Halloween

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Beautiful day/evening for all the little ghosts and goblins to be out and about!    Our day started off with me going to 8:30 Mass (Mark has a sore throat, cold and cough, so stayed home).    I sorted thru stacks and stacks of pictures on dining room table, worked on the blanket, and got the mailing ready for Santa letters.

At 5:00, the first little trick or treaters arrived - whoaaaa.....lots came the first hour and at 6:00, we were out of candy and turned off the lights!

Enjoyed some time with Liam (Darth Vader) and Connor (Iron Man)....

Having some issues with getting pictures posted, so.....hopfully, tomorrow night?

October 30

Pretty October day with sun and clouds.   Mark is still coughing away.   He took it easy today in his recliner drinking lots of water, reading, napping, etc.

I got a lot of stuff done (ordered some Christmas gifts online, got things together for Santa letter campaign, worked on Davis's blanket, read, etc.)    We ordered pizza for supper and enjoyed talking to the NC grandsons, Michael and Brooke, too!    Hope you all have a great Halloween!

October 29

Had our first hard freeze overnight and then a gorgeous sunny day with a high of 48.    We spent the day visiting our folks - first, Mark's parents - enjoyed catching up and good lunch at Arthur's Deli.   Off to see Dad at the nursing home.    As we were arriving, all the kiddies from a neighborhood school marched around in their Halloween costumes - fun and I'm sure the residents enjoyed them !

My brother Bob and Linda were there, too....we sat around with Dad visiting - he voted today!

Home for about 45 minutes and then off to serve dinner at Safe Harbor with my Exchange Club.    I dished up the biscuits (chedddar cheese from Red Lobster) and Mark did the cake.   Also had ham and green beans.    This is always a humbling experience.

October 28

Burrr...cold, dreary, windy out today!    Good day to be indoors.   Mark is fighting a nasty cold/cough and has been using a Neti Pot the past few days.    He was in his recliner most of the day under the afghan and finished reading "The Help" which he enjoyed very much.

I picked Connor up from school at 11 and Liam at 11:45 (only 1/2 day of school cause of parent/teacher conferences).   The boys played, had lunch, took naps, played some more.    We baked and ate pumpkin cookies, rode the treadmill, and cleaned up the toys.    Anne and Patrick went to talk to their teachers and then picked up the boys for the fall festival at school - they were in their costumes when they left!

Creative little guys

Playing with Grandma's weights and pulleys

October 27

Beautiful sunny day with lots of wind again....I was in the kitchen most of the morning; then went to vote,  lunch with Exchange Club and afterwards, met with Denny, my co-chair for the Santa letter campaign which will kick off next week

Good friends and neighbors (former and present) came for dinner (ribs) and had such a nice evening of visiting, laughing and watching the world series.

Marty, Ed, Donna Rae and Candy

October 26

VERY windy day and the leaves were a'flyin' here, there and everywhere!!!    Josh and Tate were back working (mainly Tate) on the steps and stair railing.    MAYBE tomorrow, it will be all finished?

Mark voted today while he was out and about - took advantage of the early opportunity and avoid the crowds.   I will do my civic duty tomorrow.

I ran some errands this morning and then picked Connor up from preschool.   We had lunch, played, and he took a nice long nap.   

When we were in Michigan a few weeks ago, floaters in my left eye came back - wondered what was going on but remembered Dr. and others said they come and go.   Past few days seemed like a film was covering my eye - not all the time, but???    My eye doctor was out today, but they wanted to see me, so saw another doctor. and I may have a slight inflammatory condition (vitrious - sp?)  It's in the very early stages and I'm to go back in 2 weeks and see my doctor and check if it has improved, worsened, etc.

Grandpa took Connor home when he woke up from his nap.  The winds have definitely died down tonight.

Finally getting some fall color............

From our side yard 

Back yard 

My mum plants

Just got home from almost 2 hours at Barnes & Noble and a NOOK tutorial.    The classes (twice a month) are to be for one hour and average 20 people; tonight for some reason (and to our benefit), there were only 3 of us and we had 2 instructors - Jonathan and Paul.    Enjoyed all the individual attention and came away with my head swimming with all this new knowledge - so many features I was not aware of!    Tamara and I can share books (have 14 days to read), add our grndchildren as a slide show screensaver, etc., so.....it was a fun experience and ended with refreshments from the cafe.

