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Lets' start up

2010-12-02T08:50:00.002-05:00

I have not posted for a long time but I'm feeling like it now so here it goes. It was a great summer and I miss the warm days already. I can not believe it is almost Christmas again. And along with Christmas comes the arrival of the first Christmas card. And this year like so many before the winner and still champ is..........drum roll please.....................SJ:))))))))) So she wins a free stay at the hotel. What a lucky girl!!!! The weather here got cold yesterday so now we have to put on heavy clothing and that really sucks because it makes you look even fatter:(( Well that's enough for today I don't want to wear myself out blogging I have things to to.

After The Snow

2010-02-17T16:13:00.002-05:00

Ok it's been a while since two major snow storms hit lower Delaware and still school is having a two hour delay. The school was closed for a whole week, then they gave them off on President's day probably because they didn't have enough days off!! And now the past two days have been 2 hour delays...give me a break. BUT that is not the only thing that is wrong relating to snowstorms. It seems here no one needs to shovel the sidewalks. People are still walking in the streets because of snow on the sidewalks. And the streets still are not free from snow!! I think they need a school for local governments to attend on "snow removal."

Enough

2010-02-10T10:51:00.003-05:00

Our road..3 days after the storm:((
THE BODY in 4-wheel drive

Our house in all it's winter glory

james How high will it get??

OK I surrender, give up, relinquish, throw in the snow shovel please stop snowing:(((( It rained during the night which melted some of the snow. But since lower Delaware doesn't understand snow removal etiquette I'm sure the storm drains are all under a mountain of snow and now things will flood. BUT just when I thought things might be looking up here it comes again...snow!! It is snowing again the kids have been off school since 2/8 and the school has already announced it's closing till 2/16 I don't think there is enough Yuengling to help out with this situation. What is a women to do when confined to the house with her loving family??

Long Time

2010-02-06T20:38:00.003-05:00

second foot of snow back patio2nd foot of snow back patio

THE BODY enjoying the snow

1st round of shoveling
back patio

I know it has been awhile but things have been crazy. The holidays were busy good but busy. The a family crisis in PA that had me spend a lot of time the past few weeks up there. Hopefully things will soon get better and i will not have to travel as much. AND now we have snow to deal with. Not just a little snow. I mean a boat load of snow 2 feet. Yes I said 2 fricking feet:((((( So now we will start the clean up of the snow here are some pictures from today's blizzard.

Picture Day

2009-12-18T09:53:00.002-05:00

Today is the day for my colonoscopy:+( I'm sitting here getting hungry waiting to go (it's only at 11:15). So I thought I would blog about the experience so far. Yesterday I had to do the prep everyone says that's the worse part. I personally did think it was that bad. Drinking the stuff is bad after about 4 glasses you feel like you want to vomit. You have to drink about a gallon of liquid 8 oz every 30 to 45 minutes. They give you flavor packs to put in it. You can choose from cherry, pineapple, orange or lemon-lime. I chose cherry, which may have been a mistake. Now the thought of cherry turns my stomach. I heard horror stories of how people just start exploding before they can get to the bathroom. Some say it just comes out with no warning. So I was prepared for the worst. BUT that didn't happen to me. It took about 4 hours to start working and when it did I always had enough time to head to the bathroom. People said to take reading material along because you will be there for awhile. Also another thing that I didn't experience. I went in did my business which didn't take that long and went back out to the couch to watch the soaps. So to sum things up.......for me so far it hasn't been that bad. Stayed turn for more information and pictures:+))))))))) Just Kidding no pictures I know that I look good from the inside out!!

Christmas Vacation in DE

2009-12-13T18:51:00.003-05:00

The house is all decorated for Christmas inside and out. When we moved to PA to DE my husband got rid of all his outside Christmas decorations. He said he was done with that.....Yea right. This is the man who had to put in extra electrical breakers just for his Christmas lights. BUT he said he always did it for the kids. So now here he are with Clark Griswold of National Lampoons Christmas Vacation living with us again. Well I don't think he ever left. He has gone out and gotten a musical player that makes all the lights flash with the music and has giant Christmas balls on the trees out front. The bight side of all of this is he did not put up his blow up Santa and Frosty this year. One of the neighbors called and told him how great his yard looks... THANKS now there will be no stopping him!! He has told me already that after Christmas he is going out to buy another musical player so he can put up even more lights next year.

No Mirrors

2009-11-23T18:24:00.002-05:00

After last nights AMA awards show I have come to the conclusion that they have no mirrors in that building. Let's start with Paula Abdul who looked like a little mermaid in a big mermaids dress. Now I didn't see the whole show because it was just too much to watch all of it but the parts I did see made me glad i didn't see it all. Next we have Kate Hudson. Why would a flat chested person whom we should call indent were a dress slit down to her navel. AND then bend over almost exposing her nipples. She had to hold her dress the whole time she was on stage to keep from over exposing herself on live TV. I'm sure A-Rod like it he was also there I wonder if they were a package deal for the show? Maybe for Christmas he should give her two baseballs:+) Then we had Whitney Huston....OK from the front she didn't look too bad but that side view. I don't know which was bigger her gut or her ass. And why would you try to make an Icon out of a washed up drug addict? Lady Gagga is always dressed different but please that flesh colored Klingon suit with the ribs was way over the top. And now for the falls it was kinda nice to see Jennifer Lopez fall on her ass just because she has a big one to fall on:+) AND last but not least Adam Lambert's fall or roll what ever; was nothing compared to the porn show he put on. I really have to question the producers of these shows and what they show on live TV in prime time, not HBO or pay for view but prime time. I'm not a Taylor Swift fan but she was the smartest one of the evening because she was there:+)

Almost

2009-11-22T15:52:00.002-05:00

It's almost Thanksgiving can you believe it. Where does the time go. This year we will be staying home for Thanksgiving because James has to work on BLACK FRIDAY:+( Sorry for his luck. But I'm getting in to the holiday spirit. Yesterday I made potato filling and today pumpkin rolls. Jack also put up his Christmas decorations outside since it was a nice day. He can actually put them up in a few hours compared to the few days it use to take him when we lived in PA. I remember he had to put in extra breakers for all the lights he put up. It was like National Lampoons Christmas vacation:+) This week will be a busy week cooking dinner and then helping at the inn, it's full starting Thanksgiving night for the weekend. PLUS my children have off from school starting Wednesday....Think I'll stop and get an extra case of beer for the holiday weekend:+)

Hurricane Ida

2009-11-13T14:14:00.003-05:00

Boats at Lewes Harbor almost on the docks
Cape Henlopen State Park Beach

Lewes looking down on the canal

Anglers road

Cape Henlopen state park walk-on beach

We have had a bad storm the past 2 days. Today it's winding down but another high tide this afternoon will take it's toll on the Delaware coast line. This is the worst I have seen down here

Too Long

2009-11-12T12:52:00.003-05:00

The Monster fish
2 nice strippers

the big one

Homecoming 2009

happy 17th birthday

Yes it has been too long since I blogged. I will post a birthday picture of my babies at 17 years old. Also how many days until summer. It is cold and raining here today a north east storm is upon us. Later I will go down to the harbor at high tide and see is anything if floating away. Jack is done working at the local golf course for the winter. I'm still working on weekends. Jack has also been doing lots of fishing. See the pictures. he was so happy with his monster fish:+)

