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Holly's shoppe is going to open October 1st; slow opening...she wants to work out the bugs before advertising she is open for business! Check out her blog for photos; she has worked so hard! It is really awesome when you see it all together! I saw it from nothing...to almost open. How cool to have a dream and then to have it happen!

Last ones, I promise!

I think I like this do. I may go darker once I drop my weight down. What'd ya think?

Alyssa - 1968

I have been working since this afternoon. I had to clear my head and laugh a little. I promise I will not do anymore photos of myself!!!!

Grandma Jean

Okay. The nose may be a little different! I wonder how Grandma would think I look like this!

Nelson's cookout! The Best Steaks!

We had an awesome dinner....the steaks were had picked by B.J. and Doug grilled them just right! Gwen had a picture of her new niece...so sweet. They all asked about both of you girls and what was going on with your lives....we talked about taking a long weekend 3-4 days and spending it together in condos....talked of maybe Wisconsin Dells, Lake Geneva & Las Vegas....of course I said "New Orleans" or "Salt Lake". They really didn't want to fly...and Dick wasn't there for his input! Devin and Derrick are looking great! Gwen and Derrick are such a cute couple...Devin didn't bring his girlfriend. It was great to see DeNeitt's brother and family also. Doug got kind of choked up when he thanked everyone for all of their help! Geri said they will never leave for vacation again during flood season! Oh...Doug and Geri... have a little cute sports care....I loved it. Everyone took it for a spin!

Working Weekend!

Saturday off and on I worked at edging the sidewalk and finished it this morning! My body is really feeling the pain! That was too hard of work; it had overgrown about 3-4 inches....did this just to make it easier to shovel....not the only reason....but it will help out this winter! I keep thinking I should pay the neighbor kid to shovel....but I am too cheap! and definitely need the exercise!

The real yearbook photo!

Many years later and you still look fabulous! AT - you do look alot like Mom!

Year book pictures

Which one is Diane?

This is so funny......

Gargage Sale Bargin!

Barb called me today and said that she found a "Palm Tree" at a garage sale and it was only $15.00 I told her to buy it for me; and I will pay her for it. She said she had the little car; and it wouldn't fit! I told her if I was supposed to get it; it will be there after work!

I was shocked to see how big it was; I had to have the guy from the garage sale deliver it! He was so nice he put it right on the deck! Isn't it cute...I love it! I wished we could sit outside and enjoy it during your visit! Maybe next 4th of July!

Looking forward to going to bed!

I am excited about heading to bed, to check out the new catalogs I got in the mail today "my favorites"-Pottery Barn and West Elm! I dream of making purchases from each of these magazines! I love checking out all of the "accessories" and the "Holiday Touches"...Thank goodness that I don't live by either one of these stores....I would have a credit card bill for sure!

The Boehmer boys....

Amanda Smith and Scott Boehmer

Cathy Bankhurst and Jamie Boehmer

Request the honor of your presence at their marriage

Saturday, the 18th of October!

I was really surprised to get this invitation and you are

invited also. It is at St. John's and reception and dance at the

Floyd community center. I haven't decided if I am going or not!

But I do think it is going to be the most interesting wedding I have ever been too! It may be too wild and crazy for me!

Ready for the new baby

Have the Pack n Play ready for "Baby Blueberry"

It has cute animals to look at....a little mobile....even a Giraffe! This will be perfect to sleep in during the Iowa visits! Warm fuzzy sheets for the cold Iowa winters...

Window Shopping @ Vonmaur

If it is a little girls these will be a purchase for sure!

This little jacket is so adorable at the store!

These little Jeans for a little boy with a "Hawkeye" T-shirt is a must!

He will definitely need this little suit to look just like "Daddy"

I am just patiently waiting till October......

Alyssa and Gustav!

Alyssa called me and she is fine...the winds have gone down for now...but may start up again. She feels that this hurricane was worse for Baton Rouge than what Katrina did; wind gusts over 80 miles per hour.....they have so many trees and power lines down. They won't be having power for a few days. I am just glad that she is fine and her car is fine; she couldn't get to her apartment so she is hoping that the big tree in her front yard isn't in the middle of her living room. Thank everyone for their prayers.