Leanna's first day of school

Leanna's first day of school picture. She looks so pretty in her dress. She just loves to model. Can't believe she is in first grade this year.

My youngest grandson Jacob

I haven't seen him much, but he is so cute and bubbly. He is 2 1/2 months old already, hard to believe.

Our 34th Wedding Anniversary, Today

Wow! Amazing where did the years go. It is hard to believe that today is our special day.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY CHUCK.

Click on the title and check out our wedding day.

HAPPY 34TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY TO US

Wow! It is hard to believe that today is Chuck and mine wedding anniversary. Where do the years go. Here is what we looked like 34 years ago on this very special day.

Happy Anniversary to Us!

We have a New Boss

The boss from hell is what we have. She moved me to another corner because of false allegations were made about me talking on my cell while crossing kids. The kids and parents are upset over this move. She moved other people as well and the ones that are out on, either a medical leave or filling in on their other job, are afraid they aren't going to get their corners back. We never had this problem before. When I was the boss, many years ago, I treated everyone equally. Karen our old boss went around our schedules to get corners covered. This boss leaves corners unattended to eye spy on guards. I think that it is ashame. Treating us like little kids. Hopefully, she will get what is intended for her in the end, and that is to be moved to a corner she couldn't handle.

Unemployment

Well Chuck was able to use my computer with the web browser Firefox to get his claim in on time to open for the start of the week. Hooray!

Wow, that was pain in the butt. I thought it was never going to go through. Now we have to wait for about three weeks until we see a check, YUK!

Thank goodness my Christmas shopping is done except for John, Jamie, Steph, and Cindy.

Video Scavenger Hunt with Olivet Presbyterian Church's Youth Group

Sunday was a day with the YOUTH GROUP of Olivet Presbyterian Church of Easton. Nicole and Kim were short a car to take some of the youths on a scavenger hunt through Easton, so she asked me if I would help, and of course, I said yes. We had a blast! We started at the church at around 12 noon and finished at 2:30 and here is where we went;
My group consisted of three girls and one boy. They were ages from 7th grade to a first year in college.

Our first stop was at the circle in downtown Easton, where we mummified Collin with toilet paper, 5 pts.
Then they made a human pyramid, 10 pts.
They found someone that was born in Delaware, 25 pts.
Then we went to K-Mart and they had a dumb conversation with a manican, 30 pts.
Then we went to the grocery part and they did the Hokey Pokey for 15 seconds, 40 pts.
Then the group went out front and rode the electronic car for, 20 pts.
Then off to Burger King and got one of the employees to dance with our group doing the Chicken Dance, 50 pts.
Then we went to Palmer Township where there are streets named after trees, so they stood in front of Butternut St. sign, 15 pts.
Then we went to Fairview Park and the group formed a circle and gave one another a back massage for 15 seconds, 15 pts.
Then they conducted an aerobics class in the park for, 25 pts.
We were off to the Wilson house for some more fun.
Here they put curlers in Dale's hair, he is the father of Ashley for, 40 pts.
Then they went to a tight fitting space, the empty hall closet for, 45 pts.
Then Heidi Wilson's mom who is a member of the church sang a children's song with the group for, 40 pts.
Then they did a fashion show wearing the opposite sexes clothes for, 50 pts.
We got an extra 15 pts because we had three judges not in the group, 15 pts.
And we got 10 extra points for background music, 10 pts.
Then the group did a commercial trying to sell a used cigarette for 20 seconds, 40 pts.
Then they did an act of kindness for an elderly man, by carrying in his groceries to the house, 35 pts.
Ashley came up with a creative idea for the team to get on bathing suits and jump in the pool, 40 pts.
Ashley said a prayer while at her house for the group, upcoming ministry event, sick, unsaved people for,45 pts.
They got can food to bring back to church for the food bank, 10 pts.
They completed two bible verses, a verse from Psalms and Proverbs for, 100 pts.
A team had to scoring a goal using a real ball for,15 pts.
Then they found a fire hydrant and sang Ring Around the Rosie while doing it, 15 pts.
Then we found two little girls with their mom and the interviewed them about world events for,35 pts.
Then they went to the midget football game at Wilson High School, there they found a teacher and had her recite the alaphabet, 30 pts.
They also went into the bathroom and took a piece of toilet paper and peanut butter and dropped it on the floor and asked someone not in the group to hand it back to them for, 20 pts.
Then we went to the Wilson Police Station and interviewed Officer Jim Alercia on what advice he would have for teens today, 50 pts.

Our team scored a total of 870 pts.

I'll have to let you all know how the other two teams did and what their total scores were.

We all sure did have fun!

Sometimes it is good to have a Mac and sometimes it's not....

Chuck has been trying for two days now, on the computer, to open a claim at the unemployment office, but with no luck. He tried it on Safari, Internet Exployer, and then Netscape. We don't know if it is because we both have Mac's and the system doesn't accept the Mac's only Pc's This is a real headache for him. It lets him go through the whole thing, then when he tries to send it it shuts down, saying something, I don't know.

I love playing games on Pogo.com, but some of the games can only be played on Internet Exployer. I am using Safari web browser to play most of the games because I don't have Internet Exployer on my Mac. I guess I'll have to download it, so I have another web browser.

The good thing in owning a Mac is that you don't have to worry about it get a virus. My Pc was always jamming up and working so slow, that it drove me nuts. I wanted to throw it out the window or door. My Mac is so quick and easy to use. I only need to learn how to do more on it, LOL. When I had the PC I always locked it up when trying to do too many things at once, but with a Mac you don't have to worry about that. You can move things all around by dragging it to where you want it. But I'm sure there are some computer peaople out there that sure know how to work a PC very well. Not me, LOL! Chuck always tells me you can't hurt a Mac.

