Calling all available family......

Now it's not that we expect ya'll to drop EVERYTHING and run to Graham, but............
Mom can sure use help. Buster is planning on getting her in June/early July so if you wanna help go through stuff, help pack, help with a yard sale, help throw away stuff or just help, come on by Mom's house.

Buster and Nicky are driving down to Graham to load a UHaul and drive her back, but they aren't going to have time to pack and etc...so we sure could use the help.

If you can, call or email Mom with a date you can come by. Remember, Buzz lives with her, so you'll need to grab a Buzz treat when you come in the house!

Happy Easter

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday. Buster is working half a day today and I'm home cooking. Turkey, rice/broccoli casserole, mashed potatoes, deviled eggs,green beans and hot rolls. YUM. Then, I guess it's laundry for the rest of the day for me! The kids go across the street and play basketball some. It's gotten very nice here and not cold, just chilly. Madison jammed her finger yesterday and it's blue. She can move it so I don't think it's broken. Kids! LOL!
My job is going great and I am making some wonderful friends. We went out to a play ("Boeing Boeing") and dinner last weekend with a friend that Buster works with and his girlfriend. I think I could become pals with her easily.
Buster is busy and exhausted, but he's thrilled he's able to work. His hand hurts still and may always, but he's doing well.



Have a question for ya'll.....

Mom is going to move here to be with us hopefully this summer. She's got a buyer for her house and we are about to start the process of looking at homes here. Mom has no strength in her hands whatsoever and is weak. Can any of you come to Graham once in a while to help her pack and go through things? If it wasn't desperately needed, I wouldn't ask. Right now, it looks as though Buster will end up flying to Graham and then driving Mom here..but nothing is set as of yet. What she needs is help packing. She is going to sell a lot of things, but will also give items to family. Please, please, think about going and helping her out.

News from the Boda Bunch...

Well, we've had some excitement here. Two days ago, Buster fell on some ice and hurt his hand. We thought he might have just jammed it. BUT, we went to the doctor the following day and he broke his wrist in two places. The doc sent us to a Ortho today and he did more x rays and it's broken with little fragments. So, they were worried that he'd have to have surgery with plates and pins. They put him in a rather scary contraption to set his hand....(see photos below) His bicep strapped and being pulled down, his thumb and forefinger are in things that look like finger traps and they pull his hand up...needless to say, he was in some major pain. He jumped almost off of the table, broke out into a cold sweat and turned white as a sheet. I almost threw up.

Below is after the first cast...he got x rayed again and they added over-the-elbow casting and now he's really miserable. He's off work for at least the rest of this week, but might get to go back for light and modified duty next week. The over-the-elbow thing stays on for two weeks, then he'll get just the arm cast. After that, it's 6 weeks (maybe more) in the cast, a month or two of therapy and even then he might not get the whole use of his wrist back.
His computer is broken, but if you have any funny cards or anything to entertain, please send! He is one miserable guy right now.
He goes to the doctor Friday and I'll update more then. Til then, I'd love to sleep, but neither one of us have slept since it happened. UGH.

Update from Keri

Hey all....

I still don't have any dang photos yet, but I will...I promise!

We are doing GREAT. Buster is working alot and loving every minute of it. They gang he works with are all great and he's really enjoying it.

Nick started High School Tuesday and he said that everyone is great. He's making tons of new friends and having lots of fun. He's taking "weightlifting" class and is constantly sore. LOL!

Madison is blossoming in her new school. She's made some friends and each day when I pick her up, she's smiling from ear to ear.

I'm loving it here. I must say, however, the townhouse IS smaller than what I am used to, but I do love it. It's easy to 'feel at home' here.

It's COLD today. I'm getting a taste of things to come. 39 degrees at 3pm when I picked Madison up today. It MIGHT even snow tonight. Good Grief!!! LOL!

I've been home all day, except when I went to pick the kids up. I've made a honeybun cake and I'm making a stew now. All good cold weather food. LOL.

Bula has sent me a good bread recipe, anyone else have any casserole dishes or good yummy recipes to share?

