MARCH 30TH

MONDAY:
Another cool day, actually cold day.  17o   Relatives in Arizona tell me it's 77o there, I'll take it!  Wonder when we will be able to go out comfortably and survey the property?  See if any shingles blew off, see if the grass needs replanted?  Another month, maybe.

Something has to get going so I have things to write about. Well the things we are working on are for the up and coming baby shower for (GD) Christianna and we don't want to ruin the surprise for the guests.  So that will follow. 

Like today is same ole, same ole.  Doing wash, working on computer, reading blogs, when my computer isn't acting up.  This morning is was sayings "trying to close program" and I couldn't see any open ones.  Bob was probably over here and he probably messed it up.  Ha, couldn't have been me.  Hate to say this but it is aggravating and I'm thinking different computer.  Of course, I hate change so I'll drag my feet yelling and screaming.  

TUESDAY:
Oh forgot to write.  We went to Rochester and I browsed thru the David Bridal Store.  The highlight; Bob offered to take me to Olive Garden for lunch!  My fav!

1/2 CHICKEN PARM  SANDWICH WITH GARLIC-CHEESE FRIES.  

A big fat turkey wandered down thru the back field today, right up behind our fence.  I was so fascinated that I didn't think about taking a photo.  We have lived here 40 some years and I never seen a turkey about the area.  Also there has been a big bird perched in a tree in the field; I'm trying to decide if it's a hawk or an owl.  


WEDNESDAY:
Snowing!  Very cold!  Small flakes.  Poop!  We have to drive to Brockport today as Bob has a Dr's appointment there this afternoon.
I made up some jello for dinner and baked a packet of ready to bake chocolate chip cookies before leaving.  The cookies had been in refrig for a while so I wanted to use them up.  Besides it's garbage day again, Bob would have probably thrown them out.  He is still big on bacteria growing within food since he worked in that for years.

After his appointment, we went to Wegman's.  What a beautiful store for groceries.  The produce is displayed so it catches your eye and you can't miss stuff.    

After supper, Bob and Betsy had the computers tied up.  Betsy was tired of the black box cutting out during movies so they pulled the plug the other day.  When she returned it to Time Warner they suggested some kinda up grade.  Well, that set off a bucket full of problems.  Betsy and the guy from TW was working on the problems when we got home with groceries.  I don't understand all the ins and outs but Betsy was pretty upset.  I guess things are good now.  She had to reset the Ipad, all our phones and the computers.  

I went running into my craft room.  I don't dare get in their way.  I finished up four of the cards I'm working on.  Then I played with the pens, trying to learn how to shade the colors.  Wouldn't you think I had coloring in first grade.  

SCRAP WORK-LEARNING HOW TO SHADE COLORS.  

Now a little Blog reading  and I'm off to bed.

THURSDAY: 
Today was a pretty nice day.  Sunshine most of it, around 40ish.  
I dug right into house cleaning and then put the Easter decos up. I'm ready for spring, let's have it.  Little colored bunnies are all over the house.  

You know how I love my soup, well I made a batch of Cream of Broccoli for supper.  It was so good.  I have been craving for a  cheeseburger off the grill outside and thought we needed a little something to go with it.  Thus the soup.  Bob and Betsy both said it was good and enjoyed it.  Ta Dah!  Winner, winner, chicken dinner!  

BROCCOLI PARM SOUP

The cheeseburger almost didn't come about.  I put the meat out to defrost about noon, never unwrapped it.  About 4:00 pm, I slit the wrap paper and woosh a smell nearly backed me up.  I wondered if it was the plastic container so I removed the patties and put on a dish.  Nope, those suckers were tainted!  Bob offered to make the run to the store to replace the meat.  

After supper I took a nap but I'm still tired so I've had it for today, Off to bed.

FRIDAY:
I had one of my miserable sleepless nights.  I told Bob to call me about nine so I could shower before our granddaughter, Christianna,  came.  
She is bringing her dog and I will puppy sit for her while they go out of state to a family wedding.  She came about 11:30 am with all his stuff in a shopping bag.  

SAY HELLO TO MARIO!

HE'S COMFY WATCHING TV WITH AUNT BETSY AND HIS MICKEY MOUSE TOY.

We watched TV after lunch to make sure Mario was adjusting comfortably.  I didn't feel like doing anything anyway.  

