Catching up

Mike and I visited AC last week and had a good time, as usual. John and Noreen and Nor's brother, Tommy were there, too. We were joined by John Joseph and his girlfriend, Sarah. John's 14th birthday was 7/11 so we celebrated at Hooter's one day and Buca de Beppo (not sure the exact name) another day. Not to mention the all-you-can-eat buffet one day for lunch.

Our room had an ocean view.

I actually came home with money in my wallet. Not that I won, but we racked up some good points that Mike hopes will take us to the next tier.

My garden is coming along, at least as far as tomatoes and peppers. I'm not seeing results for cucumbers or zucchini or squash. I did get one really pretty purple pepper called "Pinot Noir."
Mike had that on salad.

It has been a year since Michael and Megan got engaged in Atlantic City. The wedding is coming up fast! I still have no idea what I'm wearing.

Katherine came by with  Jeff yesterday and painted the hood of her car. It took a lot of layers and they kept having to go back for more 'stuff.' It doesn't look perfect but better than it was.

James took all last week off. It was a much-needed vacation for him. Standing all day behind a fish counter and dealing with customers can't be fun. Nick is still working at S&S, too. He's actually full-time now, and goes in the same time each day he works. Sometimes he rides with Jamie.

We had a crazy freak storm last Sunday. The sky went very dark and it got very windy. The storm only lasted about 10 minutes (maybe 20) but the wind hit 60 mph. It took down big branches, including my neighbor's:

Pulled a wire down but we did not lose electricity. Some people did, and many trees were damaged or down. It was like a tornado or hurricane. Now they have been cutting away branches that might fall if there is another storm. Good idea, since we are in hurricane season.

I got my office painted, and new shelves! I have to send some pictures from my camera to this computer. My walls are a pretty blue color. Mike put in 3 shelves for me and I am able to store a lot in there. I still have a way to go until this room is really organized, but it's getting there.

Started on Ancestry again and learned more about Mike's mother's family. I only wish Marta had been alive to hear it.  I would also like to be able to tell my Mom that I have traced the Hoffer line back to 1788, Bavaria, Germany. My Great Great Great Great Grandma was named Margaret!