In the frosty tundra

Yah, yah, I know...its winter what do I expect? A warm up this friday will be a nice gift. We might get into the 30s!!!!!!!!
I went to town with Dean and chris yesterday. Got a few more gifts for a unexpected family member coming up. Bought the stuff for the two birthdays we will celebrate over the holidays. Can we mix happy birthday in with jungle bells? Happy birthday, jingle bells, have a happy day....Hope it is a good one...Merry all the way.... Today I'll excersise, clean house good, and try to find a yummy recipe for supper. I HATE suppers! I'd like to eliminate them altogether. Give me some fruit and veges and I'd be happy.
I bought a tiny red bench to use when I have to clean low cubboards. I cannot kneel anymore. Well, I can kneel, I just can't get up from a kneel. Anyhew, this bench will be there for me to sit on. Now I KNOW little jack will love this bench. Its just his size and a bright red. Thats ok as long as he doesnt ask to take it home....I can't refuse him anything... Okay, I had better get this party started...You all have a good one now. Late ta....

Ok! Enoughs enough!!!!!

I for one am tired of winter....especially THIS winter! Holy cow! Not only does it snow almost every day but the temps are ridiculous! You,d think we lived in Alaska. Chances are the weather is better up there!!!!! I am NOT a snow bunny! I am NOT a eskimo! Enough already!!!!!!
Christmas is only 3 days away and I need to get my spirits back up.....I sure hope the weather at least is good for the Kids drive up here on sat. from Illinois.... Sounds like it at least is going to warm up a bit then...Maybe January will be a kinder month....
The menus are planned for Thursday[ xmas] and saturday, [xmas get together]. Hot beefs on thurs. and Lasagna on sat....I am excited about seeing everyone. You all have a great day now


Late Ta.....

Tuesday, I think!

Its snowing again!!!!! Cold and nasty out. Roo has her concert tomorrow and Im dertermined to be there so I hope this snow doesnt present a problem on the roads. Irv took the day off today. I think he is really getting ready to retire. He hates the cold and bad roads. Hes down in his shop doing only men know what.....I made bread and cranberry cookies and a pizza crust. The kitchen smells wonderful. Im having a hard time getting those expensive airbeds I've bought over time, to stay blown up. The air gradually just goes away and the poor people will end up on the floor. Man oh man, I bought two queen size at good prices and neither one stays up. BLAH!!!!!!I guess Ill have to invest again......Now someone tell me what the heck to do with two big rubber air mattresses? Is there a use for them somehow? No? OK then out to the garbage they go. What a shame!!!!! Oh hey! I found a wonderful website for those that like old fashioned things. Its called Kruenpeeper creek. I just love the stuff. I ordered some of it and cant wait till it gets here...No... its not for me, but I will after the holidays, you can bet.
Christmas is right around the corner and then begins a new year again. Time sure does fly when your in an airplane......yuk....Late ta

sunday morning in the Pitts

Or as my grandaughter calls it, armpit, wisconsin....Not sure I like that and you know who you are shanna lee.... 34 degrees this morning and sprinkles but by tonite were toget 25 below windchills after midnight....Yowee!!!! Batten down the hatches and bring out the electric blankets...This has been the nastiest december ever...Im hoping january is a better month..
Christmas is right around the corner so Id better get my plans finalized. There will be 20 people here for dinner , games and gifts, the saturday after...Should be fun and noisy and hopefully the weather will cooperate for those that have to travel. Irvs stocking on the wall is full to overflowing and mine is beginning to bulge....I always get a kick out of how he sneaks stuff in there. I really have to start excersizing tomorrow morning. NO more putting it off, and hoping my body will magically return to a size 8. Not gonna happen without working out. We bowled yesterday, but after a great start,, I went steadily down hill. My fingers have exema on the, and get progressivly worse as I bowl. Damn damn!!!!!!Got out the vicks to see how that works.... Maybeeeeeeeeeeee. You,d be surprised at how many things vicks is good for...Amazing stuff. Have a good one now.... late ta....

winter wonderland

Yah, we got about 3 or 4 inches and its rather pretty. I put my car in Irv's shop yesterday so at least I wont have to clean that off. Goofy me, I thought it was recycling day and hauled it all out to the end of the driveway. When they didnt come, I realized that no, it wasnt till next wed. Phooey! I had to haul it all back in.... Good excersise.....
This is the 5th day on my no sweets eating plan. I'm doing good. I even baked roo some smores cookies, as she will be here on the bus after school. I did'nt touch a one.....Yay for me....Ill send the rest home with her tonite. Let them get fat. Thats the last of it though. Im not buying anymore until xmas. Hopefully by then, I will be able to control my indulgence...
The sun is shining and that always makes me happy, Id like to go to town tomorrow as Ive been in since last sunday......Oh MY GOD!!!!!!!4 days!!!!!!! Ill go insane!!!!!!
Ive decorated a wee bit for xmas..... mostly inside....Hope to get a tree up this weekend....Then I can get all the gifts under the tree and out of the storeroom.... OK back to my puzzle. I wanted to wait so Irv could help some more, but I cant resist it.....Late ta...

Its snowing!!!!!

This is the first real snow we've had this year. I'm cozied in, so I really don't mind it at all. The ground is white, and making me feel Christmasy....Is that a word? Christmasy? Nate got a 8 point buck and brought it over to show it off. I of course, took his picture with it. He liked that very much.....The season ends today at dusk, and other than Irv going back to work tomorrow, Im glad its over. I will miss Irv though....
Ok soooooooo, Him and I are throwing out the sweets and going to try to lay off of them once again. I think when a few days have gone by the cravings will go away....At least thats what Im hoping, Sorta like quitting smoking. Its been 4 years now for me. Now, if I can get this sweet habit taken care of, and eventually, just eat them occasionally.....like normal folks, then I will be a happy camper.... I DO not want to be an old fat lady!!!!! What do you mean, too late???????? It not over till the slender lady sings.. Ya all have a great day now...Late ta...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

To all you wonderful people that peruse this Blog on occasion....I dont seem to be in the mood today, but I,m sure things will perk up as I get going along. Hosting the dinner can be a lot of work and somewhat stressful, but I am so thankful for my beautiful family. When they are all seated at the table enjoying the repast, It is all worthwhile....I hope your day is full of love and good food and that you have much to be thankful for...