Week Ending surprise

John was home this past week end. On Saturday I had a list of things that had to be done and with the help of our son we had everything done by 12;30 . Just in time to pick up the boys who we staying over that night.

Then we get the phone call, " hi what are you doing?" I explain we are finishing up yard work and going for the boys soon. then ," Do you want company? " Of Course!!!!!!!

Yes Jackie, Josh and the girls were on their way, We were all very excited. So it was a very great afternoon and evening and night since the kids stayed up late. All 5 of them!!!! A big breakfast Sunday morning some more playing then everyone went their way. Boys went home, Jackie, Josh and family went home and John back to Long Island.

The house is quite again I sure miss the sound of kids laughing and cooking for everyone.

Week

Spring Update

Well they say it is spring but we had snow the other day. On the other hand my lilacs have buds and hostas are pushing up. That is a good sign.

I have been very busy. I am always doing something with the house with my dad and working. I am hoping to straight on the back yard next week. I will enjoy it since John leveled it last fall.

My grand kids are great. I will See the boys in a few hours. I have their Easter stuff all ready. Last weekend I went to see the girls and brought their Easter stuff. I am very thankful that beside Easter goodies they all know the true reason for Easter. That makes the holiday more meaningful for me cause they are our future generation.

My dad is good. He goes to an adult day program three days a week, He just started but seems to like it. They do more than the senior center in town. I am planning a surprise 80Th birthday party for him in August. His birthday is in January but I figured this would be easier for everyone to come and so far they are, It will be fun\.


John is working on Long Island for a few weeks. I will be going down in a couple of weeks, We both still have family down there.

Well that is it. I am doing laundry and am getting a bit hunger, plus I have to cook dinner for my dad before I go to work.

Everyone have a Blessed Easter.

Update

Hi I am home from a very stressful few days in Buffalo.( after a very bust stressful 2 weeks here) If you read Jackie's blog you know what has been going on. My dad should be home Feb. 17, he is doing very good in rehab.
John !! We are waiting for his doctor here to get the results from Buffalo on some tests. That will decide the next action. Thia was not a heart attack but he did go into atrial fibrillation. so we are waiting but he fines fine.
Me !! You know the poem Footprints in the Sand" well that is my life right now. I could not do this alone.
Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and prayers.

Happy 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Had a wonderful holiday with family. Here are some pics.

Let It Snow

Yes it is snowing up here.. We had about a foot on Friday and might get another foot today. I like it . It will be a very white Christmas. Well shopping almost done, some wrapping done, house decoated, baking and cooking started . With me having bronchitis and a sinus infection I am doing good.

If I don't get back to this before. EVERYONE MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR> REMEBER the REASON for the SEASON, Jesus Christ and Our Fathers LOVE>

HAPPY THANKSGIVING and GOD BLESS

Home Again

You may ask Where have you been???? I was in sunny Florida for 10 days. John is working on a store near Fort Lauderdale so I went to visit. All I have to say is warm breezes, full moon on the ocean. walks on the beach, sun tan, swaying palm trees, and strawberry dacguires oh yes and Nascar Ford Fest at the Hardrock Casino and resort. Need I say more.!!!!!

life on the mountain

Prayer Request

I am sending out a prayer request for a friend of mine. Her and her family need a divine intervention. Please remember this... Thank You.

Here is an Update

My second picking went very while. My dad came with us and had a good time. I did only one bushel with eggplant and sweet Italian peppers. They have been in the freezer. My dad bought a very large bag of fresh picked corn. Must of the 52 ears are now in the freezer still in their husks but without the silks. I have cooked some yesterday and they were very good.

We also have our pig in the freezer. Someone we know raises them and knew we wanted one. We now have over 200 lbs. of fresh corn fed pork squerriled away. The ham will be ready in a few weeks.

J.P. and a friend have started cutting and splitting our firewood. We should have close to 10 cords ready by winter. We should only need 4-6 depending on the weather. We are also looking into a large genertor. One that goes on automaticly when the power goes out. With John not always home and my dad here we think it is a good idea.

The color of the trees around here are really beautiful, yet I know we have alot to go. Lots of trees are still very green. I love the fall. I want to start cooking and baking again. I know everyone in the house will be happy about that. I am excited to start thinking about the holidays and amking plans but I am in rush.

John will be home in a few days. He will be here for a couple of weeks. He has things he wants to do and just be home, with the wood stove burning and the smell of a fresh apple pie. I better go apple picking soon.!!

