Friday, April 30, 2010
Friday Update
Yesterday was a good day. After work Doug and I went to the Longbranch to check out their facility. They have a lot of good menu options for the rehearsal dinner. After we left there we went to Pizza Ranch with Mark & Wanda for supper. The new manager there is great. She brought us 2 Tuscan Roma pizzas to our table. It was the only type of pizza I ate all night. I also ate from the salad bar and had broasted chicken and potatoes. It was a delicious meal.
I hope to see Bobo later today! Yeah!!
Easy DIY: The orange olive oil lamp
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Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesaday Update
Today after work we are going to the Longbranch to see if we will be booking them for the rehearsal dinner. I hope we can work something out.
Chloe will be coming down Friday with some more of her things. This is weirding Mao out a bit. She brings things in and then leaves, but she doesn't take the things back when she leaves. He's not sure what to think of this behavior.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Wednesday Update
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Tuesday Update
Doug made a trip to Coralville yesterday to pick up the tux certificate at KCJJ. Next we meet with the sales manager at the Longbranch on Thursday. Isn't wedding planning fun!!
Last night was pretty quiet. Nothing new on TV until 8. We watched Top Gear, then Pawn Stars. On Pawn Stars they had a really nice Juke Box from the 40's, it was in rough shape when they got it. They took it to the guy that fixes old stuff like that and he really did a nice job restoring it.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Monday Update
Chloe started moving in yesterday with a few boxes of clothes and books. She was here for supper, but unfortunately Ross did not show up. They went to the movie Kick-Ass.
Things You'll Need:
- Trash can (20 gallon or more is best)
- Drill
- Drill bit to drill 7/8 inch holes
- potting medium
- potatoes
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Sunday Update
After Thomas and Diedre headed back home, Doug and I went grocery shopping. I finally tried the can/bottle machines at Hy Vee. Not impressed, a couple were already out of order. We also had the usual issues of people blocking the isles.
Chloe gave us good news yesterday, she will be moving here sooner than expected. Sometime the first week of May. A very welcome surprise. I have a feeling the house is going to be crowded for a little while, fitting her bed and other stuff in this house will be a challenge. I love having kids in the house and can't wait!
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Saturday Update
Doug won the tux coupon at the auction. Now we can order the tuxes knowing we are saving! I'm only working 4 1/2 hours this morning, yeah! I'm happy I get to see Tommy for a little while today. Kind of sad that Chloe won't be here this weekend after all.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Friday Update
Chloe should be stopping by for a visit sometime this weekend. And Thomas will be in town Saturday to order tuxes. Hopefully Doug will win the coupon at the radio station for tuxes at Skeffington's today.
I really need to find time to mow the grass this weekend. We are starting to get weeds longer than the grass in the back yard. I am only working a half day on Saturday so I should be able to work it in.
Happy Friday everyone!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Earth Day 2010
CFL
FACT
An Energy Star qualified CFL will save about $30 over its lifetime and pay for itself in about six months. Plus, it uses 75 percent less energy and lasts about 10 times longer than an incandescent bulb. But CFLs can cost up to 10 times more than an incandescent bulb.
DO SOMETHING
The thing to remember about replacing your incandescents with CFLs is to evaluate your frequency of usage. These bulbs work better in lights that are kept on for longer periods of time. While 74 percent of Americans have switched to an energy-saving lamp in the past year, many are still unaware of the impending federal phase-out of incandescent bulbs will begin with the 100-watt bulb in 2012. Remember that CFL bulbs contain about 4 milligrams of mercury, so recycling is mandated by law. Use Earth911 to find where to recycle or properly dispose of CFLs in your area.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Wednesday Update
That is all.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
How to Recycle (Almost) Anything
Monday, April 19, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Saturday Update
We went to the Flamingo last night with Chloe & Ross. I had broasted chicken, it was very good. We were thinking of having the rehearsal dinner there. But now we think the drive there through all the flooded homes is just yucky and depressing. Not what you want for the day before a wedding.
After supper Chloe and Ross went to the Kernels game and later Doug received a text from Chloe, she said they were on the kissing cam! We stopped in at Theisens and picked up some seed potatoes. Don't worry Wanda, we got enough to share with you.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Thursday Update
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Wednesday Update
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Monday Update
We were pretty busy with cooking yesterday. We had Chili Dogs, Bean & Ham Soup, Peppers Stuffed with Orzo, Spinach, Zucchini & Mushrooms, Cheesy-Cauliflower Scallop and Hummus with Pita Chips. Wanda brought a home-made chocolate cake for Amber's birthday. And I think Amber liked the hands free phone thing we got her for her birthday, to use in the car while she drives.
