Doug had county council tonight, so Cam and I decided to hang out at Grandma and Grandpa's for the evening. Cam wasn't sure at first that he'd be able to go over as he had work to do and tests to study for as tomorrow was the last day of the quarter. Fortunately, he completed everything ahead of time and only needed to read over a study sheet for a volleyball test in PE.
We appreciated that Mom made us dinner. Cam chose pork chops and I picked chicken. While we ate we enjoyed an episode of America Says. It was one of my favorite shows on Game Show network. I hadn't played euchre in quite some time. That didn't seem to matter as I was on fire and ended up winning with each of my partners. I was impressed as I don't usually get that great of cards. We finished the night with a game of buck euchre. It doesn't matter what I do in that game, I never win. Tonight was no exception and Grandpa quickly made short work of us all. Even with the big loss Cam had a lot of fun. He also learned a lot, such as pinwheel cookies smash relatively easy, peanut butter kisses were the worst candy ever made and that Grandpa and Grandma are closer to needing a "Grandpad" than they realized.
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Dinner at the Concession Stands Part 2
Tonight Cam went with the boys tennis team after school to watch their number one doubles team play in the second round of the individual tennis sectional against Northridge. He had fun with his teammates even the outcome wasn't what that had wanted. He rode the bus back to Bethany afterward and then headed straight to the boys' sectional game. He enjoyed that as well and for the second night in a row made his dinner out of snacks at the concession stand.
While Cam was watching Bethany beat Central Noble 4-0, Doug and I had a nice dinner at Huntington St. With the beautiful weather in September we had been choosing Oakwood for our evenings out, but due to the mosquito scare and the cooler nights we have decided to dine inside. I enjoyed spending time with Doug and listening to his current projects at work. We also had time to plan for our weekend trip to Bloomington and several upcoming family vacations. Meg and I had spent quite a bit of time today working out the details of a Spring Break trip to Florida. With the holidays coming up, fall break at the Biltmore, a Disney trip in January, a possible visit to Atlanta and now Florida on the horizon, I was really excited about our plans for the next six months.
While Cam was watching Bethany beat Central Noble 4-0, Doug and I had a nice dinner at Huntington St. With the beautiful weather in September we had been choosing Oakwood for our evenings out, but due to the mosquito scare and the cooler nights we have decided to dine inside. I enjoyed spending time with Doug and listening to his current projects at work. We also had time to plan for our weekend trip to Bloomington and several upcoming family vacations. Meg and I had spent quite a bit of time today working out the details of a Spring Break trip to Florida. With the holidays coming up, fall break at the Biltmore, a Disney trip in January, a possible visit to Atlanta and now Florida on the horizon, I was really excited about our plans for the next six months.
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
A Special Day in the Musser Family
Today would have been my brother's 56th birthday. Over the years October 8th has become a special day for my family. We use this day as a celebration of his life. I have noticed that by doing so, I tend to now think of the happy times that we had together instead of the sad remembrance of his death. Just getting out the fall decorations in early October reminds me of how much he liked Halloween. That was something that we had in common.
This afternoon I was proud to place four mums next to the pumpkin decoration that Meg and Cam picked out last year on this day. Although Bunk probably would have chosen a different gift for his birthday, buying something special on this day always makes me think of the fun that we had as siblings and the common bond that we had with our grandpa. In fact when CrapPa died, my first thought was of my brother. I realized that I had had thirty years of making memories with our favorite story teller that he had missed out on. It was only fair that my brother got the next thirty. Bunk may not have smiled in every picture that we took together and I definitely may have been an annoying little sister, but I loved my big brother and looking at these pictures today remind me of that most of all.
This afternoon I was proud to place four mums next to the pumpkin decoration that Meg and Cam picked out last year on this day. Although Bunk probably would have chosen a different gift for his birthday, buying something special on this day always makes me think of the fun that we had as siblings and the common bond that we had with our grandpa. In fact when CrapPa died, my first thought was of my brother. I realized that I had had thirty years of making memories with our favorite story teller that he had missed out on. It was only fair that my brother got the next thirty. Bunk may not have smiled in every picture that we took together and I definitely may have been an annoying little sister, but I loved my big brother and looking at these pictures today remind me of that most of all.
Monday, October 7, 2019
Fashion Farm
I talked Cam into going to Fashion Farm with me after school today. He had passed on going with Nick and Meg yesterday, but after talking to them he was interested in seeing the grass maze for himself. The theme this year was counting and numbers. It was a little lame, but we expected that from what Meg had said. Cam and I had fun looking at the pumpkins just the same and finally found all ten of the hidden "ladybugs."
