Washington DC

As many of my friends know, I have been a big Statler Bros. fan for many years. One of their songs was about visiting Washington DC and of all the sites they visited but there was only one thing that they missed seeing ..... here are a couple lines from that song (with a few minor changes) that I can relate to, after our visit in our nation's capitol today.....

I SAW WASHINGTON'S MEMORIAL....

AND I SAW LINCOLN'S TOO.....

SAW A PLAY AT FORD'S THEATRE

AND LET ME TELL YOU THIS....

THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN NO ONE SHOULD EVER MISS....

GOT LOST 7 TIMES ON PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, THERE'S ONLY

ONE THING I MISSED SEEING AND THAT WAS.....

YOU!!!!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO SHAWN, THE NEWEST MOM IN OUR FAMILY!

FIRST WE GO TO THE OPERA

First we went to the fabulous Three Piggy Opera .....starring the talented Kindergarten and First Graders at State Road School as pink piggies and big bad wolves.....

After an evening at the opera, our motor home was manuevered into place with James at the wheel.

WHAT - there's more in the house?!!

Breakfast on the road - don't let that smile fool you - this Momma Bear doesn't smile at 2:00 a.m. when she and the cubs haven't yet slept!

Somewhere in the hills of PA -



We are enjoying our trip, everything is going great - AND we all still like each other! (Now, I AM realistic, we have another week to go in this very cozy environment.) :-} Jim's sister and her husband, Kathleen and Constatine, are hosting us in their gorgeous Virginia farmhome, and showing me how to cook REAL meals. Cheers to all - we'll check back soon, for now, its on to Washington DC!

The World is Full of Color!

I think spring may finally be here - more colorful blossoms are showing their beauty every day. Cool nights are still the norm, but the days are getting nicer, and we've had enough rain to give the local fire departments a break from all the grass fires. I'm anxious to get back into my garden - I've been getting things prepared, having fun putting in wider brick paths and worked on my rain barrel today - can a "rain chain" really divert the water into the barrel? We'll find out soon.

Get your grills, mowers, weed wackers ready and enjoy the outdoors!

Where IS Spring?

We are doing our best to urge spring to appear! The crocuses are popping up in my garden trying to encourage the warm weather to show up.

Finnian and Adalia spent part of the weekend with us - we visited Pooh's house for the first time since last fall, went to the park and climbed in a couple of trees - but we had to bundle up to keep the chilly wind from freezing noses and toes-es. We are SO ready for warm weather!!

New Traditions

Ivy's big day was Saturday. She was surrounded by family and friends who love her and was dressed in her beautiful Hambok which accompanied her to America. She seemed to enjoy wearing her fancy dress although the long skirt DID prove to be a detriment when making a quick crawling getaway from anyone trying to catch her for a cuddle and hug.



Relaxing with Grandpa at the end of the big day.

WANNA GO SHOPPIN'?

Wanna go shopping? I get this question from a friend of mine every month or so. Of COURSE I want to go!
Jeri and I worked together at the courthouse, and we used to have to coordinate vacation time to go on one of our Friday shopping trips. Now that I'm retired, only ONE OF US has to get the "permission slip" for vacation, and with that accomplished, (thanks, Sheriff Mike) - we're off.
You know what they say about friends - make new friends, but keep the old, one is silver and the other gold? Well, this one is truly gold - not only personality-wise, but she prefers gold jewelry, and she is also drawn to gold purses -(colored, not plated.) Several gold purses were gazed upon and studied today, but they didn't quite measure up and were returned to the shelf where their fate remains uncertain. While Orlin and his buddies tend to favor gathering for breakfast, we lean toward shopping for a few hours, enjoy a lunch (just ice tea - no margaritas today), then shop a little longer. (Gee, could that be Jeri with some gold bauble on our second trip to TJ Maxx's jewelry counter?)... and maybe cap the day off with a delightful twist cone from Mc-D. There never seems to be a lull in our conversation - except to catch our breath from too many laughs. Ah yes, life is good - and mostly because there are friends like Jeri in it. Make plans to get together with your Silver and Gold friends!

IVY IS ONE!

We celebrated Ivy's first birthday in Madison on Tuesday - of course we had a great time, and Shawn and I even found time to run out for a few errands - Capitol Kids (of course) and the Jenifer Street Market always need to be visited. I can't wait to cook the wonderful pasta ribbons! Ivy had several hats to model that day - her beautiful crown designed by K-Daddy designers along with the matching hats USS Wisconsin hats that she and Grandpa B. received from Grandpa and Grandma Kurdylo of Virginia. Thanks Grandpa Frank and Grandma Pauline - Grandpa B. loves it - along with all the info from the USS WIS!

Waiting for the sun to shine and the temps to rise! Keep smiling all - spring really is peeking around the corner.