He'll be comin' round the mountain TONIGHT! It's been three freaking weeks since I've hugged my old man, people. Three weeks since I've heard that snore, three weeks since I've been able to snuggle next to him. He called from Dunnigan (near Oakland, Ca) last night and said they were gonna push through to Medford before they rested. From Medford, it ( Read more... )

Yesterday, Steve called as they were headed for Santa Clara after Sacremento. From there, they would be going to Richmond and then Spokanne. He still doesn't know if he will be able to come by until after he completes the training. Less than 2 weeks of training left. He sounded calm and cheerful, which is a real joy to my ears. Will update when he ( Read more... )

Steve went back to the road yesterday, and I have to admit, I was less hysterical. He and Rick went to Lacey and then are headed to Colorado to drop more Lowe's stuff. He called last night at 7:00 from Lacey, and said thy had to be in Colorado Springs by Friday morning. We figured that would be about 23 hours of driving time. He has promised to ( Read more... )

We had a little party for Rhiannon last night and she got a home made chocolate fudge cake with *Drum roll, please* Hazelnut vanilia frosting curtesy of mama. It was divine! Uncle Steve, Uncle Joe, Uncle Dennis and Aunt Laurie were in attendance, and she got a little cash for aging. Must be nice! She refused a shot of alkeehaul because she is ( Read more... )

What a reunion! Having him here, in my arms, I think I can get used to this lifestyle. As much as I hate him being gone, we all suffered through rather well. Once the money is coming in, I think we will be able to handle this until he can get a reasonable local job. Pardon me, but I believe he wants to be welcomed home again ~*~

When he called last night, he had no idea that he would be getting some time off. He was so relieved! He seriously needs to wash clothes and restock his food. He will also be able to attend Joran's (our son) Scout Troop Court of Honor, as well as Rhiannon's birthday ( Read more... )

I just got a call from Steve's employer and he will be HOME from the 19th to the 23rd! He'll be home for Rhiannon's birthday ~*~ Thanks for all of you that have been following our story and sending good thoughts our way ~*~

From Stockton, back to Weed *heh* and on to...Klackamus (sp) Oregon. Seems that the company got the message (I have left SEVERAL) that Steve has to get back here to fill out some timely paperwork. They are headed North, and the dispatcher said they are going to try and get them a shipment farther North - so Steve could at least get home long ( Read more... )

Steve called earlier from Weed and said that they would be in Stockton around midnight. He sounds tired, but still eager to drive. Amazing - It's been a week already. He has braked for a procupine, seen many hawks, and traveled hundreds of miles. Joe (adopted brother/Steve and my partner in crime, so to speak *lol*) came by and talked to me while I ( Read more... )

Steve just called and said that they got to Idaho, dropped their trailer, and are taking another trailer to Stockton California. He has requested repeatedly to be able to come by here to get more clothes and food, but the trainer apparently does not want to stop. Of course, he probably wants to get through the training as much as Steve does, but 1 ( Read more... )