Back to Blogging

2009-10-15T17:11:00.003-04:00

Well summer is over and it feels like fall is over too and winter is here already. I had to put long pants on yesterday already. I mean it's only October. So I guess I will start blogging more now the the colder weather is settling in. I'm still working a few days a week which is good and so is Jack. Today is a cold rainy day:+( Even the body is settling in for the winter she now sleeps 23 instead of 22 hours a day. We had a great summer this year. It was so busy. The hotel was full from May until October. In two weeks my babies will be 17 years old already. Where has the time gone.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. FINN

2009-10-07T09:32:00.002-04:00

Today is Finn's second birthday already. Time is going by so fast these days. I wish I could be in Germany today to celebrate:+(

Labor Day Already

2009-09-01T14:07:00.002-04:00

Can you believe it this weekend is Labor Day. The official end to summer is coming way too fast. But a lot will be happening this weekend. First on Saturday Stefanie, Rene, Paulina and Finn come to visit for two weeks. I'm so excited to see them. I'm going to take them on the beach, play dress up with Paulina get to know Finn since he was only a few months old the last time I saw him. I will shop with Stefanie and drink beer with Rene. Sounds like fun to me. Also this week is our annual Labor/Birthday/end of summer party on the beach. This is the day we stay until we have to turn on the headlights on the cars. So there will be some serious drinking this weekend. I hope my liver can hold out for one more good weekend:+) Then after this party weekend. on Tuesday my 180 day vacation begins yes my kids go back to school:+) "It's the most wonderful time of the year!!"

Almost over

2009-08-20T11:16:00.003-04:00

James,Gerorge,Matthew,John
Off shore fishing trip Mahi-Mahi

From my garden

I can't believe how fast summer has gone. It seems like yesterday I was waiting for the hot weather. Now I'm wondering how many days of hot weather we will have yet. (I hope lots) Labor day is in two weeks and then our German family will be here for a visit, I can't wait. I've been working way to many days but I think that will soon slow down also. My garden is still producing many vegetables. BUT now we have an intruder a groundhog was sitting in my garden on his hind legs eating a tomato!! Things are going to have to change there he will either have to vacate or be relocated like Sam's squirrels. BUT the only good thing about summer coming to an end is........the start of school!!!!!!!!!! :)

Too Busy

2009-07-27T14:14:00.003-04:00

Jack and a crab gift
jack and his sister Jackie

Jack (flax)

Jack

Life has been so busy the past few weeks I have not had time to post. My man had a birthday he turned 60. Yes I said 60. I also had a birthday and so did my sister so we have been in the birthday mode. Plus I have been working a lot. The weather has been great, we are getting in lots of beach time. The hotel is pretty full for August and then in September our German family comes to visit:+) Also Katy had her baby on Jack's birthday his name is Miles and he has the most beautiful strawberry blond hair and lots of it. I hope I can go and visit soon. The boys went to Canada for a few days fishing with some friends. They came home last night all smelly and gross. Four men in a cabin for several days need I say anymore!! hope you like the pictures of Jack's birthday.

Great Holiday

2009-07-08T11:33:00.002-04:00

Sally & Jenny
Woody as MJ

The July 4th holiday was great. The weather was hot and the beer was cold. We had the hotel full. And the beach was also full. But we got there early so it was OK. Also on the beach we had a tribute to Michael Jackson we played his music and had WOODY dressed as him people even stopped by to have their pictures taken with him. Yesterday was the memorial service for MJ and it was a tear jerker. Yes the man was strange but he was also a great entertainer. Thanks for the music Michael. The weather this week is suppose to be great so hopefully we will get to the beach a few days during the week. The next few weeks are going to be busy, this weekend is Lisa's birthday and next weekend is Jack's 60th birthday celebration!! I have a hard time thinking about Jack turning 60. Well at least he doesn't act like he is 60 and that's great:+)

NO BEER

2009-06-30T17:06:00.002-04:00

OMG!!!!! I go to my regular beer store and they are out yes i said out of my beer. I said this can't be true when does the beer truck pull in? They said it only comes on Thursday. Thursday I said I could go into shock by then. BUT hold on yes they found a cold case for me AND when the beer truck arrives they are putting my name on 2 cases so I should be good for the weekend. I did ask them how many cases they order a week of Yungeling Lager Light(bottles) they said 15. Of course I probably drink most of it:+) But they said it is a big seller so they are increasing the order so this doesn't happen to me again. The one guy at the beer store even gave me a hug when he saw the horror on my face when they said NO BEER:+(

Driving Day

2009-06-22T19:23:00.003-04:00

Backing out and driving away SOLO

Getting in the car

Today my sweet baby James could drive solo. He left at 8:30am to drive all over the county. He did come back for food around noon then left again. Came home around 7:00pm to shower and change out of his work clothing and left again. My baby is gone. I stood in the driveway this morning watching him drive away and could still see him driving his Little Tikes Cozy Coupe Car up and down the driveway with Matthew hanging off the side, telling me they where going off to work to be the garbage man:+)

ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!

2009-06-18T08:18:00.002-04:00

I'm too the end of my rope with the weather. Clouds, chilly and RAIN. When will the warm weather arrive mother nature? Why are you punishing us? Yes you give us a nice day or two every now and then, BUT then a slap in the face days of unpleasant weather. Please stop it's too depressing.

Happy Birthday

2009-06-16T19:53:00.002-04:00

Happy Birthday

Stefanie

Today is my german daughter's birthday. I hope she had a happy day. She and the whole family will be here to visit in 61 days:+)

Long Time

2009-06-07T09:27:00.003-04:00

Mr. Haney making breakfast
Some people will wear anything
Nice Hat

Jack(flac)

Jenny

The Monster Mile

It's been awhile since I've posted. Things have been kicking in summer mode where there is something going on all the time. Jack and I have been working, this is the kids last week of school, and the hotel has been full. So we have been busy. Also we went to the Dover race last weekend and it was another great time. My friend Jenny and I hit the casino while the race was going on and had another great drinking session. This year we had two you bucks 24 and 26 trying to be our friends!! They must have been watching the cougar show or the graduate:+) But it was an ego bust. The weather is up and down this year it rains for a few days the nice for a few days. i hoping it soon stays nice with rain only on Mondays since Mondays suck anyway. James has been working on the weekends and saving a lot of money since he can drive alone in 15 days. He also won cadet of the year in JOTC which was great. Jack is working on his garage building a closet to store all his junk. Instead of getting rid of it he will now have it behind closed doors. Next week we have a trip planned to PA for a family wedding. Should be a good time. Fridays is dock party night now, every Friday all the boat people go down to the docks and grill and consume beverages, it's a good time.

Not Again

2009-05-12T14:18:00.003-04:00

I hit the wrong button so now I have two headings of "not again" Yes you guessed it RAIN. It's raining again. The day started off great but around 1:00pm it started again. Also did anyone happened to see Dancing with the Stars last night? Another ugly dress for Samantha Harris this one looked like an ugly snake shed it's skin and she wore it for a dress. I worked today this are starting to pick up at the B&B. Summer is coming and folks are going on vacation. Speaking of vacation my German family will be taking a vacation to visit us this year in September I'm so excited. It will be Finn's first trip to the US to see his oma. And Miss Paulina will be a beach diva when I get done with her. So September will be a time for shopping and eating ice cream:+)

Not Again

2009-05-12T14:17:00.001-04:00

Prom Night

2009-05-10T10:00:00.003-04:00

Last night was the junior senior prom at Cape. Matthew only a sophomore got asked by a junior girl to go. A pretty girl named Courtney. Hope you enjoy the pictures. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to everyone. i also had my annual mother's day breakfast in bed. I got the most beautiful flowers with peach roses. AND here is the big one........the sun is still shinning no rain:+)

Goodbye Old Friend

2009-05-06T14:12:00.002-04:00

Last picture of Jeep

Jessie's last ride

So sad

Well the jeep is gone sold to the highest bidder. Some guy named Steve who will love it as much as I did. She will get a face lift and head back to the beach:=) Were she belongs. THE BODY is in morning once again because her dog box is gone. But now she will be able to ride in air conditioning and comfort to the beach.

