Just a quick "good night" from me. Funeral this morning, speed shopping after lunch, two soccer games, and then a Perkins birthday breakfast for Kolby after the second game. I am tired and heading to bed!

Good Afternoon! The sun and clouds have been taking turns today but there is no wind, so that is good. I went for my once a month coffee date, which I spaced off until my friend called to make sure we were meeting. It poured rain most of yesterday which we needed. I had to go to the grocery store to get things to make a casserole for my craft club friend's family. I cheated and bought cookies from the bake shop, but they taste like home made. It took me quite awhile to make the casserole because lots of "chopping." Bob went with me to deliver it out in the country and we stopped for ice cream on the way home. That was my supper.

"Gma," do you get a furnace along with the air conditioner? That's a lot of money for just air. The last few cans of mushroom soup that I bought, I couldn't see a piece of mushroom any where in it. I don't do the self check out either, but both Beth and Amanda will use them. Did you knit or read today, to relax?

We are leaving for Sioux Falls to watch Zowie play soccer at 7. Another late night. Enjoy the rest of your day and evening!

Good Afternoon! The sun is out and just a slight breeze is blowing. I went to a hospital volunteer luncheon this noon. They review the privacy rule, safety rules, and germ prevention which counts as our mandatory training for the year. Lunch wasn't as good as in other years; they used thick square slices of focciasa (sp?) bread with spinach leaves, roast beef, and provolone cheese. Most everyone picked the bread off because it was so thick and dry. The pasta salad, grapes, and cherry cobbler were all good. I ran a couple errands and now have laundry to do plus vacuum the fur hunks. We have a dinner and music program at church tomorrow night so I need to do some "hit the high spots" cleaning since we are taking another couple with us.

"Gma," can't you get in to have your eye checked before the end of summer? That's a long wait! The screen protector on Bob's iPad had a small area that wouldn't stay stuck down. It kept getting bigger so he took it clear off. We got the iPad and cover at the local store so he took it back there because it has a life time guarantee. Yeah, right. They said he had to go online with the company to get it replaced. He did that and found out he is supposed to send the old one in, and he pitched it when he took it off. Nowhere does it say anything on the folder it came in, about sending the defective one in, just "lifetime guarantee." There is no 800# listed either. Makes me. !!!! I had never heard of a home warranty until you talked about it one other time. Higher prices and lower quality is a sign of the times, I guess.

I need to change clothes and get busy. Enjoy the rest of your day!

Good morning, ladies! We had lots of rain the last 2 days but today is sunny and 69 degrees.

I taught at the retread last week (4 days). It was a lot of fun. Now I'm starting the next retreat quilt so the shop has a sample. There have been the usual round of quilting bees, extra sew days with Norah and Glory and morning workouts at the Y. I went to Mass this morning and I am not doing anything else today. I need a rest day!

Faye, my heating and air together was $5,000. My townhouse is 1,873 sq. ft. Since I had that done, my electric bill has dropped nearly $20 a month. (I do budget billing). The new units are much more energy efficient. I have gas heat and it came down $11 a month on the budget billing. I love the pink Himilayan Sea Salt. It is very tasty. I don't use it for everything and it's best added after cooking. What fun to have a day with Jackson! My eye doctor said they do cataract surgery when it reaches 2.5 (that's when insurance pays). Its the best thing I ever had done.

Jean, ice cream for dinner sounds like a real treat! We have a very popular place here called Sweet Frog that has 12 flavors of frozen yogurt every day, including sugar and fat-free varieties. I go there every couple of months and have a feast.

Hi, Maggie!

Have a wonderful day!

Jean,

Good Afternoon! The sun has been in and out all day, just a slight breeze, and the thermometer says 80 degrees. I don't think it feels that warm w/o the sun shining in the west windows. I am just plain pooped today! After four funerals, three soccer games, card club, volunteer luncheon, extra cleaning yesterday for the company last night, and church I hope next week is a little less hectic. Kolby has a game and Maddy has a concert the same night, plus Zowie has a game. Maddy's concert is at 6 and they will clear out those parents for the 7th graders, and Kolby's game is at 7 so we will head there. Maddy was supposed to have a game that night but her whole team is in the concert. Crazy scheduling!

"Gma," we've only eaten at Outback once or twice. The first time was with Jason and Amanda, 18 years ago. When we came out there was a horse and buggy bringing a couple for their anniversary. Bob happened to know the driver and we ended up renting the horse and buggy for J and A's wedding. We just ate at the Olive Garden which is my favorite place. Bob likes Applebee's, and so do I. It's a good thing we only have hamburger "joints" here for the most part. It will be nice to see your "northern" family and you will have fun spending time with Jackson. I was disappointed in last night. First of all it was advertised as a fund raiser for the senior high trip next year. The tickets were $20 for the meal which was a delicious lettuce salad with goat (?) cheese and roasted walnuts (mystery dressing which I hope to get the recipe), two good sized ham balls, glazed carrots, baked potato, rolls, and pineapple cake with a huge strawberry on top. The musical program afterwards was included in the ticket price. The kids had decorated the tables and we had fancy folded cloth napkins. Bob counted, and there were only 48 people there, none under the age of 55-60. None of the kids' parents were there either. The sponsor was there all day supervising the cooking by the kids so I'm sure she was glad when it was over. The program was good.

Susan, you have been a busy gal! We are in a severe thunderstorm watch until midnight, with 65 mph hour winds. I hope it doesn't happen but we are right in the middle looking at the tv weather map. Sweet Frog is a cute name. We used to have a great ice cream shop with lots of flavor choices, but it changed hands and the new owners added decorated cakes, sandwiches, etc., and eliminated some of the ice cream flavors so it didn't last long. Now it's gone and Walgreens built in the space.

Maggie, what are you doing today? Hope all is well with you and Beanie.

Bob just inquired about supper, usually it's pop corn so think he is hungrier than that. Enjoy the rest of your evening.

Good Mornng! We had about 10 minutes of bright sunshine this morning but now the clouds have moved in. We had rain yesterday and more is on the way. Some of the area farmers have started planting while most have not. Some of the fields have standing water so it will take a few days to dry up enough to keep the tractors from getting stuck. The church computers installed Windows 10 last and "lost" the program that I use so I couldn't do my part this morning. The computer gurus were coming again this morning to see if they can find/fix it. I'm just glad I didn't screw it up! Not much gift shop money this week so have that deposited, an invoice paid, and the check delivered back to the hospital. Since we "spit shined" on Saturday, I am going to start cleaning and sorting through drawers.

"Gma," one of the gals in my card club had her nails painted bright aqua with a sprinkle of sparkles. She had on a matching top and jewelry so her nails stood out and really looked nice. I didn't see your picture but the baseball idea sounds cute. I like to keep busy but sometimes it feels like overload. April and May are the busiest with three playing soccer, and baseball will start soon. We also have lots of birthdays in the mix. I wish it would warm up so I didn't have to wear my winter coat to the games. We don't get some of the Iowa U, ISU, or UNI games either. Sometimes one cable company will carry them and sometimes the other company will have them. It's frustrating!

Maggie, I am glad to see you today! I'm sorry your scale quit working. I hope your friend is able to find a new one that you will like. I'm surprised Beanie doesn't sniff out the mouse for you. Maybe the mouse would like peanut butter better. I have a friend who lives almost out in the country, on a farm. She said they hear coyotes all the time, and they have moved in closer to town. They have horses and a few cats who come and go from their barn so she is hoping the coyotes don't come any closer to them. I'm not sure if I have heard one or not.

I hear the dryer buzzing so need to get the next load going. Hope you all enjoy a nice day!