Williston, ND

The town is great, the people are beyond nice and so far, so good. I am taking Madison to her future school after lunch to register and have a tour. I will probably take Nick today too. We went and bought groceries and have a full (well, beyond full) kitchen. I think some of my dishes and glasses are going to have to go to storage. I have too much stuff! Like I said, the new place is great, but not a lot of cabinet space in the kitchen or master bath. I DO have a ton of counter space in the kitchen which I am really loving.
We have cable (got to watch CSI last night, it rocked!) and internet, but as of right now, still no phone. I will post our number once it gets turned on.
I supposed I'd better eat some cereal and then try to find a place to put all of my crud in the master bathroom (the bathtub is much bigger than the one I had at the house! Yippeee!) and then I have to pack some unneeded dishes. Pack again? UGH!
Later!!!!
Keri

Moving Sale at the Boda House!

HUGE moving sale Saturday the 12th at 1908 Medora St in Graham.
If you know anyone who needs anything, send them our way. We'll have a sofa&loveseat, coffee table,air compressor,lawnmower,tool boxes, weedeater,dishes,glasses,VHS tapes,books,a DVD player,shelving,small rugs, a basketball game from our game room,mini blinds, kids' clothes, two formal gowns, women's clothes, jewelry, purses,men's boots and clothes, toys, beanies, and who knows what else. Sale begins Saturday at 7am. My Mom will be there too! I hope to see a ton of people there and it'd be a huge bonus to see some family!

Greetings from Williston,North Dakota!!!!

Hello all!
We are loving it here in Williston. Floyd was given "an offer her couldn't refuse' and we are going to be moving here soon. Mom is going to get custody of our baby, Buzz, since apartment life wouldn't really suit him right now. Mom will move up when housing becomes available.
It's nice here. The town is larger than Graham, but not much. It's got parks for kids everywhere, bike trails, a skateboarding/bike park, ice rink, two movie theaters and more. VERY nice people everywhere and great weather. Yes, it's going to be cold as all get out in the winter,but we'll learn to adjust. I'm scared,nervous, excited and happy about this.
Eden (for now at least) will remain in Irving at DeVry. She is FINALLY employed and is moving to another apartment where she doesn't have to worry about her roomates stealing her food or smoking pot. (yeah, that's not good, is it?) She has made some good friends and is moving in with them and we are please. Eden has also found a church home in Irving and says her Nana would be thrilled.
So, in a couple of weeks, if you know anyone who loves yard sales, send them to 1908 Medora in Graham because we are going to have a massive moving sale where everything MUST go!
I'll send photos of the town when I can.
Love you all.
Keri

Mom

I had to take my Mom to the ER last night around 12:30. She has carpal tunnel in her left wrist and it flaired up so badly that she couldn't stand it. The ER doc gave her a strong pain med and a shot of steroids, and I took her home with me. She said that 'strong' pain shot wore off in no time and she didn't sleep much. She is hurting bad again today and is attempting a nap. I'll take her home in a while.
She can't get into her doctor til Aug. 12th, so she might be miserable for a bit. Just wanted to keep ya'll posted. I'll let you know how she's doing.

Eden's Grad Party Pics

We had a good crowd, (you can't tell by the pics, LOL!),TONS of food, and lots of fun.

Had a good weekend!

Mom had her birthday Saturday and I made one of her favorite meals. We ate and had cheesecake and just had a good time. It was a sad birthday for her, but we worked through it. I hope we can do as good for the holidays. We all miss Nana terribly and it's hard to get through it.
On to happier things, Eden ordered her (EEEEK!) graduation packet already! Lord have mercy!
I am only working two days this week due to Veteran's Day and some time off I had scheduled. Party, party!
The kids are doing great.....Nick's football is done for the season, I think he is going to want to be a Graham Steer next year when he starts High School. He's taller than I am and getting taller all the time!
Madison is a bunch of fun. She is writing songs, stories and she loves to read. That is a big deal seeing as how she is dyslexic. Yeah for her!
Our "other son", Buzz , is fat and sassy. Please, if you meet him, don't tell him he's a dog!
I am really enjoying the photos on this site. I wish I had more on my computer, maybe soon.

Keri wants to brag about something dumb!!!!!

Sorry to bother ya'll with things you might find stupid.....but....I am proud that I have been nominated for three video awards at gsrart and I'd like you to check them out. I have two nominations for Sexiest Video

And another one for Drama/Angst
Come see my website that I have created and run. I do tons of work on it and have a bunch of great members.
GSRForeverLove