April 16 -30, 2025 Lots of Short Trips!

16-Wed-Today we did our morning routine then we got the RV out. We drove to Perry Lake and started spring cleaning the RV. we vacuumed and shampooed the carpet. We put the clean sheets on the bed. We wiped down all the surfaces. Steve worked on the front of the RV. He detailed the seats and carpet there. We ran bleach water through the lines. He lubricated the jacks. We worked from 11:30 to 5:00. Then we went home and rested. For supper we had pizza and berries.

17-Thu-After we got around we went back to the RV at the lake. We put the awning out to get the rain off. Then we worked on the carpet by the slide. We emptied the fresh water tank and let the bleach go through he lines. Anyway we worked from 9-1:30. Then we took the RV back home and parked it. Supper was H]hamburger helper, salad and berries.

18-Fri-I have been waking up a little earlier, about 7:00 AM. We got around then went to Stillwater to pick up my wedding ring. It has been repaired. Yea! I went to Thorn’s and ordered flowers for David & Paige - his mom died last night. They are having a tough time. Supper was turkey burgers, fries, berries.

19-Sat-Today is family game day. We left for Oklahoma City at 11:30. We are all meeting at the Texas Roadhouse for lunch. We are also celebrating Logan’s 20th birthday. Lunch for eight was almost $200. We gave Logan money for his birthday. He wanted everyone to come to his house in El Reno. We played Mexican Train and ate birthday cake and ice cream.We got home about 8:30 or so.

Mariana with Easter Egg 

Logan and Cielo

20-Sun-Today we watched TV, napped and relaxed. I made a pork roast, baked potato, mixed vegetables and berries for supper. 

21-Mon-We worked on the laundry, then did some picking of weeds. I accompanied Steve to work on the large shed. We were trying to make room for Kristi to put some things in our shed. After lunch we took the RV to get the oil changed. While we were out we filled it up with gas. Then we checked our mail and paid the car insurance. I made Chicken pot pie for supper, and we had berries for dessert. 

22-Tue-Today we did all the usual things. Then we got around and left for Oklahoma City about 11:15. Steve’s appointment was at 1:00. He is seeing Pain Management for his back. The doctor sent him for X-rays of his hip. The we had to stop by the pharmacy. When we got to Perry we stopped at Braums and got an ice cream cone. 

23-Wed-We were back on the road by 8:15 for another appointment at the VA. We got there about 9:30 for a 10:00 appointment. But we were finished by 10:30 AM. So we went to Bass Pro and Steve got some new shirts. Our next stop was Cummins for a generator oil change and tune up kit. We are taking it on our trip to have available when the generator needs it. We also stopped at Camping World but did not buy anything. We had leftovers for supper. 

24-Thu-We were up at 7:00 this morning. We had errands to complete. We went to the bank and stopped at the post office to pick up the mail. Next we were on our way back to Stillwater. Then we received a call from the VA to schedule an MRI of Steve’s back. I went to AT & T for a new screen protector for my phone. The old one had several chips init. I guess my phone gets dropped quite frequently. We also went to Walmart for groceries. We got home and put our stuff away. I ordered Steve some new shoes online. We will see how that goes. Supper was a hamburger, fries, salad and berries. 

25-Fri-Well we got going again this morning. We are headed to Bartlesville to see my sister Pam and her husband JC. We arrived about 1:30 and stayed til 4:30. It was about 6:45 when we got home. We stopped at Subway and got a sandwich. We have been keeping the road hot. 

26-Sat-Today we relaxed most of the day. We were tired from all our short trips this week. We had breakfast for supper. Yum.

27-Sun-We took it easy this morning. My brother in law called and said Pam had fallen again. They took her to the ER in Bartlesville. the doctor actually ordered a CT scan and they have discovered that in addition to her dementia she has cancer in her kidneys, liver and lungs. This explains why she has been hurting so much. I am so sad for my big sister. This will be hard. Supper was chicken parmesan, couscous, salad and berries.

My peony bloomed!

28-Mon-We were up about 7:30. We did some routine things around the house and worked on laundry. I mowed the front yard. We picked up our mail and I mailed my other brother-in-law (Tony) the OSU Golf Club socks. These are protectors for his golf clubs. We went home for lunch and this afternoon we paid some bills and caught up quicken. I called my niece, Paige and wished her a Happy Birthday. They are on their way to Mayo in Rochester, MN for her son Landon. He has had extreme problems with migraines for the last year or so. 

