never long enough to make friends let alone a good / best friend. I do remember until the age of 16 I had a bad skin disease and that kept most people away (wont go into all the details of how cruel kids can be, we have all been there at one time or another). So I was very shy when it came to meeting people and becoming friends until after that age. I do however remember a few and one I actaully found on classmates (before it realized they could make money by taking ours!). I emailed her and we were in contact for alittle while but that faded, seems like after we emailed about what we had done with our lives, there was nothing more to say, but it was kinda cool.
So from here I can say my family are my friends and all the rest are acquaintances, some new, some long time, but good friends? That would be my family and if I put all your pictures here.... well... there would be no room for my bestest...bestest....friend...ME!!......LOL...LOL...

Lunch with brother Jim

2009-05-01T08:18:00.000-07:00

It was really nice to have some time with Jim. We went to Gordon Biersch and had salads (I was SO good this time). Jim and I chatted about our kids and grandkids and how fast life goes. He thinking about the future, me thinking about the now. He invited me up one weekend when he and Debra are just hanging out and I am going to do just that! If my schedule permits if not soon I will take a few days off. I wish I could get a reunion going, would love to get together with everyone just for one day. I know it is hard, but if we really want it, we can do it.
Anyway, I have just today and tomorrow and then back to work. I am going to be totally lazy and do absolutly nothing!! Might just go watch movies and crochet. I wonder if I will get that sweater done before next winter..lol.. But first since I am here at the puter...I will scan some more pics of our long lost relatives / ancestors for that book I want to finish... I can almost see the finish line......oh my gosh rain scheduled for today and tomorrow...oh boy...love it!!
Love you all and have a wonderful weekend.

Birthday.... 62 today...

2009-04-29T17:11:00.000-07:00

Gee today is my day..all mine mine mine..lol...Thanks for the phone call sis and oh yer voice is soo beat-a -full. And the flowers are so nice, you are so sweet to always remember. Today started off with getting up early and wanted to get some chores done. Then the electricity went off, oh my gosh, how boring...I had to read..yep...read... but got bored so did things around the house that didnt use electricty...now...thats not much, but went through old pictures that I want to scan and got all the trash together, finally it came back on and I ran to the computer, turned the TV (news channel) dragged out the ironing board and popped a movie in. Was a good day for me! Just finished dinner and now going to work on my book for an hour (remember to always save some time for the things you love to do) and then off to bed to watch my favorite program Ghost Hunters (on from 7pm-11pm ). Then sleep. Tomorrow going to have lunch with brother Jim at Gordon Biersch...sounds like saying beer with a lisp! I am trying not to think about going back to work Sunday...see...countdown...dern it.....giggle.. Well this is retirement age...at least it was for our ancestors!!! Well much love to all of my family and friends. Hey.......where is my cake!!!!

Lunch with brother Don

2009-04-27T18:19:00.001-07:00

My brother Don called and said he wanted to take me out for an early B-day lunch. We went to a little cafe "Mary Ettas" on old highway 8. Been by there many times but never saw it, small place only open from 6am-2pm. Been there for years Don said. We both had cheeseburgers and shared lots of chat, mostly about me, hey, It WAS a bday lunch....lol .. Went to Walmart to check out some ceiling fans, I am totally going to need one this summer. Every summer I say I need one but dont get it. Well this time I mean it!!

Also today I was contacted by a boss that I want to work for. It means changes but mostly good ones. I have finally made the decision to move to a new group home, and it will mean leaving those I care about, but for once or twice in my life, I am going to put myself ahead of others and do what I think is best for me. It isnt the Clients, its the bosses I work for that have shown me what its like "not" to really care and it affects me to the point that I cannot overlook it anymore. I cannot in good concience watch it. I know that when I leave two things will happen, the clients will have one less advocate and if I decide to tell my bosses the truth of leaving, maybe their eyes will open up and they will change, but in either case, I have already made my decision.

Now its time to go watch a movie!! lol...
Love you all.