Once Betsy got home, she cuddle with him.  He is so good, no problems.   As long as Betsy was with Mario, Bob and I finally got up and did a few things before going to bed.  First Mario went with Betsy.  Then he came up stairs to be with us.  Back and forth, back and forth.

SATURDAY:
Every body's up and going.  Bob has fishing instructions at the POND.  (Again)  Betsy has breakfast with the guys; plant manager treat for putting in over time.  So it's just Mario and me.  He's sticking close to me too.  
As I took him out back to potty, I notice spring flowers breaking thru the ground.  Yeah!  

LOOKS LIKE DAFFODILS

A ground hog that lives under our shed was out this week too.  And, the Starlings are back.  So some signs of spring.  Bob saw a Robin but I haven't yet.  The Geese must have by-passed us on their return, haven't seen any in the field.  

SUNDAY:
One more day of snow.  Cripes!  Betsy is outside running the snow blower.  Hope it's the last time.

SINCE OCTOBER!

  
Bob left for fishing at 6:00 AM.  Brrr!   He had another instructional class and then goes to the creek.  

NYMPHS & WOOLLY BUGGERS

THE GUIDE DEMONSTRATING HOW TO  CAST.

When Betsy came in, she was cold and wrapped in a blanket.  Mario jumped up right beside her on the sofa.  Cute.
When Bob came home, 4:30PM, he was tired, Mario jumped up on him.  It's been a good time with Mario,  He is so good and so cute. 

BOB AND MARIO  RESTING! 

I worked on note cards this afternoon.  A new procedure.

I DON'T HAVE THE EXACT STAMP USED IN VIDEO SO I TRIED SEVERAL THAT I DID HAVE.  

I LIKE THIS ONE BEST...IN PURPLE...FANTASTIC!
IT'S A DESIGN BY BRANDY COX CALLED TRIPLE STAMPIN
BUT REALLY IT'S ONLY DOUBLE STAMPIN.  

When Christianna and Joe came to pick up Mario, we had a dish of strawberry shortcake.  Many deer were out in the field.  Then all of a sudden one came running toward the house.  Then we couldn't see it.  I had an inkling that it might have gone to the neighbor's bird feeder, so I went to check.  Sure enough, it was eating away.    I called the family to come an look out my bedroom window.  

Well, it's time for WXXI- Mr, Selfridge serial.  Gotta go watch.


We had a good week, hope you did too.  Thanks for clicking in and talk more next Sunday.  

GOLDEN GRAM 

FIREMEN'S PLANS, BOB'S TRIP TO TROUT POND, CRAFTING,

MONDAY:
Well Top of the Morning to ya!  It's a beautiful St. Patrick's Day.  Still a little chilly,  Did you all celebrate with corn beef and cabbage?   I would have liked a Reuben but that didn't come about for me.  We had chicken to eat up so it wouldn't go bad.

St. Pat's is a recognized holiday but unless your at a parade or such doings, it's just another quite day.  Housework, a nap, meals, and of course some crafting.

MY FIRST CARD THAT FLIPS!

I saw 33 deer out in the field.  That was a big surprise.

Bob went to meet the Fire Fighters and has the low down on their plans for building a new fire building on Stringham property and he is typing it up for all the neighbors.  Supposedly, they bought all the acreage that Mr. Stringham owns.  

OUR HOUSE IS RIGHT ON THE LINE 

THREE BAYS

TUESDAY:
At my eye exam in February it was recommended that I see another specialist to check out my cataracts.  Today was the day to do that.  I stewed and stewed as the doctors name was foreign and I worried if I would understand him.  Plus I don't like all those drops in my eyes.  Really, don't mess with my eyes.  
Bob drove so I would have a driver to come home.  I went thru all the exams AGAIN and another copay!  Then they had videos for me to watch.  Then the twenty minute wait for the doctor.  Much to my surprise the doctor was a she!  Young, little shy, but very well spoken...must be American born.  Thank you God for that blessing.  My date for surgery is more than a month away, that's how busy or booked things are.   

We thought our son was coming for supper so back at home I made an effort to cook!  Ha, imagine that!  First I put a pineapple up-side down cake in the oven.  (favorite of Bob & David)  Then I was making a salad and I heard - hello- hello.  It was David and he had finished his business call early, came here but wouldn't be staying for supper.  Oh.  He wanted some photos copied over to a stick and then he left for another meeting.  I put steaming hot upside- down cake in a carry out for him and Donna.  We do not need a whole cake sitting around here.

