It’s 4pm so I have a little time to post. I’ll start with Cameron’s party, and then go back to the weekend on Tuesday. Today has been my catch-up day, and even though I had an amazing amount of help cleaning up last night, there were still a lot of loose ends left for today — plus I had to stop for a quick meeting at Hanna’s Town. That went fine! I came home and had a quick lunch and now I’m having some of ‘Bert’s sweet tea’ from the party yesterday. Ernie’s rubber duckie punch was all finished.

Yesterday morning there were several of us tag-teaming, taking turns chasing – ah, er, watching – Cameron, while the rest of the crew prepped. It took a village for sure!

Is he really playing with these? Or just dumping them everywhere?

In his Ghost PJ’s — we read ‘Monster at the End of this Book!’

Snuggling with Mimi

Aunt Josie’s (Jojo) turn.

He loves Rubber Duckies – the smaller the better!

Before the party.

But it was a wonderful day yesterday – for all of us. Autmn, with Summer’s help, spent HOURS drawing and painting and planning and baking and cooking and decorating. She was amazing! I spent a lot of time Friday and Saturday getting things set up so there would be a bunch of chairs for everyone – and they all sat in the driveway! It didn’t seem to bother anyone. Everyone was gathered around when Cameron walked out and saw them all! What a precious little smile on his face! He loves everyone so much!

Are these people for ME?

I love these peopole!

Yep – that’s me!

Their shirts say ‘Dad’ and ‘Mom’ and Cameron’s hand prints are on the back!

Autmn, with Summer’s help, drew and painted Sesame Street scenes and lined the driveway. Penny and Josie drew on the driveway with chalk to make it into Cammy’s World.

Autmn and Summer did these.

Cameron looked into the can and said: OOOOh, stinky!

Time for party fun!

Too bad no one got him any fun gifts….

(Car not included!)

One of his favorite things was his new bike – complete with helmet, arm and leg pads, and biker’s gloves! Once he figures it out I think there will be no stopping him!

It even has a cool sounding bell! His favorite part…

Daddy and Gigi helping out.

He also LOVED his toddler Crayola Crayons! Aunt Bella is helping him find paper!

There was tons of food – chips and dip, Abby’s magic pretzel wands, ‘Dirt’, veggies, fruit, Cookie Monster’s cookies, and a candy bar for people to take home goodies.

Take home!

Grover is very generous

Cookies, dirt and wands

Lots of fresh fruit…

And veggies!

And chips and goldfish

Charcuterie Board

Always have to have cake for ‘Happy Birthday to You’!

Aunt Cece holding the cupcakes, and Grama Lori holding Cameron.

A delicious blue birthday cupcake.

Sharing icing with Puppers.

In the end, Cammy’s World is the best place to be!

Everyone’s welcome on Sesame Street…

Where everyone’s your friend!

What a great day!

Thanks to everyone who came, helped to celebrate, and helped clean up. Even the work was fun – because we were all together and celebrating Cameron James being TWO!!!

SCRIPTURE of the DAY:

PEANUTS?

TOMORROW October 7th is:

National Propane Day; National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day; National Inner Beauty Day; National LED Light Day; National Frappe Day; National Taco Day; National Fruit at Work Day; World Happiness Day; World Cotton Day; You Matter to Me Day.

I have never really celebrated propane. I could do the pretzel thing. A taco would be fun. We SHOULD be happy! And yes, you do matter to me. God bless….

White chocolate covered pretzels — I mean, WANDS!

Well Gee Whiz! Two days in a row. I’m going to have a lot to catch up on tomorrow. We were on the go two solid days, and that’s nothing compared to Cameron! He was really ‘Zoom Zoom’!!! But I’ll catch up tomorrow- it should be a quieter day!

Thanks for being patient! God bless….

We are well into party mode today, and it’s chaos, although fun! We still have to get Cameron to sleep which may not be easy. But hopefully tomorrow evening I will have time to recap yesterday’s adventures and today’s chaos! So that’s all for now! God bless….

Happpppyyy Birthday to our Beanie! Cameron is Two! Wow that’s hard to believe! Where is the time going? We are having his party on Sunday here at the house, and I’m thankful the weather is to be nice. Mostly everyone can be outside. My house is small! He’s such a happy, busy little guy – I’m sure he’ll have a great time, both today and Sunday. God bless our little one!