October 25

Foggy and then cloudy, but warm.    Mark and I had breakfast with the Monday morning group; I did some cleaning around the house (got the basement in good order)!    Met Kathy, Claire and Anita at Biaggi's for lunch and long visit.    Josh and Tate were here to finish trim work and build the steps in family room - hope to finish up tomorrow?

The Monday Night Friends met at Panera - only 5 of us tonight!    The winds have started to blow and thru Wednesday, we can expect very windy conditions with gusts to 50 mph.    Hold onto your hats!

October 24

Rained early in the morning and then sunny, windy and warm.....went to 8:30 Mass, breakfast at Bob Evans and then a Wal-Mart run for groceries and piddlies.

Left on our bikes for the country and 13.5 mile ride - awesome with the leaves falling down, winds blowing and balmy temps!

Sorted in piles all the pictures (there are LOTS) that we took from Mom and Dad's house and trying to organize and share with rest of the family - will take awhile.   Unfortunately, many are not identified.    So....hoping Dad and my aunt can help with that?  Here's wishing you a great week!

October 23

Rainy Saturday and good day to spend in the basement - whoaaa, made lots of progress today!    Mark cleaned out a bunch of his stuff, too....we are on a roll!

Made a pot of chili (only in the 50's - damp, chilly day).   Nice to have a weekend with nothing scheduled, no going out to eat (believe it or not.....this is a good thing)!   HA!!!

Hope you are having a relaxing, fun weekend...

October 22

Great day weather-wise, fun and productive!

Lots of sunshine and pleasant 68 degrees.    We enjoyed Grandparents Day at Liam and Connor's school.    Met their teachers and friends, toured their classrooms and enjoyed coffee, juice and donuts.

Happy Grandparents Day

Liam and a favorite storybook 

Connor and Grandpa

After enjoying the school activities, we drove Daisy to her inside storage spot for the next 3 weeks.   Since we were close to Green Gables, we stopped for yummy cheeseburgers and cheeseballs!

Got a few groceries and piddlies at Meijer's and then home.....to tackle the basement.    Made some good waves cleaning up, organizing, and pitching!

Had a good chat with Ryan and looking forward to him coming "home for the holidays"!  Then we were off on bike ride - hit the trail and met Carol and Roger for supper at Firehouse Pizza - deeelicious along with very good garlic cheese bread/marinara sauce!

Roger and Carol

October 21

Busy day.....went to Dr. Novotny this morning as I'm still having plenty of discomfort and pain.   After finishing therapy a few weeks ago, Lee and I talked about this and he suggested I see the doctor now instead of waiting till my scheduled December appointment.    After another set of x-rays, Dr. said it is completely healed and possibly still irritated from where the rod went thru the rotator cuff?   He said we could consider surgery to remove the rod and pin...............NOOOOOOOOOOO, really don't want more surgery and then that means more therapy.    He suggested I take Celebrex or Ibuprofen more frequently and I only need to come back and see him if and when I decide to go ahead with the surgery.

Stopped in to see my therapists and was happy that Lee, Jim and Diane were all there.    Gave them the scoop and they told me to wait till it's been at least a year (March 3rd) and see how it feels.    So, patience, patience....been blaming the weather and it IS worse when that changes, but it's been sooo pretty out, so?    We shall see....

Ran a bunch of errands, got a manicure/pedicure and finally home.     We got our flu shots and then ran a few more errands (always an errand to run here or there)!     Came home and Nadine stopped in (she's a Monday Night Friend.....actually, she's my friend the rest of the week, too)!!!    She showed me how to get started on the fleece blankets I'm making for the grandsons for Christmas.     So....ready, set, go with that project.    Should be fun!

I had a bridge (officers) meeting for our Mid Illini Power Squadron and now home and going to read for a while.   It was another very pretty day!

October 20

I'm just giddy with this wonderful fall weather day after day after day....should have 2 more nice days coming before the rain comes this weekend..

Our new furniture was delivered this morning - having fun arranging everything and hanging pictures, clock, etc.    Love this totally new look!

Had lunch with Exchange Club and ran some errrands.  Went to Gil's for chicken (their Wedneday night special) with Pat and Brenda - delicious and sure enjoyed our visit.   Brenda has been a big help with all this decorating!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Shmooo (aka Judy and Annette's Mom)!!!