After our supper I took my coffee to the back porch and counted the deer.  So many bunches of them; I counted 41 and then 7 more came over the ridge into view.  What a surprise.  Where are they all winter?  

That evening Bob struggled to make brackets for the March Madness contest that granddaughter Annalynn organizes for LLS.  
We are not tried and true followers so we don't know what to heck to pick but it does make watching the games more interesting, just to see who is still in the running.

I needed a birthday card so off to the craft room with me.  

WEDNESDAY:
Our plans to visit the Sugar Bush for pancakes and syrup were cancelled again because one of our friends was ill.  So as long as we had showered and dressed we said "let's punt".  We made a list of things to get done and took off; first a couple errands down town, then on to Buffalo to shop.  What a gruelling day.  It was nice and warm until about 3:00 pm when it started to rain.  
We returned home about 6:00 pm, had warm ups for supper, then watched the TV games until we fell asleep.  

THURSDAY:
Last night it rained off and on.  This morning it was still spiting.  Slowly with the wind, the temp dropped and the rain changed to hail then snow.  It was very nasty again, sometimes white outs,  so nothing to do but stay in.  
I cleaned house in the craft room.  There was boxes of gift deliveries for all these showers so I wrapped some of the gifts and threw out the delivery boxes.  That was a big improvement.  There was a box of mis-mash decorations left over from the last shower so I filed all that back in place.  Just takes time.  

Bored with that job, I started cutting out some cards.  Lots of pieces.  I worked like a booger until time to start supper.  

Bob went for a hair cut and stopped at Verizon as his phone wasn't working right.  He was just there yesterday and they must have disconnected two things that were a problem.

The evening was all basketball as March Madness has started and we are watching the brackets.  Bob can't find our names so we must be at the bottom of the list already.  That's not a surprise as we know  "0" about the teams.

FRIDAY:

One of those mornings where you sit around and ask each other what are you going to do today?  Nothing planned and nothing demanding on the slate.  
The day was quite.  Bob had a wood project going in the garage and he wasn't a bother.  Ha!  I mean he entertained himself.  I snuck off to my craft room.  I'm still working on cards.  
For some reason, I thought about the IKEA sign we saw in Rochester the last time we went there.  It stated the opening but now I can't remember if it's this fall or next.  I've always wanted to go to one.  I know there is one in Canada and one in Pittsburgh which is a good days drive so we haven't ventured there.  We'll just look forward to this one.

About it for today, bed time now.

SATURDAY:
Bob was up and gone by the time I awoke.  He wanted to go to Godfrey's Pond and help release the trout into the pond.  The more I hear about that place, the more I'm surprised.  Along with their own maple bush/syrup makings, they have their own trout raising farm.  Bob has 40 some pictures.   Okay Bob, did you help out?  The men sorted the fish by size and breeding requirements.  A boy scout troop was camping there and helped to carry the selected trout to the pond.  

WALKING THE NET 

THIS ONE IS ABOUT FIVE YEARS OLD
 THE MEN TOLD BOB

ALBINO TROUT

YOUNG BOY SCOUTS WERE CAMPED OUT THERE
THEY HELPED CARRY THE FISH TO THE POND.

I needed more pink scrap booking paper so I went to Michael's.  I'm still finishing up some cards.  You know, Michael's is just like going for groceries; oh I need this and that.  I'm way over budget with this card making project and I hope to heck Bob doesn't look at the Quicken print out to see the $$$$$.  

MY STAMPIN UP CONSULTANT, BECKY O'DONNELL, COLORED 13 BUNNIES FOR ME SO I'M MAKING 13 CARDS.  

I meant to make some phone calls to people I haven't heard from but once in the craft room...I forgot.  
Bob had the Syracuse game on.  They lost out.  We lost out with the March Madness brackets and are at the bottom of the list.  

SUNDAY:
Still cold and it looks like it will be thru the early part of the week.  So tired of it.  

Bob finished his wood cutting project and then we went over town to look for paint.  We tried Wal-Mart and Jo Ann's and finally found the right color at Michael's.  
While in Jo Ann's, I found a punch that I need to finish one part of the cards.

MARTHA STEWART BORDER PUNCH
THE SIDES FOLD UP NEATLY FOR STORAGE.
UNFOLDED AND DOWN, YOU CAN LINE UP YOUR PATTERN.
 I had a 50% off coupon and couldn't use it as the punch was on sale.  Gripe, Gripe!  Never happy. 