Two!

Newborn!

He looks like his Daddy!

Always smiling

with Puppers and Ranger

He loves Puppers and his Gigi!

I swear I’m innocent! It was the PIG!!!

Black tie affair

Cutie!

I have over 1100 pictures of Cameron in my computer. So this was a very small photo dump. Happy two, with many more to come!

So I spent the entire morning getting a few things ready for Sunday. Scrubbed the deck, the lawn chairs/furniture, the park bench, the white fence and cleaned the garage. I also put the Snoopy HAPPY BIRTHDAY garden flags up. So now it’s time to take a break and get ready to head to the bonfire at Beth’s!

SCRIPTURE of the DAY:

PEANUTS?

TOMORROW October 4th is:

Bookshop Day; Improve your Office Day; Kindness to Animals Day; National Cinnamon Roll Day; National Golf Lovers Day; National Taco Day; National Truckers Day; National Play Outside Day.

I love bookshops, and books. I could always improve my office. Jim Smail’s office was ALWAYS a clutter! I love cinnamon rolls, so I’m all for that. Sir Rege and Barry are both golfers. And I’m always ready to play outside. God bless…

Even though the moon wasn’t full, it was bright and pretty last night.

Snoopy nodding at the moon.

My life seems to have suddenly fell off the side of the earth. Although I am content with my every day events and chores I feel like it’s lost luster to post about them. There is just so much illness and so many medical issues floating around me in my friends and family that it seems to take the main focus. And I don’t want to emphasize the negative. But if you have a mind, please just pray for those who are facing unknown paths.

Keep going – God’s got this!

I had a few things to do at work this morning. Barry took the Mazda around the block as I detected a small noise. Nothing to worry about. So I feel confident. And it’s a really nice car to drive. I like it!

A few quick stops on the way home, then had strawberries with a small scoop of ice cream and a piece of cheese with crackers at lunch. And a Flax Energy ball. Did a few things to straighten up the garage – but tomorrow and Saturday will be my big push for that.

But just one?

I finished an essay I was working on – I had thought it was finished but then decided to do some editing. One more read-through.

TODAY, October 2, is the 75th anniversary of the first PEANUTS strip. See – PEANUTS and I are the same age! I just love PEANUTS!

Great guy! Very talented.

The book I am currently reading is set in the Cotswolds and written by a British author. I’m enjoying the terminology and the writing style and the English references. Ended up I had to watch THE HOLIDAY today because it was referenced several times in the book. I’m almost done with the book.

Book

Movie

SCRIPTURE of the DAY:

PEANUTS?

DANCE!!!

TOMORROW October 3rd is:

CAMERON’s 2nd birthday! Buy British Day (That feels ironic!); Kids Music Day; National Boyfriend Day; World Smile Day; National Techies Day.

Happy birthday sweet boy! We will celebrate you on Sunday. Keep smiling! I’ll never be a techie. God bless!

It’s 8:30pm and I’m done for the evening – except for folding a load of towels and grabbing a bite of food. I’m making a short post tonight, mainly because I don’t have much to report. The doctor’s office called and my antibodies from the first bout of Lyme Disease is actively fighting the bacteria, so no treatment at this time. I still have a few symptoms that are popping up but I will manage them the best way available.

I went with Kath to her doctor’s appointment as Paul was at his! Afterwards we had lunch at Chick Fil-A. It was nice spending that time together even if it was interrupted by medical information! When I got home, I cleaned the upstairs, had an energy ball (I needed energy!) and then cleaned downstairs. Washed a load of towels, took the trash up, and made my to-do list for tomorrow. That’s all Folks! More tomorrow.

Yep!

SCRIPTURE of the DAY:

At this point – as always – it’s very important to remember and live by this!

PEANUTS:

TOMORROW October 2nd is:

Bring your Bible to School Day; Guardian Angel Day; National Custodian Day; National Name your Car Day; World Farm Animals Day; Yom Kippur; National Smarties Day; National Produce Misting Day.

Have you ever been accidentally misted in the produce department? I have. I don’t remember ever naming my car. They change so often – since 1996 – that I would forget! I’d take my Bible to school but I don’t do school! And I DO believe in guardian angels.. . God bless…

At least I know why I’m always running out of steam and motivation. I got a call from the doctor’s office (PCP) and my Lyme test came back positive. I guess there can be different treatments for recurrent cases. So I will find out tomorrow what I’m doing. In the meantime – not what I needed to deal with now! I don’t feel NEARLY as bad as I did last year, but I do notice a difference in some things. So — hang on for the ride!

No, I don’t drive like this…

After work this morning I went to the retirement party that Kathy’s work had for her. It was very nice. There were some people there that she hadn’t seen in a while, including her student Kaz that she had from Kindergarten through college. They’ve kept in touch and since he lives in Mechanicsburg she never expected to see him there. I met some of the staff and previous staff and it was wonderful helping her celebrate. It was a lovely way to send her off. I know she felt appreciated and enjoyed the day.

Celebrating.

Kath with her beautiful (and yummy) cake)

Cake

Staff and clients

More staff

Kathy (far right) sitting beside Kaz, then Bob (former director and boss) and some co-workers

Of course I loved the purple curtain.

The woman behind Kath is HDS director in Pittsburgh

Kathy saying ‘thank you’.

From there I went to my follow up chiropractor’s appointment. Then I came home and spent 2 hours pulling weeds. I don’t think that was very smart. I think I’m going to fund his practice for a long time at this rate!

Stone at the top of the hill with weeds.

Stones in the middle with weeds.

Two hours later.

It’s almost 8pm and I need to be done with this last day of September, 2025!

SCRIPTURE of the Day:

PEANUTS?

TOMORROW October 1st is:

National Homemade Cookie Day; National Jiffy Mix Day; National Lace Day (didn’t we just have that?); National Pumpkin Seed Day; National Raccoon Day; National Vegetarian Day; National Walk your Dog Day; National Hair Day; Balloons Around the World Day; CD Player Day; International Coffee Day (and Coffee with a Cop Day); International Day of Older Persons; International Music Day; International Walk to School Day; Model T Day; National Black Dog Day; National Fire Pup Day.

I wonder if my Energy Flax balls count as cookies… I have hair – I like having hair. I have a five-disc CD player that I use all the time. Not a coffee drinker. But I do like music! God bless…

I had the most unusual dream last night. I don’t remember it all, but I remember that Kelly and I were moving into a house, and there were tons of rooms, and lots of people helping, and so many wonderful things! It felt like it went on and on – but that’s all I remember.

I did two loads of laundry, then had my dentist appointment for regular checkup and cleaning. It went well and the hygienist was very nice (my regular one was off sick). I did find out that Dr. Lane’s daughter Izabella graduated this summer from Medical Collage – she is now doing her residency at a Michigan hospital. Dr. Lane said she delivered a baby last week all by herself and was totally thrilled! He’s proud and happy – as I think he should be. I was one of Dr. Lane’s first patients in his very first practice. Before marriage or babies or a PCP in the family! Congrats to the Lane family.

Dr. Lane — of course he has a nice smile!

After the dentist I stopped at the post office, then the bank, and grabbed a few things at Walmart. I’m heartily tired of stopping at Walmart! Picked up my prescription at Giant Eagle then came home and made a sandwich for lunch. I watered the grass and waited for Trent to come mow. So that is done until the weekend. Next: Ironing and food!

The sky is a beautiful blue and pink this evening.

Three …

Different…

Angles…

And here are the pictures of my attempt to make the Flax Energy balls. Other than being messy they turned out just fine.

Above – mixing. Below – all done.

SCRIPTURE of the DAY:

PEANUTS?

TOMORROW September 30th is:

International Podcast Day; National Chewing Gum Day; National Love People Day; National Mud Pack Day; National Puppy Mill Survivor Day; Orange Shirt Day; Pet Trick Day; Thunderbirds Day; National Hot Mulled Cider Day.

I don’t do chewing gum – too much money in my mouth! I love people – but maybe not all the time. I did a story about a puppy mill once. I really liked it! I like hot cider. God bless…

We are still learning about Judges in Sunday School, and today was about Gideon. He was very insecure and hesitant to take the leadership of God’s army. Sounds like me! (Not the army part – just the insecure part!)