Happy Birthday Sean

2009-04-22T09:52:00.000-07:00

Dear Sean
Today is your day and I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and here are my wishes for you as you turn 10.

1. Lots of Smiles
2. Happiness
3. Great Joy in all things
4. Love of God, self, family & friends
5. Goal Reaching
6. The top BrickMaster
7. Knowledge Seeker
8. Challenge Yourself
9. Make Right Choices
10. Have lots & lots of Fun !!!

Happy Birthday Sean
Love Auntie Janie

Happy Birthday Mom

2009-04-21T14:03:00.000-07:00

Mom, today you would have been 82. It is still hard to believe you have been gone for 11 years and I miss you, but I know you are happy now and I believe you are around all of us kids, grandkids and great grandkids smiling and saying hey...time to play Arizona Rummy!! I Think you are rooting us all on and waiting with the rest of the family there with you, to be reunited once and forever. Happy Birthday Mom, I love you and I will see you in the "Morning".
Your loving daughter,
Janie

ABC's about me..

2009-04-21T13:55:00.000-07:00

A - Age: 62
B - Bed size: Full
C - Chore you hate: Cleaning bathrooms
D - Dog's names: No Dog
E - Essential to start your day time: Coffee
F - Favorite color: Red
G - Gold or Silver: silver
H - Height: 5'7’
I - Instruments you play: Voice???
J - Job title: Care Provider
K - Kid(s): 4
L - Living arrangements: Alone (by choice)
M - Mom's name: Betty
N - Nicknames: Mom… Grandma Janie…Danie (work)
O - Overnight hospital stay other than birth: Tubes cut/tied
P - Pet Peeve: Lame excuses
Q - Quote from a movie: You can’t handle the truth
R - Right or left handed: Right
S - Sibling: Debra
T - Time you wake up: 3:30-4 am.
U- Underwear: Always
V - Vegetable you dislike: Brussel Sprouts..yuk.
W - Ways you run late: Never, ok. once I locked keys in car
X - X-rays you've had: Teeth, back, neck
Y - Yummy food you make: Jalapeno Jelly
Z - Zoo favorite: San Diego Zoo (Janie the Orangutan)

Pics

2009-04-17T17:53:00.001-07:00

Click the pictures to get a better view. At least they came up.

Pics in Cyber Space

2009-04-17T17:37:00.000-07:00

I have no idea what happened to the pics I put in my Vacation Blog, so I will try once more

Vacation

2009-04-17T10:51:00.000-07:00

Thought this day would never get here...finally...feel better, took my car in this morning as the windshield sprayers were not working, They fixed it at no charge!! And for only $20 got new wipers, so all in all, great day so far. Of course while there I spotted a VW Black Beatle I totally fell in love with with a big red Managers Sale sign on it....hum....
As I said I am feeling better so unless things change will drive up to Victorville for Sean's party.
I am glad as I did not want to miss it!
Ok so my yard looks so nice and the ground cover is growing in the back part finally... Here are some pics..And now...off to vacation time...Yee Haw..........

2 More Days

2009-04-14T14:47:00.001-07:00

yesterday I worked 8 hours in my house and then went to our sister house and worked 6 1/2 hours so got me some overtime / doubletime. Now I only have 2 more days till vacation . I will be making some changes probably. I might be moving to the sister house been thinking about it for some time and they really really want me there, so will have another thing on my "making some decisions" list. But for now I am hitting the hay as I did the long shift and then up early for my regular 6-2 shift so gonna go lay down. Looking out the window at the weather and wondering why the clouds, is there a possibility of rain? Well off to bed to relax and watch some TV.