Bob was in Michael's for a long time.  The Wal Mart clerk had called there and established that they had the paint and would bring it to the check out counter.  So what's taking so long Bob?  Well, come to find out, Debbie had mentioned an app for the phone for Michael's for their coupons.  Of course Bob had to know about that. Nothing to do but ask the cashier and she ended up installing the app for him.  Then she scanned the 40% coupon on his phone and he returned my coupon to me.  It wasn't needed.  He was so excited to show me and to put the app on my phone.  No more printing or cutting Michael's coupons!!!Hooray!  

That's our week.  I have more that I want to do tonight so guess I'll post.  Betsy is complaining that the weekend is over and it's back to work tomorrow.

Thanks for clicking in and have a good week.  

GOLDEN GRAM  

MARCHING ON! CRASH RINDO, COPIC PENS, FIRE STATION ON STRINGHAM DRIVE?

MONDAY:

Bob had fishing plans again.  When he came back home;  he complained about walking so much, trying to find a good spot.  Later at night while watching TV he had two Charlie horses in both his legs at the same time.  He was jumping around like a chicken with it's head cut off.  Neither of us have had enough exercise during this winter.  

LOOK AT THESE TREE TRUNKS NEAR THE FISHING STREAM.
A HUNGRY ANIMAL CLEANED THE BARK RIGHT OFF.

I had plenty to do.  To start, I had three gowns for grandson's wedding that Betsy had ordered in for me to get ready to return.   I can't seem to find one I like.  I had some paper work to do too.

Bob and I went over town for a couple errands. Our first stop was at the dry cleaners to pick up our formal wear.  Bob came back to the car to ask for more cash, it was forty dollars.  0uch!    He put the clothes on the car hanger and  got in the drivers seat, grumbling because they wouldn't take a debit or credit card.  Cash only!  He backed up and all of a sudden someone was pounding on the back window.   CRASH!  He hit a car that had pulled up to sidewalk to leave off laundry. What a revolting development!   No damage to our truck but the van that was hit will need some work.  After exchanging info, we went on. What else can you do?

Arriving back home at five o'clock, I had to scramble to make dinner.   

TUESDAY:

Beautiful day!  We went to the Galleria Mall.  Bob went to Sears and the Apple Store with a few questions.  I went to Macy's and Lord & Taylor.  Boy, that's work.  After sitting all winter, I was hurting all over within an hour.
   

WEDNESDAY:

Blizzard day!  From a nice day to this, hard to believe.  Schools, businesses, thruway etc., closed again.  Hope everyone gets back & forth to work safely.

In the mail, we received a letter from the Town of Batavia Fire Department confirming the street gossip about their interest in building a new fire station on the Stringham property.  (back field?)  There is an empty lot on Stringham so location is not clear.  The mayor (Bob) will have to go to their meeting and check it out.  He has already mentioned and opposed the idea of carnivals with beer tents and all that the firemen may hosts!  Hoa, Hoa!  

We just entertained ourselves all day.  No use going out to clean up until it's over.  
THURSDAY:
Oh my, the earth is all white again.  Here anyway. That's good as the old dirty snow banks were ugly!  We didn't think the wind was as bad as it was in the January blizzard but it blew a shutter off the front of our house.  

WIND WAS FROM THAT NORTH EAST SIDE.

I was up at 5:00am  (I have a new cycle going on) Betsy up a little after that.  She dressed to go out and snow blow.  I called Bob twice to assist-even to watch out for her-no response.  So I suited up and went out.  Yes, it was cold!  I shoveled just a little around the garage door and the man door.  Then she gave me a monster broom to sweep her car.  I told her just do enough to get out.  No way, she did a spot for the garbage container and she did the front of mail box.  Bull headed like her Mother!  

I'D SAY WE GOT TEN INCHES;
 IT DEPENDS ON HOW THE WIND BLOWS...HARD TO MEASURE.

BOB DID SOME MORE CLEAN UP AFTER DAY LIGHT.

Our glue came to refurbish the Cricket cutting mats so we watched the video again and we are going to start painting on the glue.  Then it has to sit for twenty four hours.  And wouldn't you know, the same web site now has a new tutorial on refurbishing and they are using spray cans which would be much easier.  If first you don't succeed, try, try again.

GLUE IS DOWN.

