12-31-2011

Just chillin with JoAnne & William.  Watchin Rockin New Year's Eve.  The boys are sleeping.  They had a wild night.  Played with ALL the toys.  Chased each other and ate Mimi's mashed potatoes and chicken. I made crab/cream cheese dip, cream cheese and pepper jelly, pizza rolls, and chicken satay.  That was all really hard.  NOT.  It's a chillin new year's eve.  Probably won't even make it until the ball drops.,  We're too tired to even play cards.  We all worked today.  JoAnne & William have to go to a house and remove debris tomorrow.  Happy New Year's to them.
Happy New Year's Everyone!

Almost The End of the Year

I haven't posted this year nearly as much as last year.  And no way to catch up since there is only today and tomorrow.  I'm not in an expressive mood, so I don't have much to say, really.  Christmas was very nice; here and abroad.  Enjoyed watching the boys open their gifts.  They liked tearing off the paper the best.  Had a Russell family gathering; it was great to catch up with everyone, especially my dad.
Yesterday we took everyone to Sagano's Japanese steak house.  The little guys really enjoyed the "fire show."  The big peeps really enjoyed the food.  Just catching up today.  Tomorrow we'll babysit both little guys.  Should keep us running!

On The Day of Christmas

I crashed.  :)
Busy, busy weekend.  Christmas Eve morning we celebrated as Christmas morning.  The gift opening took way longer than usual because of the little munchkins this year.  They had a blast opening their gifts.  Then I made 2 kinds of french toast, eggs, sausage & bacon for a late breakfast.  Then some basic vegetation and then prep of the holiday foods for the Christmas Eve dinner.  Tried a new recipe; corn pudding.  It was very tasty and went well with the ham dinner.  More gift opening; again major lengthening of the time involved.  The little guys fell asleep about 1/2 way in.
Peyton hadn't been feeling good for the past couple days.  Diarrhea, lethargy and slight fever and runny nose.  Then he started to get a bumpy rash.  When we got home last night we looked up the symptoms on the Internet.  Yikes, it seemed like he may have had Meningitis.  We decided to take him to ER since he wouldn't be able to go to the Dr. or anything till Maybe Monday or even Tuesday.  And the possibility of Meningitis was quite frightening.  The docs examined him thoroughly and felt that he has a virus due to the type of bumps and the fact that is lethargy was "on and off."  Thank God!
Up this morning later than usual for the lad to open his "Santa" gifts.  In the afternoon we went to see the movie, "We Bought a Zoo."  Very good movie.  A+++  I loved it & highly recommend the watching of said movie.  Then home to veg.   Watched the traditional "Christmas Story."  Sarah cooked tenderloin, scallops and twice baked potatoes.  Yumm!  Then we just had a surprise door bell ditch complete with pumpkin pie.  Thanks Lisa & Robbie, Jo-Jo and Bill!

On The Second Day of Christmas

Had both boys today ~ had a ball.
Cleaned up the house. (quick clean)
Ate at the Chineese restarurant
Going to soak the beans for the beanpot.  I make my mom's (which she got from her Aunt {pronunced Auunt} baked beans for Christmas Eve.

Waking up tomorrow for Day Early Christmas with the kids.

On The Third Day of Christmas

Winter Sostice
Just made it through the longest night
First day of Winter (bah humbug)
No snow
Grocery shopping
Days/nights are getting shorter
Gotta clean the house

On The Sixth Day of Christmas

6  dirty dishes
5 gifts to wrap
4 dirty diapers
3 rd longest night
2 loads of laundry
and a painful sinus headache!

