Life with the Givans from A to Z

Hello family:
Hopefully, we can bring you up to date and share a few pictures.  It is in a different format than usual, but oh so me!  Enjoy.

A= Armadillo 

Yes, this is an armadillo skeleton that I found at the pasture, much to my delight.  Best find ever.

B=Books and Bookcases

  We are receiving some books and bookcases from a good friend.  It amounts to about 47 boxes of books but we are sharing with Pa and anyone else who might be interested in history.  Sorry, we are not sharing the bookcases.

C=Chris' Birthday

  We met Chris in Kansas City to celebrate his 21st birthday.  It was unusual.  We opened presents and ate cheesecake in a food court at the mall.

D=Days are longer. 

  I love the longer days. Although, now there is no excuse not to walk for exercise.

E=Eating Disorder Awareness Week

 Wearing purple and writing operation beautiful notes took up this week in February.

F=Fencing

  We are in the process of having a new back and side fence installed.  Hopefully, this will keep the canines in.

G=Great News.

  Our fund raisers in January and February were successful and we raised all the money for the service dog.  The dog will arrive in July 27 ad we should receive pictures soon. It is kind of like waiting on a baby to arrive.

H=Hot.

  I will admit we have gotten hot enough to turn on the air conditioner.  I know-what wimps!

I=I have become very busy at work with camp drawing near.

J=Jeni

  Jeni, my best friend for almost 40 years, came for an unexpected visit this last week.

K=Kindle Fire

  Tim joined the world of the electronic reader and loves it.  He did admit the other day that he is as hooked on new electronic gadgets as the younger generation.

L=Lovely

  I had a lovely birthday celebration.  Even received some toys.

M=Mandalay

  What is a Givan post without the pets?

N=Noel   Noel has decided that the dogs are here to stay and she might as well endure.

O=One year anniversary of Kate being home.

Kate and I celebrated by buying the second season of Glee, having a decorated cupcake and eating McDonald's.  Tim was in Colorado so missed the moment but did send flowers.

P=Packer

  This is Jeni's dog who travels with her.  He is about the size that Kate's service dog will be.  Extra Large!

Q=Quiet

  When Kate is in Wichita and Chris at school, it is too quiet at our house.

R=Read

  One of my few hobbies-I still love to read.  (to myself and any little great nieces that might be around)

S=Shona  She has no idea what is in store for her when the big brother or sister arrive in July.

T=Thomas    My poor boy has some issues.  His tummy is bare.  The consensus is that he doesn't fit through the hole in the fence and leaves a little bit of fur behind each time he goes through it.

U=U  We always love to hear what U are doing so don't forget to post when it is your turn.

V=Vacation  Once in a while we go on vacation.  To Colorado and to 

W=Washington D. C.    We had a mini vacation here when we picked up Kate in January.

X=Xtra Special People  

  You are all extra special.

Y=Yardwork

  Yardwork season is here.  We are trying to just do what we can actually maintain.  Sometimes we have a follow through problem with plants and stuff when it gets hot.

Z=ZZZZZZZZZZZ

Good night and good bye till next time.

Love Auntie and Uncle Tim