Happy Easter

2009-04-12T17:08:00.000-07:00

Well we are down to 5 clients, one gal went home with parents for the weekend and one (newest gal) went out with her mom. So we took the other 3 clients out to lunch, they wanted to go to KFC. We had fun and got back in time for the gal to come back from her lunch, at first things were fine, she was very happy and then in a second things changed, this was the last 20 minutes of work...F*** U...shut the F up... tried to bite me 3 times, kept kicking me as we did a 2 man escort to her room. Still yelling from room, I am going to kill you and eat your heart out (I said, sorry you already ate lunch and had dessert...ok, can you say...Bipolor??? and how was YOUR Easter...lol....just another day at work, so happy vacation coming soon.
Helpppp.........giggle

Better

2009-04-09T09:16:00.000-07:00

Well woke up this morning fine and almost feel guilty about not going to work. It must have been my ulcer acting up or one of the million of viruses that are going around these days, but when I feel sick to my stomach I aint going nowhere, it was on the verge all night. So will rest today and do just a few thing around here.

A Bunch of Sickies...

2009-04-08T18:53:00.000-07:00

Ok so I go to work get things done, finish packing for client to move, me and my boss run the things over, not much only 7 small boxes. Now we get back and for some reason I feel real weak and shakey, I tell my boss I must be hungry and should eat, I did, thought I had not eaten all day.. I had...was going to meet our gang and more at the chineese all you can eat, but I get home and I don't feel so hot. Not sure what it is, dont care what it is, called my boss said guess what...rememeber I said I feel weak, well since I havent called in sick for eons, I decided better to call now and get coverage than to wait and wake them all up at 3am...arent I nice...well we wont go into details but lets just say.... gotta run....then hit the bed, warm it up, set my TV to watch Ghost Hunters and then who knows, or cares...love you all.. and nite nite. Dont ask why I am here and not in bed!!

Mixed Feelings

2009-04-08T04:37:00.000-07:00

Work: Today we are losing one of our clients, he will be going back to a level four home (for those of you who do not know, Level 4 is a behavorial home) Thank God!! Talk about a hand full. You dont even want to know the things he does and his OCD is over the top. He does have his great moments. He is from Vietnam he talks little and rarely unless prompted. Every time he laughs he covers his mouth...reminds me of the Japaneese. He is all male, so one day I said repeat after me....I....am....a...."typical'....male! Giggle. He would say each word very slowly and then smile then we would have a good laugh. Right now I would almost prefer him to stay over our newest female client who is bipolar and schizophreniac.. verbally and physically to us all. It is so hard to help those you cannot redirect, who one minute they like you and the next hate you and call you things that would make a sailor blush! Part of the job? Yes, but sometimes I wonder what it would be like to going back to working with the non-verbal. I ask God each day as my car drives up the hill to the house that he will show patient through me as I have so little these days as I get older.. Anyway vacation coming up, or as I call it ... an attitude ajustment vacation.

Home: Spring cleaning is almost done. Still in the filing cabinet. I am taking pictures of my Amaryllis flower (now 3 more) as it blooms and when it does fully I will post the pictures. How excited I am to see it in full bloom.
Well suppose to rain today and on Friday Thunder storms & rain...hope so, it will be a perfect day off. Sometimes I think I should live in Washington the rainy state...not!!! lol..
Well off to work. Love you all.

Monday Monday

2009-04-06T15:03:00.000-07:00

Ok so I had to go to work, but it was a fast shift and when I left I realized what a beautiful and warm day it was. When I got home I opened up the windows to let the day inside. It started yesterday when I got home I did yard work, trimmed the ground cover, spider plants and was excited to see the "Amarillas" plant/flower finally after 2 years is blooming. When they come into full bloom I will post a picture of it and the Australian Fern Tree I planted in a big pot, never thought it would grow. Its fun to look outside and see things blooming and growing and not having to do much work to have it happen. I am always looking for easy things to plant as I work way too much..... but only less then 2 weeks and vacation...I am so excited.
I hear it is going to rain on my day off...yipee!!! Ok now I am going to grab another folder out of the filing cabinet and go through it, shred...scan...tear up...laugh...cry....memories.....bills???
The filing cabinet is looking good, the room is starting to look good, the floor??? Well thats another story and I better get a shredding. Bye

Somewhere In Time

2009-03-31T17:59:00.000-07:00

I cannot believe yet another few weeks have gone by and I havent posted a thing. When I come home I dont feel like even thinking about work and yet it takes up half my life and work is not exciting enough to talk about in the blog. So I sat down and just decided to take my yearly 2 weeks vacation I will start my vacation on April 17th and the last day will be May 2nd. I do not know why it is always hard to decide what 2 weeks, every year I go though the same thing....hum...when? soon....how soon? very soon.....too soon? then I just toss my hands up in the air and just point to the calender and say here! Isnt it funny its the hardest thing but then after I decide and put my slip in at work the countdown starts and will continue until the day arrives.