After supper I did some research about craft pens on the ipad as my scrapbooking pens do not color the stamped images to good.    I have heard that the COPIC brand is good on the tutorials and at class.  I found them and they are expensive!!!  Like $6.00 a pen.  They are for artists.   So then I tried looking for the Memento brand and back to Stampin Up brand.  No decision.

FRIDAY:
Up-Down, Up-Down; the weather can't make up it's mind so to speak.  Today was warm and the snow was melting and the water was running everywhere. Then tomorrow it's back to cold.  No wonder many people are sick.

We needed some "grub" so we prepared for a trip to the grocery store.  But first Michaels!  I had a 40% coupon.  Betsy has a project in the works and I wanted to check out ribbon and etc needed.  Lo an behold, I just happened to see the COPIC pens on display.  

THIS IS THE PASTEL PACK

Yes, I quickly figured out the 40% off and put the card in my basket.  I ended up paying $3.49 per pen so I was thrilled.  Stampin Up pens are about that price.  The big feature of these pens is the refill available.  The nibs of these pens are replaceable.  

Bob went to Home Depot while I shopped at Michael's.  There was a  garage light that wouldn't work and he wanted it checked out.  Another good event, the attendant there changed the bulbs and walla it worked.  Bob asked what he owed and was told no charge.  So he bought two more bulbs anyway.  
We had take-out-shrimp for dinner and then Bob went to a meeting at Godfrey's Pond.  He received a membership as a Christmas gift so he had to check out the management.  It's a fishing spot for him and the guys.  
SATURDAY:
Betsy and I went shopping in the morning.  We found some pretty Easter ribbon for decorating but nothing else on our lists.

Then in the afternoon, Bob and I went to a meeting at Camping World in Hamburg.  The Good Sam Club is trying to start up a new chapter and we were interested to see their group and their procedures at campouts.  It turns out, we found them to be too new...they are still hashing out logos, what to do at camp-donuts or no donuts for breakfast, etc. and many other things.  And, they are going to the same campgrounds that we have done for the last 20 years.  So as yet, we did not join.  


Once back home, I made a Yum-Yum coffee cake to take to a funeral luncheon.  I also put on a pan of Pasta Fa Zol soup for us. That's alot of kitchen work, I was glad to have it all done.  
After supper, we sat watching  a movie that was stupid but we were to pooped to do anything else.  
SUNDAY:
Today was nice and sunny but bitter cold.  And the news is talking about another storm; hopefully we will only be on the edge of it.  Look out East Coast! 
We did a few things around home until time to go to Lockport for a Wake.  After we had dinner at Olive Garden on Transit Road with David and Donna.  My favorite place and I most often order the Eggplant Parm..it's so good. 

It seems this week went by fast.  I'm ready to stretch out on the couch and get ready for the next week.  

Have a good week and thanks for clicking in.. Thanks for all your comments, it keeps the heart a pumping!   

Till Sunday..

GOLDEN GRAM

LENT, MARCH IS NATIONAL CRAFTING MONTH

MONDAY:
Good Morning!  And we are off on another week.  My morning was a wash out, my legs hurt from all the standing (I guess) at Erin's  shower yesterday so I just gave in...I slept on the couch till noon.  Then I started the washing and watched tutorials-on the couch again and I fell asleep.  Wow! Some recoup.  

Lunch time, I started stew for dinner in the crock pot.  I didn't feel like fussing with much of anything.  I did finish the wash and I sorted out two boxes of ribbons that I have been wanting to get done.  Not much for a whole day.

As we sat down to dinner, Bob spotted  about 15 deer out in the back field.  They must feel safe now that guns haven't gone off in a while.

I certainly hope I have more ambition tomorrow. 

TUESDAY:
Fat Tuesday.  Pig out on your favorite foods.  Time for people under 72 years of age to figure out what they are giving up for Lent starting tomorrow.  I had strawberries left over from the weekend, so I made up strawberry shortcake to celebrate.  My gosh and we have cookies and cupcakes to finish up.    

We had errands to do today so Bob volunteered to drive Miss Daisy over town.  While at Michael's I registered for a card making class to be held on Thursday night.  We had lunch at Burger King as Bob wanted to try their new french fries called Satisfied.  He said they were good.

While shopping last week we picked up a small picnic ham and today I made New England boiled dinner.  I boiled the thing to death!  My cabbage was too soft.  I usually make it for St. Patrick's day but I got in a hurry.  It was okay but I should have watched it closer.  Dah! 