After we walked through Fantasyland, we headed straight to the grass maze. It was actually better than we expected, but overall not very challenging. Cam could see over it throughout the entire maze. We did find a tube to roll in and a new arrow puzzle to solve. I got a kick out of watching Cam try to master both of them. Before we left, each of us picked out a pumpkin plus some gourds and a few miniature pumpkins. Cam made sure to grab a bag of pumpkin donuts for the ride home. I sure appreciated Cam going with me. I enjoyed spending time with him and keeping our tradition alive.
Sunday, October 6, 2019
A Wonderful Weekend at Home
Although Cal wasn't able to come home this weekend due to homework and interviews, the rest of us enjoyed a wonderful weekend in Syracuse. Brett went to mass at 11 a.m. and met up with Nick and Meg there. While they went to Fashion Farm afterward, Brett went to the movies with Grandma and Grandpa. Both groups had a great time. Nick and Meg got a kick out of the new grass maze that replaced the old corn one. It definitely didn't pose much of a challenge for anyone over four feet tall. Brett arrived home shortly after they did. He said that the movie was exactly what he had hoped it would be and was happy for a chance to see it.
Doug and Cam attended 8 a.m. mass this morning as they had to lector and serve. Cam spent his afternoon watching football and playing Madden on the PS4. Doug had time to finish the bedroom upstairs, exercise and mow before the Bears started. I got everyone's laundry done before their 5:30 departure time. Brett, Cam and I even had time to play Exploding Kittens before dinner. Meg had requested chicken curry for her last meal of the weekend, and it was delicious. She was sad to say goodbye to Nick, but they made plans to see each other again the first weekend of November. She will have midterms, fall break and a retreat with the church before then which will make the time pass quickly.
As soon as they left, Doug and Cam headed to the high school to play tennis. Cam was happy with his play. The last time he and Doug matched up he lost 8-1. Tonight's score was 6-7 with Doug winning once again, but as Doug said when they got back, "it's probably his last victory over Cam." The rest of the evening was a quiet one. We watched one of Doug's favorites, Midnight Run. Meg called a couple of times. She had forgotten her Crimson Card, but her RA was able to help her out until we bring it down Friday night. I was glad for that and that they got back before ten.
Doug and Cam attended 8 a.m. mass this morning as they had to lector and serve. Cam spent his afternoon watching football and playing Madden on the PS4. Doug had time to finish the bedroom upstairs, exercise and mow before the Bears started. I got everyone's laundry done before their 5:30 departure time. Brett, Cam and I even had time to play Exploding Kittens before dinner. Meg had requested chicken curry for her last meal of the weekend, and it was delicious. She was sad to say goodbye to Nick, but they made plans to see each other again the first weekend of November. She will have midterms, fall break and a retreat with the church before then which will make the time pass quickly.
As soon as they left, Doug and Cam headed to the high school to play tennis. Cam was happy with his play. The last time he and Doug matched up he lost 8-1. Tonight's score was 6-7 with Doug winning once again, but as Doug said when they got back, "it's probably his last victory over Cam." The rest of the evening was a quiet one. We watched one of Doug's favorites, Midnight Run. Meg called a couple of times. She had forgotten her Crimson Card, but her RA was able to help her out until we bring it down Friday night. I was glad for that and that they got back before ten.
Saturday, October 5, 2019
Only Saturday Home in Eight Weeks
I was so tired last night that I could barely keep my eyes open. Nick brought Meg home around 10:20. We visited with them for awhile and then headed to bed. This morning I didn't wake up until 9:00 a.m. I slept so hard that I didn't know where I was when the alarm went off. I met Mary, Paula, Cheri, Debbi, Betsy, Wendy and Cindy for brunch at Maria's. It was great to catch up with everyone. I know that several of us got together last weekend, but it seemed longer than that.
I was glad that we were at home this afternoon as Doug told me that we were gone the past five weeks and would be out of town the next two as well. It felt really nice. Doug used his time to finish painting the extra bedroom and working outside. He also took a walk with me after I unpacked and started on Meg's laundry. Meg went to get coffee with Gabby this morning and then lunch with Nick. They hung out at house afterward until they went to Grandma's for chicken and noodles. Once dinner was over Meg and Nick headed to Bethany for the boys' soccer game and then a haunted house in Columbia City.
Brett arrived home close to 6 p.m. He had spent three hours beforehand in Terre Haute. He met a girl there that he had been talking to from Catholic Match. They had a nice lunch together and then toured the local art museum. He was very happy with his day. After eating dinner the four of us called Grandma and Grandpa up to play Oh Hell! For the first time ever Brett was glad to be the big loser as the booby prize was a Angry Bird Pig. Meg texted us while we were playing to let us know that the wait was two hours for the haunted house. Since they had already paid, they decided to stay. I know that it was frustrating to wait that long, but they were happy to spend so much time together.
I was glad that we were at home this afternoon as Doug told me that we were gone the past five weeks and would be out of town the next two as well. It felt really nice. Doug used his time to finish painting the extra bedroom and working outside. He also took a walk with me after I unpacked and started on Meg's laundry. Meg went to get coffee with Gabby this morning and then lunch with Nick. They hung out at house afterward until they went to Grandma's for chicken and noodles. Once dinner was over Meg and Nick headed to Bethany for the boys' soccer game and then a haunted house in Columbia City.
Brett arrived home close to 6 p.m. He had spent three hours beforehand in Terre Haute. He met a girl there that he had been talking to from Catholic Match. They had a nice lunch together and then toured the local art museum. He was very happy with his day. After eating dinner the four of us called Grandma and Grandpa up to play Oh Hell! For the first time ever Brett was glad to be the big loser as the booby prize was a Angry Bird Pig. Meg texted us while we were playing to let us know that the wait was two hours for the haunted house. Since they had already paid, they decided to stay. I know that it was frustrating to wait that long, but they were happy to spend so much time together.
Friday, October 4, 2019
Home Sweet Home
Brett had to work this morning, so he went to bed early last night. I was wiped out from my trip yesterday so I slept in, but was still up and ready by the time he got home at 9. I needed to get his new clothes ironed before his interview at 11:15. He sure looked the part by the time we left. We didn't talk about it much on the way to SPEA. Brett was nervous and I didn't want to make it worse.
I drove to Read after I dropped him off and parked in the back lot. I ran into Meg as I was getting out of the Pilot. She was coming back from a tutoring session with Mark for Finite. I walked with her to English class and then got some steps in going to the Union and back to Read. It was fun walking with her. She had run into Cal and laughed when she told me about his reaction. I realized that I was the only Mom in the area, but I didn't mind. It reminded me of walking to class with my friends thirty years ago.
Meg and Brett were both back at Read by 12:30. We had lunch at McAllister's Deli which we all enjoyed. Brett filled us in on his interview and felt really good about it. Our next stop was his apartment. Meg and I picked up all of my bags and told Brett goodbye. He had to work at the Union at 2. He was happy as the executive at Bell Trace stopped him this morning to tell him all of the wonderful things that she had heard from the residents about his work effort. That was awesome to hear.
Meg and I ran to Target next to pick up a broom for her room. We then spent about thirty minutes cleaning her room. It wasn't bad at all. I just wanted to dust, clean the bathroom and get a few items organized. I knew that way all she would need to do when she got back was make her bed and put her laundry away. We left IU around 2:45 so that we could pick up Nick at Purdue at 5:30. Traffic was horrible, but we still made it to his dorm with ten minutes to spare. Meg and Nick were happy to see each other. He showed her his dorm before we left. The trip felt long, only because we had already been in the car three hours before we took off. It was a fun ride, however, as we listened to Disney songs on the way home. I dropped Nick and Meg off at his house at 8:25. Doug spent his night painting and had ordered a pizza for us when he was done. I was thankful for that as I was starving when I got home. I was so happy to be out of the Pilot. It was a long drive, but I was glad to have picked up Meg and Nick. I remembered what it was like when Doug and I lived apart from one another.
I drove to Read after I dropped him off and parked in the back lot. I ran into Meg as I was getting out of the Pilot. She was coming back from a tutoring session with Mark for Finite. I walked with her to English class and then got some steps in going to the Union and back to Read. It was fun walking with her. She had run into Cal and laughed when she told me about his reaction. I realized that I was the only Mom in the area, but I didn't mind. It reminded me of walking to class with my friends thirty years ago.
Meg and Brett were both back at Read by 12:30. We had lunch at McAllister's Deli which we all enjoyed. Brett filled us in on his interview and felt really good about it. Our next stop was his apartment. Meg and I picked up all of my bags and told Brett goodbye. He had to work at the Union at 2. He was happy as the executive at Bell Trace stopped him this morning to tell him all of the wonderful things that she had heard from the residents about his work effort. That was awesome to hear.
Meg and I ran to Target next to pick up a broom for her room. We then spent about thirty minutes cleaning her room. It wasn't bad at all. I just wanted to dust, clean the bathroom and get a few items organized. I knew that way all she would need to do when she got back was make her bed and put her laundry away. We left IU around 2:45 so that we could pick up Nick at Purdue at 5:30. Traffic was horrible, but we still made it to his dorm with ten minutes to spare. Meg and Nick were happy to see each other. He showed her his dorm before we left. The trip felt long, only because we had already been in the car three hours before we took off. It was a fun ride, however, as we listened to Disney songs on the way home. I dropped Nick and Meg off at his house at 8:25. Doug spent his night painting and had ordered a pizza for us when he was done. I was thankful for that as I was starving when I got home. I was so happy to be out of the Pilot. It was a long drive, but I was glad to have picked up Meg and Nick. I remembered what it was like when Doug and I lived apart from one another.
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