December 20. 1022

Doing the happy happy dance!!! Jeremy is out of the hospital with a clean bill of health!!! He and Mandi will be on the plane tomorrow night bound for home. I can't wait.
Car is ready to be picked up. Guess it was water in the gas line??? Tanskey's said it started every time. We shall see.....
Finishing up the chex mix, cookies and caramel corn. One last sweep tomorrow with the sweeper and I'm ready. (I think...)
Merry Merry!!!

December 19, 2011

Oh My! What a differnce a week makes. Last Thursday, Jeremy wasn't feeling well and he had Mandi take him to the ER. He was coughing and not breathing well. While there they did a breathing treatment, xray, catscan,EKG and an echocardiogram plus numerous blood tests. They decided to admit him thinking he might have a bacteria in his blood from his dental surgery. UGH!!! Several days later of more test and shots and antibiotics he is hoping today (Monday) that he will be released to go home. The first blood culture which was positive was proven to be contanimated and the last two cultures have been negative (good) all tests came back showing nothing so heart and lungs are good.
Mandi has been a constant angel watching over him and keeping us posted on progress. What would we (he) do without her!!
In the meantime back in Ohio, Pat had a birthday on Friday.Happy Birthday Honey! We also got a new leather couch delivered on Friday. It is wonderful! Love it! I made Pat an Italian cream cake and it turned out pretty good.
We went to Bob Evans for breakfast yesterday and the CR-V won't start. Not needing a jump start...Pat thinks it might be the fuel pump. It's not even a year old yet!!! GGGGRRRRR!! So called Honda Care and they will come today and tow it to Zanesville for repair. Good thing is that it should be free but a pain to have to take the time to drive down there to pick it up.
Today is my sister's birthday! Happy Birthday Joanie!
Hoping Jeremy gets out today with a clean bill of health and that he and Mandi are on the plane home Wed.

December 14, 2011

This sign is for all my teacher friends.....LOL...I'm thinkin of you.
One week from today I will be on my way to Columbus to pick up Jeremy and Mandi....whoopie! Can't wait to see them!!

December 11, 2011

Yep, I think winter is well on it's way to Ohio. In the teens this morning.
Pat and I went to Z'ville yesterday and got a new couch...leather! It is being delivered Friday-his birthday. Now to get rid of our old one....maybe one of the guys at work will want it???

Just a week and a few days and Jeremy and Mandi will be home! Been busy cleaning and decorating. This will be such a wonderful Christmas having them home.

All the presents are bought. Have a couple more still coming in the mail that should arrive this week. Next week is for baking...chex mix, carmel corn, cookies and Pat's birthday cake.

Tomorrow I go to Columbus for a TIF meeting...ugh! At least it won't be bad weather. Tuesday I will be taking Mike to the eye dr. He's having caterac surgery. Will work on Thursday since I have a meeting with Kathy aat 9AM. Probably all I will work until the first of the year. :)

Stay warm all!!!

Had to share this from FB. So funny!!!

New design for winter...scarlet and gray even :)

November 22, 2011

Ok tried to upload a picture but it does not seem to be working???? Jeremy and Mandi are cooking up a storm for the orphans. They love doing this feast each year. VERY fond memories of two years ago when we were there for Thanksgiving and Jeremy proposed and Mandi said yes!! What a GREAT night it was (even though it was Black Friday lol) Mike and Pat are in charge of Thanksgiving dinner at the McKenzie house this year. Steak on the grill, baked potatoes, and salad....VERY non traditional dinner. Hey, they are cooking and minimal work on my part...who am I to complain. ;) Massage today and then off to Z'ville for a haircut. May do some shopping if it isn't storming. Supposed to rain most of the day today and some storms in the area. Wishing everyone a VERY Happy Thanksgiving!

November 11, 2011

So this is 11/11/11 and this date won't happen again for 100 years. None of us will be here then so ..... On this day I am thankful for my family. My brother who suffered a widow maker 3 yrs. ago and pulled through and doing GREAT today. My sister who has begun a new adventure in her life to become an RN. My son and daughter in law who have found eachother, love and happiness. And my husband who I don't know what I would be or do without his support and love.