Spent the evening in my craft room cutting hearts on my Cricket machine for a friend.  

250 NEEDED OF THIS SIZE AND COLOR

When we went up to bed, Bob saw the neighbor's out door light on and there was one deer at the bird feeder.  
WEDNESDAY:
It snowed off and on all day.  Man!  Quite already!  So it's still cold.

Today's big event was "garbage day", gather up the old magazines, shredding, and clean refrig.  Pretty dead pan, long winter.  

I cut another 250 hearts on the Cricket machine.  My friend wants 1000 all together for a wedding.  My cutting pad is getting very dirty from the paper dust.  Then the paper won't stick.  I saw a video sometime ago on resurfacing the pads.  So I dug out an old one and cleaned the dirty sticky off of it with Undo.  Slick as a whistle.  Then I couldn't remember the name of glue to paint back on it so I tried Martha Stewart's bottle.  I let it dry while I was working on supper.  It didn't work, the top harden and paper won't stick to it.  All this to avoid buying a new pad.  Guess I'll have to hunt for that video hoping it's still available.  It was a Tip Of The Day on Weekly Scrapper. 

CRICKET CUTTING PAD 

  
THURSDAY:
I'm up!  I just spent a good half hour reading my phone! Yep, I hadn't checked it and I had a build up to clear.  It still fascinates me. Ten years ago, who would have thought.  
It's still  cold here.  11o.  Hope that sun is working on moving over towards spring.  We turn the clocks ahead this weekend.  Spring ahead, Fall behind!  

I went to the two hour class (5:30 - 7:30 pm) at Michael's, which ran over a half hour until we finished up.    I had all my tools and adhesive but I didn't bring any paper.  The girl at the cash register told me to just bring the items at bottom of sheet.  That was wrong! The instructor (Rebecca O'Donnell/Stampin Up) helped me pick out the paper needed.  We made two cards.  First thing I did was to cut my paper wrong.  Dah!  I don't know a 16th from and 8th.  Dumb, Dumb!  After that episode, the instructor baby sat me the rest of the night.  I have never done scoring before so I was nervous about that too.  She was very helpful, and very patient.  Hope to attend more of her classes.  

A STAND UP EASTER CARD,  CUTE AHE?
MICHAEL'S  CLASS PRODUCT TAUGHT BY BECKY O'DONNELL/STAMPIN UP 

ALSO FROM THE CLASS
NOT FINISHED, NEEDS FLOWERS ON TREE TRUNK YET.

Bob had found the video to refurbish the Cricket cutting pad but I couldn't find the glue at Michael's.  The glue is called Scrap Happy Sheer Glue if anyone is reading this and would like to try it.  I guess I'll have to order it on line.

When I got home from class I cuddled up in a blanket on the couch; it was so cold in the class room.  The blanket was so comforting.  

FRIDAY:
What a beautiful day.  Bob has gone fishing with the guys and I have the day to putz.  And, that's what I did.  When Bob came home we had our coffee out on the porch, it was 77o out there.  

FISHERMEN AT THE CREEK  

BOB SAYS, "THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY!"

Already, the family is pushing fish on me!  It's Friday and it's Lent. So?  I do like Shrimp so hopefully they get me a basket of them.  

SATURDAY:
We had talked about going to Buffalo for shopping and a show so I showered and got all dressed.  I went out in garage to see if Bob was waiting on me and he had the snow blower all tore apart.  He needed to change a belt or tighten a belt, not sure.  Okay, Bob. 

 Change of plans, now entertain myself.  So I went on the computer searching for the glue mentioned above.  I found the site, THE RUBBER CAFE.  So I ordered the glue. 

Then I went searching for an Easter Bunny rubber stamp.  When I checked e-mails, my Stampin Up Consultant, Becky O'Donnell, had sent me the web site for the cute bunny that we had used to make the card.  I went to that site (INKY ANTICS)  and the stamps are all so cute!    I went bananas!  I ordered a few things!  
Long about three of clock, we headed off for Eastern Hills for the movie, 12 years a Slave.  I hate to ruin it for everyone but I'm going to have my say.  Again, it was filmed very dark in places, it had spots of no conversation, and I couldn't understand some of the voices.  Old farts should stay home or get a hearing aid, ahe.  Wonder if the book is available to get the parts of story that was guess work?  This movie won alot of the awards by the academy, wonder what they saw that I didn't.  

