Football Weekend

Last night we watched Va Tech and Arkansas. Tech forgot to show for the game and was down 0-24 at half time. The second half Arkansas was so confident of the win, they went home only to lose to Tech. What. A game!! Joel got his money's worth! He'll be happily driving home today. The Vols play today so we'll be watching that and tomorrow it's Clemson vs. OSU. I'll root for Clemson but am conflicted. Again..anyone's game, depending on which team shows up!! Today I'll be cooking..two meat loaves for the freezer and cheese straws for a snack....later

Rainy Morning

It should be moving out soon and since I need to go to the store to pick up things for the weekend, I'm hoping its gone by the time I leave. The movie yesterday, La La Land was different..not the type of musical I'm used to seeing. I ended up liking it, but Richard not so much. Prayers and support for Jimmy and Muir will be ongoing while we all will try to live a normal life when it is not normal for this family. Underneath it all we have aching hearts.....later

The Fight Begins

For Jimmy and Muir the real fight begins against that monster, melanoma, but their family and friends will be there with love and support. We all need to be there with prayers, hope and positive thoughts. I'll leave my post there today as nothing else I could say is insignificant!!...later

Lazy Day After Christmas

I really planned to do nothing but I did the laundry and this and that around here. I made an easy shepherd's pie for dinner that was a hit. Today it's raining and Richard is going to Wal-Mart. I'll be cleaning up around here some more and guess I'll do shrimp fried rice for dinner. I'll also be waiting for Muir's report on the oncology appointment for Jimmy. Needless to say that is on all of our minds..prayers needed!!....later

A Lovely Christmas

We really had such a fun time. Christmas Eve lunch at Hofbrau House was great and so much fun seeing JJ and Eva. They love each other and we all love seeing them have fun together. Christmas Eve at Muir and Jimmy's is the highlight of it all!! We were all tired on Christmas but had fun opening gifts. We ate breakfast and shortly after hit the road to home. Traffic was very light but had rain and fog in Kentucky. It cleared and turned sunny and warm. It was actually 70 here yesterday with more of the same today. I plan on having a relaxing day but have a lot of putting away to do....later

Happy Christmas Eve!!

I got up,showered and dressed so I would be ready to help with whatever needs to be done before we head to Haufbrau House for a fun, family lunch Wwhen we get back it will be last minute preparations for the evening. Muir made her lasagna yesterday. I've had my coffee and French cakes which I share with Sammie. I'm about to put together our breakfast casserole for tomorrow. Apparently, Madison had an asthma attack early this morning and ended up in the ER at Children's Hospital..okay now. Time for me to get busy...later

Happy in Cincinnati

Had a fun lunch yesterday at Red RObin with Anne and the kids. Got to Muir's around four and relaxed all evening. Jim was working so we didn't see him until this morning. Muir made a delicious Brunswick Stew and we spent the evening in front of the fireplace talking and watching Driving Miss Daisy which I hadn't seen since years ago when it first came out. Today I hope to be of help to Muir as she prepares for tomorrow night's feast. French cakes and coffee this morning and shared the French cakes with Sammie. Shower time...later

Off to Ohio

I hope to be on the road by 8. I'm up and dressed but Richard still in bed. I'll wake him in a few minutes. We'll have lunch with Anne and the kids before heading over to Muir's. Weather is chilly this morning but no rain and warming up. I may post from Muir's....later

Quiet Day

Really nothing going on. I ventured out as far as the deck to fill one of the feeders.. I'm in serious need of a few good books to read and would love to curl up with one. Today we'll head to the fresh market for food for Christmas day. I'll also be picking up ingredients for breakfast at Muir's before we head on home. Warming trend down here. Watched the Oprah interview with Michelle Obama. I, for one, will sorely miss that first family.  The last thing I want to see is the Trump family. It's like a cruel joke...later

Good Weekend

Mostly it was a very relaxing weekend. I got a haircut and finished up the shopping. I finished wrapping and did very little else. Mostly I sat around, read, listened to music and watched tv. I did do some baking and yesterday made turkey noodle soup. Jim and Tommie stopped by yesterday and that was our weekend. Today I'm doing laundry and will do abit of cleaning up. Tomorrow I need to go out and do a bit of food shopping for Christmas. We'll be leaving for Cincy on Thursday...later

Baking Cookies

By far not my favorite thing to do. Yesterday Richard said he'd like for me to make sugar cookies (I hate making these).Such a pain! Making the dough is easy but then rolling them out, baking them and the worst part..icing them. Richard said he would help but don't see how he will. Mine won't look anything like Carol Pfeiffer's!!! My husband also wants toll house cookies. Cookies are a pain to make! I did make the dough yesterdays so that is done. Cold here this morning. Yesterday our leaf man came but didn't finish. I guess he'll finish today. Tomorrow I have a haircut and hope to finish my Christmas shopping....later