But, I guess computers in general can get on your nerves, whether it is a Mac or Pc.

School Is Open, For Wilson & Easton School Districts

Monday was the start of our first day of school and it went very well. I was crossing for the first shift at Saint Janes DeChantel School at 7:15 AM. The kids were so excited to go back to school for their first day that some of the kids were very early. The parents also looked very happy too for they have a day to themselves or with the kids that are still at home.

A lot of parents brought cameras to take pictures of their kids riding the school bus for the first time. Some kids chose to ride the bus instead of their parents driving them. It makes it easier on those parents this year. Then, their were some siblings that just didn't want to ride the bus at all, they would rather get driven to school by their parents or grandparents. It was all great to see them in their nice uniforms with new backpacks and lunch boxes.

My next shift was at 8:15 AM for the Wilson Elementary School. The kids arrived with their parents who also had cameras or camera phones to take pictures of their child for the first day of school. The kids all looked so pretty and handsome with their new outfits, backpacks and lunch boxes. Some kids were very excited and then there were some that just didn't want to go at all. Once they are back in the routine of things again, they will be happy to be with their friends to share what they have done over the summer months.

It went very well with the new security officer, John, that the Wilson School District hired. The traffic was moving right along with no problems for me or the kids crossing to school. It was so nice to have a very peaceful start of the school year. Hopefully, it will stay that way!

So, all drive safely and pay attention to all your surroundings because school is open.

Today is Saturday, just two more days until the school year starts.

I can't believe on Monday I go back to school guarding again for the year. It is hard to believe that the summer is just about over. Now back to the old grind, YIPPEE!

I love crossing those kids to school and seeing what they all wear, especially the first day. They all look so pretty and handsome.

Now, hopefully we will all start out on a good note and NO PARKING in front of the school. We got rid of the trouble makers and this should be a really nice year for us all.

Drive safely, School is Open!

Prayers are needed

Chuck lost his job yesterday and we are in need of your prayers, so he can find another one.
He is happy to be away from Sherwin Williams again, they own the Duron Paint Company, MAB Paints, Dutchboy Paints, and many more that I don't know of. They are the BIGGEST paint company in the USA.

That company didn't care about the health and welfare of their employees, all they care about is the all mighty dollar.

Chuck is very happy to be away from them, but I'm very scared of what the future holds for us.

He is hoping to make a career change and to stay away from all the heavy lifting he was doing. His body can't do it anymore.
Chucks knows a lot about different things, like computers, etc. He is a very smart man.

So please pray for him and me or course.

The only one that can lead us in the right direction is God. And I'm putting it in his hands, with the help of you all who reads my blog.

I'm very thankful that Chuck enjoys playing in the band, hopefully when he does find a job that it won't interfere with it. That is one thing he has enjoyed over the years. It has made life pleasant for him, to escape from the dreary work place, to making people smile, with music.

Come on out and have fun at Camp Charles Campground

Stampede Band is playing at Camp Charles Campground in Upper Mount Bethel, just north of Bangor, PA. from 8-11 pm, on August 11th.
We all have such a good time dancing and listening to good singing and music. The band plays country, oldies, rock-n-roll and requests.

All you need to bring is what you are going to drink and munch on. They have tables and chairs to sit and relax on. Just come on out and have a good time.

Here are some pics of the last time they were there.

Our Band Mother, Dolly

Now we all should be jealous of her but we can't. You got to love Miss Dolly. We enjoy her coming out every time she can between her dates with her grandson Bryce Jr. You see her grandson Bryce races mini cars around dirt tracks. I hear he is very good.

JR's granddaughter does the same thing. She is also very good.


Now you can see how much she loves Chuckie!

Our Drummer, Sid

Here is Sid, the drummer in the Stampede Band. He makes so many different faces all through the night while beating on those drums.

The Stampede Band

Here is the band my hubby Chuck plays in. From left to right, we have JR, leader of the pack, Chuck, bass player, Gene on keys.
You can't see the drummer in this picture so I'll find a picture of him. His name is Sid. The man of many faces when he drums to the beat.

My girlfriend Danielle and her hubby Charlie

This is Danielle and her hubby Charlie behind her. They are from New York, I think Brooklyn. She is a character as you can see in this picture. I love to listen to her talk with her accent. She is one crazy, nutty, girl.

I love you Danielle! Glad we became friends.

She is also a school crossing guard. I introduced her to the job. The perfect job when you want to be a stay at home mom and you can take your kids with you to the corner. Yeah, for school guards!

Chuck and his girlfriend, Dolly

I like to introduce Chuck's girlfriend, Dolly. She just loves him singing to her, especially her favorite song, "He'll Have To Go." The band does it their own style and she just swoons ove his singing.

Patches and Dutchess II, when they were about the same size

Here is when we first got Dutchess II. Patches was 3 months old then and Dutchess II was only 9 weeks.

Dutchess II, boy has she grown.

This is Dutchess II favorite spot to sleep.


She used to be able to fit on the ledge of my desk, but she has grown so much she can't quite fit anymore.


She is constantly falling off, but she keeps trying.

Cody, our oldest dog

Cody is enjoying his rest in the puppies' crate. I can't believe he can fit in it, LOL.


He seems to be relaxing quite well in it, don't you think.