November 4, 2011

Found out that Paula and Ronnie (Mandi's parents) had to put down their dog Ruca. So sad. It was time but still very sad for the family.
Jeremy went to the dentist! He needs to have 4-6 teeth removed so off to the oral surgeon next week. Doctor said he should feel much better after they are out.
Looking forward to the weekend relaxing with Pat and the dogs. Began to drag out some Christmas stuff. Had to go thru it to see what I have...lol.
Have some carpet cleaning to do first...thank you Miss Emma! May move some furniture too not sure yet.
Enjoy these last few days of nice weather :)

October 26, 2011

Well it's not THAT bad but.... Pat and I got our new iPhones. They are really nice but different from the Blackberry so it is taking some time to learn. Got pictures on, some apps and trying to get my ringtones on. It will all come together soon. Pat really likes his!

Rained most of today. Went to Z'ville to have my oil changed for the first time since I got the car in March. Everything is A-OK. Then came back to town and worked the rest of the day. Met with Central staff after school to review the TIF plan with them. Susan is doing CHS tomorrow. I will do Lincoln and S. Lawn next Tues and Wed.

Monday Pat and I will take Mert and Bill to the airport in Canton to fly to Florida. Hate to see them go since Mert does not like being away from family expecially at the holidays.

Speaking of holidays, Molly is having the McKenzie Christmas this year. Hopefully Jeremy and Mandi will be able to join us. Will be nice to see Gavin and the Boose family.

Stay warm everyone since it is supposed to turn colder.

October 22, 2011

Got GREAT news this week~~Jeremy and Mandi are comin home for Christmas!!! SO excited!! Got their plane tickets and we are all set. Even made Mandi a hair appt. with me. I guess I will decorate this year..lol.

Getting colder here..frosting soon. Most of the leaves are gone off the trees and the sky is gray most days. Took Linda C. to get some oral surgery done yesterday in Z'ville then worked 4 hours. Had a massage at 4 and then home to relax. Plan to work most of next week to get the TIF handbooks copied and handed out to all staff. Hopefully the iPads for staff come in so Patty and I can start formating them and get them working.

Enjoy the weekend~no Buckeyes :(

October 7, 2011

These goofy pics of the kids watching Ohio State. Such fun!

Just a little veggie humor! LOL

October 6, 2011

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” [Steve Jobs, Stanford commencement speech, June 2005]

September 29, 2011

Emma strikes again! She is not happy that I am working everyday and she has to go to her kennel. Tonight she showed me just how unhappy she is with me,

They "were" my favorite shoes but not now. Oh well, guess that means Momma buys a new pair...lol.
Later!

September 28, 2011

This month has been a bear! I have worked everyday on TIF materials. Sure is strange getting up everyday and the pups DO NOT LIKE IT AT ALL!!! Of course they go to their kennels when we are at work. Go crazy when we get home. Good thing the weather is cooler so they can run to their hearts content when we let them out.
Got the professional photos from the wedding the other day. This is my absolute favorite! It will be on our family wall tomorrow!!

I got a beautiful album and finished loading all the pictures tonight. Beautiful! Jeremy and Mandi want one too so that will be part of their Christmas...lol. It was a wonderful day and the pictures are full of great memories!
Well two more days of working everyday then just a few days a week. When the snow flies it will be less than that lol.
Ta Ta for now!

September 4, 2011

So this was the first weekend for Ohio State Buckeye football. Needless to say the Latham family (including Nutty) was all decked out in their scarlet and gray gear.
I went to Dover for Linda's daughter's baby shower. It was very nice. Was home by one so saw the end of the game. Pat and I didn't do anything the rest of the evening. Thunderstorms in the night.
Today we grilled out for lunch. Need to go somewhere for a new tea maker. We have worn out the one we have. Wally was out of them so will probably go somewhere tomorrow to find one or later this week.
I am working everyday through the month of Sept. Then only two days a week or so from them on the rest of the year. Wed. the team goes to Columbus for an all day meeting...ugh. But it is part of the job so....
Rain due most everyday this week...another ugh.

September 28,2011

Have spent the weekend watching hurricane Irene do her thing up the East coast. SOOOOO glad Jeremy and Mandi were not in the Carolinas. I do wish they would move there but not when there is such violent weather.

Bought three dozen ears of corn from Meizers (the best) and have blanched, cut and vacuum sealed all of it. Will be great when the snow flies and we want to eat a bit of sunshine.:) Need to find some peaches.....but all I have seen are pretty small. Apples will be coming into season soon so will freeze some for pies at the holidays. Love my new vacuum sealing machine!

Have several school meetings tomorrow. Have to check with Gary and ODE on this years budget and left over money that needs to be spent. Checking with Supt. on what to purchase if any leftover. Then a two hour transformation team meeting...first one of the school year so should be a full two hours or more :0

Pat is watching what he eats to lose some weight. Have lots of salad and "fixins" in the fridge. Found thin sliced chicken and strip steak at the store so we will grill that later this week to put on the salads. Yummo!

