June was a month of ups and downs which is why I have not written for a while.
The biggest upset this month was that my brother in law, B's older brother passed away. Which now makes B the last of the generation to be hanging in there as his sister died about 5 years ago. It seems as we get older the generations in the family gets smaller as members pass away. This is the reason I try to share memories with my children so that the stories will not get lost as time passes.
DOWNS:
The fuel pump went on our car in the Lowe's parking lot. The upside was my youngest son works very close to there at a car dealership so he was able to come over, pick us up and get a tow truck out there, get the car to his shop and get the fuel pump replaced in one day.
My washing machine decided to die in the middle of laundry and after B spent a number of days trying to repair it himself, we had to call a repairman. We were worried we might have to get a new one but it turned out to be a broken plastic part which was easily replaced. The cost of the repair was not as bad as we thought. Much cheaper than buying a new one.
It seems our toilet needs to be replaced which will be another expense with a plumber. We already purchased the toilet as Lowe's was having them on sale. Since we have to replace the toilet, we decided to replace the flooring as well.
The carpet in the guest room is smelling like cat since that is where we usually keep the litter box, so we need to replace that. B says we will look for a remnant of the right size and he can put it in. He put this one in about 15 years ago himself and the carpet strips are still around the walls in the room.
UPS:
My oldest son came for a visit. Unfortunately my dil could not come, she is studying for her Masters and taking classes for that this summer. They live in Nevada so visits are usually once a year. Although a short visit, we had a great time and were sad to say goodbye. I always tell myself I will not cry when he leaves but I always do.
My youngest son, who was gifted with rotten teeth from childhood by the genes in my family, was able to get upper dentures. He looks great and he is very happy especially as he had to wait a week and a half to eat again.
B and I ran away from home for a couple of days to celebrate our 52nd wedding anniversary. No place really special but one where we enjoy ourselves. The weather cooperated and the new hotel we stayed at was wonderful.
Speaking of weather, the weather in the Upper Peninsula is starting to turn into summer and I am thrilled. It's about time. We have had some extremely hot days as well as humid ones but I never complain about the heat or humidity because I know that in a few short months, that icky white stuff will be here along with the freezing cold.
