Monday was a pretty exciting day around here. The door bell rang and a lady who was running for town council was there. She came in and we told her that we were pretty upset that nothing was being done about the tile that is plugged in our yard. She went outside with us and we could see waste floating in the bottom. Another neighbor drove by and we told her what was going on. About one hour later a phone call from the town clerk came and she said that someone would come today. At 5PM the mayor and the guy who is going to fix it came. They are going to put a shut off valve on the tile that leads to our house so nothing can back up. So far this week the job has not been done but the phone, electric and water company have been here to mark the yard for digging. We are hoping that they show up in the next day or so because we would like to have it done before bad weather comes.
















Monday early evening Cindy called and the girls were sick with fevers again. We took off for Des Moines and stayed until Wednesday night. The girls went to the doctor on Tuesday and Isabel had sinus infection. Sure hope everyone gets well before we leave for Texas.

I have now finished the final doll quilt. It is Katie's and so I used satin binding as she loves to touch it as she falls asleep. I have started packing things up to take to the quilting retreat on Monday. I am looking forward to a great time and to learning a few new things.

Ronnie has the lawn furniture put away for the winter. Sounds like we have a chance for snow tomorrow. BRRRRRR I am cold just thinking about it.

Thursday was cold and rainy. This weather continued through Friday and Saturday. Today we saw the sun. It was glorious. I did get the winter application on the yard on Thursday and I bet it was delighted to have the wonderful rain.

Thursday evening Ronnie and I went to the Sports Page. As we were leaving the house I pulled the back door shut and the handle came off in my hand. Ronnie was sure he could fix it when we got home. After two hours of trying we decided that Friday would be a good day to go and buy a new one.

We had a great dinner and while we were eating we received a phone call from our #2 grandson, Sam. Exciting news, he has been elected to his first public office at the ripe old age of 11. We are so proud that he was able not only to give a speech to his class but also to be elected the student council at his school. Go Sammer!!!!



After dinner we headed to Target and HyVee to stock up for the upcoming fun weekend. Friday I spent the day cooking and Ronnie spent the day making everything presentable including the back door.

Saturday Fran and Jim arrived at about 11AM. What a nice early surprise. They came part way on Friday night and stayed in a motel and came the rest of the way on Saturday morning. Nice to have them arrive a little ahead of the crowd. Rich and Kathy came next and we had lunch and headed to town for a little shopping. When we got home Betty and Gary and Linda and Ron had arrived. Things were getting noisy around here. LOVE IT. After visiting for awhile a few of us decided to go out and take a walk and Fran and Jim wanted to look for the geo caches that we have hidden in Moorland. The others seemed to love the adventure. By the time we arrived home dinner had finished cooking and we ate and talked and ate and laughed. What a great time. The yard was full of classic cars and we seemed to be attracting a lot of attention. Cars came by and stopped or went around the block for a second look.






Sunday morning we were up for Mass then off to breakfast and then to the Cruise to the Woods for more cousin fun. We had a great weekend and look forward to a repeat next year.

Late Sunday afternoon we attended the wake for Jan Luthro. She has been sick for such a long time. God rest her soul.