Happy Easter, Happy Passover!!!
Good Morning OFF Family,
I got my first month of Thrive in the mail yesterday. I am having my shake. I ordered a bathroom scale from Amazon that I should get sometime in the week. I haven't owned one since years before my RNY.
I never did get back to the dress I'm making. First, there was the Michigan State game, which I'm disappointed they lost. Then, I got side tracked by a project for the Toddlers. I decided to make jelly bean poem bags, with the Gospel in the colors of the jelly beans. It's really cute, and I thought it would be nice if I sent them home with those little bags for Easter. There were different versions of the poem, but the one I chose seemed most popular.
Today, I'm heading to Colleen's after church. Her mother and father-in-law will be there. I guess the siblings head to their in-laws'. Colleen is making the ham and a sauteed green bean dish that is yummy. I'm doing boxed au gratin potatoes. In-laws are bringing a pie. Poor Trent, his favorite lasagna is frozen, and his favorite potatoes are boxed au gratin. His Mom didn't cook much. Colleen has made yummy homemade lasagna, but he prefers frozen. Even when I was crazy busy, my kids rarely got a frozen dinner. Sean liked Salisbury Steak as a kid, but that was about it. Beth never worked full time, yet made a lot of frozen or boxed meals.
I better scoot. I have to get to church early. Have to finish the poem bags for the kiddoes.
Love, Hugs, and Prayers,
Trish
Albert Schweitzer
Happy Easter....FOR HE HAS RISEN!!!!!!!!!!!! 
It is 43* here this morning so far and hope it gets a little warmer because we wanted to grill today. Rest of the week it is supposed to RAIN/Storm. YUCK!!!!!!!!!!! Hello Spring!!!!! 
Went to Bingo last night I won the jackpot...$385.00!!!!!!!! WOOOHOOOO!!!! The monthly drawing was also last night...a man won the whole thing...they didn't say how much but it was OVER 6 thousand!!!!!!!! Lucky guy!!!!!! But I am happy with the $385 I won!!! Had big plans IF we won the monthly but oh well...hope the guy that won it doesn't blow it on booze or gambling!!!
Trish that poem bag sounds very nice for the kids!!! Hope they like it!!!
Nothing else happening here...need to check out FB
Thoughts and Prayers for ALL that need them!!!!!
HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Happy Easter/Passover Judy!!!!
WOW...$385....you are so lucky...I hope you buy a lottery ticket now and then!! That guy won the $6000 plus dollars, I hope he bought a round of drinks for everyone!! That is what we do around here. I would be happy with the $385 you got!!!!!
43 degrees isn't too cold for grilling. We always grilled all year around!! My daughters and spouses still grill in winter..LOL!!! That is why I miss grilling. Now it is just a dream!! Enjoy your meal. You will have to let me know what you decided to have. You always have such good food!! I hope the rain takes a turn and misses you! It is 35 here and I have all my windows open. 50 is our high today. I am so waiting for the 70 and 80 degree weather to get here and STAY!!
Still praying for your sister. 
God Bless her. I love you!!
Have a good day...I hope the crazies leave you alone!!!!
Love you bunches and sending lots of hugs too....connie d
Connie I had TWO chances for that jaclpot last night!!! I about fainted when they called one of them!!! LOL The crowd was HUGE!!!!
As for the one that got that $6 grand plus...they do not give it to the winner the same night because of fear of being robbed...he will get it today or later in the week...IF he buys a round its up to him....we didn't get it last night. Oh well...LOL
We bought a couple steaks...I got ribeye and Rick got a Tbone. Making some potato salad to go with it now. Its 58* now and sun is still out nice!!! Still feels cold to me....lol We also grill year round.
Rain miss us this week?? I wish!!!!!!!!! They are talking of heavy rain and flooding...NOT what I want to hear!!!!
Need to call my sister yet see how she is doing...according to her daughter she calls her once or twice a week...BRAT!!!!!! Thankyou so much for Praying for her!!!! She sure does need them!!!!
Hope you have a great day!!!!
Love you too!!!!
HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
I'm up and getting the last of my food made. Yesterday, I did a lot of prep work for the food that I needed to cook today. I did bake yesterday and I did cook a chicken and ham. So, today, I will use the chicken in two dishes, the ham will be by itself, and I am making asparagus. I am also making a linguini salad. My husband says it will take a truck to get everything down the mountain but that isn't true. When you count my kids and their kids and my sister's kids and their kids and the older girl is home from college with three of her sorority sisters, and our friends who come over with their grandkids, well, we will have just enough. When my sister said she was making a ham but had invited my high school friend and her kids and grandkids, I knew that we needed another ham...my sister is use to little girls, my friend, Lou, has boys...LOL...and boys eat. So, that's why I made so much.
We have had hot weather all week and today we are going to have cold and maybe rain. While we are going to have a lot of kids at my sisters, there are only about six that are young enough to egg hunt so my brother in law has made a hiding place in their garage and on their back deck, which is covered. I'm hoping the weather brightens up so the kids can play outside.
Well, chicks, I hope you all have a good day.
Wow - you're cooking up a storm!! What a huge gathering -- I miss big get-togethers like that. When my father was alive, he used any excuse he could find to get the whole family together for dinner. It was always a great time. Now, holidays are quiet.
Tell your husband to get that truck loaded so you can take off!!
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