Rainy days and Mondays

2009-05-04T10:02:00.002-04:00

Always get me down. For those of you who remember the singing group the Carpenters this was a song of theirs. Last week we were sweating in the heat and now cold and rainy please mother nature get in a better mood:+) I worked this past weekend at the B&B I really do like it there you get to meet people from all over. Also it's getting to the point were I can tell what the room is going to look like based on what generation the people are from. Of course my generation and older are usually pretty tidy. People in the thirty's and younger are usually slobs. Why?? Well I know why because i have two teenager's who will fall into this category. Their parents did everything for them. Now I know the exceptions are out there but they haven't checked into this B&B yet. So why do generations change do much when it comes to being tidy? I mean my great grandmother, grandmother, and mother are all tidy. When is it going to come full circle and people are going to be tidy again? Also we sold the Jeep:+) They are coming for it next week. And it's wonderful news the guy is going to fix it up and take her back to the beach. YEA That makes me so happy only problem with that is that guy may have a lot of people stopping by looking for us:+)

HOT,HOT,HOT

2009-04-27T10:33:00.002-04:00

Wow what a change in the weather. I'm not complaining. Last week we had frost warnings and now in the 90's(32c). I love it. BUT the schools will look for any reason to get out early. Yes they are getting out at noon due to the heat!! If it's not fog delays it's heat. OMG It's beautiful outside right now the flowers and trees are all in bloom. Jack started his dream job today, maintenance man at a local golf course, a really nice one. He works 7 to 12 Mon,Wed,Fri and gets paid PLUS free golf. He is going to love it. I got a job also at a local B&B helping out with just about everything. I do like it but so far it has been all weekends and I'm not sure that is going to work for the summer. I'm missing two every important showers for family members one bridal , one baby because of the job. I know they understand but this can't happen too much. After all I'm the social queen of the summer. I'll just wait and see how it goes. This past weekend Aunt Lisa was here I love when she comes:+) James and Jack went to see a college for James a Maritime school and he really like it. So I guess my baby will be a boat captain. " Watch out pirates" Aunt Lisa and I went to the beach this past Saturday for a few hours AND I'm not going to like not having the Jeep. Now we are using the Suburban and it sucks. Load up the car, let, the air out of the tires, put the air back in the tires, unload the car. Before all I did was put the cooler on the Jeep and away we went. We'll see how long this last when Jack does it:+)

Great day

2009-04-21T19:01:00.002-04:00

Life is good today. The weather was great AND yesterday was report card day. One son I will not even talk about except to say I hope he enjoys 10th grade again next year. But son #2 made the honor roll:+) The first time ever for sweet baby James I'm so proud of him. And this weekend he is going with his dad to look at a college in NY. At least I have one son who is looking towards the future.

A Happy Day

2009-04-19T10:16:00.000-04:00

Safe return
Happy again

She's Back

2009-04-19T09:45:00.001-04:00

OMG can you believe it the jeep is back!!!! The state police called Friday night to say that they recovered our baby. They found her in the same neighborhood that she has stolen from. She was in one piece A little wet because she was sitting outside in the 4 inches of rain we had last week but still looking good. So the police had her towed to the impound lot instead of calling us to pick her up. I still need to talk to Mr. LAD DICK about that. So we go there and of course it costs me money to get my car. The guy says that will be 130 dollars for the towing, Jack pulls out the checkbook and the guy says we only take cash. Excuse me no one deals in cash anymore they take plastic. So we empty our wallets and only have 120 dollars and the guy says OK I'll take it. What ever I would have like to run him over with the jeep, but we just loaded her up on a friends trailer and left. We couldn't drive her home because she has not insurance and no licence. As soon as we got home "THE BODY" jumped in and there she stayed back in her summer dog box as happy as can be. The police said they got no good finger prints off the Jeep, but we are pretty sure it was the kids who live in the neighborhood but no one can prove it YET. Hopefully they will some and then i will get my 120 dollars back:+)

Still missing

2009-04-15T10:50:00.002-04:00

Our beach buggy is still gone and it is starting to feel bad. I feel violated how could someone steal a car? I would be too scared to do something like that. Also it has been raining and cold for three days. The kids are off school this week for spring break they have been pretty good considering the weather. When are things going to look brighter? Also "THE BODY" is not well, besides missing her dog box she has a problem with her ears they are all sore looking. She goes to the vet tonight. Please warm weather hurray up that will at least make things brighter:+(

Our Baby

2009-04-12T12:39:00.002-04:00

Our beloved beach buggy

Gone Forever

2009-04-12T12:13:00.001-04:00

It has been a sad weekend. The beach buggy is gone, STOLEN. We had it stored at a friends house for the winter. They came down this weekend to open the summer home and the jeep was gone along with their flat screen TV and a mountain bike. Now we were there two weeks ago to take pictures of the jeep because we were selling it and actually had a buyer. They were going to give us 1200 dollars for it. We only paid 1500 for it about 1o years ago!! The thieves actually must have been there several times because the battery was dead. So they brought a battery charger which they forgot to take idiots, when that didn't work the took out the old battery which is still sitting there and must have put a new one in. Then they hot wired it!! BUT the old girl was showing her age(1987) they could not have driven her too far because the thermostat was bad and it over heated after about 6 or 7 miles!! So they picked the wrong vehicle to steal. The police came to investigate, and this is were things looked a little brighter for us. The officer that came was a tall slender man with a flat top haircut real manly looking fellow. His name was Leslie A. Dick:+) Yes this is a true story. On his business card he uses his initials LAD Dick. Lucky for me the guy had a sense of humor I guess you need to with a name like that. The situation looked grim until Officer Dick showed up. He informed that his goal in life was to be a Major in the force so he could be called Major Dick:+) So now we are mourning the lose of our beloved beach buggy. She treated us well. Jessie "THE BODY" is particularly upset because that was her summer dog box, her retreat, her sanctuary, her ride to the beach. Is there nothing sacred in life anymore?