I have almost completed my spring cleaning so when the first day comes, there will be nothing that has to get done, just fun! My computer room will take the longest, it is overpowered with junk and papers, so time to oil up the shredder..haha. I would love to spend time finishing up my Family History book that I have been working on for years and I think for now, I have completed the meat of it. Genealogy is an on going hobby that usually never ends because when you complete your direct line, you start with maiden names, cousins, aunts, uncles etc etc. It is an ongoing hobby. Besides it took me almost 8 years to find out what happened to my grandmother, to bad my dad passed on before I found her (he never knew what happened to her).

Anyway it is countdown to vacation and I am so ready.

Love you all

Time Warp

2009-03-14T11:58:00.000-07:00

Gee what happened to the time? I cannot believe it has been many weeks since I was here. Work keeps me busy but for the last few weeks I have been doing spring cleaning and this time I MEAN IT..toss, toss & more toss. I want to be able to walk in my walk-in closet and not have to swim through all the junk that I keep thinking I am going to use. I think it stems from when I was little, we moved so much being in a military family, that each time we moved so much was thrown away and so I have nothing from my childhood except for a cup with my name on it from Japan, my yearbook and pictures from a young age. On the other hand, I hate clutter and yet when I look around, thats what I see, so turning over the autumn leaf, I am uncluttering my life and starting with the house. Now, those things that I just can't part with, will of course be pawned off to the rest of the family...haha...I think I could live in a studio as long as I have my computer to work on my book, email, research and write, a TV, a microwave and Showtime rottisserie. A good heater, fluffy pillows and my car to travel to spend time with all my loved ones and friends...oh..thats retirement!! coming soon.....Janie's retirement plans....
Ok now off to crochet, just finished a tank top for daughter Paula. Now back to that jacket that I have put off and by the time I finish it, it will be summer...giggle, who cares, life is good, days off are even better...off to lunch & the couch to crochet. Till the next time, love you all.

Favorite Fhoto Friday ???

2009-02-27T08:49:00.000-08:00

First I cannot belive it has been ages since I have posted. Last week did spring cleaning on my days off from sunup to sundown and took Sunday off to go to Aunt Opal's 80th birthday party (will post story and pics soon). Work has kept me busy this week taking care of my clients who are/have been sick with colds and today I am a little under the weather myself, so......
since this is Favorite Fhoto (play on words) Friday.

PICTURE THIS !!

In warm P.J.s
In warm bed
Lots of pillows fluffed up
Heating pad
Tylenol, cup of coffee, soup to follow on nightstand
Laying on the bed (besides me) are
a book, remote control to tv and vcr (yes I still have one of those)
Shades up on windows to look out on foggy/ cloudy day

GET THE PICTURE OK? lol
I do however have to get up to stretch and move around some, so thought I would do a post. I am back off to bed to take care of Janie so hopefully tomorrow she will be back to her ole self.

Happy Valentines Day

2009-02-14T17:16:00.000-08:00

Where did the time go? I knew it was coming up but here it is, today, and I didn't even realize it until I read your blogs. So I wish you and your special Valentine a wonderful day.

J is For ???