October 19

Beautiful day to spend in the country.....after getting some stuff done at home, Mark and I returned all of his scuba equipment to the dive shop (had to be all dry) and then we were off to the Mackinaw Valley Vineyards where we met friends, Cheryl, Allie and Owen.    It was sooo pretty sitting outside in the sunshine sampling wine and enjoying different cheeses/crackers that Allie brought.   then we enjoyed our lunches and I gave then each a caramel apple to take home.

We walked around the gazebo, sat on the swings and enjoyed the water and vineyards - took pictures and then bought some wine.  Other than a few workers, we had the place all to ourselves!   This is a happening place on the weekends with entertainment and big crowds.   We all drove to Mackinaw where we said good-bye to Cheryl who had to leave for work.  The rest of us went into the Depot (old train station converted into a wonderful gift shop/tea room).    We enjoyed delicious desserts (coconut cream pie for Allie and Owen; double chocolate torte for Mark and turtle cheesecake for me).    While the guys visited, Allie and I hit the gift shop - it was like a magical fairyland all decorated for Christmas - sooo many pretties!   Great fun!

We've been so blessed with thee best weather this fall (still not much color around here, though); and after such a wet, humid summer, the fall has been very dry, so....that's why we have such a lack of color or so they say?

Pretty view of the lake from the winery 

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard

Cheryl, Allie and Owen 

Cheryl, Allie and Pat

October 18

Cloudy and chilly here all day - need rain so badly and was predicted, but not happening!    Mark and I had breakfast this morning with the neighbors/friends and then ran some errands.

I got a haircut, did some laundry and then we met Annette, her Dad and Grandma at Anne and Patrick's.    Annette flew home tonight to Florida.

This week's big project is "attempting" to organize and clean the basement!   Time to de-clutter and make ship-shape if that's possible - too darn much STUFF!

October 17

Another spectacular fall day....however, the colors are pretty blah (nothing like Michigan)!!!    Lots of greens and browns.   I went to 8:30 Mass and then picked up Dad at the nursing home and we were off to Princeton.   We met Mark's parents, Annette, her parents and  Grandma and all had lunch at Culver's.    Then to Dave and Judy's home for delicious pie from Tanner's Apple Orchard and Culver's ice cream and lots of chatter.

Annette, Pat, Dave, Dad, Mark's Dad and Mom (Harland and Ruth) and

 Dottie (Dave's Mom and Annette's Grandma)

Annette helped her parents move her Grandma back from NY and is staying a few days.   Great to see everyone and we sang Happy Birthday to Judy who celebrates on Wednesday.

Judy, Dottie and Annette

Took Dad back to the nursing home and I came home; Mark and Daisy are home, too, and he has successfully completed his diving certification!    YEAH....HURRAY...CONGRATULATIONS!

Mark and I went to Ed and Donna Rae's for a dessert party and gathering of our neighbors - great fun and good time to catch up with everyone's busy lives!   AND....enjoy all of Donna Rae's spread of goodies.

TOMORROW......................the diet starts!

October 16

Beautiful day........Mark left early with Daisy for Kankakee and the Haige Quarry for his open-water dives.   He did 2 today and is spending the night at the Kankakee River State Park with 2 more dives coming up tomorrow.   He's near Camp Shawanasee where he camped many years ago as a 4-H member.

I picked up Kay and we were off to Green Gables with the Sublettians for delicious cheeseburgers and other goodies.   There were 10 of us + Baby Quentin.    After lunch we drove to Debbi's for yummy desserts and coffee.

The Sublettians at Green Gables

Back:  Joyce, Carole, Paula, Mary, Katie w/Quentin and Ann

Front:  Kay, Pat, Debbi and Anita

Grandma Ann and Quentin

Late this afternoon, Anne and boys picked me up and off we went to a wiener roast in the country with our boating friends.   Enjoyed the bonfire, brats, burgers and oh-so-many good dishes!

Connor, Sophie and Liam

Kathy and Bob - our hosts 

Congratulations, Kathy on 25 years as a member of Mid Illini

October 15

We are home!    Big day of traveling, but weather was perfect and we covered 1103 miles for the total trip.    We sure picked the right week to be in Michigan with the peak fall season and so enjoyed our visits with Gloria and Harvey, Helen and Leon +++++ all the good shopping and eating!

The hardwood floor in our family room is done and it is beautiful - love it!    All the trim is finished, too....just finish up the steps next week!   

Mark is off to do his scuba certification tomorrow/Sunday (he's taking Daisy)....bye for now!

