Uncle Randy arrived just after Dad got home from work around 3pm,and we had a nice time to chat before dinner, catch up on all the kids' travels and new experiences, and their new stage of life with Randy officially retired. They will soon put their house on the market and start to build their home by the lake after their house sells. We ate grilled chicken, salmon, stir fried veggies, brown rice, strawberries, salad, and rolls for dinner. Then we walked and hung out for the rest of the evening until Hannah got home around 11pm from work.
Today we were having breakfast, drinking coffee (with Oreos), and Dad said, "So, which projects do you want to help me with today, Randy?" The first one he mentioned was intstalling the security light we had bought a couple of years ago above the basement door outside. Randy said, "That'll take about 10 minutes--what's next!" Love that attitude!! :) Then Dad mentioned that I want a screen door in the garage door, but we are hesitant to put one in because it would be a hassle to have to open it when we were bringing groceries in or something. Dad said, "I wish there were pocket screen doors," and I had said earlier, "We need a screen that pulls down like a blind and then you can roll it back up when you're done with it."
So, Dad looked online and sure enough, such a thing exists!! "Secret Screen" that rolls up and is easy to install and got good reviews from all the buyers. Only $59.95 plus shipping (I think) which is well worth it to me!! So they measured and order it--it even comes with a striped screen so that people can see it and not walk through it!! Brilliant!
Abby and I went to return the rolling backpack at Kohl's, to the bank (pay day you know), and then to the Thrift Store to use our $5 off a $10 purchase coupons. We had two, so we HAD to spend at least $20. Not hard at all!! Abby found pink Converse high tops, cute orange sandals, lots of shorts, a top, and a leotard. I got some really cushy comfy black sandals that are almost like egg crates on the bottom, but still look cute--all shoes should have such padding!! Plus some shorts/capris, two work polos for Hannah, a blouse, and some brand new Limited dark wash jeans! We spent $45 but what a lot of great clothes!!
When we got home (with Icees from Sheetz), the light was installed (took a little longer than 10 minutes, but it was done), Dad and Randy were on the roof clearing the gutter, and then they went to Lowe's or Home Depot to get pipe and bricks to deal with the area by the air conditioner/basement door where the dirt and water all collect when it rains really hard. WOW! So many jobs I never would have expected to have them tackle and actually accomplish. It made me realize how nice it is to have a relative who is willing to help, has more experience with house projects, and has the time to tackle them with us. What a huge encouragement to us!! I am grateful!
Yay!! Memorial Day weekend projects are so encouraging because it feels like you're getting a head start on summer--and it still feels like summer. All week it's been in the 80's, and it's supposed to be near 90 Sunday and Monday.
Not sure yet if the Karen girls are coming tomorrow--I called Eh Dah Doe and she said she'd call me back and hasn't. Ehne Thau called though and asked if they were coming over on Saturday, and I asked if she could come on Sunday/Monday. She asked her mom and said Yes, then said, "Are we coming to your home on Saturday?" She's funny!
Tonight for dinner we're having pulled pork and sweet potatoes. It's hot, so I wanted to use the crock pot as much as possible. I guess I should go and work on that--think I'll make the sweet potatoes into fries and that takes a longer time to cut them up, so that's all for now.
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