Raining

2009-04-06T14:34:00.002-04:00

Today is Monday AGAIN. It is a triple bad day. First it is Monday, second it's laundry day, and third it is raining. So that is three strikes. Mondays should be throw out of the week. I know April showers bring May flowers but it is like a monsoon today.
Over the weekend we had grandmom, grandpa Carl, Aunt Lisa, and Jodi (a friend) here for the weekend. It was a nice time. I love when my family comes to visit. Yesterday was a beautiful day weather wise I got to hang out sheets I love the way the smell from the fresh air. And I started to pull weeds in the flower beds. I really dislike that job, but somebody has to do it. Soon I will be able to plant flowers and my garden I can't wait:+)

Monday

2009-03-23T14:14:00.003-04:00

Monday is laundry day in this house. Now I always thought is was girls who wore too much clothing but it's not. Let me tell you my boys must change their clothing three times a day at least. They get up and put on school clothing which consists of jeans and a tee shirt. Then they have to change into golf clothing for golf practice. This is a pair of dress pants and a collared shirt, plus long johns right now because it is still cold. When they get home they change into something else usually sweat pants and another tee shirt. Then after they shower they will put on yet another pair of sweat pants and a tee shirt. Right now that is 4 sets of clothing for 1 day. 4 sets x 2 kids=8 sets a/day which is 10 articles of clothing ( will be 8 when the longs johns are no longer needed) So 10 x 2 =20 pieces of clothing a day, 20 x 5 =100 pieces of clothing just for Monday to Friday for my 2 male children. And the weekends sometimes can be worse if they are fishing that is another whole dirty laundry story. So this is why i spend all day Monday doing laundry. Now you ask why not do some mid week? Well I have been doing that but I still spend all day Monday doing laundry because Jack and I do have some also. Not as much as the kids. So I ask does anyone else have this problem? And are girls worse then boys? And these figuers DO NOT include socks and underwear:+)

girls Night Out

2009-03-20T12:12:00.004-04:00

After a few drinks

Before we got started

Last Saturday night i went out with some girlfriends we had a great time. We danced and consumed alcoholic beverages. It is so much fun to just let loose every now and then especially with good friends. And yes we had a DD so we didn't drive. One stop on our bar tour was a very interesting place locally which I won't name I'll call it PP. It was a most colorful establishment. There were all kids of people there. Something you don't see too often well at least not in my life....2 drag queens, yes I said drag queens. I think I have to go back there sober and check it out again. Or maybe it won't be as interesting sober. Also today is the first day of spring BUT you would never know it by the weather it's only 40 degrees. Come on "mother nature" let's hurry up with the warm weather.

Back

2009-03-10T12:36:00.002-04:00

OK so I got my computer back yesterday AND all my stuff is gone. Yes that cost an extra 75 dollars to get my favorite things reinstalled. Lucky for me I have been backing up lately. I don't know why I just started to do it. Computers are great when they work but when they don't they suck. So I have been spending all day so far trying to put things back the way they use to be. Not an easy chore for me. Sometimes it's just not easy being me:+)

Busy weekend

2009-03-08T13:49:00.002-04:00

Went to PA this weekend and it was a busy two days.But we are home again and all the snow from last week is gone and the temperature today is 78 degrees. The windows are open all the winter funk is blowing out. The clocks sprang again today so now the sunlight will be around longer YEA. Beach weather is on it's way:+)

Finally

2009-03-05T09:27:00.002-05:00

School is back in session. A two hour delay but I'll take it. They just left for school and the house is mine again:+) Mine to do what I want for several hours. BUT my computer is still in the hospital and I'm using James's and his space bar doesn't always work and there is food down between the keys. YUK..............

HELP

2009-03-04T17:44:00.002-05:00

We are on the third day of NO SCHOOL because of 6 inches of snow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Are you kidding me is this for real? Maybe I'm dreaming!! Sadly not. AND my computer got a spy ware virus and had to go to the hospital. I may have to start drinking in the middle of the week if this continues. Please spring hurry and arrive:+)

SNOW

2009-03-02T10:58:00.003-05:00

House across the street
Our driveway

Patio Jesse enjoying the snow

THE BODY

Front of the house

Yes snow a major snow event in southern Delaware. Well major to Delawareans not transplants from central PA. They closed the schools already last night when the first flake fell:+) We have about 6 inches on the ground but the wind is really blowing. I want to go down to the beach later and take pictures of the snow on the beach. I'm sure the whole town of Lewes is closed down. Jack shoveled a path for "THE BODY" to go out. She was all excited she loves the snow. The sad thing is this snow will be staying around for a few days because it is going to stay cold. Not till Thursday is it suppose to warm up. Oh well at least I can stay all snuggled up in the house. Enjoy the pictures.

Dance

2009-02-21T17:17:00.003-05:00

Matthew,Dawn,Chris,Emily,James,Jackie
James, Matthew

Dawn, Matthew

Jackie,James

Last weekend there was suppose to be a Valentine's dance at the high school, BUT at the very last minute it was cancelled due to lack of interest. They can build a new 80 million dollar school but they can't plan a dance. Anyway the girls still had bought new dresses and the guys new ties so they all went out to dinner on Valentines day. My babies had their first real dates.

Holes

2009-02-11T14:34:00.002-05:00

The past two weeks of my life have been filled with holes. It seems everything I pick up has a hole in it. Example: 2 pairs of my undies have had a hole, 1 bra, and two pair of socks not to mention the socks of my children and husband. What is February national hole month? Today I guess you could say we have a hole in the winter weather that left in the warmer weather because it is 68 degrees today. Now I do understand how you can get a hole in your socks due to rubbing against your shoe. But how do you get a hole in undies or a bra? Maybe I'm gaining weight and rubbing against my outer clothing? Although the scale says I weigh the same. Maybe there are hole eating varmints in my drawers. Well what ever the problem is hopefully it will go away soon but if not summer is on it's way and soon we will not need socks or undies we can live in bathing suits and sandals. I'll then put these items on my Christmas list for next year:+)

Wacky Weather

2009-02-03T10:46:00.002-05:00

Yesterday it was 61 degrees in lower Delaware and today it is snowing. I know the groundhog saw his shadow yesterday but please mother nature don't tease me. Let's just move on to spring. The snow is not amounting to much so that is a good thing and they are not closing the schools YEA.

Winter Weather

2009-01-28T09:57:00.000-05:00

Front yard veiw
Back yard veiw

James

Matthew

Yes we have snow in southern Delaware. Not a lot about an inch but to the folks down here that is a state of emergency. As soon as the first flake fell so did the sand. They throw sand on the road when it snows. I guess it is cheaper then salt and plentiful. They do put salt on the major highways but in the little town of Lewes it is all sand. The schools closed a half day yesterday and I thought for sure they would be closed today, but only a two hour delay happened. Now it is suppose to rain and the snow will all be gone which is OK with me:+)

Rib Skin

2009-01-25T12:32:00.000-05:00

I had my annual mammogram this week. And during the painful time while they are pushing my breast to flat pancake size they tell me that my "rib skin" is in the way and that I have to hold it back!! What a polite way of saying your fat, your muffin top, the other person that you have growing inside you is in the way of you breast picture. Talk about adding insult to injury. Do all facilities use this terminology of rib skin or do they have other polite words for fat?

Road trip

2009-01-16T17:02:00.000-05:00

It's time for a road trip to PA for the last orthodontist appointment. We are leaving this weekend for the appointment on Monday. Then my family will be coming back without me. I'm staying for a few days to visit, and have a mammogram. I know it's a long drive for a mammogram but all my records are at this facility and that way I can visit family and friends. The only problem will be that it's cold up there. I know this because it is cold here:+( Down in the single digits last night.BURRRRRRRRR To cold for me. Please hurry spring. The kids had off from school Wednesday, Thursday, Friday afternoons. They had tests and I guess it is just to stressful for them and the teachers that they all needed the afternoons off. Which of course means that I have to work. Next week we get a new president. I certainly hope that Michelle Obama has a better outfit on then she did the night her husband won the election.