We had popcorn in the theater so that killed dinner.  We stopped for coffee and had to have a donut.  We did some shopping and headed home.  Bob spotted lights on at the ice cream place and the now open sign and he whipped the truck right in there.  Want a cone?  This trip is a real cholesterol build up!

WANT TO SIT AT A PICNIC TABLE?
ISN'T THIS FUNNY.  WANTING ICE CREAM AND THE SNOW IS STILL ALL AROUND..

SUNDAY:Turn the clocks ahead.  That of course is Bob's job.  Most of the clocks are hung so high, I can't reach them.  Guess how that comes about?  

OUR KITCHEN CLOCK THAT ADJUSTS ITSELF.  LOVE IT.

Back on the computer, I ordered a shower gift.  It's so much better than walking the stores.  

Then I decided to take down the last of the Dept. 56 houses, since winter activities are almost over.  I hope.   Betsy jumped right in an helped me by unhooking the electric and handing me everything.  Must be she was tired of looking at them or something.  It's time for Easter decorations anyway.

Now it's 5:00 pm and time to start our dinner.  I think I have covered my/our week completely so guess I'll post now.  Then I can go in my craft room after dinner.  Enjoy your crafts, soon we will be mowing lawn!  Yah!  Maybe we will be starting up that diesel bus and heading for a fishing camp; there better be a mall nearby.

Have a good week and thanks for clicking in.  

Till Sunday...

GOLDEN GRAM 

ANOTHER MONTH GONE! QUILTING Tutorials, . ERIN'S SHOWER,

MONDAY:

Mostly a I see it, do it, kinda day.  I made more favors and more cupcake wrappers for Erin's shower this weekend. More guests have RSVP than first expected so more had to be made.  

When I heard that we have another cold week coming, I was put out!  I made up my mind since the cold wasn't going away that I'd put my Snowmen decorations away so I didn't have to look at them anymore.  Nuf already!
In the middle of the day, I was in the mood to go out for supper, maybe get a Pittsburgh Salad.  But by supper time, I was just to cold to go out. Wimpy ahe?  What a fool, then I had to cook.
I started another book last night, detective story. Love the suspense.

TUESDAY:
A second day of ugh!  I did see a Cardinal so that made me happy.  
It takes a while to come down from such a wonderful weekend.  I want to mention the chance to win a real diamond at the LLS Diamond Ball.
Each table had a decorated bag (lunch bag size) on it.  When instructed, each table was to open the bag and pass out the small jewelry bags inside to each guests at the table.  
Then we were instructed to open our bags.  All but five guests thru out the dinning room received a pretty stone.  The lucky five guests who didn't receive a stone, received a piece of paper with the number 1-5 on it.  These 5 people were asked to go up to the stage and each one was instructed to pick again another bag off a bulletin board.  They opened them. One of the five received a colored paper telling them they were the lucky diamond winner.  A one carat stone, donated by a local jeweler, neat ahe.

OUR POLISHED STONES 

I have been on the computer most of day catching up accounts while pushing the wash thru.  
I was waiting on a delivery that may have spruced up my day but alas, it didn't even come.  
Bob was on the phone with Quicken for an hour and some, problems again.  That program is not what it used to be - OR - I still have some virus problems lurking.  

WEDNESDAY:
So darn cold!  I have to shower and it's cold.   Bob was up and about so he offered to run to Oliver's candies to pick up the order for the shower.  (Chocolate wedding rings to tie on favor) The shower will be over by the time I post this so it's not telling any secrets now. 
After lunch we drove to Lockport.  Hair cut time again.  Debbie had requested Bob to stay at her house and wait for a delivery as she was still at work, so I left him off while I went to beauty shop.  After we visited with Debbie and had coffee.  Back at home, I thru together a Rindo family dish that Bob loves.  It's cooked wide noodles served cold, with cold tuna and cottage cheese.   Then he puts sugar on it!  Ugh!  I don't know if this is some special Hungarian dish or what but he grew up with it.  My Stampin Up package came today so after supper I had new treats to enjoy.   I didn't stay up long, I just ran out of steam.  
THURSDAY:
Well, I had a full day.  I made banana bread and chocolate chip cookies then I started cleaning house, dusting and sweeping.  (Upstairs and down)  Bob came along a did the kitchen and bath room floors.  That's a big help.
Somewhere in the middle of the day, I wanted to look up a You Tube on Quilting.  Brian Williams had a spot on the news about a lady who turned a hobby into a business.  I think her name is Jenny, and her company is The Missouri Star.  I watched a couple videos, she is a good teacher.  She has a web site and you can send your quilts into her and she will quilt (finish) them for you.  She has all the new fancy machines and products.  She has 85 employees.  They want to open a restaurant now as customers need a place to eat.  Apparently, the town isn't much!  
During the news, I heard them say that we have had 48 days of freezing temperatures.  No wonder we are all sick of it.  After supper I made a couple cards.  They are getting easier now.  Practice makes perfect.  (almost)

