Wednesday Update

My last day of vacation and the house is empty again. Ashley left yesterday at about 12:30 and is now safely back in MN. We already miss her. We will be seeing Chloe sometime this weekend, but no kids will be here for Easter. It will be very strange. Maybe we will do an Easter cheese hunt for Mao.

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This looks like a tear jerker.

And another...

Tuesday Update

Monday was another fine day of vacation. I made Chocolate Chip Scones, some for us and some for Chloe. We picked up Wanda in the morning and drove to Cedar Falls. We meet Chloe at Soho and had a very nice lunch. I had the Manhattan (Roast Beef, Roasted Turkey, Smoked Ham, Genoa Salami, Swiss, Provolone, Romaine, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Mayo and Basil Vinaigrette on a Baguette), it was very good. We also shared Bacon Wrapped Dates (the dates were stuffed with goat cheese) and Bruschetta.

We were rather tired when we got back home. Doug took a nap and Ashley tried to nap for a little while. When Ashley got back up, we decided to go for a walk. We walked through the cemetery over to the trail in Thomas park and then back home past the Marion football field. It was a nice afternoon for a walk.

I am sad that Ashley is leaving today, but she has homework waiting for her and needs a little rest time before starting classes again. I hope we get a chance to go visit her soon.

Monday Update

Had a very good day yesterday. Tommy came for a visit in the morning and help me with dishes and some cleaning. Ashley helped make Ambrosia and BBQ Sauce. In the afternoon I took Ashley over to Hy Vee to see how they have destroyed the entrance and made it even more unfriendly to shop at. (Does this remind you of another store?) If they did not have such good coupons, I would not shop there at all. I think I will start going to the one next to Lindale.

For supper we had pulled pork, chips, calico beans (Wanda), corn, black bean and avocado dip with tortilla chips and ambrosia. Guests were Wanda, Mark, Sara, Nick, Ana and little baby Alex. I held Alex a good share of the night. He is such a tiny cute little thing.

This morning I am making Chocolate Chip Scones. Then we are driving up to Cedar Falls to have lunch with Bobo at Soho's. Wanda is coming along as well. It should be another wonderful day.

I want to see this movie...

Sunday Update

Fun evening yesterday. After one of Ashley's favorite meals (hamburger rice hot dish) we went and stole Wanda away from Mark and drove around C.R., ended up at Lupita's Mexican Bakery on Johnson Ave. Could have used Amber's language skills there as the cost of pastries was lost in translation. We ended up with a bag of goodies and various flavors of Jarritos. Yummy!!!

Now this is some honeymoon!

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Photos my nephew Ben has shared from his Magic Icelandic Honeymoon.

Oh the memories.....

Damn it Ranger Smith! I'm on Vacation!

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I love this.

Hilarious!!

Friday Update

Yeah!! I thought Friday would never get here. We get to see Chloe this evening and Ashley tomorrow. Thomas and Diedre will be in town this weekend, but tomorrow they will be spending all day at the couples retreat at First Lutheran Church.

Have a wonderful Friday everyone!!

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Wednesday Update

I made a mistake on my blog yesterday, my vacation is Mon. - Wed. next week.

Last night we went to the car wash and cleaned up Puck. We also vacuumed and wiped down the inside when we got home. Doug said he needs to wash Blue tomorrow, because Blue does not like bird poo. I'm glad Doug does not use the same parking spot as this person below.