October 14

Hello from Durand, Michigan where we're parked at the Holiday Shores Campground (huge) about 30 miles from Lansing.

It's been a super-duper day weather & shopping-wise.    Sunny and oh-so-pretty out most of the day, but then the wind picked up and clouds rolled in and burrr...!   Had some rain, too, but didn't amount to much.

Left Traverse City around 9ish and drove to Alden (thank you, Sharon for that good tip) - neat little town on beautiful Torch Lake with some cute shops including The Mill House with every imaginable kitchen gadget and all homemade jellies, jams and spices galore!    The lake was sooo pretty with the island-colored blue water!    Wow....and we're up in Michigan in October!   Imagine that!

Torch Lake

All you ever wanted to know about this beautiful lake

I've been on a mission for past few weeks to find some fabric for new porch cushions.    Actually, I found the perfect paisley and coordinating stripe at our Hobby Lobby, but didn't have enough on the bolts.    So, in our travels, we've been scouting out Hobby Lobby stores and they all have it, but never enough!    But by golly, today, the store in Saginaw had it and I'm so excited!    So, we made this little side trip (Mark is so good about this), got the fabric and on our way to Frankenmuth.  

What can I say about this lovely charming "Little Bavaria" , full of many shops, restaurants, including Zehnder's where we had lunch and so much more!    And then we were off to Bronner's Christmas Shop - this is an adventure everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime!    I had a ball buying some Christmas gifts............Mark sat in Daisy reading his book (both of us are happy campers)!

I'm reading some good books along the way, too.   Just finished "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" on my Nook - looking forward to the next 2 in this series!    And now, really enjoying "The Help"!

October 13

Cooler today and looks like rain - after a yummy breakfast prepared by Helen, we said our good-byes and look forward to getting together again this winter in Florida.

Helen whipping up some eggs 

Bye bye

Back on the road again and more fall beauty all along the way and the sun is shining!!!   We got Daisy settled beside Silver Lake in Traverse City and then took Toad to Glen Arbor, Leland and Suttons Bay.

Silver Lake in Traverse City

Leland is an old fishing town and a favorite from many times when we stopped here while boating - this picture was taken from The Cove (another favorite) where we had lunch.  

We shopped downtown Traverse City and also the Traverse City Commons which housed the Michigan State Hospital for 97 years before closing in 1989.   After sitting empty for many years, it has been renovated into shops, restaurants, bakery, and other businesses along with upscale condos.  A big part of it   is still in the remodeling phase, but what a great concept to take this old building (which is huge and rambles on and on) and make something really special and unique! 

  Enjoyed a scoop of cinnamon/pumpkin crisp ice cream!

October 12

We left our beautiful campsite overlooking Lake Michigan after enjoying a delicious breakfast at Morning Star (thanks so much for that recommendation, Gloria) in downtown Grand Haven.    Off to visit friends Helen and Leon in Ruby Creek.   It was a 1.5 hour trip and the fall colors were spectacular - we are in peak season and oh my......took so many pictures!    Brilliant oranges, yellows, rusts and reds (orange seems to be the primary color up here)!   Arrived at Ruby Creek and so good to be back with these long-time friends.   Their cabin in the woods is really neat - warm and cozy!    After lunch we went for a long ride in the country and just oohed and aahed along the way stopping to put our cameras to work...

Fall beauty in Michigan, 2010

The cabin at Ruby Creek

Leon, Helen and Dixie enjoying ice cream

Leon, Mark, Helen and Dixie at Ruby Creek

We had a relaxing evening on their deck and then indoors with excellent dinner, wine and chatter!

It was a really fun, "beautiful" day!!!

October 11

Back on the road again leaving at 6:04 this morning.    A few stops along the way and 5.5 hours later we were in Grand Haven.    Daisy is settled at the state park with thee most beautiful view of Lake Michigan (all the sand and water are right outside our door on this perfectly lovely day).

We drove Toad to Muskegon with a bunch of stuff for Catrina and got that put away.   Back to Daisy and changed into our new biker shorts, grabbed our bikes and off we went - what a super trail along the water, thru the woods, etc.   And this great day was topped off when Gloria and Harvey came for drinks and visit.    Gloria is a sister to my friend, Barb from Moline who Jane and I visited a few weeks ago.   Our parents were good friends and played oh-so-many cards over the years.    Gloria and Harvey live about 1/2 hour from here.    What a fun time......we walked to Snug Harbor for great dinner on the water.    It is so pretty out tonight - calm and peaceful with a thousand stars in the sky.    October is thee time to be here - lots of space available - summertime would be an entirely different story with all the tourists and RV's.

