Visual Voicemail- Voice Recognition

Just a sample of the messages I receive via email. I have to admit, the voice recognition software is pretty slick..I like being able to read then vs. accessing my voicemail. BUT...they do make for some funny interpretations of what was actually said. Any phone numbers I replaced with an xxxxx.

Happy Reading.

"Hey Joe, this is mom calling. Just calling to say hi and we actually finished the porch a little while ago but I also took a nap dad(?) and have a mess around. So anyway, we're driving home to get some one. Give us a call that will be great. Bye. "

"Hey guys, I got a message from Sarah on Monday. Borrow the expedition for 4 July and see if you go. If you because is camp so he doesn't get back and actually until the third from camp. So we will be to go up but you can borrow the expedition here and I'm not sure. Just let us know what days you're planning on leaving coming back so we can kinda make plans. Our site as to how to get around without the expedition. So give us call back. Talk to you soon, bye "

"Hi this is Jessie with USI and I'm calling to let you know your delivery is scheduled for Thursday at about 8:45:00AM. And if you have any questions, give us a call at 1XXXXX ext. 21149. Thank you "

"Hi, this is [...] from Vonage. Just do online testing with the incoming call. Get a fast busy signals and the rain know the course should be completed fine. Please retest and also would send you the email. Thank you very much. Take care now. bye bye. "
"Hey Sarah, this is Diane. I don't believe I'll be coming to the shutterbug bonanza, so, so, I just want to let you know, I know it's kinda late. I thought that you kind of thought it was coming but then you got said didn't think I was coming soon. I took that as an option for out. So, anyway, I'll just let you know. Bye "
Oh you know, it's just me calling to say hello. I hope you having a wonderful weekend. [...] soccer game and [...] going to movie this last all and then we're going to beer(?) tasting tonight, and I'm [...] for a little bit tomorrow, that we got another soccer game. And then we have some down time Sunday evening the beans spurred(?). So, we're gonna put those in the ground. That's [...]. Alright, see you later. Bye. "
"Hey Sarah, it's Joan. I just thought deal, just got home. I just thought I'd let you know that Thursday. Just left a blank checks in your mail box, so I don't know if your mom is around and and grab those. I thought let you know, I'll. Email you too. Bye "
"Hi Sarah, this is Dwayne with United natural foods. I have an address. I have two different addresses and I was just trying to get the right one. And I'll try calling my company right now. It's a 8:45 and I'm I just got finished at whole earth gardener groceries. So I'll be headed that direction but I just want to make sure the address before can. Thank you. Bye oh, my number xxxxx is like a hold me. Thanks "
"Hey, I don't know if this is your number or not anymore. My phone's here like almost dying didn't have reception [...]. I completely forgot that I was supposed to watch [...] today. And I spoke with Sarah yesterday and she must've forgotten as well 'cause she [...] getting there. So, [...] so I don't have Zeny's(?) number I can't call her. So I won't be there till tomorrow. Hello(?) guys you're on your own. Bye. "
"Happy Birthday Baker Boy(?). Happy Birthday Baker Boy. Happy Birthday Baker Boy. Happy Birthday Baker Boy. From Grandma [...]. And I'll be waiting you down. You're very old and helping him through Barb [...] here in the future. Hope you have a great birthday. bye bye. "
"Hi this family, it's Jane. Long time no talk. Just wanted to get in touch before my sister got here see if we can make some plans find something maybe halfway between here and there to picnic and party together. Give me a call when you get some free time. You remember. My number is xxxxx. Bye "
"Oh hello Leon. I'm sorry, I haven't read the wrong time. I don't know your in-laws are in but I just called to say hello and I hope you're having a wonderful weekend. Piece out. Talk to you later. Bye "

Rock on

Yes I found some cute little rocks on the beach.

Yes I took them home.

Yes I got out my sharpies.

Yes I drew faces on the rocks.

Yes I brought them to work.

Yes I lined them up on my keyboard.

Just sayin....

Back by demand...

If three out of a total of 5 readers requests, I guess that qualifies as demand!


Beginning of summer life is raining along nicely. The rain and warmth has really been perfect for the garden and new seedlings seems to grow inches over night. Everything is so green the woods surrounding our house are like a magical little wonderland. Garden successes so far include having grown all from seed, harvest of lettuce-spinach-arugula and lovely garlic scapes.


The boys have really taken to swimming as a result of their ymca swim lessons. We now have an advanced pollywog (Baker) and an eel (Arden). Baker successfully passed the waterslide test and has earned the privledge to take several runs on the waterslide each time we visit the pool. He is given a wristband each time we visit to indicate he passed the test and is diligent in saving each band by taping it to his bedroom wall. Very proud he is.


Creativity hasn't been at the top of my priorities...just no time. The small bits I am able I made a couple of plant stakes with personalized bodies and cut outs of the subjects faces....3 for mothers day for my mother that displayed the three grandkids, another for a friends daughters first b-day....they are a lot of fun to create. Make a nice little gift when stuck in a plant with a nice pot.



Taking a mental health day today...so PTO from the office. If I could just convince my brain to lay off the CrackBerry, I could let it all go and actually reset. In spite of Jared's on-going drive to plan every moment of the day, I am resisting that and will state that I do not yet know exactly what I will do today. This PMS just might dictate laziness all day.


Made it to 10:26am with only one planned event-- taking a picture of the cedar chest Jared refinished for us.

The Cedar Chest-- found this at the local second hand store at a steal for only $30.00 It was covered in warped veneer so i wasn't sure where it would end up. Jared committed a lot of time and talent to sanding the whole piece which revealed beautiful cedar. This piece will now play the role of footboard and linen chest in our bedroom. Next is to stain the door we'll use as the headboard. The two pieces will then coordinate nicely. I will make sure to take a picture of the final display when that is all done.

Okay, now it is 10:29am and I have an inkling to plan my dad's upcoming 60th b-day party. Might get creative with the invites...sounds good!

Recent pictures of some fun around here: