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I had a busy day yesterday. I was outside "fixing" the yard. It was neglected for two weeks and it looked like crap. Greg thought it didn't look that bad and I am too much of a perfectionist. I think not. I also power washed the back patio and the back of the house. I made and Italian roast beef in the crock pot. I also made this no bake pie for dessert. It is made with 2 granny smith apples and cream cheese, caramel...etc. It has been good pie kind of like a caramel apple pie...
Today we woke up went to church. Greg had some computer stuff to do for the school there too. Then we went to the Goodwill in Oswego. I found a really nice wrap around skirt and a pair of Levis. Both cost me $8. Not bad!!! Then we went to Bed Bath & Beyond. I had gift cards from the girls at work to spend. I wanted to get curtains for the patio windows. I hate vertical blinds...I don't find them particularly attractive. So we went there and we had to find curtains/drapes we both liked. Greg is the kind of guy that wants input on how the house is decorated. I know some guys could care less. But he is definitely not that guy. So the drapes I liked were not the ones he really cared for. I did not want just plain ones...I wanted something with a pattern, he did not. So we compromised with drapes that are one color but are textured. BUT...I really wish I could have gotten the other ones. They would have looked perfect, but I didn't want to be bossy and have it all my way. Anyway, I bought a few other things and I had so many coupons and gave Greg a gift card so he can use some coupons. So we were able to buy quite a few things. And I still have money on one of the cards.
I love that store. It is one store I can just wander in forever.
This week I am getting the house ready for the party. I am breaking it up daily. Friday Greg's daughter from Kentucky is coming in. He is taking the day off to go pick up two tents and tables and chairs and a grill. Next Saturday Amanda and Charles will be flying into O'Hare...early. We will be picking them up. I have nothing going on this week but party prep. So far we have approximately 30 people coming. Rough estimate. It will be a full house. I have never had a party that big. I hope I do okay...
Good thing I am feeling better.
Well time to get back to relaxing. Have a good rest of your weekend
We had a reunion to go to yesterday. I was the designated photographer. I am an honorary sister to my nieces. It was only supposed to be their family but I was asked to be a part of it and was the only non family member there. I do "sister" things with them all year long. The pictures turned out great and now I just need to load them on my PC and external drives and send them off to the family.
Got the laundry under way, been to a Boy Scout Pancake B-Fast and Meijer for next week's groceries. I found a great recipe book from America's Test Kitchen (PBS show) and it has great recipes for two people. Now, granted we both do not have normal size tummies but it means that there is only one left over a person. They are tasty and fast/easy.
Need to get out and fill the hummer feeders. They do not like that I am a day behind with refilling them.
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Happy Sunday Morning.
Yesterday, I joined Monica and Scott on a roadtrip to Greenup, Il. There is a place that serves great hamburgers, from 6 a.m until 12:30 p.m. near there. It is in the middle of corn fields and you would think that it is in the middle of a large city. It is a piece of Americana, that has been doing this for years. Moonshine Store. It is on the internet.
Picked up a slab of ribs yesterday, already cooked, that's dinner tonight.
Also stopped at the outlet mall in Tusacola. Found a long dress to wear on formal night on our next cruise. We leave June 12th.
I have a few things to do today, so I need to get busy.
Hugs,
Lisa 
Hello everyone
Well today started off great. I came to work and realized my jeans were ripped down the thigh (about 3-4 inches). I must have caught it on something. I was contemplating running to Walmart (which is about 2 black away) and buying some new jeans. But I decided to try to get through the day with some duct tape on the rip. Yes it looks awful and very trailer trash. But lucky for me I work for a construction company jeans and duct tape are OK. And one of the girls drew a smilely face on the duct tape so it looks cute now...LOL!!!
On the good side I am feeling much better. I am still stuffy but that's about it.
Today after work I have to pick up some groceries and some flowers at Home Depot. I am going to do some gardening this weekend.
Time to get back to work. Enjoy your day!!!
TGIF!
Not much happening today. I want to pick up a couple of rooms, and work on the new scrapbook. Will meet a friend for lunch and go out to dinner tonight.
I do want to get outside and put a coat of varnish on the bear, so I can put him outside where he belongs.
What is on everyone's agenda for the weekend? We have no plans, Hubert is working. His next weekend is Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sharon, where are you?
if
i get my act together, I could be done with everything I need to do by 10 this morning. So...........
Hugs,
Lisa
Did not stay in Plainfield much past the meeting as my bottom end was tired from sitting for so long AND what did I do afterwards? Sit in a car for 1+ hour on the ride home.
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Hello everyone
I am starting to feel more human now. I am still really stuffy but that sick, tired feeling is gone and my throat doesn't hurt anymore. I have so much to do around the house. So I would like to feel 100% ASAP.
I don't have any plans today after work. I have been trying to take it easy and not push myself. I want to get better...fast!!!
Downtown Plainfield has so many nice restaurants. One of my favorites is Hopscotch and Vines. It's like a wine place and they have all these different beers (I don't even like beer). But even if that's not your thing they have great food. I love their food. For breakfast we always go to the Southern Belle there. If it's nice outside we eat out on the patio.
Well I better get back to work. Have a good day all
Good morning ILLINOIS!
WOW, I guess it has really been FOREVER since I've checked in. I hope everyone is doing well. If I missed anything really important, please let me know. I DO know that Crystal is now a Mrs.!
I took Riley and Todd with me to take Olivia back to school and we stayed at a condo very close to the beach. It was Riley's first look at mountains and the ocean. I think she likes it.
We got Olivia settled into her new dorm (apartment, really) and unfortunately, she had training the whole time we were there. She trained from 8 am to 9 pm every day! On Sunday, they, "let them out early" at 7:00 pm and she visited with us for about an hour. I was hoping that she would get more beach time, but alas....the life of a Resident Assistant.
I came back and went back to my new job. It seems to suit me well. Not a lot of pressure and I get to hear the squeals of delight of small children most of the day. I have kids from 6 weeks to 3 years on my floor. They are SO cute! there are a few bonuses, one is that I can use the Monroe Library and the other is that Monroe has many meal options that are delicious and I could pick up something on the way home some time.
Last Saturday, I passed the 1.5 year mark of sobriety. Just another day in my life! I DO hope that surgeons are now warning patients of this danger.
I have no idea of what to have for dinner, but glad to stop in and visit you all!
Tell someone that you love them!
Dawn
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I leave the station for a record's manager meeting in Plainfield @ about 10:45. Lunch first then the meeting. Should be a good one because the Attorney General Ofc is going to guide us on how to handle ambulance chaser accident requests.
Home afterwards. Have some chicken breast defrosting. Probably will just saute them.
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Happy Thursday,
Yesterday morning, while drinking coffee with a friend, I decided to trying to clear off my kitchen counter top, of everything not needed on top( I left the 2 coffee pots and toaster).The only thing Hubert said was, "your at it again". When we were first married, I would change things around constantly.
Hubert left his shoes and some clothing in Branson. He couldn't find his shoes and called the hotel. They called back a few hours later and told him they were found. He should have everything tomorrow.
Today, I will finish cleaning house, and do some errands. Chili sounds good for dinner.
Have a great day,
Hugs,
Lisa
