tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post8730466893702475072..comments2024-03-25T17:55:06.688-06:00Comments on Thankful Me: Ten Things of Thankful in July(?)Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-41267310155416832372015-07-15T12:33:25.466-06:002015-07-15T12:33:25.466-06:00I would be grateful for a reprieve from hot and hu...I would be grateful for a reprieve from hot and humid here...And I'm with Sarah - your John thankfuls always make me smile. And then they remind me to appreciate my Hub more. Can't be a bad thing. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-61568161828130833122015-07-13T20:54:29.252-06:002015-07-13T20:54:29.252-06:00Talk about shock! triple digits to 70's. That&...Talk about shock! triple digits to 70's. That's a huge difference. I'd be grabbing a sweater too! But what good timing for the weather to change :)<br />Amazing isn't it? How dogs can wind up halfway under chairs and beds and never do you ever see their heads or bodies acutally slide...under that chair lol. I've no doubt Drexel is an excellent foot warmer.<br />Great fireworks picture!<br />"At least it's a garden". So jealous am I of everyone with gardens...one day I'll be boasting of my own. I love fresh, off the vine tomatoes. <br />GirlieOnTheEdgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09226101556766074271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-2726918149170109142015-07-13T19:28:12.372-06:002015-07-13T19:28:12.372-06:00I might need to host another BBQ soon. :-)I might need to host another BBQ soon. :-)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-45738752572985791682015-07-13T19:27:35.586-06:002015-07-13T19:27:35.586-06:00Did we get rain this past week? If so, it was the...Did we get rain this past week? If so, it was the 10-20 seconds like you had, or I somehow missed it. I keep hearing rumors of an El Nino (How do I put a tilde over that?) this fall; I hope it comes true. We sure need the rain!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-64138312528928378502015-07-13T19:24:58.447-06:002015-07-13T19:24:58.447-06:00Thanks. "Fireworks" setting on the came...Thanks. "Fireworks" setting on the camera worked, I guess. :-)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-2073312460969713152015-07-13T19:24:18.582-06:002015-07-13T19:24:18.582-06:00So far, so good, then! I hope the water level con...So far, so good, then! I hope the water level continues to recede and all is well.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-69864288126468062152015-07-13T18:40:09.775-06:002015-07-13T18:40:09.775-06:00Fireworks and a clean house - sounds like a great ...Fireworks and a clean house - sounds like a great week to me! Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09098975442897816678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-33950238291770691392015-07-13T10:22:36.123-06:002015-07-13T10:22:36.123-06:00Yes, thanks for asking! Taneycomo is only a foot a...Yes, thanks for asking! Taneycomo is only a foot above normal. Table Rock is still less than 4 feet from the brink of disaster, but somehow, the Corps has managed to keep it steady.Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-14652593886164109122015-07-13T08:46:40.108-06:002015-07-13T08:46:40.108-06:00The temps at our house have been cooler than usual...The temps at our house have been cooler than usual, too! But sadly we haven't gotten any of the rain that you got -- not that you got much! Although last Thursday it actually sprinkled for 10 or 20 seconds! They say 20% chance of rain next Friday. I'm not holding my breath!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765055414561998856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-74531674768437247912015-07-13T00:32:36.723-06:002015-07-13T00:32:36.723-06:00A lovely list of thankfulness, Kristi... I'm i...A lovely list of thankfulness, Kristi... I'm impressed with your firework photography, stunning image! It's been very hot here too (cooler, and raining today) thoughcompared to your temperatures we've had it postively breezy :) <br /><br />All the best for the coming week, Kimmie.Kimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10974750428498873046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-39736242498288492542015-07-12T21:33:27.353-06:002015-07-12T21:33:27.353-06:00Wildfires are scary! I'm glad you had much-ne...Wildfires are scary! I'm glad you had much-needed rain. I hope the firefighters get the fires contained and that everyone is safe.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-65577047610353747612015-07-12T21:30:08.935-06:002015-07-12T21:30:08.935-06:00I've been experiencing hot, dry, weather which...I've been experiencing hot, dry, weather which has led to 34 out of control first fires in my province. So when the sky opened up and it rained all night. It made for a hot and humid day but I was grateful that the firefighters had some assistance in their efforts. Jeaninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127604700992559031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-43377885485135301682015-07-12T20:56:12.227-06:002015-07-12T20:56:12.227-06:00That old photo is one of my favorites. They were ...That old photo is one of my favorites. They were just such an unlikely pair, but have been good friends for so many years now. <br />Is the water level at the lake going down now?Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-64016954760269856962015-07-12T20:52:49.394-06:002015-07-12T20:52:49.394-06:00Our weather was a little cooler last week, but the...Our weather was a little cooler last week, but the downside was it brought all that rain that we really didn't need. Sure wish we could send you some of it! <br />I love, love, LOVE the old picture of youngest son and his friend compared to the new one! Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-77674552018234937032015-07-12T15:15:34.747-06:002015-07-12T15:15:34.747-06:00And the more special the event, the better shape t...And the more special the event, the better shape the house and yard! Hope the birthday party goes great. If rain threatens, just send it to me! Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-63958810612133029802015-07-12T15:13:19.980-06:002015-07-12T15:13:19.980-06:00The tail wagging thing is cute. I also think it&#...The tail wagging thing is cute. I also think it's cute when the very young puppies appear to be nursing in their sleep. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-13904234732831646902015-07-12T15:12:09.375-06:002015-07-12T15:12:09.375-06:00Dogs do love their naps, don't they?Dogs do love their naps, don't they?Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-18169279691406579072015-07-12T15:09:13.926-06:002015-07-12T15:09:13.926-06:00The boys are the same age, but my guy was a preemi...The boys are the same age, but my guy was a preemie, and small for gestational age to boot. I hoped he would finally catch up to "normal" size, and as you can see, he finally did! That photo was taken when the boys were in 7th or 8th grade.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-2206718862960270912015-07-12T07:46:29.536-06:002015-07-12T07:46:29.536-06:00There's nothing like a scheduled event to prov...There's nothing like a scheduled event to provide the motivation to get the house and the yard in the best shape it can. I'm glad the weather was nice for the BBQ. We're having a huge birthday celebration for my daughter's boyfriend's 30th birthday in a few weeks. We are working hard on sprucing everything up. Now if it rains. . . . . . . ugh, I don't want to think about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-85878827120832858602015-07-12T06:53:31.310-06:002015-07-12T06:53:31.310-06:00#3! yeah! (I assume you mean when they bark in th...#3! yeah! (I assume you mean when they bark in their sleep…no doubt as part of some adventure)… there is also that 'cheeks billowing out' thing that they do in their sleep<br /><br />…my person favorite (and fairly rare) is the tail wagging, when dreaming surely having a good time. Clark Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606902779389446947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-32621060793865081492015-07-12T05:30:35.141-06:002015-07-12T05:30:35.141-06:00The picture of your dog has me laughing! That is E...The picture of your dog has me laughing! That is EXACTLY what the scene in my house looks like right now!! <br />It finally warmed up but these last few weeks has been really chilly. Very strange for this time of year. I've been wearing long sleeves!<br />The bride looked absolutely stunning!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08050335567456721813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-11763994424476697422015-07-11T23:10:42.798-06:002015-07-11T23:10:42.798-06:00That hint just isn't an option now. :-)That hint just isn't an option now. :-)Pat Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00760779673175109204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-54213380871422295312015-07-11T20:54:20.731-06:002015-07-11T20:54:20.731-06:00I am glad you are having some mild weather. Those ...I am glad you are having some mild weather. Those 100+ temps have got to be miserable, especially when in the middle of a drought. <br />While the photos of the girls are fun, I can't get over the difference in the boys! I'm sure it's because they were younger, but still! Shocking.<br />I love to hear about the fun you and John have together, even when it's just over silly little traditional jokes. Those little things are important in tying a couple together.<br />I can't believe Education week is coming up again already. Time is flying!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-85654202618551013762015-07-11T20:17:36.496-06:002015-07-11T20:17:36.496-06:00Why is it that animals (and kids, for that matter)...Why is it that animals (and kids, for that matter) are so adorable when they are asleep? Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-20805134603466147512015-07-11T18:12:46.235-06:002015-07-11T18:12:46.235-06:00I am always entranced by the dog barking in his sl...I am always entranced by the dog barking in his sleep or the other cute little noises he makes when he is deep asleep. The foot warmer is true. They are much better at it then cats.Chronicallysickmanicmotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16790507508907064560noreply@blogger.com