2009-02-08T05:12:00.000-08:00

1. What is your name: JANIE
2. A four Letter Word: JOIN
3. A girl’s Name: JOYCE
4. A boy’s Name: JAKE
5. An occupation: JANITOR
6. A color: JADE GREEN
7. Something you wear: JEANS
8.A food: JELLO
9. Something found in the bathroom: JACUZZI
10. A place: JAMACIA
11. A reason for being late: JABBERING
12. Something you shout: JUMP
13. A movie title: JAWS
14. Something you drink: JUICE
15. A musical group: JEFFERSON AIRPLANE
16. An animal: JACKEL
17. A street name: JUNIPER STREET
18. A type of car: JAGUAR
19. The title of a song: JOLENE
20. Name an activity that requires more than 2 people: JOUSTING

What a Beautiful Day

2009-01-30T17:09:00.000-08:00

Well I was wondering how it was going to be since I had a dentist appt. early in the morn, but a quick less then 5 min. cleaning and NO cavities...wait, dont you have to have teeth for that...just kidding...Besides being a day off. It was a beautiful 82 degrees today and the perfect day to be outside. So I grabbed the trash can and started trimming the ground cover. the juniper bushes, pulling a few weeds, trimming up the plants, hosing down the driveway and the house, chit chatting with all the neighbors (which meant it took me at least an hour longer to finish haha). Got together all the windchimes that need fixing. String only lasts for so long so got some good fishing line and going to fix them all and maybe touch them up if they need it. Sometimes I wonder if I will ever not have a project that needs to be done but it was such a georgeous day and I was in such a great mood that what I mean to say is....thank God I have projects to do! Now I am enjoying the sunset, my favorite part of the day. I hope tomorrow is the same but I need to get to work on my Family History Book and so I will probably spend the day doing that, with a little crocheting tossed in for total relaxing.

Another Steve Visit

2009-01-24T12:02:00.000-08:00

Steve, Kristen & Trenton came to visit again (from Wed to Fri) well Steve had court and apparently has no rights! This is tearing everyone up but we sat for hours and talked. We also picked up Caityln and Ryan, went out to dinner and then back home. It was good to see them and to hug kiss and spoil the newest grand child. I pray things will work out for everyone. Now on a lighter note, we called Paula friday morning and sang happy birthday, she was surprised to hear Steve's voice...giggle...well we are not the best singers....but we wished her a good day.
I then went to CPR class (I hate it!!) passed it, then came home cleaned house then relaxed the rest of the day with tv, a good book and rain rain....loved it. Today....crochet....
Love you all and have a super weekend.

INAUGURATION ?

2009-01-21T04:45:00.000-08:00

Well I would have loved to seen it, but wouldnt ya know I had to take all 6 clients to the Psychiatrist (7:30am) and then drop them all off at work programs (each a seperate place) fill the work van up with gas, got back to work and it was all over. I was howerver able to see a few highlites they show on the news but I know in the near future they will show the whole speech again. I hope to catch it then.
I did not vote for Obama but as he is now our new President I will pray for him, as God asks this of us. I believe that God is in control and so I pray our new president will put God first, family second and country third. I believe if he does we will witness a new America. I hope and pray that soon our troops will be home, our ecomony will turn around and that we can get back to an America our fore fathers founded. Ok enough!
Steve called yesterday and will be here sometime today to go to court again, this will be a fast trip but it will be good to see him again. I do not know if the rest of the family is coming too.
I miss all the kids !!!!
Paula will be having a birthday friday....42...shhhh... Hey wasn't I just 42 a few weeks ago? Well I feel and ...look?...42.. NOT....giggle, have a wonderful day

WELCOME !!!

2009-01-13T18:26:00.000-08:00

Caden, welcome to the family, we have all been anxiously awaiting your arrival. Your pictures are adorable and I can't wait to meet you and hold you...Everyone, please give him hugs and kisses from me. Squeeze Squeeze...hug hug kiss kiss.........Love Auntie Janie

Happy Birthday Wes

2009-01-11T04:56:00.000-08:00

and hope you have many more. Miss you guys! Love Auntie Janie

Happy Anniversary

2009-01-09T10:28:00.000-08:00

To Debra & Scott my comments are on your blog.
Congratulations on 32 years of wedded bliss???
Giggle Love you both.

Work Yikes !!!

