I hope you're all well, and I will be back in a day or two.
Jun 26, 2011
A tiring week......
nI have been out of the loop for awhile, with lots going on, so haven't had time to post lately.
I hope you're all well, and I will be back in a day or two.
I hope you're all well, and I will be back in a day or two.
Jun 17, 2011
Friday is here
After a long week, I'm very happy to see Friday, finally here.
I'm even happier to see that summer has returned to us again, after a few days of cooler weather. It was a shock to have to turn the heat back on a few days after I got the AC in the window. I say bring me the heat, as long as my apartment is cool. We had such a long winter, and I promised myself I would not complain about the +30 temps we get here. Instead, I will make the most of what I have and be grateful for that.
Have a great day everyone!
I'm even happier to see that summer has returned to us again, after a few days of cooler weather. It was a shock to have to turn the heat back on a few days after I got the AC in the window. I say bring me the heat, as long as my apartment is cool. We had such a long winter, and I promised myself I would not complain about the +30 temps we get here. Instead, I will make the most of what I have and be grateful for that.
Have a great day everyone!
~My Grandson Kaiden, 1 1/2. Today~
Jun 14, 2011
Jun 13, 2011
Mondays Blast from the Past
This is a picture of my oldest son Chad (24), and my nephew Joey (23).
They are 9 months apart in age.
Manic Monday
Is there anyone out there who does not feel a bit frantic on a Monday.
Years ago, I used to look forward to Mondays as it meant back to a normal routine. Which was rushing around without a minute to spare. I'd get my 2 older kids off to school and it would be just myself and my youngest child, at the time, who was a baby. The weekdays were filled with lugging the portable washer to hook up to the sink, and it would be there all day, doing load after load, and then took, the whole next day to dry in the little dryer, unless it was a nice sunny day, then it went out to the clothesline. If I wasn't washing, I was cleaning the house. Breaks were walks to the post office, and if we had time, stop to visit my mother, or go to the coffee shop where my friend worked. The little town where I lived then, still has a grocery delivery service.
Now I lug my clothes down the elevator to a laundry room, much easier, and less time consuming. I shop at the grocery store next door, almost daily, and I do not travel far if I am in a chatting mood, as I live in a high-rise and there is always someone around, weather I feel like talking or not. My 2 older kids have since moved out, and my "baby", is now an almost 16 yr old, and I have another child as well, who is 8.
In alot of ways life has changed in the last 10 years or so........but I guess some things will always stay the same.
Except, I no longer look forward to Manic Mondays.
Years ago, I used to look forward to Mondays as it meant back to a normal routine. Which was rushing around without a minute to spare. I'd get my 2 older kids off to school and it would be just myself and my youngest child, at the time, who was a baby. The weekdays were filled with lugging the portable washer to hook up to the sink, and it would be there all day, doing load after load, and then took, the whole next day to dry in the little dryer, unless it was a nice sunny day, then it went out to the clothesline. If I wasn't washing, I was cleaning the house. Breaks were walks to the post office, and if we had time, stop to visit my mother, or go to the coffee shop where my friend worked. The little town where I lived then, still has a grocery delivery service.
Now I lug my clothes down the elevator to a laundry room, much easier, and less time consuming. I shop at the grocery store next door, almost daily, and I do not travel far if I am in a chatting mood, as I live in a high-rise and there is always someone around, weather I feel like talking or not. My 2 older kids have since moved out, and my "baby", is now an almost 16 yr old, and I have another child as well, who is 8.
In alot of ways life has changed in the last 10 years or so........but I guess some things will always stay the same.
Except, I no longer look forward to Manic Mondays.
Jun 11, 2011
My Iced Coffee, quick and easy...
Great way to start your day on a hot summer day, instead of hot coffee.
Ingredients:
Pour into glass with ice cubes if you like. I like to add some vanilla coffee mate to mine.
For a bit of a change, you can fill a glass half-way with cold milk, then fill with coffee mixture.
Warning; this is addictive. Don't do what I did, and go nuts, you'll regret it at the end of the day when you can't sleep. lol.
Ingredients:
- 8 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 8 teaspoons sugar, (or enough to your own liking)
- 8 cups boiled, cooled water
- 1 cup of milk, (or enough to your own liking)
Directions:
- Add instant coffee, sugar, and milk, to the cooled, boiled water. (I use a jug with a airtight lid).
- Place lid and shake until mixed and foamy.
- Place in freezer, and take it out and shake it, every hour or so, until it is cold, and icy.
For a bit of a change, you can fill a glass half-way with cold milk, then fill with coffee mixture.
Warning; this is addictive. Don't do what I did, and go nuts, you'll regret it at the end of the day when you can't sleep. lol.
Jun 8, 2011
What are you doing to stay cool today?
After I got S off on the school bus today, I decided where it was going to be such a hot day, +40 humidex, I would get an earlier then usual start, getting everything done for the day.
Got to the grocery store and dollar store as soon as they opened, and then took the dog out to the trail for our walk before it was too hot.
We found a great spot for Bailey to take a dip.
We seen lots of squirrels, and a few other interesting things.
Including this turkey. Bailey started after him, but I managed to get somewhat of a pic before he got away, lol
For now though, I am spending the rest of my day, inside, near my air conditioner.
Have a great day!
Jun 6, 2011
Sunday Summer Day
Sunday was a beautiful summer day. The weather couldn't have been more perfect.
Johnson Beach on Kempenfelt
Johnson Beach on Kempenfelt
Kempenfelt Kelly, was no where to be found.
Jun 4, 2011
Rainy Saturday
After a beautiful week of sunshine, we have a rainy day....
Hope everyone has a great day..
The rain has made everything so green....
Jun 3, 2011
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