I got to hold little Alex for a while during Life. He was snoring and it sounded like Mao when he snores.
15 Venn Diagrams
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Sunday Update
I have not had a chance to say anything about my wonderful lunch on Friday. Doug came downtown and we went to Little Kings. I had a club sandwich and some chips. It was fun and a much needed break from work. I hope we have a chance to have lunch together more often. A gal that works at Little Kings was selling cards that she makes. Doug took some pictures. I actually like Diedre's cards much better. Maybe Diedre could start selling her's at the Ahoy Fountain.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Friday, April 09, 2010
Friday Update
Overtime today and tomorrow. Sunday will be a day of rest, I hope. Although there will be the usual weekend laundry, cleaning and cooking all rolled up into one day. So, yeah, no rest.
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Wednesday Update
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Wednesday Update
I think Chloe was a bit concerned for a while, she was getting some hail stones. No too large though. Thomas said they had pea sized hail in the early morning hours yesterday. Just enough to keep him awake.
Like I said, I don't have much else. We mostly watched weather reports last night. Oh and by the way, it's Prairieburg, not Prairiesburg. Newscasters who mispronounce town names should read a map.
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Tuesday Update
Monday, April 05, 2010
Monday Update
Sunday, April 04, 2010
Sunday Update
Thomas came over around 11, he and I went shopping for tuxedo rentals for the wedding. We were surprisingly disappointed with the quality of service at Irwin's. Next we went to Skeffington's. They had excellent service, great choices and competitive prices. Next we went to Men's Wearhouse, it was super busy and had such a corporate feel. Plus the prices were quite high. I think Skeffington's is going to be the winner.
Thomas had lunch at our house and helped Doug get the battery out of Blue. Then he went back to Diedre's parents house to grade papers. Teachers, always working! After Thomas left, Doug and I went to Sears to purchase a battery for Blue. Doug is very happy that Blue is running again.
Chloe was the next to arrive, with her usual cheer (not the laundry soap) and laundry. I made Chocolate Chip Scones for her, she was very happy. She also tested the Easter Jigglers that I made. We had a nice chat while waiting for Thomas and Diedre to come over for supper.
Doug made the label, now I can market them.
The choice for supper was all over the place, imagine that! We started with Papa Murphy's pizza, or how about Metro Buffet (no too far away), Hamburger Mary's, Yen Ching or how about Jimmy John's and we eat outside somewhere. Eating outside got vetod to Chloe's displeasure. We finally decided on Genghis Grill which ended up being an excellent choice. Everyone got exactly what they wanted and I got to try Green Tea Ice Cream which is very good, although I wouldn't want it all the time.
After supper, we dropped Doug off at home and I went shopping with the kids at the mall. Chloe and I purchased shoes for the wedding and I got fitted at Victoria's Secret for an undergarment to lift "the girls". That however, will be a purchase made at Target or Walmart. We also stopped in at Hot Topic and Chloe purchased a sticker to put on her new pink Mini Netbook she will be recieving sometime this week and she bought a TMNT sticker for Thomas. He was excited.
We got home and Doug was out for a drive in Blue. Thomas and Diedre waited for him to arrive to say good-bye, as they plan to leave for home after they get back with Diedre's family from Easter at Green Valley. Ross came over after work to take Chloe to a movie, 'Clash of the Titans'. Doug made Ross a pizza to eat before the movie and he devoured it.
That was pretty much the end of the Day for me, I was tired and went to bed after Chloe and Ross left.
Saturday, April 03, 2010
Saturday Update
Thomas called to say he bought a new car, a 1999 Honda Passport. He came over and took Doug and I for a drive. It is in really nice shape. One owner, a "little old man" who kept it in his garage.
After Thomas left we had a late supper. Doug made me a delicious Ham & Cheese Omelet, and we watched "Who Do You Think You Are?". It was Brook Shields and she has quite a bit of royalty on her father's side of the family.
Chloe is planning to visit later today and I am getting ready to make more scones for her and Laura.









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