Good Movie

Manchester by the Sea delivered..but..a tear jerker so be warned. Casey Afleck was great and loved the music. We also had lunch at Rafferty's and got to see Hannah and give her the gift. When she saw us she was excited and said this was a good day because two of her favorite couples were there! The movie was longer than I thought it would be and traffic was crazy coming home along with annoying rain but we need it so can't complain..at least it's not snow...later

Lunch and Movie

Lots of movies showing now that we want to see but our choicest will be Manchester by the Sea. We'll also hit Rafferty's for lunch and hope Hannah is working as we got her a little gift. Other than that a few other stops. I really need to tie up my Christmas shopping and hope to finish that by week's end!! Yesterday was rainy and there may be more today but hope it won't be heavy. There was a crossword I was doing recently and the clue was "jeez", the answer was dear God. I told Richard he would be hearing me say that frequently as Trump keeping who we knew he was!! You just can't make up the crap that comes out of his ugly mouth!!....later

Rain and Shopping

These things don't mix but I need to do it. I'm also frustrated with people who don't answer my call about what they want for Christmas!!On happier thoughts..it was  nice weekend. I figured wished the decorating Friday so reallyrelaxed all weekend.Yesterday we happened onto Jordan Smith on PBS and his Christmas album. He won the Voice last year but I don't watch and hadn't heard him. He was on Harry Conick's program last week and he sang the Grinch song and killed it so I decided to listen to him yesterday for just a song or two. We ended up watching the whole program. He is amazing and has more than just a great voice. He has great phrasing, really delivers on jazz as well as any other genre. I think he'll go places!!...later

Time for the Tree

This time tomorrow I'll be looking at my decorated tree. I'll be glad when it is done! I brought in wood for a nice fire this evening and Richard will be making egg nog. I did play a couple of Christmas ads the other day and need to take a few out to the car. Gatlinburg is opening to the public today and they are hoping for a lot of people to spur that economy. When we first moved here we visited up there frequently but while we do visit the park, we rarely go to Gatlingburg. Hoping all goes well there. They have two teens in custody for starting the Chimney Tops fire but no info on that due to their age....later

Long Day for the Family

Yesterday Jim (Muir's husband) had his biopsy and all went well with no complications and that hurdle is over. We know it is cancer following his melanoma diagnosis two years ago but have to wait for the next phase. I know one thing...he has a strong support system and lots of people praying. I and all of us will be sending positive vibes his way.  The fight is on...damn cancer!!...cold here and getting colder. Tomorrow we'll decorate the tree!!...later

Progress Made

After dropping Richard off for his appointment yesterday I headed to Target and made progress on Christmas shopping. Then got rum for future eggnog, Kroger to pick up a few things and Walgreen to pick up prescription. I headed back to pick up Richard expecting to have to park and wait, but as I drove to the entrance he came out. Thankfully, we headed home amidst heavy rain. That proved to be a challenge. A huge tree had fallen across Wildwood Road and had taken a telephone pole with it. I was right in front of a driveway so turned around and took an alternate route. Glad to get home and have lunch. Rain ending today and a fairly mild day before a big drop in temperature tomorrow. ....later

Errands and Such..

Richard has his yearly drs.appointment this morning so I'll drop him off and then do errands. It's raining again but we still need it so I can't complain. The house is finally decorated except for the tree. That will go up in the next few days. Yesterday I got a start on my Christmas cards. I'll finish those tomorrow. We got our first one yesterday. ....later

Rain!!

We got more rain yesterday and lots of it. I don't think it stopped at all. That should really help alleviate our deficit. The outdoor decorations are up and I got a lot of the inside done..The tree will be up by the weekend. Richard has a drs. appointment tomorrow so I'll drop him off and get some Christmas shopping done while he's there.....later

New Chair

Richard finally found a chair that works. The guys at the store were very accommodating and were able to make the exchange of chairs yesterday. Today's Plans...I'm going grocery shopping and then I'll help Richard put the Christmas lights on the deck. Tomorrow and Sunday I'll decorate the house. It's cold here this morning and I'm looking forward to a nice, cozy fire this evening.....later

Little by Little

Things getting done..New garbage disposal installed yesterday, both of us had teeth cleanings yesterday. We also got over 4 inches of rain yesterday which was a God send but more needed. Today we'look for a new chair as a replacement for the one delivered Tuesday. It just didn't work and I'm hopeful we'll find the right one. I'm not sure why Richard didn't realize why this wasn't right in the store but it had been a long day and this was the third place we had tried. I have been using this chair for the past two days and I agree...Nice but chilly day expected today....later