Tired

2009-01-02T10:43:00.000-05:00

Colin and Jackie
Kennilyn & Vic

Tina,Lynn,Sandy,Kathy,Kennilyn

Kathy & Sandy

What a great holiday season:+) Now it's time to take down all the lovely Christmas decorations and bed down for the winter. Al thought I am tired and could use a nap I wish it was summer not winter. The last few days we have had friends and family visiting. We had a small but good New Year's Eve gathering. The only sad thing was Irish eyes burned again for the second time in two years. Can you believe it what bad luck. Well this time at least the structure looks fairly good so they are not starting from scratch. Hopefully they will be open for the summer season. James had his wisdom teeth out on Tuesday and still looks bad. His face is all swollen he looks like he has a stash of nuts in his checks for the winter months. I hope you enjoy the New Years pictures.

Merry Christmas

2008-12-25T18:05:00.000-05:00

Merry Christmas

What a great day family, fun, and food life doesn't get any better.

Sweet Baby James

2008-12-23T17:54:00.000-05:00

December 22, 2008 is the day my youngest son, Sweet Baby James got his drivers permit. Can you believe it he is driving a car. I took him to the DMV to get it and of course I left him drive home. He wouldn't let me take pictures inside so I could only take some when he was done. They did have to take his picture twice because, they said he looked a little tense on the first one. So now every time he hears the keys jingle he is front and center asking "can I drive you some where?"

Food

2008-12-18T19:56:00.000-05:00

Yes my man caught food for the table today. Look at this nice stripper he got. I'm not sure how I will prepare this one the other week when he caught one and I baked it in lemon juice with lemon pepper seasoning. It was great:+)

It's RED

2008-12-16T14:34:00.000-05:00

Every year I buy some poinsettia's at Christmas time because they make the house look so festive. They usually die within a few weeks and in the trash they go. I wonder if they all grow in the local landfill? Well the one from last year just won't die. It has been sitting on my kitchen counter for a year now. Some days it looks near death but the next day it looks alive again. I mean this poor thing doesn't have much soil left in it. It has been green since all the red leaves fell off months and months ago. Today as i was having my morning coffee i looked over at my green girl and she has two red leaves can you believe it. It's like the girl knows it's time to get dressed for the holiday season. Hopefully by Christmas day she will be all dressed in her holiday best.

Hallelujah

2008-12-06T10:33:00.000-05:00

Yesterday my man went out to retrieve the mail, on the way he stopped to talk to the neighbor who was out. After this conversation he came in the house dancing. He was just beaming with joy I thought he won the lottery. No even better he said, the Russians are moving out!!!! Yes it's true they are moving he said, I asked why? He said that the house is too cold for them they can't afford to heat it. We both laughed, they are from Russia for heavens sake "the tundra". What ever. Hopefully the next renters will be more sociable.

Smell

2008-11-27T12:09:00.000-05:00

It is Thanksgiving day and the house smells so good, I can't wait to dig in. Here is the menu for the day. Turkey, potato filling, macaroni and cheese, cauliflower with cheese sauce, sweet potatoes, carrots with brown sugar, corn, rolls. For desert pumpkin pie, pumpkin roll, cheese cake, apple Carmel pie with pecans. Now is your mouth watering? Only an hour and 15 minutes to go:+)

Another ungy dress

2008-11-26T09:56:00.000-05:00

OMG!!!! Did anyone watch Dancing With The Stars last night and see the dress that Samantha Harris was wearing? Who dresses this women. She is an attractive women but in that dress last night she looked like she was abducted by a gold alien and it was still hanging from her shoulder. Good thing the season was over last night I don't think I could take another bad dress.
On another note we are in PA now for the Thanksgiving holiday. So last night I slept on the old futon with the wood stove on full blast. Needless to say I didn't sleep well at all. I hate when it is so hot and everyone else loves it. Maybe I should sleep on the patio tonight. So now I am getting ready to go to my favorite place THE DENTIST (not). Then I will hook up with some friends and drink away all the pain that he will inflict on me. HAPPY THANKSGIVING:+)

Pumpkin Roll

2008-11-24T13:51:00.000-05:00

I did it I made pumpkin rolls today. I used to always buy these because I was afraid to make them. I could never understand how they rolled them up with out breaking. BUT a few days ago on the food network I saw someone do it. It looked simple and yes it was simple. So now I'm not only queen of the kitchen I'm queen of the pumpkin rolls. Now I will dazzle everyone at Thanksgiving dinner with my pumpkin rolls. After we are all done stuffing ourselves until we feel sick, I will bring out the rolls and they will look so mouth watering that even though we could not take another bite of food, we will!!!!!!!! Thank you food network.

Gasoline

2008-11-19T09:40:00.000-05:00

Yesterday I filled up my vehicle with gasoline. What a happy time it was. I have not felt that good about going to the gas station in years. Thirty dollars is all it cost to fill my tank. I was over the moon. The price per gallon here in lower Delaware was $1.87 yesterday:+) I know it will not last long and by the summer it will be $4.00 per gallon again. But until that time I hope all the oil men of the world are enjoying their swim in the crude oil they have in inventory.

Update

2008-11-12T09:40:00.001-05:00

So much has been going on since my last post. I will try to review all the important things. First of all the fashion police really need to get on the stick. In the last week i have seen two women in the news wearing the worst dresses ever. First Michelle Obama what was she thinking on election night here is a women that is going to be a trend setter and she wears an ugly dress. next last evening on DWTS (dancing with the stars) Samantha Harris had on a dress even uglier the Michelle Obama. What is this world coming too when women in the spot light don't dress for success?
Next my children had report cards this week. One did well the other did not I'll let all of you who know me decide which is which. and that is all I'm going to say about that.
Now for the good news. My goddaughter is having a baby:+) So i guess that means I'm going to be a grand godmother. So now my BFF Nin and I will start canvasing the local stores for summer maternity clothing and baby items. I have already purchased a Halloween onsie for the little one.
Now for the depressing news. We have put the Jeep away for the winter so that means that summer is really over. I held on as long as possible. The days are shorter and colder and I have not had shorts on outside for a while:+( I hate to wish for time to go faster but please hurry summer of 2009.

Punkin Chunkin

2008-11-03T09:20:00.000-05:00

Lisa & Sarah at the chunk
Air canons

Member Team Chunky

My pick for best hat this year

Lisa & Sarah in the best attire

Well it was that time of year again. When people from all over the world get together in lower Delaware too see who can throw a pumpkin the longest distance. This year we have a new world record, 4,483.51 ft. For those of you who who are not mathematically incline 1 mile is 5280 feet. So these pumpkins are flying close to a mile. The world record holder this year is Young Glory a fellow Delawarean. So the bragging rights have come home to Delaware. Anyone interested in learning of this tradition you can go to http://www.punkinchunkin.com/ Also what is amazing is these people don't do this not for money most of the money collected goes to charity they do it for bragging rights. This year we only saw one misfire. That's when the pumpkin goes backwards into the crowd. If this happens everyone yells heads up and you better take cover. It hit a car and put one heck of a dent in it. And let me mention what a beautiful weekend it was in lower Delaware for this event. The temperature was in the high 60's. So enjoy the pictures as much as we enjoyed the event.

Sweet 16

2008-10-26T19:21:00.000-04:00

Chris,James, Patrick

Matthew in bed

double picture ignore

Sweet 16

My babies

Today my boys turn 16. Can you believe I have 16 year old boys. They are growing up way to fast for me. So for their birthday weekend, Friday they had a sleep over with some friends. Then Saturday they slept at their friends houses. And today their actual birthday they spent with their mom and dad. We had a nice relaxing day. The phones were ringing all day with wishes for their birthday. We went out for dinner and then came home for ice cream cake. You know when you kids are babies everyone says enjoy it because they grow up too quickly they are right. I hate that times goes by so quickly. Enjoy the pictures.

Homecoming

2008-10-19T11:34:00.000-04:00

James

mom James dad

This weekend was Homecoming for CHHS here is lower Delaware. James was really involved in it. He worked on a float all week long and attended the dance with his friends. He had a good time. Also Ninny and YOvonne came to visit this weekend. We shopped all weekend it was just like old times. The weather turned to fall this weekend. It was in the 80's on Thursday, then on Friday it got chilly. So I guess summer is over. I was even forced to put on a pair of jeans on Saturday. But I still have on flip flops no real shoes yet:+) James is actually smiling on the pictures since he got his braces off:+)

Baskets

2008-10-09T18:00:00.000-04:00

This past week I went to O HI O to see where Longaberger baskets are made. I saw all kinds of baskets, big ones, small ones, green ones, brown ones, and I also saw a building shaped like a basket. I met 2 of the 12 longaberger children. # 12 and # 4 (they all have numbers). I also purchased a few baskets. While in the factory you can also make your own basket, I chose not to do this because it looked like to much work for me, and I was on a mini vacation. so now my life is complete because I saw the Longaburger(Longenecker) homestead:+)

Wild Weekend

2008-09-22T14:48:00.000-04:00

Football Man
Cigar Men
Just A man

This is "My Man"

The weekend was so busy. We went to PA for 24 hours. Everyone got to see Rene and Marcus. We had Aunt Maryann's retirement party. Saw the family, went to the Hardware bar and I'm tired. Now Jack went to pick up James my dad is driving half way to drop him off, he had to stay up to get his braces off today. YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Today we went shopping AGAIN, I don't know how Rene is going to get all this stuff home his suitcases will weight 150lbs, instead of 50lbs. Yesterday Jack took Marcus and Rene to see the Ravens football game. It looks like they had a good time.

More Fun

2008-09-17T16:43:00.000-04:00

Drinking on the back patio
To much to drink
Drinking in Ocean City
Lisa and Marcus
Marcus napping in the car

Yesterday we took Rene and Marcus to OC. The day before we went for Margarita's and jack had too many we had to drive him home and put him to bed. Last night we went out to dinner at the Road House Steak joint. Today we went to Dover shopping to get Victoria's secret for Stefanie. Tomorrow Aunt Lisa will take them to PA with her and we will go on Friday after school.

Here

2008-09-14T18:38:00.000-04:00

Marcus (The Man)
Marcus again
Yes Marcus again
Marcus (Surfer Man)

Yes Rene is here

We have visitors from Germany for the next 10 days. Rene and Marcus are here visiting. We had a great day at the beach it was 90 degrees. Now all the men are sitting around watching football.. Aunt Lisa comes tomorrow to visit for a few days which is good because I'm the only female here. Tomorrow Matthew also has his 1st day of 10th grade since he has missed the first two weeks of school.

Light at the end

2008-09-10T19:01:00.000-04:00

Yes there is light at the end of the appendix tunnel. Matthew had a Dr's appointment today. he still has to keep his staples in until next week. BUT he can return to school on Monday:+) Today we also told Matthew that he can not take driver's ed until next semester which is in November. He needs to have so many hours in and because of his surgery he has already missed to much according to the laws. He is not a happy camper right now, but things happen which are out of our control. So I still have to keep playing nurse and pack his wound everyday. So now James will be driving before Matthew, and we will have to listen to the complaining until Matthew is driving. Being a parent is the hardest job ever!!!!

Home

2008-09-07T16:21:00.000-04:00

Matthew came home from the hospital yesterday (Saturday). Thank goodness I couldn't take one more night on the hospital cot. he is doing pretty good, getting around. the visiting nurse came today to re-pack is wound. Now I will do it tomorrow. It is a really nice cut as far as cut go nice and straight. Grandma came today for a few days to help with Matthew. Hopefully this week will go well and he will be able to start school next week.

First day of School

2008-09-03T10:13:00.000-04:00

james off to 10th grade
James
Matthew 1st day of 10th grade
James and Mattew

Well our first day of school was exciting this year. James when off to 10th grade on the bus all alone for the first time in 10 years. Because Matthew was in the hospital. He had his ruptured appendix removed the night before. Life is always interesting with children. Matthew if doing fine and should be home in a day or two.

WAHOO

2008-07-31T18:52:00.000-04:00

James mai -mai Matthew wahoo
James and Matthew
James and Matthew

Today the guys went fishing with Mr. Sea-Ment. They caught a Wahoo and a Mai-Mai. Both were citations. Which means they are the biggest brought in to the harbor so far this year. So they get their name on the fish board and a paper that says they have the biggest fish so far. So tonight I will spend my night wrapping fish.

Party

2008-07-31T18:42:00.000-04:00

BFF's
Dad, KK, Mom
Madonna and her back up band
Guess Who

What a great party we had for my 50 birthday. I'm a lucky girl to have such a great family and friends. Enjoy the pictures.

50

2008-07-24T18:31:00.000-04:00

Well today was the day that I turned 50. I really thought I would feel bad about it, but I really feel no different then yesterday when I was 49. I remember when I turned 40 I felt bad and older, but today I feel good. I had my favorite dinner Louie's pizza and Kohr bothers ice cream the perfect meal:+) The big party celebration is this weekend, I'm sure my family will have all kinds of stories about the past 50 years. The party is in PA so we need to travel, but we haven't been there for awhile so it should be OK. So for all you folks out there turning 50 soon don't worry about it because it was no big deal:+) Just another day........

Car

2008-06-20T10:57:00.000-04:00

Well we got the kids a car. I guess I should say we got a car for Jack and I. We seem to be driving it all the time. It is good on gas compared to the Suburban. This weekend the guys are going crabbing. I hope they come home with bushels of crabs because I'm really hungry for them. The weather has been great all week. And most important of all this week my children are gainfully employed. Matthew is a bus boy at the local country club and James is slinging fish guts on a fishing boat. I'm so proud of them. It is bitter sweet..they are maturing, but my babies are gone:+( Being a mother is the hardest job ever.

Summer

2008-06-10T08:43:00.000-04:00

It has been a while since I posted. But the summer season is here and life is busy. The weather has been in the high 90's for several days. This is very early for 90 degree weather. It feels like August. The other day on the beach I was actually uncomfortable because it was so hot and humid. But I 'll take it anytime over cold and snow. The hotel has been full every weekend. I love when we have friends and family down. This weekend we are having a full house. My children are done with school tomorrow. James has a job, but of course Matthew does not. Well I guess he just won't be driving when the time comes. We also bought a car for the kids a Pontiac Grand Am. We test drove it last night, it belongs to some young girl who is hot. She sat in the back seat with James last night during the test drive. I'm sure he is in school telling all his friends that he was in the back seat with a hot blond. I'm sure he forgot the part where his parents were in the front:+) THE BODY also had an operation last week for a growth on her back leg. She is healing nicely and all is well with her. She actually got a get well card!!!!!

JROTC

2008-05-22T09:14:00.000-04:00

Matthew
James

My children received awards last night for their JROTC program at school. They always look dashing in their uniforms. James is a corporal and Matthew a sergeant. The ceremony was too long but nice. It is amazing how much support they get from the community. I like this program it teaches them a lot. During the program a mother of a graduate got up to talk. Her son was in this program and went on to join the service. While serving in Iraq he was killed. I respect what this program does for the kids, but I'm a selfish person and I pray that my boys choose not to serve in the armed forces during a time of war.

Finally

2008-05-19T11:39:00.000-04:00

Cedar street going out to inlet
Public boat ramp
lewes beach
Looking down towards lewes American legion

I have my computer back. It was not working AGAIN. This time it was the key board and the mouse. But now it seems OK. We had a really bad storm last week, it flooded a lot of roads and brought down trees. But we got things cleaned up. It is hard to believe Memorial day is this weekend. The weather is still chilly. Although I was on the beach on Saturday and got some sun. The beach is pretty messed up from the storm. I'm not sure how everyone is going to fit this year. We had guests in the hotel this passed weekend. And it will now be filled every weekend for the summer:+) I hope the weather soon warms up.

Wisdom Teeth

2008-05-09T18:22:00.000-04:00

Today Matthew had his wisdom teeth removed. Does that mean he will now have NO wisdom at all? He had all four removed this morning. It had to be done because they were going to push that $5,000 smile of his. They knocked him out to do this and he was all happy and laughing when he first woke up. About one hour later that changed:+( But they gave us drugs to keep him sleeping for a few days so all will be OK. I remember having my wisdom teeth removed and it was not a good time, only then they put you in the hospital for three days. Now you are in and out of the Dr's office in an hour. And for some reason unknown to me Matthew asked the Dr. if he could have his teeth. Now we all know how much I love the dentist and anything to do with teeth. So there we are in the office getting ready to leave and the nurse hands me a little paper pouch with 4 bloody teeth in it. So imagine me standing there, Matthew in a wheelchair next to me laughing and being happy, the nurses all cleaning up getting ready for their next victim. They are giving me instructions for his bloody mouth that is now numb and he is drooling all over himself . And in the middle of all this they hand me this bloody pouch and all I can think of is "I can't put this gross pouch in my good Coach bag, so what do I do with it???????? Well I took a pack of tissues and wrapped it in them before I put it in my bag. Needless to say I ran home and removed them. They are now out in the garage waiting for Matthew, I don't know maybe he thinks the tooth fairy will come and take them, leaving him money for pain and suffering. Only I should be the one to get the money for pain and suffering.

Hooray

2008-05-01T14:10:00.000-04:00

Hooray, Hooray, it's the 1st of May. The month that officially starts the summer. I know it's not until the end of the month but it's still this month. The weather is still not that warm yet, I'm hoping that changes soon. Today I also filled my car with gas. It cost me $70.00 that is the most I have ever paid. I think I might start riding the bus.

Busy

2008-04-30T19:22:00.000-04:00

Things have been very busy around here. The kids are busy with school activities almost every night. We have been working outside in the flower beds and getting ready for summer. We also have been painting the living room. Hopefully that will be done at the end of the week. The weather is still a little cool. Not time for bathing suits yet. Also the hotel is getting booked up for the summer season already. It is hard to believe that people will drive to the beach when gas will be $5.00 a gallon by summer. But they will and they can thank our wonderful president for that. What a guy. The other night on world news they should George Bush playing band director with the Navy band and looking happy. While we are all sitting here going broke buying gas and food. It's a shame how he and his republican friends have run this country into the ground. We can only hope that the election will bring a change before he collapses this economy. I'll get off of the soap box now:+)

70

2008-04-21T16:38:00.000-04:00

Kathy,Dad,Lisa,Steve
The whole family
Mattew,Dad,James
Pat,Dad,Cindy (his sisters)

This past weekend we had a birthday party for my dad. He turns 70 on 4/23. Yes 70. We had a good time. Of course we started the party at 5:00pm and had to tell him to get dressed and take off his pajama pants. We started early so all the old folks could get to bed by 9:00pm. And yes they all left and were home by 9:00. It is hard to beleive that he is 70, that means I'll be 50. Time flies when your having a good life.

Back To Normal

2008-04-14T11:00:00.000-04:00

My man is home:+) The kids are in school and I'm doing laundry. A typical Monday. The weather is starting to feel like spring. Yesterday we pulled all the weeds and prepared for the annual mulching event. This annual springtime event is the right of passage for spring to many people. We spend all day pulling weeds and turning the ground over. This event also unearths all of the sleeping worms, slugs, ants, and spiders. We cut down all the dead things from last year and prepare for new life. Then most people go spend hundreds of dollars on mulch. WHY?? Because is looks good, or does it have some nutritional value for the earth? Well I do it because it looks good, and we all know that is important. My house needs to look as good outside as in. But hopefully by spreading the mulch I'm helping the Earth in some small way, just like I do on Mondays when the weather is nice by hanging the laundry outside instead of using the dryer.

Fog Delay

2008-04-10T10:04:00.000-04:00

Well the first fog delay of the spring season for school occurred this morning. It was a welcome delay for me since Jack is in Myrtle beach golfing I have to get up every morning this week to get the children off to school. But today we got to stay in bed two extra hours:+) Aunt Lisa comes tonight. She is going to be my date for the wrestling fundraiser since my man is on his man vacation. My tan from Aruba is just about gone:+( I hope the weather soon gets sunny and hot here so I can again get a little tan. The weather has been April showers this week. There was a scuffle across the street this week with the Russians. It was among themselves not me. One Russian came home and it appeared he has intoxicated, they were arguing outside then he tripped and fell over the hand rail breaking it. They all moved inside then so I missed the rest of the show. I should have left "The Body" out she would have taken care of them. She is just drying to get one of them. I think it's because she senses they are afraid of her. Oh well they all seem calmed down now. Speaking of "The Body" she is down for her mid-morning nap I hear her snoring.

2008-04-02T17:08:00.001-04:00

While in Aruba Jack found a piece of coral that looked like a foot. So some days our entertainment would be to collect "foot coral" that reminded us of our dear friends back home. I hope you enjoy our humor. original foot coral
Fred Flinstone flat foot coral
Bob W. bunion foot coral
Gail's bitched up foot coral after snowmobliing
"NO FOOT"coral what could have been if the snowmoblie fell harder:+)

Mr. Happy in Aruba

2008-03-31T16:04:00.000-04:00

Our trip to Aruba was great, very eventful. There are so many things to tell. The first big event was the group picture with Mr. Happy :+) We also met some new friends their picture is after Mr. Happy. On Good Friday the day was not so good for a hotel guest named Frank. He was swimming and had a heart attack, unfortunately he died. The one thing I did learn was try not to die in a foreign country, because even though you are having a great time, they let you lay on the beach wrapped in towels forever. Good Friday was also Deb & John anniversary. But in Aruba his name is spelled "Don". Also there was some kind of weather event while we were there. The waves were huge and the tide came up into some of the hotel rooms in the middle of the night. Lucky for us we didn't have one of those rooms. But the weather did get Debbie wet having her morning coffee. We did partake in some local customs while there, one was after dinner shots out of the bottle. The local beer was also pretty good. I think we got our money from that all-inclusive feature. At night we would hold the sun countdown, that was a great way to end a hard day of drinking, eating and swimming. At night we would gather at the coconut bar for more alcohol consumption, and also to watch Matthew with his new family. He meet a girl and spent time with her family, they are from Chicago, so I guess he will be asking for plane fare this summer:+)

Here We Go

2008-03-18T16:55:00.001-04:00

The bags are packed and we are ready to leave. Tonight we spend the night in Philly then tomorrow morning it's off to the sun and sand in Aruba. Grandmom is here to take care of "THE BODY" Life is good:+)

New Pictures

2008-03-15T15:22:00.000-04:00

I talked to Stefanie today things are good in Germany. She sent me some new photos of the kids. They grow up so quick. It is another great day in Delaware. The sun is shinning, and it was warm enough to hang sheets outside. I love the smell of fresh sheets on the bed:+) The kids are getting ready to go trout fishing.