2009-01-07T05:15:00.001-08:00

Now much going on. Just working and coming home. There seems to be more medical issues at work these days and this whole week each day I have been taking clients to urgent care, ER, doctors appointments and clinic plus this on top of all the behaviors that seem to be going on. Must be a full moon all week. I am wondering why the heck I decided to change to the AM shift!!!!! More work!! OH well, thank God I get to come home to some peace and quiet and time to take care of Me! Might be time for a mini vacation....oh thoughts of Sedona! Stop it Janie, you will drive yourself nuts!! Oh shoot...time to head off to work..

A Perfect Day

2009-01-03T13:29:00.000-08:00

Today is what I call a perfect day. When I got up it was raining and foggy, I then deicded this was the perfect day to laz around the house. I am in my fleece pj.s all snuggled up with my feet up on the coffee table watchng some movies a friend brought me, and crocheting something for Paula. Then to top it off, I lit my Christmas Wreath candles and now it feels like a wonderful wintery day in the mountains with the smell of pine throughout the house. Who knows how long it will last, but for now I am totally enjoying it. The only thing that would make it "the" perfect day, is if you all where here sharing it with me. Love to you all.

Happy Birthday Kathryn

2009-01-02T06:10:00.000-08:00

I know I am a day ahead of time but wanted to make sure I didn't forget. Have a wonderful birthday and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you come closer to holding Caden in your arms. Blessings and much love to you and yours Kathryn. Love Auntie Janie

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New Years Eve

2008-12-31T19:08:00.000-08:00

Ok, here it is New Years Eve and this is how I party. Grab a bottle of water (no champagne glass is needed) put a cork in it from an old wine bottle. I will put on my evening gown (flannel P.J.s), and slip on my dancing shoes (slippers made in Mexico out of old tires) worn with socks just for this occasion. Put my hair up (scrunchy) Can ya picture it? Now I crawl in my nice warm bed.
To await the magical hour and set the alarm for midnight cause I'll never make it. Oh dear I forgot the noise maker....guess that bowl of beans will have to do...Phraatt...I am sure I will wake up to some fire crackers, dogs barking, neighbors yelling Happy New Year, and I too will mutter, Happy New Year, turn over in bed....Phraatt...and go back to sleep cause unlike some people, I have to work tomorrow at 6am.
Happy New Year you'all

Visit from Steve & Family

2008-12-27T08:09:00.000-08:00

I was surprised by them (Steve, Kristen, Tyler & Trenton) at work one morning, they had come a day early. I still had 3 hours of work and it was the longest! I hurried home, so excited to chit chat and they were all asleep (except Tyler).

The next day while Steve was taking care of business the rest of us took off to Viejas to do some shopping as the weather was so beautiful. Of course you must stop at the Cold Stone Ice Cream shop otherwise the trip is boring….giggle. It was not busy that day and so we all had the run of the place and I do mean run. Trenton? Would you like some more sugar? How high can you climb? How fast can you run? How loud can you scream with joy? No matter, the place was like a ghost town. We had a ball.

That evening Kiya, Ryan & Caitlyn joined us and we had a full house, I was so loving it. The house was on 10. The TVs going, the kids running and playing, screaming for happiness. Whew.Grandma just took it all in, where’s my ear plugs? Giggle.
The Next day we all went to Old Town and ate at everyone’s favorite restaurant “The Old Town Mexican Café”. We only waited 5 minutes (that must be a record). We ate, laughed, chit chatted and then walked it all off. It wasn’t busy that day either and it was wide open spaces.
We had a movie day, which actually means (stay in P.J.s and relax) but then the next day there were tears of sadness as they headed back to Oregon. Over the next few days while cleaning house I would come across things they had forgotten and thought, ok you have to come back if you want them. Hint, hint & more hint.

First Blog

2008-12-26T08:45:00.000-08:00

Ok here goes, or NOT! This is all new to me but to those who know me, I will catch on quick and surpass you all... giggle. As the minutes, hours, and days go by I will be learning how to use this gadget? Does it come with a "add a helper gadget? Knowing me, for the first few times, you will probably see many changes...or as I call them...mistakes by unwittingly hitting the add and remove buttons. So until the next time as long as you see my picture you know your at the right place!!