New blog

I'm trying out this new blog, click here to see how I like it.

Although I'm used to this one, this other one may be easier to use. I'm going to try it for a bit and see. I figure I can always transfer my posts as I have already transferred what I have here over there and it was so easy!

And introducing...

our newest niece, Alexandra Lauren from my side of the family. Isn't she sweet? She was 6 lbs 9 oz. and 20 inches born on the 4th. And guess what, she's the first on my side, too! OK, hello, you guys better catch up with the others! They've got you beat!!!

37 years ago yesterday....

Weren't we cute then??????????????

I would have posted yesterday, but I had to work, then afterwards we went out to dinner. We used to go to the Fish Market, then we started going to this Italian place, but it was closed and another restaurant has since opened in its place. This year we opted to go to Kincaid's. Nice place. Emil had his prime rib (really good!) and I had the salmon with mango salsa and jasmine rice (really good, too!). For dessert, the restaurant served us creme brulee with fresh whipped cream and strawberries on a dish that said Happy Anniversary. There was even a heart shaped lit candle. The people at the next table did a "awwwwwwwwwwwww" to us. Funny! They asked how long and when we told them, they said wow!

Anyway, the photo was taken not too long after we were married. Emil didn't have his glasses on, as the photographer asked him to take it off. Guess he couldn't take it without the lens glaring.

I have to smile at the outfit I wore. It was a jumpsuit with a matching short jacket that had fringes down to the knees. It was pretty cool then (part of my sorta hippyish phase) and I just wore it a couple of years ago for the last time (yes it did still fit, although it was getting snug!).

White Cane Days

Friday morning we had two groups to collect for White Cane Day. As you can see by the center picture, poor Nancy was freezing to death and here comes the other Nancy and Barbara with no jackets! Anyway, they did manage to stay the entire morning and did well. No pictures from Saturday, since no one had a camera! Emil & I had gone to the Healthy Club workshop, so didn't work it that day.

Today, the weather was beautiful! What a difference! We stayed until people started to dwindle down and called it a day.

White Cane Day

This weekend's White Cane Day. Our club members will be out (in the cold!) to collect donations. The money that we get this weekend will be used towards sight programs, so if you see Lions members out there, don't forget to give alittle something! Especially if it's cold out, they're out there working for the betterment of our community, so be kind to them!

If you have any used eyeglasses that you want to get rid of, it's also a good time to recycle them, too!

Monthly Roundup

A blog that I read on occasion happened to have this set of questions today. I thought it was a good reminder of what's happened in the past month, so here it is:

What books and/or magazines did I read this month? Light of the Silvery Moon – Dean Koontz, Magazines: More, Real Simple, and a couple stamp/SB magazines.
What movies and/or tv shows did I watch this month? I finally remembered to watch ER and CSI! LOL! Guilty TV pleasure has been Rock of Love, when I happen to catch it.
What special days did I celebrate and how? As a Lion, the special day was Awards Night. This was the evening where I had the opportunity to thank all the members and officers of the club for all their hard work under my year as president. On a personal level, my brothers and I got together with our cousins for dinner. We don’t get to see them all the time, so it was a fun evening out. It was also Emil’s last day to work, so he’s officially retired!
What gifts did I give and/or receive? Again, as a Lion, I got a perfect attendance award. I only missed one meeting the whole year.
What illnesses or health concerns did I have? Emil was sick the beginning of the month, but fortunately with 3 different antibiotics, he’s fine now.
What fun things did I do with my friends and/or family? See above. We went out to dinner with a friend and had a good time catching up.
What new foods, recipes or restaurants did I try this month? We ate out a lot! Michael and I did eat at a Japanese restaurant one evening, then Emil and I went to Nick’s (of course!), Sannpo, Il Fornaio, Kenny’s, Parkside Restaurant and the Elk’s Lodge.
What special or unusual purchases did I make? Bought a couple of new fonts, Daisy and Tootsie for my Big Kick!
What were this month's disappointments? None!
What were my accomplishments this month? I did alittle scrap/crafting. Hope to do more next month!
Anything else noteworthy to record? Didn’t break anything! LOL!

Fog Fest Parade

This morning we participated in the Fog Fest Parade. It's a great way for exposure and we had a sign on the top of the car saying where the money we collect goes to. Wish we could have stayed and seen the various booths but since there was no where to park afterwards, we just went out for brunch.

It was a great day and we were a bit worried that it might rain, since it drizzled yesterday.

WHOOOOPEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

He's offically retired!

Today was his last day at work.

No more paper, no more books,
No more anyone's dirty looks!

So now he's the man of the house. He says he's a kept man now. Ok, so this kept man has a mile and a hundred more of things to do on the "honey do" list.

And he's got his Lion's things that he has to do.

Should keep him busy, anyway!

Oh, yeah, he's applied to be an enrolled agent. So he really will continue to work, just not everyday.