Thursday, August 28, 2014
Anniversary Gift
We decided that with moving we did not have the time or energy to plan a trip or have a big party to celebrate our 50th anniversary, so instead we decided to have the kids in for dinner and we would buy a big TV for downstairs. We had put the little TV there when we moved in, simply because that was the safest place to put it. The pictures I took makes it look like the little TV went on steroids.
Friday, August 22, 2014
Anniversary
It was 50 years ago today that I married the man of my dreams. Sure there's been a few nightmares along the way, but basically it was the best decision I've ever made! This morning #2 daughter phoned to wish us a Happy Anniversary and she mentioned that I hadn't killed him yet...I told her there were a couple of questionable times during this moving bit, that came pretty close!!!! lol
We've had a wonderful day and had lots of greeting and well wishes from some dear friends...we are so very blessed!!
We've had a wonderful day and had lots of greeting and well wishes from some dear friends...we are so very blessed!!
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Good Friends
We've been in a quandary as to which church we want to attend out here. They each have pros and cons. Today we attended church where our former pastor is lead pastor. We went there a couple weeks ago but he was on holidays so the associate pastor preached...he was very good, but we were looking forward to hearing Tim today, he didn't disappoint us! His sermon was on "Wives & Husbands" Ephesians 5:21-33, which was ironic because this week we'll be celebrating our 50th anniversary. There was one couple in the congregation that had just celebrated their 63rd and today it was the 23rd anniversary of the associate pastor and his wife!
After the service we were invited for lunch at the home of a lady we know from our old church. There were two other couples there from the church and it was not only a delicious lunch but we got to visit with and catch up. After lunch one of the ladies presented us with a perpetual calendar with bible verses on every day, and an anniversary card. She remembered our anniversary, which was really touching!
After the service we were invited for lunch at the home of a lady we know from our old church. There were two other couples there from the church and it was not only a delicious lunch but we got to visit with and catch up. After lunch one of the ladies presented us with a perpetual calendar with bible verses on every day, and an anniversary card. She remembered our anniversary, which was really touching!
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Good Bye Robin
Yesterday Robin Williams died...can't believe he's gone...he was always so funny and made me laugh....going to miss him.
Today I heard Lauren Bacall has also left us.
Today is the second anniversary of the passing of my Mother.
We were at a funeral last week for the mother of a friend of ours. He is a palliative care doctor and sees death on an almost daily basis, but said it is really different being on the other side of the coin, so to speak!
On the weekend we'll be going to another funeral...this time for the father of a friend we met through our camping membership.
Too many deaths, but at the same time we can be thankful for the wonderful lives they led and we can also be truly thankful that we live in a part of the world where our lives aren't being torn apart with bombs and wars!!!
Just goes to show that we have to live each day we've been given to the max. Love Laugh and Enjoy this precious thing called LIFE!!!!!
Today I heard Lauren Bacall has also left us.
Today is the second anniversary of the passing of my Mother.
We were at a funeral last week for the mother of a friend of ours. He is a palliative care doctor and sees death on an almost daily basis, but said it is really different being on the other side of the coin, so to speak!
On the weekend we'll be going to another funeral...this time for the father of a friend we met through our camping membership.
Too many deaths, but at the same time we can be thankful for the wonderful lives they led and we can also be truly thankful that we live in a part of the world where our lives aren't being torn apart with bombs and wars!!!
Just goes to show that we have to live each day we've been given to the max. Love Laugh and Enjoy this precious thing called LIFE!!!!!
Thursday, July 17, 2014
update
weird things have been happening in blog land lately, and it wouldn't let me in!
Sunday we went to church then had 8 people from our former church come in for a "planned potluck dinner". Had a delightful time and it was good to see friends!!!
Today we had a couple in for lunch. I made banana/apricot "yonanas" for dessert. I first had this at my daughter's and ended up buying the machine when grandson W told me it was on sale at Wal-Mart. You take frozen bananas and other fruit, put it through the machine, and it comes out somewhat like soft ice cream!!!! Of course today the guys wanted "real" ice cream served with it!!!....just goes to prove women are more interested in "healthy food" than men are!!!!
Tonight I did my first batch of canning in our new house...success...they all sealed!!!...tomorrow I can use the elevator to take them down to the canning room!
Sunday we went to church then had 8 people from our former church come in for a "planned potluck dinner". Had a delightful time and it was good to see friends!!!