Next weekend is Tanner Murray's baby shower. It's a girl! Helping Linda with the decorations. It's a brunch at the little golf course Jim goes to for breakfast every Sat. I keep calling it a country club and Linda just laughs. It really isn't ....more like a club house/snack bar room...lol. Nothing much else planned for the long weekend. Pat's trying to find an edge trimmer (???) so we may go somewhere to look at them. Sure wish the kids lived closer so we could visit...:(((

Supposed to be a nice week with no rain and not too hot.:)

July 20. 2011

Introducing the new Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Latham!
What a wild and wonderful weekend it has been. Wish J and Mandi could have stayed longer but they both had to get back to Florida. I have never seen either of them more happy. Pat and I couldn't be more happy for them and are so glad to have a new daughter in law as part of our family.

More pics to share

Absolutely a perfect weekend!

July 12, 2011

In a few hours Jeremy will be home! I am SO excited. Haven't seen him in over a year! Mandi will be down here soon and we will be off to get her a massage from Miss Wendy. Then we will travel to Columbus to meet Jeremy at the airport. Gonna be a busy next few days. Weather not looking too good for Saturday so fingers and toes crossed that the storms predicted will not be in Dover!

July 6, 2011

We are down to the wire of sorts. Nine days and the big day will be here. Jeremy comes in on Tuesday...did I say I can't wait!!! Mandi will be coming down sometime Monday to spend the night. Then a wonderful massage for her with Miss Wendy before we go to Columbus to pick up J. Did I say I can't wait? !!

All wedding things are ready to go. The programs are left to be printed but first need final approval from Mandi and Jeremy. I will finish up the outside sign today hopefully at least tomorrow if it needs more time to dry.

Mandi has her bachelorette party at Put in Bay this weekend. Wish I could go but I hate to drive that long drive by myself. Besides I have a million things to do at home....like clean...ugh!

More later! Enjoy the weather and pray for a cool dry day on the 16th!

Isn't this pic amazing!

June 25, 2011

I never ever want to see another buckeye...ever! LOL jk. After making enough for 192 favors I am buckeyed out! May have to make a few more depending on how many more people RSVP to the wedding. Three weeks from today! I has been a long year and a half of planning but everything looks pretty good. I think Miss Mandi has everything she asked for.

Tomorrow Pat and I will have been married 29 years. Does not seem possible. I am the luckiest woman in the world to have found such a wonderful man who accepts me for who I am. I love you Pat! To celebrate, I am sure we will be watching the new True Blood on HBO. Yipee!!!


Have to clean up the craft room by Tues night. Mandi is coming to stay the night and then Wed. we are having a girls day at the beauty shop in Zanesville, late lunch and maybe some shopping.

June 8, 2011

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Well yesterday was quite exciting. I found a dead chipmunk in the dog's pool~ I don't know if Emma killed it or was just playing with it. By the time I found it, the dogs were both out in the yard. Emma was wet though so I know she was in the pool at some point. So, I got a shovel and removed the poor creature, emptied out the pool and will scrub it later.

Had to go to Z'ville for a dr. appt. On the way home ran into a terrible thunderstorm. Luckily we had no hail. Rained very hard for some time then nothing but heat and humidity. More of the same the rest of the week.

All flowers are finished for the wedding except Paula and my corsages. Can't get the last couple of flowers I need to finish them. Been backordered for over a month! Mandi and Jeremy have been working on the write ups for the program so that will be the next project. Then the buckeyes for favors and we are done!

Enjoy the heat all

May 29, 2011

You have to take the good with the bad, smile when your sad, love what you've got and remember what you had. Things go wrong but remember life goes on!

May 14, 2011

The Coshocton City Schools Teacher Incentive Grant is finished and has been turned it! WOO HOO!!! The team was GREAT to work with! So now we wait to see if it is approved or if modifications need to be made.

Still been working on wedding things. Waiting for a few more flowers to come into Hobby Lobby and then I can finish up the bouquets. Had a change in groomsmen as one of the fellows was unable to participate. But another one of J's friends has stepped up and will be taking his place. J and Mandi went tux shopping this past week and decisions have been made there as well. Have to get Pat to a Men's Warehouse for measurements sometime soon. Pretty much down to the favors and program left to do after the flowers.

Pat and I are going to Amish country today to look for some deck furniture. Hope we can find something that will do at a reasonable price. Then maybe a good lunch??? LOL

Enjoy the sunshine!