Saturday, March 22, 2008

Spring(?)




What crazy weather, you gotta love Wisconsin, temps near 40 for a week then a nice little blizzard followed by more temps in the 40's. Got tired of waiting for Spring so I planted some garden seeds last weekend, they all sprouted so I have a real good start on my garden.
I've been so busy lately. My beautiful granddaughter Randi Lea was born on March 14 at 11:25 a.m. She weighed in at 7 lbs 2 ozs and is 20 inches long. She is such a little sweetheart and my daughter said she's never fussy, is a real good eater and so far has never spit up. She will be coming here for Easter along with Mom, Dad, her sisters and Uncle Matt. Can't wait to see her again, they change so fast! I get to babysit for a little while on Wednesday while Michelle goes to get a haircut, nails done, just a little pampering. When Michelle goes back to work on April 14 I will start babysitting Randi full time, when school gets out I will also have my granddaughter Kendra. The older granddaughter Kerri has a babysitting job so won't get to see much of her. I bought a swing for Randi to use when she's here, now I have to get one of those portable play yards. They are so neat now days, most have a bassinet insert as well as a changing table, awesome for Grandma's who don't really have room for a full size crib, dresser, etc. Between babysitting, my Amish runs, garden, etc I will be gloriously busy. Hopefully it will help the time pass until Corey and Catelyn can come for a visit.
Last week I was busy with Amish runs, 7 in one week is alot. It's great getting to know the neighbors and their families. My husbands parents always had good relations with them but my brother-in-law and sister-in-law told the Amish they weren't welcome here after my father-in-law passed away. I don't understand their attitude and won't tolerate it so once again the neighbors know they are welcome in my home. Besides doing taxi work for them(for which I get paid) I also accept phone messages for them and deliver them, I won't take anything for doing it so they stop by with homemade bread, fresh eggs, and just this week one of the girls baked me an apple pie and brought me a quart of fresh maple syrup. I also had the pleasure of one of the elderly ladies coming over just to visit. It's so wonderful to have neighbrs like that and I know my father-in-law is smiling down on me for mending the fences.
That's about it for now, have to get the pineapple upside down cake baked for tomorrow, already baked the homemade rolls and boiled eggs for deviled eggs. We will be having ham, cheesy scalloped potatoes, sweet potatoes, rolls, green bean casserole, mandarin orange fluff, and the upside down cake with whipped cream. Hope everyone has a wonderful Easter and if your kids can't be home like a couple of mine won't be, that you get a call to brighten your day.

Monday, March 10, 2008

I'm a Bad Blogger :-(




Guess I'm pretty bad at blogging, completely forget I have one until someone mentions it!! My life is pretty laid back and boring so don't really have much to write about. Right now I'm anxiously awaiting the birth of my granddaughter. I made the bouquet in the picture for her baby shower on the 23rd of January. It's made of silk flowers and rolled up baby items, look close and you can see onesies, a bib, 2 pair of pants, socks, etc mixed in with the flowers. I was very pleased with how it turned out but it was a pain figuring out how to do it with just a picture to go by. The next picture is my puppy Joey out playing in the snow in our front yard. When he goes out, it's very hard to get him back in and I'm sure that will only get worse with the warmer weather. I'm so excited to finally see winter coming to an end, this week the temp is supposed to be above freezing every day, finally an end to all the ice. Now I can get my garden seeds started in anticipation of spring planting. The last picture is my beautiful oldest granddaughter, Kerri, she turned 12 in December and is growing up way too fast, almost as tall as grandma now and she wears the same size shoes so likes to "borrow" mine.
Corey continues to thrive in the Air Force, he's finally getting the field training he should have gotten shortly after arriving at Minot 2 years ago. They had a very in-depth, 3 week long inspection at the beginning of January which they passed with flying colors. Corey was picked out along with 2 other Airmen to be commended for their knowledge of their job and professional behavior during the inspection. I've always known he was outstanding and it's great that the Air Force also recognizes it. He has also been recommended for the SOAR program, the Air Force enlisted to Officer program and now must decide if he wants to accept.
It's going to be an exciting week! My daughter is going to be induced if Randi Lea doesn't come before Thursday. Not only will I finally be able to hold my newest granddaughter but the 2 older ones will be spending the weekend here with Grandpa and I! Saturday is my Dad's birthday and I know he will be thrilled to have his newest great-granddaughter born so close to his birthday.
I will definitely get pictures posted on here when she arrives!