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Girls Weekend

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Yeah not really…

So when one says girls weekend most think the whole weekend right? Well not in my family. I am not sure why they call it girls weekend should be called girls day.

Thursday we went over there and I stayed the night at my mom’s house. We saw Alice and her kids. It was embarrassing to say the least. We went to a restaurant for dinner and Alice lets her kids run around. She doesn’t discipline them when they bump into people and her youngest made someone fall down. They were bothering the workers of the restaurant. It was awkward.

Friday was an adventure in the morning. We are waiting at a stop light and this older man is in front of us. But the man hadn’t move all the way up to trigger the light. So the line got bigger and bigger and people started to honk. Mom was honking and yelling for him to move up. The older man flips us off. Finally mom opens her door to get out and that makes the man to move up. As soon as he does the light turns green. As we pass him he flipped us off again. I thought the situation was funny! After that we went to breakfast with Aunt Kathy. 

After that mom asked if I wanted to go to sewing class with her and Bree. At first I said no but mom kept insisting. So I decided to go and I wished I hadn’t. Sewing class was for Bree and there wasn’t a whole lot of people but I had nothing to do. For 2 hours and wondered around, it was at a library. So I looked at books talked to an older man reading the paper. It was really boring.

Then mom dropped off Bree at her house and she dropped me off at her house as she had an appointment. While she was gone I colored.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Later that evening we all went to dinner at the Hinterland Brewery. Never been there before and as we went in, I think I will not go back.  The only reason is it was really expensive! If you don’t specify which beer you want you get the bigger one that is more expensive of course.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This beer is 12 dollars! Ahhh!! And for 12 I thought it was okay. The food was okay but expensive. I am glad my sister bought. That night we watched the Descendants which is a kid’s movie. But it wasn’t too bad. Mom and I slept at my sister’s house that night. I got to see their new puppy and he was fun! He is a Labradoodle. His name is Marley and he is 14 weeks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Awe! I love this pic of Bree and Marley. And of course their other dog Bailey who loves to be petted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday we went to paint pottery. I am at the point where I don’t have to paint pottery anymore. I am not sure what to do with the stuff I paint. I painted a mug and I didn’t take a pic. That is unlike me but I didn’t take my phone with me. I know shocker!

However it was fun when we did things together.

 

Life

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I am going to be a busy bee this week.

So…I figured out how to go to girls weekend. I had to pondered and look at the budget and complained and look at the budget… Yeah I lot of that.

I am going not sure what we are doing but I am going. Here is Danielle logic: I go to girls weekend and there is no more complaining I don’t do anything with them. That’s my way of thinking.

Also it should be fun as well. I am not done yet but I am making mini key chains for girls weekend. I need to make two more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, Wednesday hanging out with April. Thursday hanging out with my cousin at my mom’s house. Staying the night. Girls weekend till Saturday night. Then home. I am going to be tired. Lol!

Life

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I am being totally lazy today. I know I need to be better in writing in you earlier! Ugh! Just not today. Anyway I finally get to see April next week. I will see her Tuesday and Wednesday shall be fun! Then on Thursday we are seeing Alice again. She is leaving on Friday. It will be cool to see her before she leaves. Wow twice this time she is here.

Mom has been telling me that there is going to be a girls weekend. That will include Chrissy, mom, Bree and me. I have been asking her when, WHEN? With no answer so guess what she tells me…oh next weekend. Ugh! So we decided to go back to adding to our retirement and that means less money. That is why I was asking when so I could save for a girls weekend. So she tells me this on Wednesday that it’s next weekend. Now I can’t go. If I wasn’t going to April’s house I could but April and I have been planning this for a month as April has to take time off from her job. This makes me feel bad and last time we had girls weekend my sister and mom paid for me. I don’t want them to pay for me this time. (Sigh). 

Life

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Saturday July 7th we celebrated the 4th with the family. We stayed at my Uncle’s house for seven hours! That is crazy! We had fun though. We played poker and cousin Jared won my money. Lol! He rarely wins so I’ll give it to him.

There was some strangeness of course. My cousin Erich was there with his wife Carmen. I forget what state they live in. Anyway saw him once and that was it. I talked to his wife for a little bit. But they didn’t mingle with anyone. I thought that was strange. There were people there I didn’t know but they were nice and mingled with everyone. There was this one guy there that didn’t introduce himself. Okay before I get into this guy what is up with that? Manners. If I don’t know someone I introduce myself. Even if we don’t talk again still. What is the harm of saying I am so and so. Right? Whatever. Anyways this guy kept in crouching my personal space and staring at me. It made me feel uncomfortable. I just tried to ignore him the whole time. Anyways it was fun day!

 

 

 

Life

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I had an awesome day on the July 4th. First Jeff and I went to my Uncle and Aunt’s house to see my cousin Alice and family. It was so much fun! We had pizza and cookies. Lol! We brought the cookies and they were a hit. Reuben was a little less strange even though he thought he got abducted by aliens. Yeah aliens. At this point Jeff and I just nod and don’t ask questions with him. Reuben said that he was sad he will be missing the Koehne poker game. Alice said Danielle why don’t you call your dad. So I did and my parents came for a visit too. Dad, Reuben, Jeff, Uncle Dan and I played poker. I didn’t have much money as I didn’t think we play poker. I had maybe two dollars however I left close to five! Lol! It was great!