29-Tue-We completed our regular chores this morning. Then I vacuumed and shampooed the carpet in our bedroom, hall and front room. Steve cleaned the end tables and helped me with the shampooer. We had lunch . Then I talked to JC, he said Pam can’t leave the hospital, because she can’t walk. I also talked to Marsha and we talked to Steve’s sister, Irene. Steve and I ate Fajitas at La Macarena. Hazel and Linda were unable to join us because they went to Phoenix to see a cousin who is fighting cancer. Cancer sucks!

30-Wed-It has been raining the last few days. I am ready for it to stop. Today we left for OKC about 9:15. It was a little slow going because of the rain. Steve had an appointment with his MS physician assistant. We got home about 1:30. The rest of the afternoon was just putzing. 

May 4 -May 10, 2020 Making Preparations for Our Summer Trip

Mon-May 4

I was up at 7:30. We did laundry today. Steve worked in his big shed today. Later we went to the grocery store, the pharmacy in town and then back home. I paid some bills and played games on the computer. Steve researched the problem with our slide. There are these plastic wedges he is thinking of replacing. Later we watched TV and called it a day. Supper was Taco Salad and berries.

Peony in full bloom!

Tue-May 5

After getting up and around, I tuned in the WW Zoom Meeting. Later the kids arrived and we had lunch. We took the RV up to the old Walmart parking lot and checked the slide.  Today we also hauled off 2 loads of junk to the dump. We gave a ceiling fan to Linda and some 24” green T-post. She really liked those short posts. I’m sure she will use them in her garden. We had supper at La Mac and got to sit in the dining room instead of doing carry-out! Yea! I almost forgot until I looked at my pictures. Perry had a car parade through town. They came by our house and we stood outside and waved. I took a video, but I don't have enough internet to upload it.

Car parade through town

Wed-May 6

I slept poorly last night. But anyway, got up and around. Steve, Kristi and I went to Stillwater to look for a graduation present for Austyn. We want to buy her a laptop computer to use for college. We went to Staples, both Walmarts and none of them had any computers in stock that would work. We also went to Brown’s shoes to get Steve some shoes - they didn’t have them, but will order him a pair. We picked up pizza for lunch. Then I took Logan to Thorn’s so he could get a Mother’s Day present for Kristi. Back home. We also took the dogs to the vet. Both of them got their shots and a clean bill of health. Later I took a nap and the guys scraped old paint off the little shed. 

Supper was grilled chicken, salad, cauliflower and berries. 

Thu-May 7

This morning I had my appointment with the eye doctor. Then I was back home and we had lunch. Later Steve and I went ot Stillwater to AT & T to get my new iPhone. Logan stayed in the car and we were in there about 30 minutes. I would finish setting it up at home. I got the iPhone  11 - not the pro edition. This one is fancy enough for me. When we got home the internet was down -so I couldn’t finish setting up the phone. Finally it came back on and I finished setting up the phone. New phones also take some adjusting!

I took two pictures in the backyard using the night mode on my new phone.  They turned out pretty good!

Hopefully I can get some good moon shots or stars or fireworks this summer.

Fri-May 8

I was up last night until 1:30 AM with Zoey - She found a toad in the back yard and was giving it fits. I finally got her to leave it alone and come in. Then  I gave her a bath and dried her off before I could put her in bed with us. Wow! Dogs, I love them, but they can be a mess. I messed with my phone this morning and helped Logan set up my old phone for him to use. That was a little bit of a challenge, but we got it done. Steve is keeping the old phone because he just doesn’t use a phone much. We washed the bedspread and blankets. I talked to both my sisters and the guys scraped paint off the small shed again. What a process!

Sat-May 9

Steve’s shoes arrived, so we went to Stillwater and picked them up. I made a to do list by day for this coming week. We took the RV out to the Perry Lake and Steve & Logan worked on putting in one of the 8 wedges that need replaced. It took awhile. So the rest of them will be installed when we get to Montana. Later we picked up supper at Braum’s. 

Plane flying overhead - one landed on the water!

Sun-May 10

Today is Mother’s Day - so I sent texts to family and friends.Then Steve and I picked up branches in the front yard and mowed it. Steve & Logan Scraped and painted the small shed. I paid some bills and did a little bookkeeping. Today was also Tony’s (My brother-in-law) birthday - so we called and wished him a Happy Birthday! Not much else for today.