Today we had a couple in for lunch. I made banana/apricot "yonanas" for dessert. I first had this at my daughter's and ended up buying the machine when grandson W told me it was on sale at Wal-Mart. You take frozen bananas and other fruit, put it through the machine, and it comes out somewhat like soft ice cream!!!! Of course today the guys wanted "real" ice cream served with it!!!....just goes to prove women are more interested in "healthy food" than men are!!!!
Tonight I did my first batch of canning in our new house...success...they all sealed!!!...tomorrow I can use the elevator to take them down to the canning room!
We are quite delighted that the house is so cool during the day and in the evening it cools off really nicely. I LOVE my new house, even if I miss the old one!!!
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
More R and R
The last time we were away was good but not long enough to rejuvenate us as much as we needed so we took off again for the long weekend. Went to La Conner and met up with #2 daughter and her family. Had a great time soaking in the hot tub, doing puzzles, reading books and more sleeping...even combined suppers one night and fried up a bunch of fresh oysters and bar-b-qued chicken for those who don't like oysters.
After the weekend when they left we went to another one of our parks and checked in for a week. There were specials on at the local casinos so we went out for dinner a couple of times and even managed to win some small jackpots in the casinos.
Some friends we'd met through camping were also in the park so we spent time with them. She said I was looking a lot more rested now than when she last saw me!!! Guess all the sleeping and relaxing has done me some good!!
They were slated to close the road that we wanted to take home on Tuesday so we left the park late Monday evening and went to the casino that was closer to our home and camped there for the night. There were several rigs in the camp area, so we weren't the only ones. This morning we went in and got our $15 for $10 coupon and the $3 off food coupon so went and had a fantastic breakfast!! It was so yummy but too much to eat so got a box....aka doggie bag...put it in the fridge...now we have breaky for tomorrow!
After the weekend when they left we went to another one of our parks and checked in for a week. There were specials on at the local casinos so we went out for dinner a couple of times and even managed to win some small jackpots in the casinos.
Some friends we'd met through camping were also in the park so we spent time with them. She said I was looking a lot more rested now than when she last saw me!!! Guess all the sleeping and relaxing has done me some good!!
They were slated to close the road that we wanted to take home on Tuesday so we left the park late Monday evening and went to the casino that was closer to our home and camped there for the night. There were several rigs in the camp area, so we weren't the only ones. This morning we went in and got our $15 for $10 coupon and the $3 off food coupon so went and had a fantastic breakfast!! It was so yummy but too much to eat so got a box....aka doggie bag...put it in the fridge...now we have breaky for tomorrow!
Friday, May 9, 2014
Our New Home
After we got word that the old house had transferred, we handed over the keys to our realtor and we left the driveway with our travel trailer in tow and headed down to Birch Bay to stay for a week and rest...we are so physically and emotionally drained, I think we'll do nothing but sleep for a week!!!
We went and had a delightful lunch and visit with my sister, who had just moved to a condo in Bellingham, did some shopping, worked on puzzles and soaked in the hot tub, visited with 2 couples who were parked close to us. We've known them for several years but hadn't been in the park at the same time as them for ages, so it was nice to catch up! Went to the church we usually go to when we're in the area and also had lunch with one of my cousins, her husband and their dog. Sure didn't feel like going home, (home being the new house) but we had to because they were coming to hook up the phone, TV and internet the next day.
The new house is slowing starting to feel like "home", but still feels weird not going back to the old house! Been busy unpacking....how many boxes are left to unpack....feels like thousands....there's still lots of them. I've come to the conclusion that I've moved once in the last 50 years and with any luck at all I'll NOT MOVE AGAIN!!!!!...at least not in the foreseeable future!
We went and had a delightful lunch and visit with my sister, who had just moved to a condo in Bellingham, did some shopping, worked on puzzles and soaked in the hot tub, visited with 2 couples who were parked close to us. We've known them for several years but hadn't been in the park at the same time as them for ages, so it was nice to catch up! Went to the church we usually go to when we're in the area and also had lunch with one of my cousins, her husband and their dog. Sure didn't feel like going home, (home being the new house) but we had to because they were coming to hook up the phone, TV and internet the next day.
The new house is slowing starting to feel like "home", but still feels weird not going back to the old house! Been busy unpacking....how many boxes are left to unpack....feels like thousands....there's still lots of them. I've come to the conclusion that I've moved once in the last 50 years and with any luck at all I'll NOT MOVE AGAIN!!!!!...at least not in the foreseeable future!
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