In the evening we went over to my Aunt Kathy’s house. Mom invited us and we asked if we can bring Scotty. They said yes. They have two young dogs a collie named Amadeus who is 2 and Sebastian who is three and he is a black lab. Scotty was nervous at first then Amadeus was showing him around the house. It was too funny! Only one bad thing Sebastian tried to dominate Scotty a couple of times but then he stopped doing that after he was disciplined.

Seeing Sebastian  made Jeff want another black lab and I thought it would. He was so cool. They both were. My aunt said that we and Scotty can come back anytime.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amadeus wouldn’t turn around for a pic. Lol!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Independence Day

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Today is America’s birthday! America is 242 years old. Happy birthday USA!

Today I see my cousin Alice and her family for lunch. I think it will be fun! We will be celebrating America’s bday on July 7th with family. I don’t know if we will see fireworks or not. Either way it still be a fun day.

Life

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Friday Jeff had the day off and we went to Green Bay. We dropped off the Explorer for window tinting. Then we went to breakfast with my parents. I had Eggs Benedict. I have never had that before. Okay now I understand why everyone likes it. It was so yummy!

After breakfast my dad had to go back to work and we told mom we were going chair shopping. She wanted to go with us to the first store. I did find a chair there but Jeff talked me into at looking at WG&R for a chair. I am glad he did! I found the perfect chair for me and it’s so comfy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s also very soft!

Mom told me she was sending a package to Adam and wanted me to make more dolls. Lol! So I made him and me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have to add a pic of Scotty. Look he is a happy dog.

Projects

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I did it! I finished diamond painting and I can say I liked doing it. Now I have to find another one to do.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was watching YouTube and came across making a terrarium with a light bulb. I had to make one. I used a real light bulb didn’t know you could buy them with a screw lid till later but I like how it came out. Also the ones with the screw lid I found to be expensive this only only cost me a littler over a dollar to make since I had all the materials. I bought the light bulbs and messed up one. Glad there were two in the package.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeff helped me take out the center part of the bulb. This is dangerous as it’s glass. We both wore protective gloves. Jeff also helped with the copper wire. He had some since well you know Jeff he has like every tool ever and stuff. Lots and lots of stuff to work with. Lol!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I used sand from sandbags we had. Dirt and moss I found out in the yard along with a stick. Then I used a straw and added some water to create the atmosphere.

Life

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I have been dealing with a back injury. It has been two weeks now and I am not sure how I did it but I know I sprained a muscle in my back. The first week was horrible! I couldn’t do anything and now in the second week it’s getting better. However I still can’t do what I want completely without it hurting. It sucks.

I was looking for a simple cross stitch project to do. While I was looking on Amazon I kept coming across diamond painting. I have never heard of that. I watched a YouTube video about it and it seemed interesting. I picked out an easy one to do just in case I didn’t like it and for 8 dollars I chose a dragon one. It’s a little hard to find some that people like. Have to really read the reviews.  Well….I like it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I can’t wait to see it when it’s finished.

 

 

Father’s Day

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Yesterday was Father’s Day and we had a good time. We had both dad’s at our house like every year now.  We are task with Father’s day and that is fine by us. Jeff made an awesome spread! He made beer brats, bbq chicken which was my favorite, pickle salad also very yummy, beans which was a hit and dessert. It was a fruit dessert with jello and I hate jello. So Ken and Elena brought me some yummy bakery cookies.

We had a good visit. We got Ken $20 gift certificate to DQ. Like I have stated before been working on dolls for my dad and Adam helped me design his. Here they are:

 

 

 

 

 

 

I thought of DAD  which is D for dad, A for Adam and D for Danielle. Clever I think!

I also wrote my dad a letter that I will share. He was surprised and love it.

 

Dad,

I wanted to write this instead of saying. This way I can get out all I want to say to you.

I want to thank you for all things you have taught me in my life. As I get older I have noticed things about others that now I am glad you taught me.

Thank you for making me do things when I was younger even though at the time I didn’t want to do them. Even when I complained about doing those things.

Thank you for making me do and fold laundry. Even though I still do not fold pants the greatest. Ask Jeff. Ha!

Thank you for letting me help you paint. Yes I was really messy at doing it when I was younger which created some great memories! I have gotten a lot better at it even though I still make a little mess painting. However I do like painting just not prep work but then again who does?

Thank you for making me clean gutters and doing yard work such as mowing the lawn. I dislike mowing the lawn but at least I can do it. I have to say I am good at it.

Thank you for making me use tools. Yes I still say do you need the star or the flat head screwdriver? However at least I know what a screwdriver is. I know how to hang up pictures and use tools in general. I wouldn’t say I know what every tool does but I am not afraid of them and want to learn when Jeff and I do projects. Jeff and I have encountered people who don’t know what screwdriver is or any other tools. Makes me think I am glad my dad taught me about them and made me use them when I was younger.

Thank you for teaching me how to drive! That was a hard task for me. I remember my driving instructor thought I needed more lessons. But you helped me prove him wrong. You are right I drive like you and I have to say I think we drive great.

Thank you for teaching me how to change a tire. I still know how! Even though those lug nuts are hard to get off. Teaching me about a car in general has helped. I admit I don’t know a lot about cars but I get the concepts of them.

You are a great dad! You have taught me a lot more than this. I wanted to point out the things you taught me in my life that has helped me. There will never be enough words to say how much I love and appreciate you!