Our view from Daisy of Lake Michigan 

Michigan sunset seen from Daisy 

Gloria and Harvey 

Gloria and Pat

10-10-10

Happy Sunday with 10-10-10 as the date.   It's Brenda's birthday and my niece, Jennifer and Jake's first wedding anniversary!

We slept in and then went to 10:00 Mass;  home for a bike ride and stopped at "Off and Running" to buy each of us a pair of biker shorts - so comfy and on sale!    Great day for a ride on the trail with lots of leaves falling down...Back home to get Daisy loaded up with food, clothes, etc. - tomorrow we are off to Michigan for 5 days!    Looking forward to visiting friends, good eating, shopping and hopefully, some pretty fall colors.

Mark has his 5th and final scuba class tonight - next weekend, he'll be at a 2-day dive to get his certification!

Have a great week....

October 8-9

Lots going on Friday and Saturday so time to catch up the blog!   I had my LAST therapy session with Lee.    Still will be doing the pulleys at  home and a few strengthening exercises, but finished with the great folks at MCO!!!   Some hugs and tears and I was outta there!   I will miss them!

Got a manicure and then Mark took me to Nadine's and Marsha, Nadine, Tamara and I were off to Cottage Grove, WI to visit our long-time friend and former Monday Night Friend, Carol.     Carol moved to WI in 1986 and we had visited her two times.   This past September 1, her husband, Lyle died of Primary Progressive Aphasia and Frontal Dementia after a long 8-year battle (this is a rare form of Alzheimer's.)

We had so much fun visiting, laughing, crying and catching up with our families.

A toast to friendship -Tamara, Carol, Nadine and Marsha

Saturday was another perfect fall day - warm in the mid 80's.   We were off to the Madison Farmer's Market (rated #3 in the nation for outstanding farmers markets)!    It was just phenomenal with produce galore, bakeries with thee most beautiful pastries, beautiful flowers, and so much more - just unbelievable.    We met up with 3 more Monday Night Friends who drove up for the day, my nephew, Jason who spent part of the morning walking around with us - this is his home turf, so he shared his favorites (cheese, bakery goodies, etc.) and Carol's daughter, Julie.

Julie and Carol

Pat and Jason 

On the lawn of the Wisconsin State Capitol

Nadine, Jody, Pat, Brenda, Tamara and Marsha

Carol and Ruth

We had a great lunch outdoors at Frida's and then stopped at Candida's for chocolates (on my...)!!!!   Left downtown Madison wth all our goodies and drove to Cottage Grove with a stop at "Splurge" (we had been here the night before, but wanted to share with Brenda, Jody and Ruth who weren' with us Friday night.)  This shop is close to where Carol lives and is full of so many pretties and we loved their motto...

"Nothing you need; everything you deserve"

Sat outside and had drinks at the 1855 Saloon - fun!!!

Brenda and Pat ready to start sipping on their deeeelicious grasshoppers! 

"Round the table at 1855

Tamara, Carol, Jody, Marsha, Brenda, Pat, Nadine and Ruth

Back to Carol's where she opened our gift to her - friendship stepping stone  

Carol and new friendship stone

Brenda, Ruth and Jody left at 6:00; rest of us went to the Black Bear Inn for appetizers and then took Carol home and we were off - what a wonderful weekend with good friends!   We are all so blessed!

October 7

Cleaned the dining room and washed some windows - our hardwood was delivered and will be installed next week - needs some time to acclimate to room temperature.    Ran some errands and then met friends for lunch - what could be better than sitting in the sunshine on a glorious day with good friends, chatting away and enjoying great food!

Kathy, Pat, Anita and Claire

When I got home from lunch, there sat my bike in the driveway.   The shop had called and said part came in early, it was fixed and ready for pick-up.    So Mark, the dear....went and got it!   Now we can take with us to MI next week!   We had a good ride and stopped in to see Patrick, his Mom and boys for just a minute and grab some bottled water!

Picked up new light fixtures that had been ordered, did some laundry, packing, etc.    Off to WI tomorrow with friends to visit Carol, a Monday Night Friend from many years ago who recently lost her husband.   And 15 months ago today, Mom died...miss her so much!

