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Here you see Ann getting ready to drive me and her to the bike path. Don't worry she is a good driver. She doesn't drink and drive or text and drive. 

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Here you see Ann getting a drink out of the river. We did quite a bit of walking on the bike path but what we would do is walk a little and rest. I was reading an interesting book so I would pick a good view and read. Then, I would walk more until we were tired and read more. We must been out there for a couple hours. I would have stayed longer but my back gets stiff if I don't have good support.



I regret that I haven't done this yet this summer. It's so peaceful to sit on the river with my dog and a good book.

FWD:

1st homework of the year! (notice the lanyard) I Love school. :) picture brought to you by Tad and wonderful blogging by phone. I wish I was home.

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Tyler had his first day of middle school. I been a little worried about it. I feel nervous and scared for him. When he came home and told us about his day it all checked out okay so far. So, Tad, said no crying or fit throwing. I said, "ya not from him"  hahaha I felt like crying but I had to go work a couple hours.

Another funny thing about stuff said here is that I told Tyler when he cracks his knuckles I am going to pinch him. I just said this last night. This morning, Tyler said, I cracked my knuckles and then I pinch myself.  hahaha he was serious. He just don't get it that the pinches are cause it's not good for his hands.

My mommy loves me and when she shakes the treats I come to her.

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I just can't believe in a few days Tyler is going to start middle school. Where did the time go? I have to go get school uniforms and school supplies and I kind of want to get him a book bag even though he got a free one from that event. I don't want it screaming poor kid when he walks into school. The school supplies will come in handy and save me a few bucks but I don't think Tyler will be very organized with seven yellow folders. lol  It's the though that counts. I am sure I could use the yellow folders for some record keeping of bills and check stubs and all that fun stuff that Amiah likes to try to eat. So, if I don't pay a bill I could say that my granddaughter ate it. haha... I really used that one on a half eaten Magic waters ticket.

Well, I am going to lunch with an old friend and then I got to go to work and I am off the whole weekend. Unless, they call me.

Oh and Will is starting at Regional Learning Center. I wish he kept his act together and could walk across the grand state at the Metro Center but it's not going to happen. I know I graduated from there but I hoped for better for him. Well, there is still Tyler, right? 

I ran into an clients daughter n law and learned my all time favorite lady died about a month ago. But not before she turned 100. I googled her name and found this picture and a story but I won't give her name. I miss her!

Take me out to the ball game.

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I read in the rrstar that at Davis park there was going to be some fun stuff and school supplies given to families that need them. So, cause we are pretty broke lately, I decided we would go. I felt a little bad about it because I know there are people who are worse off than us.

We went down there and there were tons of people. I wondered if they had enough to go around. The amount of people there was kind of sad. It shows just how poor our community is getting to be. There was all kinds of people. Sometimes, when you think of people who need that kind of help I know it's wrong but I tend to think more of black people. Sorry, if that offends anyone. Well, there was of all races down there getting the book bags and supplies. To top it off it started to rain. So, everyone is crammed together trying to stay dry. We managed to get our stuff pretty fast cause Tad heard that they said people didn't have to wait in line.

All in all it wasn't a lot of stuff. But it's a start. Normally, all I have to worry about is school supplies and maybe a book bag and if he is lucky one or two new things because I don't normally buy all his clothes at once.  This year, I have to buy school informs. I am thinking about four of five complete sets. I have to get him gym uniforms and whatever is on his list. 

Family night at camp

It's family night at Tyler's camp. I am hoping he is having a good time. He has never been away for home for so long besides maybe staying at his Dad's house. I am very lucky that the Rockfor Park district offers assistance with paying for camp. It was pretty low cost for us. 

We are bringing all of us Subway to eat together then they have an event going on. Then, he comes home tomorrow. 

My granddaughter

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Some people give me strange looks when I say I have a granddaughter. I guess it's cause I am pretty young. I hate getting into it all about how this is our second marriage and Amiah is my step daughter's daughter. It makes me feel like only half of a Grandma or something. But to pretend otherwise wouldn't be fair to Amiah's Grandmother by birth.

Well, anyways, I love being a Grandma to her. In this picture, she is near her teddy bear that I got for her and sitting on Charlie our dog. Earlier, she is playing with him and teasing him with a ball that he wanted. She was giggling up a storm. I am so lucky to have this opportunity to have Amiah with my husband and me during the day while her Mom and Dad work.

I love doing things with Amiah. Last Saturday, she had a pony ride and played around on the playground and looked at the animals. Monday, I took her to Mc'Donald's for some breakfast. She stole my hash brown but I was gonna share anyways. Today, Tad, Amiah and I went for a long walk around the neighborhood. We found some cool spots around the river for camping. I don't think that used to be there. We let Ann walk without the leash. It was a blast. Amiah is so much fun to have around.  This morning, I made her a breakfast burrito out of scrambled eggs, tomato and cheese. She ate up almost every bite. She must been hungry from the walking we did.

I loved seeing my sister and her daughters. I think they are just so darn cute. I wish I got to see them more often. It's hard to really feel like I know them when they live so far away. I am glad they were able to come over for some pizza and played with William and Tyler. Then, we seen them the next day at my Dad's house. I just really fucking love it how they have eight grandchildren. It's so easy for some people to forget. I will just leave it at that. I can't change other people.

I want an elmo book bag!

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On Monday, Tyler is going to camp for five days. I am so excited for him. It's at Atwood and it's the same place my school went on a field trip when I was in sixth grade. His school didn't do the sleepover but they did go for one day and we have been there several times so I am hoping that it's less scary since he has been there quite often.
We went to the goodwill to get him a suitcase, rain jacket, hat and some used shoes for when they are going to get messy. I seen a cute doll stroller for sale and I just had to get it for Amiah. I think she should have fun pushing her teddy bear or one of my dolls around. 

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