On The Seventh Day of Christmas

I seemed to have skipped a few days, oh my.  Those days were filled with laundry, babysitting, working, even picked up the cuties across the street from school.  Syd and I colored some wooden ornaments that.............. came from, now where did they come from?  Oh yes, a house.  :)
Of course and a little shopping. I think the shopping is officially done.
 On Friday we took the little angel to see Santa for his 1st time.   He was happy and all smiles.  The Santa said he wished all the babies would be just like him!  Soo cute!  He is really turning into such a loving and funny little boy.  I am scared that my name is "Ba."  He often looks at me and says, "Ba."  We're not sure yet if he's asking for a bottle or that is my name.  Laugh out Loud.  I digress.
Friday night we had our work Christmas party.  It was very nice.  Eight people in all.  We even received gifts.  How thoughtful and a nice surprise.  Work has been a little scary slow for the past couple of weeks....
Today will be the family Christmas get-together at Sarah's Aunt's house.  We only have to bring chips-n-dip and a dessert.  whew!  The gifts have been long time wrapped.  So we are all set for that one.

On the Eleventh Day of Christmas

I'm not getting much done.  Babysitting and he is being very needy today.  However I am eating mini pitas and hummus from Trader Joe's.  Yumm.  I wish we had a TJ's closer.  Henceforth I decided to make the trip down to Novi every 6 weeks to stock up.  It will be worth it.  I did buy a lot of nice things this weekend.  Their prices are VERY reasonable too.

 To make things worse [ about today] we just had to order a $500 pool cover to cover a stupid pool.  In Flint of all places.  Who has pools in Flint?  A week and a half before Christmas, no less.  Ah, well things could always be worse.  Still need to do all those things I listed yesterday.  Ah well.  My voice (which I lost and couldn't find) is coming back a little today.

On The Twelfth Day of Christmas

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas ~

• Two more gifts to buy
• Groceries to get for the various celebrations
• Gifts to wrap and get ready for the USPS
• Gifts to take to the USPS
• Clothes to wash (and iron if wrinkly)

 Not in bad shape at all. (I think)

Tis The Season

For catching a cold, stuffing your face, etc.   Well, actually I don't think I exactly have a cold.   My siuses (well yuck) and making my throat sore.  Went to Frankenmuth last nite and over-stuffed.  I gained back the pound I lost.  Overall though,  at least my weight is stable and I'm not gaining.  I better be careful though.
Yesterday I started the day by going swimming in the River Walk at the Livonia Rec.  It is way cool, I wish we had one around here.  Best we have is the pool at the local gym.  Probably going to join that; it's only 10 bucks a month.  The BUNCO party was "rave" and I think everyone had lots of fun.  Now, it's back to the daily grind.  Lot's to do this week.  The annual work Christmas party is Friday.  Whoo hoo.

Wednesday Hodgepodge

Wednesday, December 7, 2011


Wednesday Hodgepodge


1. Will you be hosting any house guests between now and the end of December? Does that thought make you happy or crazy? Do you do anything special to make your house guests feel welcome? How long should a guest stay?

No house guests per se, however I am the loverly hostess of a holiday BUNCO party.  Which commences on Friday, this.  I am thinking it will be loads of fun.  Lots of fun women attending.  Thanks to niece Kris for directions!
Walter Elias Disney was born this week back in (Dec 5) 1905...what's your all time favorite Disney movie?

So many to choose.  But, I do love The Little Mermaid.  Love the music and humor, and well I've always loved the ocean.

3. What's the last thing you purchased that you realized was a mistake after the fact?

hmmmm.  That's a hard one.  Maybe the Mustang, maybe not.  Kind of not very practical, but it was a good deal.

4. What percentage of your Christmas shopping is done online?
Not, much, maybe 10%.  Only shopped 2 places online.
5. Amaryllis...snowdrop...poinsettia...your favorite winter blossom?

White & red poinsettia.


6. What is one thing on your personal wish list this year? I think we all want peace on earth so let's make this an actual item.

New slippers.



7. If you could only use one word today what would it be?
Nap.  ha ha   I need a nap.  My days have been very busy.  Taking care of a cripple, an 8 month old, the household chores, and trying to do a little work.