sherriknits

I am trying out Windows Live Writer today.  I evidently downloaded it a long time ago but didn’t realize you could connect to flickr with it so I’m going to give it a shot and see how I like it. 

Warning:  no knitting content today.  I hope to get some needles in my hands tomorrow but there was other stuff going on today.

We’re having quite a few technical problems this time.  We hope that a fair trade for using the RV is that hubby loves to work out all the little problems while we’re in it.  The refrigerator is not wanting to work.  He’s been fiddling with that all day.  In the meantime, we’ve got blocks of ice in the freezer and fridge.  So far, so good.  We have our water and pop in our cooler but that’s what we usually do anyway.  One tiny disaster happened when hubby went to move the eggs to another shelf and didn’t realize the carton was soaked through…he lost several eggs on the floor.

I made a big breakfast this morning while he was outside tinkering around with all the hoses that have cracked and need replacing. He had to run to the store for syrup while I made the little imp’s favorite breakfast…french toast.  He was a happy boy!

The other big problem is the tv in the bedroom not working.  It only matters in the evening when we want to watch something other than the little stinker’s favorite shows.  Hubby brought a little tv from home to shove into the spot that’s a little small for it.  He knows the problem is a blown fuse but he has to track down where that is. 

The boys needed to go to some parts store so they dropped me off downtown.  The plan was that I’d walk home when I was finished.  I went to the quilt store that is generally very quaint and has lots of fun stuff.  Well….they are having a big sale and all the quaintness is not there…there are just rows of fabric and all the little areas are not to be found.  I was sad that I couldn’t find anything.  Last time I was there, I saw all kinds of old fashioned kids toys and now that I know we have a girl, I was going to get her something specific.  I couldn’t find anything for her or the little imp.

I walked the length of the shopping area and on my way back up the other side of the street, I got a text message from the new mama that they were on their way to visit!  I didn’t find anything on that side of the street either and hubby wasn’t answering his cell phone so I was going to start walking back, which was the plan anyway.  (I did forget that I saw a bag that I think I need for me…I’ll get it another day unless someone else beats me to it!)

I didn’t get anywhere on my journey back before I saw the Jeep with my boys in it…but they weren’t hearing their cell phones so I walked along side them for a bit  (teeny street, they were stopping for the one light in town). Hubby took off when the light changed and pulled over to call me….he saw me as I answered. 

We came back to our site and shortly after, the little family showed up.

It was a nice day but the wind was a little cool so we spent time inside instead.

We had a great dinner…barbecued steak, salad, baked potatoes and garlic bread.

This is what I looked at the whole time I ate.  How sweet is that?

After dinner, the two brothers-in-law hung out together outside.  Note the matching sweatshirts!

Before we knew it, they were heading off to the store together.

They came back with cookies and a Kit Kat bar for the little imp.  Picture this, the little imp is really enjoying his camera.  He is taking pictures of EVERYTHING in his sight.  He has gotten some fairly creative pics at the grocery store, church, everywhere he goes.  We’re trying to figure out what we should do with them.  Who knows, he may become a blogger like the rest of the family!

Right before they left, I was just tickled to see the kids enjoying little sweet pea. 

The jury is still out as far as the little imp is concerned.  He does not like her crying at all.  He was not at all interested in telling her goodbye.  The hope in it all is that he really lights up when we call him uncle.  I’m sure they’ll be buddies soon.

Ok…so far, I liked using Live Writer and it was easier to get the pictures into the post from flickr other than the fact that I had to open the insert image box every time…they loaded faster than they do through ecto.  Not bad for a free program but we’ll see how easy it is now to get it posted over to the blog itself!

edited to add:  worked like a dream!

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