Church, also, had an applicable message which I could relate to. It was the last message in our GOD WITHOUT WALLS series. He mentioned Charlie Kirk several times. One strong point was that it’s not important how long the race is but about finishing strong. We all want to make a difference with our lives. We speak apx 7000 words a day – make those words make a difference! Work within YOUR world; you run YOUR race, work within your world. Keep your eye on the goal, not on others. Keep running; be faithful!

This was a profound statement for me.

I had crackers and cheese and trail mix for lunch, then started on my Sunday list. I was excited to hear from Trent (my grass cutter) that he could cut tomorrow and also next weekend. He does a better job than I do so I’m excited to have that scheduled. Cameron’s party is next Sunday so we need it to be extra nice!

You go, Trent! (from last week)

Autmn stopped to drop off a few more pictures that she painted for the party set. She does a great job! I took Autmn’s decorations and the flax bins down to the shed and got them put away. I still have to water the grass seed, and then a few more chores. I got a few baby hugs!

Window and Door

I hated to see him leave…..

From a recent post.

He looks older here!

And just to add a short note, I noticed that the chipmunk had left a pile of nut shells on my deck from his (her) supper yesterday. I just swept it off. You’re welcome, buddy.

You can tell he was eating.

Also sort of touched up the one ceiling tile that had a corn broken off. It is certainly not professional and it’s not at all perfect but at least it’s not a hole now!

It’s better than a hole…

I grabbed a plate for Autmn and took a picture of the fall tree in Dollar General. Very simple but fall-festive!

I think I’m going to attempt to make the flax balls next. I have to repair two pair of Noah’s work pants yet but I’ll do the flax balls first. Then we’ll see what I can get into.

Hope they taste as good as hers did!

SCRIPTURE of the DAY:

PEANUTS?

TOMORROW September 29th is:

Urban National Wildlife Refuge Day; National VFW Day; National Coffee Day.

I can’t get into my second website of National days – so this is it! I avoid wildlife and don’t drink coffee. So on that note – Happy Sunday! God bless…

Another week has come to an end. The last two days have seemed to go by so quickly. And today felt like a slow-speed treadmill. Just going all day. I started by changing bed sheets and washing them, making breakfast, and working downstairs a while. I made my schedule of chores for the morning, and headed to Dollar General. I was looking for a small item – which I found – which is a miracle in itself! I stopped at Gabe’s to get batteries, again which I found. They were name brand, so I’m hoping they last longer than the off brand. I seem to change them more often.

My Dollar General plate — it’s smaller than it looks. Great for a sandwich or pizza.

I stopped at Walmart for 3 things, and that’s what I bought! Then — Dollar Tree for a small pack of nuts. I wanted to make some more trail mix. I stopped at Giant Eagle to pick up my prescription, and got some Brookside dark chocolate – again for the trail mix. Since I didn’t use the overhead light that my son so kindly picked up for me last week I returned it at Lowe’s and bought 4 bags of a better grade top soil. I came home, changed into yucky clothes, and spread the top soil and grass seed. We’ll see if THIS works! It’s a better time of year to plant grass, I think.

Where the fire pit was.

Up front – I watered them both, too.

I also raked and bagged the leaves in the front yard. There were a LOT of dead Lantern Flies in the leaves – wonder why?

Raking leaves

All cleaned up.

I saw the cutest little wooly worm – but it was all black. I’m trying to remember if black means a bad winter or if brown mean a bad winter.

Fuzzy little Wooly Worm

Then while I was typing I saw my little chipmunk buddy on the porch. Actually, he’s back as I type this. It’s either Chip or Dale — or maybe Alvin, Simon or Theodore!

I’m going to work on securing the ends of all the yarn balls so they don’t unravel. That will be my evening project. Hoping your Sunday is delightful!

Yep – this whole bin! (Sorry, my toes are in the photo)

SCRIPTURE of the DAY:

Notice he DOES have cookies, too!

PEANUTS?

TOMORROW September 28th is:

National Strawberry Cream Pie Day; Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day; National Good Neighbor Day; National Family Health and Fitness Day; Ask a Stupid Question Day; International Poke Day; National Police Memorial Day; World Deaf Day; World Rivers Day.

I bought strawberries today – but not for pie. For my tummy! I have several lovely, good neighbors, and I’m thankful. I don’t mean to, but I frequently ask stupid questions. And often answer them… Rivers are fun! God bless…