Well that is it for now. Jonathan and Damien are growing and doing well in !st grade. Lael, Alyssa and Lauren are beautiful of course . Alyssa is officially in Friday school and very excited. Jackie will be teaching her class. I am very pride of her, she will do great. JP finally decided to get a job. He was without a job all summer and was on his boat most of the summer. But reality came into the picture and money running out. So he is working again. Thank you Lord.....

I am very thankful for my family, my friends and everything I have. At times I feel so not worthy of all the blessing I have everyday. I know my God loves me and loves all of you too. Praise you Lord!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OOPS

I was not ready to post that . I did not do spell check as you most know . I will let you know how Saturday goes with picking.

Have a good Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Getting Ready

I feel like it has been a while since I updated my blog. I have been very busy the past couple of weeks.
I went , with a friend, picking at Hand Melon Farm.I will not plant a garden again, not as long as Hand Melon Farm lets you pick. They charge $15.00 a bushel, $2.00 for the bushel, and you fill it up over flowing. I got two bushels, one all tomatoes the other eggplant and red and green peppers. With the tomatoes from the garden I frosze 8 gallon bags of tomatoe sauce , 4 quart bags of diced. I still have maore in my garden and a bowl full now on my counter.I am making spaghetti sauce tomorrow and freezing it. I have 3 gallon bags of breaded and fried eggplasnt slices, 3qt. pepper slices and a gallon diced pepper. That is just a real good start, we have a pig on order froma friend who raises them. On top of that we are going back to Hand Melon farm Saturday, weather permiotting.
I am very excited also cause we found someone to cut and slpit our wood. I think he will start in about 2 weeks . We have about a cord int the shed now.

Future clowns

A few weeks ago , the spent the night here and I took them shopping. They wanted to models some the clothes they got. They are a piece of work.

summer fun

Last weekend Jackie, Josh and my girls were here for a few days. We did nothung big but had alot of fun. We did the went a a local rv resort for the day , Alpine Lake, has a great time swimming and fishuing. BBQ and bon fire at home that night. Next day we did Lake George, the girls love it there. Just relaxing and fun, perfect vacation.

Hello

I am home alone again. John left for Rochester this morning. He will be gone only about 2 weeks then he will be home for a week before going back to Buffalo or maybe New Jersey. You just don't know until the last minute.
I am watching the boys this morning. they are playing and are no problem. Jonny plays outside and Damien in the house. Their grandma will pick them up around 2pm, that gives me time to get ready for work.
Everything else is good. My garden is doing great . I have so so many tomatoes, eggplant flowers(hope I get good size eggplant) and green peppers. We have been picking the green beans and eating them already.
well I am being summoned outside to play baseball. Have a good day.

a Vacation

For the July 4th weekend I took a train to Niagara Falls. John I s working at a outlet mall 10 mins from the falls. It was a great time.

Thursday I arrived and that night we went to the Seneca Casino to play and see the fireworks. John was told they were the best show around. Well the fireworks show was the longest and the best I have seen in a long time. The casino was right out of the tv show Las Vegas. I was very impressed.

Friday we spent the whole day at the falls 12 noon to 7pm. We had a great time there. The lines were so long so long we did not the call tour so we planned on going back Sunday.

Saturday we drove on the Seaway Trail rt 18, not the whole distance but a few hours worth. We stopped at road side stands and antique stores. I found the bowl I have been looking for.I have this thing for bowls, not glass.

Sunday we rested , bbqed and watched very very large rvs move into the park. We never made it back to the falls.

I came back on Tuesday and back to work Wednesday.

Back to daily routine.

wednesday

Summer Fun

What a great weekend I had. I watched my girls Friday ,Saturday and Josh and Jackie came home on Sunday. I know the girls will agree we had fun. We did some shopping, went to Heritage Park, played in the yard, played in the house and did more shopping.

Lael was a great help, with Lauren and cooking and cleaning up. Alyssa helped clean up and had fun , Lauren just had fun. She slept good, my biggest concern, and smiled and laughed. She is a real cutie!!!!!!!!

Sunday we enjoyed a bbq by Josh before I Had to leave. That was very , very good. I wish we lived closer so we could enjoy more time like this.

Here are some photos.

What Fun

They have so much fun when they get together. By they end of the day they are dirty, hunger and ready for more. Yes papa did take her for a ride and she loved it.

They made It! !!!!

They graduated Kindergarten. They are off for the summer. Today they are boating with their dad and having a bbq or the beach of a friend. Summer has begun!