October 6

Another winner in the weather department!    Even my Dad got outside today and sat in the sunshine!   Yeah!

I met some gals from PEO and had a breakfast/meeting at CJ's, then ran a few errands and home for a bit before going to lunch with Exchange Club.    Mark and I rode bikes (mine is still in the shop with a front gear problem - needs to be replaced and had to be ordered).    I'm riding the little fold-up bike that we had for years, but not as comfortable or easy to pedal; however.....too nice a day to be indoors, so we had a good ride!   Did some cleaning on Daisy and after supper (hamburgers on the grill), we visited our neighbors, Tom, Amy and Lydia and new baby, Anna.   It was fun buying "pink" as my world is all "blue" with 5 grandsons!!!

Amy with Anna, Lydia and Tom

October 5

Another gorgeous day - could get "high" on this wonderful weather!   Connor stayed with us today - had a slight fever, so....

Brenda and I ran some errands on the hunt for family room things (area rug, lamps, pictures, etc.)   Didn't buy anything - just browsing.   Grandpa and Connor hung out...

Had lunch with the Mid Illini gals, but only 3 of us today - Kathy, Carol and myself!    Made a taco salad for supper and sent 1/2 home with Patrick when he came to pick up Connor who slept all afternoon and seems quite chipper!

Mark and I went to Meijer's for piddly items and then he brought Daisy home - she was in for her 30,000 mile check-up today and should be all set for Michigan next week!

Went for a walk after supper and had nice visit with neighbor Tom and daughter, Lydia (2).   Hopefully, tomorrow we can meet their new baby, Anna.

October 4

Pretty fall day...had breakfast with the Monday morning friends; home to do some more cleaning in bedrooms and then met my sisters-in-law, Linda and Vicki for lunch at Destihl and shopping at Chico's and Coldwater Creek.   As you can see, we did a bit of damage...but sure had fun!

Pat, Vicki and Linda

Came home from shopping and Mark and I hopped on our bikes for a nice long ride around Evergreen Cemetery, downtown and west of town.   On our way back home, my chain came undone (always have to be pedaling when changing gears) which I was sure I had done (have NOT done that in the past), and Mark was not able to get back on track, so....he rode his bike home, got the truck and came to rescue me and the bike.  We took the bike to where we bought it and something is bent?   We'll get the diagnosis tomorrow....bummer!!!  Hope it doesn't take too long to repair as this week is sounding like great biking weather.

Our neighbor told us that he got a $125 ticket for talking on his cell phone while driving in a school zone!   Yikes.....did not know that rule.   Effective January 1, IL rules are no cell phone usage in construction (did know that) or school zones!   So....there you have it - beware!!!

Monday Night Friends (small group of just 4) met at the Sugar Grove Nature Center (favorite spot for our grandsons) and Nadine who is a volunteer there, gave us a tour and then we went inside and had our supper (lunch leftovers for me) and sat and chatted.   Sooooo QUIET and DARK in the country!  

Nadine, Brenda and Sue

October 3

WOW...7 months ago today was our accident in St. Pete!

Chilly Sunday - slept in a bit and enjoyed a leisurely morning.   I got stuff and clothes in piles for NC (Thanksgiving) and FL (this winter) plus all our stuff here and there till we can get back in the family room and settle in.

Mark and I took a 7-mile bike ride - was invigorating, but we bundled up with hooded sweatshirts, gloves (me), etc.    More clouds than sun today!

Liam and Connor enjoyed the fire truck parade, sirens going off and then got to ride in a few!

Mark is off to his 4th scuba lesson tonight!   Hope you all have a great week!

October 2

Rainy Friday night/Saturday morning and the boys are up and going.  After breakfast, Grandpa took them for a walk (2 frisky boys out running on this windy, chilly morning)!    Got Daisy ready to head on back home.   We had such a good time!

Connor and Liam

We went to a surprise 60th birthday party for Marsha (Monday Night Friend) - what a wonderful array of appetizers and birthday treats (oink oink)!

Pat, Nadine, Jody, Marsha, Brenda, Connie, Linda and Sue

Monday Night Friends

Went to 4:30 Mass and then to Roger and Barb's for more good eating with Paul and Kathy.   Barb fixed her wonderful shrimp creole and oh my......gotta stop all this eating!!!

Roger, Barb, Kathy and Paul

Nite nite