How long had it been there? That happened at my grandmothers grave once and the cemetary "cleaning" crew had gone through and took everything, old and new, and had dumped it in the trash.
It had only been there for two days. So it still looked nice and new.
Gretchen - Your story about Paige and the cemetery reminded me of a news story Alan covered a month ago. Things kept disappearing from a local cemetery: small statues, floral arrangements, etc. The police put a GPS tracker on an item, and sure enough the item was stolen. They tracked it to a woman's house. She had rooms full of stuff taken from the cemetery! She said that she was in desperate need, and was selling things on ebay! Too bad her records showed that she was NOT in desperate need. We were floored! I just can't imagine stealing from a cemetery!
You know, just when you think you've seen it all, someone will surprise you by doing something terrible like that. I don't know how she lived with herself.
Gretchen Cementeries around here have strange rules. I wonder if a worker there took the flowers down. I agree it is crappy though, I am sure it was not what she wanted to see
This isn't one of those newer, fancy cemeteries like that. This is an older place. Heck, her mother's funeral was in March but I saw lots and lots of obvious Christmas arrangements on other graves. But other than the initial upset, she has taken it pretty well.
Hi Everyone,
It has been crazy here trying to adjust to working and still keep up with the kids' busy schedules. I am exhausted! Right now, I have to be on full brain power the whole time at work to learn everything. Eventually, some things will be pretty routine, but until then, I come home ready to crash, but then it is time for ballet, skating, baseball, dinner...
I don't think I can remember everything now, although I did read. I do thank all of you for the good wishes and thoughts. I appreciate it!
Laura, please don't worry about us. We all understand that you are going through quite an adjustment period. I'm glad you checked in and that you are doing well though. I'm sure it will take just a little while for you to get in the swing of things at work. Hang in there, it will get easier.
Glynis,
I don't know how many days left we have. Isn't that crazy?! In NYC I started counting down once we hit about Thanksgiving. 
There is a lot going on for the end of the year. Once we hit the end of next week it should really start winding down aside from the field trips, awards assemblies, and promotion ceremonies. Oh, and the cleaning!
Well, I think that means that you really like this job. Not the cleaning part, but the rest of it at least.
Thanks, I'm sure I will. I love going, I just hate spending the $$$ on me like that, especially when there are so many other things we need that are more practical. But I sure was thrilled when I opened the card.
WFD Spiced pork chops with a sweet & sour glaze, au gratin potatoes and a salad.
Have you shared this recipe? It sounds yummy.
Last night dinner started with ice cream and then Buddy and I just had sandwiches.
Well then Buddy was certainly happy. Kenny would have been thrilled just to start with ice cream.
Hailey is doing really well. She loves her room and there are several mornings that she will wake up and doesn't come out. Kenny can hear her humming to herself and playing with her toys in bed. She even loves her therapy room. But I still think her favorite part of the new house is a toss-up between the jacuzzi and the swimming pool. She has certainly spent a lot of time in both.
WFD: I was hoping to make grilled ratatouille, but it is cold and raining here...AGAIN! Grrr.
We've had the rain too, but we've had the heat and humidity to go with it. We have already begun the "bad hair season" down here.
So, things here are going quite well, and we are all doing much better, now that the white stuff is melting. Of course, now we have to worry about flooding. Our snowpack in the mountains is at 200-400% of normal. It's all got to go somewhere when it melts. There are several communities about 2 hours north of us that are already experiencing flooding. It could get ugly this summer. Luckily, we are not on a flood plain, but still! Yikes!
Have a great day, everyone! I plan on it!!
Kenny and I were talking last night about how late you get snow. It's hard to believe we feel like we are melting and your snow hasn't melted yet.
I'm proud that both kids have improved so much. Katie will get it together, I'm sure of it. Especially if she thinks she's in any danger of being tutored by her younger brother.
But seriously, I think you have wonderful kids and I know that Katie will figure it all out. She has a lot on her plate and it gets harder and harder for them to work it all in as school gets harder and harder. Amanda, who is normally a very good student, is having a difficult time this grading period because of softball. But she'll get it together too. (I hope).
Gretchen - I am beyond mad about the grave.
I dont go to my dads very often because I find it more a reminder of him bein gone but I know people do get comfort.
As others have said Paige is a strong lassie
To which my wee niece replied...." Really,that old,I thought she was about the same age as my Auntie Vickie !!! "
Now Im not entirely sure how to take that.
BBL.....
You just never know what they are thinking, do you?
And as I've said before, they all think once you're over 25 or so, you're roughly the same age - old. Sad, but true.
I'm with you on the grave visiting thing too Vick, I don't go to my Dad's grave very often either. Since his funeral, I've only been there twice to put flowers down. It isn't that it's too hard, it's just that my Dad isn't there so I don't see much point beyond making sure the space is cared for and looks ok.
Tonight's dinner is steak with potato casserole and maybe some green beans. I'll see what I have left in the fridge.
Not to mention the only pair of tennis shoes I have which I bought about 5 years ago at Kohl's on clearance for $15. Nice K-Swiss ones that I only wear to the gym.
I have 2 asparagus crowns in my garden. One is reasonably productive, but not enough to feed a family of 3...the other...
Now 28 years later he is still sitting without looking 
First time " Home " as an owner eh....very cool.