ORIGINAL DESIGN BY BRANDY COX/STAMPIN UP!
I FOLLOWED HER TUTORIAL!  

Now I need to go stretch out, nuf for today.
FRIDAY:
We putzed around during the early morning until time to go to Holly and pick up our cookie order for the shower.  Betsy and I ordered cookies from a friend's niece who makes all the Italian types.  

BISCOTTI di MISITI
Mary Lynne Soto
Holley, NY
(585) 638-6497

Now the happy wanders, drove to Albion for a stop at McDonald's and then on to Medina.  There I visited a formal shop called Blissits to see if I liked any dresses for the wedding.  It was a bust, no luck.

More yet, on to BJ's and Tops in Batavia.  
Our evening was real exciting...couch potatoes after that marathon!
SATURDAY:
Betsy and I was up early to shower and drive out to Buttercrumbs in Corfu to pick up the cupcakes for the shower.  That place smelled soooooo good when we entered.  Cinnamon!  We picked out some munchies to have with coffee and the staff help us load up the 6 dozen cupcakes.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

COOKIE MONSTER

VANILLA

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER

MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP

ALMOND JOY

They look so pretty and promise to be delicious.

AND, MY FANCY CUPCAKE WRAPPERS FIT JUST FINE.  

This afternoon we have about 8 people coming to help do cookie trays and to take the decorations down to Bohn's Restaurant.  

BRIDE'S SISTER -ALYSSIA,  BRIDES' MOTHER - PAMELA, BRIDE -ERIN, AND AUNT DEBBIE
SHOWING THEM THE DECORATIONS.

AUNT CATHY AND COUSIN SARAH READY TO WORK.

FILLING THE COOKIE TRAYS

SARAH, DAVID AND BETSY
WRAPPING THE TRAYS.

ALL READY  SO PRETTY

ALEXIS HELPING TO MAKE PLACE CARDS.

SUNDAY:

It's here!  The day of the shower!  We loaded up the cupcakes, cookie trays and gifts.  The hall was all set up as we entered Bohn's.  

BETSY AND A CREW BROUGHT THE GIFT BASKETS, FAVORS, AND TABLE DECORATIONS THERE ON SATURDAY.

PRETTY GIFTS

I want to get the Grandma's in next...we are so important!

GRANDMA ARLENE, ERIN, AMANDA AND ALEXIS

ERIN AND GRANDMA MARY

GRANDMA CAROLINE AND GREAT AUNT  TOOTSIE

Then some random photos of special people...Bob has hundreds!

NIKKI AND HER MOTHER ROBIN
(ERIC'S STEADY)  

ERIN, DONNA, MY NIECE TERRI AND G. AUNT TOOTSIE
Terri's husband drove them here from Willoughby, Ohio.  We worried the weather would be threatening.   Their daughter, Stephanie is getting married in May so we have a road trip there for her shower in April  and the wedding in May.

THREE GENERATIONS OF NEUBECKER'S
ALEXIS, CATHY AND MOTHER MARY

A WONDERFUL DAY ORGANIZED BY ERIN'S AUNTS!
AUNT CINDY, AUNT DEBBIE, ERIN, AUNT BETSY, AUNT CATHY AND AUNT KATHLEEN

We had a great time.  So many people made it thru the cold and joined us.  Erin was a perfect hostess. Thanks to everyone who helped us prepare for the day, it was so special.  

FLOWERS FROM ALEX  

Because the groom, (Alex) is in Oklahoma and still in pilot training, he couldn't be here.  So his dad stepped in and presented Erin with flowers.  Would you say, he is proud to do it? 

So another month is gone, and another week.  For those of you dreading work tomorrow, just think of this - THIS TO SHALL PASS!   

 So that's a wrap for this week!  Making memories!   Have a good week and thanks for clicking in.

GOLDEN GRAM