Summer is Coming

2008-03-14T17:06:00.000-04:00

Well today had more signs that summer is on the way. We drove to Rehoboth today for Louie's pizza and Kohr's ice cream, they both opened today:+) Two of my favorite things. I was in heaven today. Louie's was full all the locals could smell that it was open and they came for good greasy pizza. As we were sitting there waiting for our delicious lunch my eyes noticed that it was every bright out today, after much discussion with my man about this we decided that it usually is not that bright in Louie's, that the reason must be because it was there first day open and there is no grease build up on the windows yet. Upon reading their new menu I found out that this is their 35th year of operation. And as long as I can remember (which is not 35 years) about 10 or so most of the same people are still working there also.

Finally

2008-03-13T19:33:00.000-04:00

Well it was taken some time but yesterday I finally saw my first robin of the season. And since then I have seen about 10. I look forward to seeing a robin because that means that spring will soon arrive. And once spring is here you know what that means "BEACH". I have started to prepare things for our vacation next week in Aruba. The suitcases are down and the suntan lotion is ready:+) Grandmom and Carl are coming to take care of "The Body". They love the grand-dog!!!!!!!!!!!

Varsity

2008-03-06T16:17:00.000-05:00

Matthew has made the varsity golf team at school. I think that is pretty great since he is only a freshman. And Jack is helping to coach the JV golf team. He just always needs something to do. Yesterday was two weeks until vacation. I getting excited. I can't wait to sit on the beach soak up the sun and drink beer. The weather here is also getting better the flowers are starting to come up and the birds are starting to sing. But I have not yet seen my first robin I'm looking everyday for one so I know that warm weather is officially on it's way.

Monday

2008-03-03T16:43:00.000-05:00

What a great day weather wise. It makes wish it was summer. Today I did laundry in my finished laundry room that my man finally finished. It has only taken a year. That is the only thing I miss from my house in PA. The laundry room...This one is good but not as good as the other one was. Matthew has started golf practice every night after school. Jack is helping the coach out also with the kids. He always needs something to do.

good day

2008-02-28T17:52:00.000-05:00

Today progress reports came home letting parents know how grades are half way into the making period. Things are looking good:+) I love when my kids have good grades. The world is in balance with everything else as long as they have good grades. It was also cold here today. I hope it soon warms up.. I'm ready for summer.

Children

2008-02-25T19:51:00.000-05:00

Well today James got sent to the office in school for taking part in a prank. Spaying foul smelling spay in the hallway. Yes my son helped to spay "FART" spray at school. Well else can I say:+) Well it is getting closer to vacation time for us. I can't wait. I'll be soaking up the sun in a few short weeks.

Happy Valentines Day

2008-02-14T16:27:00.000-05:00

I got some lovely roses today from my man. It snowed here last night just enough to make a two hour school delay. It is all gone already and the sun is shinning. But it is cold. The weekend hopefully will be bringing warmer weather.

Super Bowl

2008-02-09T14:51:00.000-05:00

In all the sickness last week. I forgot to post The super bowl pre-pictures of Aunt Lisa. She is and always has been a NY Giants fan.

What a week

2008-02-08T19:31:00.000-05:00

Where should I begin........ Last Friday James got his big break and got to wrestle varsity. So we drive 40 minutes to watch him. Aunt lisa was here for the super bowl so she took care of Matthew. James goes out and not even a minute into the match the other guy head butts him. Of course his nose is bleeding all over the mat. They stop the match, pack is nose with cotton and continue. James gets pinned in the next minute. But before that the other guy throws off his head gear. the guy should have been disqulified for that. Jack goes down to see James, then calls me down. James is in so much pain that the tears are rolling down his cheeks along with the blood. Coach says "it will be OK" We leave the match James stays with his team. As soon as he gets home I take him to the ER. And yes he has a broken nose and a cucusion. Doctor says no more wrestling for the season. We go home after the drug store at 2:00am. Next night Aunt Lisa Jack and I go out to see a local group. Had a great time. The next moring I wake up sick as a dog. Throwing up and yes the other end too. Now two weeks before Jack and Matthew has this and I was making fun of Jack for yelling" I'm so sick" well I'll never make fun again. Because I felt his pain. And this is Super Bowl Sunday and we are having a party. Only I can't get out of bed. Aunt Lisa and Jack do a great job hosting the party. I didn't get out of bed until Tuesday. And I still don't feel great. And of couse the dog got sick aging too. I hope that all the sickness is out of this house. Then James comes home this week "Coach says they have a face mask I can wear too wrestle." So we take him to the doctor and he said OK with the mask. His nose is still swollen a little bit and they said in a few weeks they will decide what to do about it.

More Sickness

2008-01-26T17:03:00.000-05:00

We have another victim. At 4:30 am today "THE BODY" woke me up vomiting. Yes dog vomit.... At least she didn't do it on the rug. And she has had dog diarrhea today also. But she has made it outside for that. I never thought that dogs could get human illness but she has had the same thing Jack and Matthew had several days ago. The poor body. She is looking better this afternoon. But she hasn't eaten all day. I'm sure tomorrow she will be back to her old dog self:+)

sickness

2008-01-23T17:28:00.000-05:00

For the past 36 hours there has been the most disgusting germ in this house. It infected Jack and Matthew. Hopefully that will be all it infects. They both were sitting on the toilet while having their heads in a bucket. Not a pretty picture. But what was worse was the sound that a grown man can make when he is ill. The whining sound of a full grown man compares to nothing else I have ever heard in my life. I informed Jack that the next time in his life that he makes this sound I will video tape it. It probably would be put into the science books as a spices in some sort of pain. I am however amazed at how you can be expelling body fluids from two separate orifices and screaming at the same time. "I'm so sick" like I didn't already know that. Unlike the female species who would just be sick with the door closed and then return to bed quietly to finish her slumber. No we had to have every light on and the bathroom doors open yelling at the top of his lungs. "Help me I'm so sick." Good thing they don't give birth:+)

69

2008-01-08T13:30:00.000-05:00

That is the temperature right now in lower Delaware. What a great day. My man and I took "THE BODY" for a walk on the beach. I have the windows open in the house, and wash on the line. Life is just perfect today.

Saturday

2008-01-05T15:01:00.000-05:00

Well today is a quiet day. One son is wrestling all day, and doing well (he called) and the other son and my man are golfing. Which is crazy to me because the weather is warmer the two days ago but not warm enough for me. When you have to wear long under ware to golf it's not warm enough. So I did what I do best, I went shopping:+) I got some good deals. I had to scope out the Coach store for next weekend. The girls are coming for a weekend shopping trip.

COLD

2008-01-03T19:15:00.000-05:00

It is so cold the past few days. I hate it please summer hurry up. I can't wait until my children are grown so I can move some place where the is no cold weather, no blustery wind and certainly no snow. Until that time I will just stay inside for the winter.

The End

2007-12-31T14:20:00.000-05:00

Well here it is again, the end of the year. The time when everyone looks forward to a clean slate, a new beginning, a start-over:+) Also it is the time to make promises that most of us don't keep. That's why I don't do resolutions. So I wonder why people do this at the end of the year. Why not do it every week or even once a month. Why only once a year. If we did it once a month we could have at least twelve times to get it right.