My Nephew, Jon is staring in a You Tube commercial.
Check him out!
He is the male golfer with the sweet swing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4jjdm5HW54&app=desktop
Monday, March 24, 2014
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Aaaaaaaa.......
I signed up to join a free quilting group online that was just starting a Mystery Quilt. I LOVED doing the ones with Brita's sewing group.
Your membership has to be approved, so I waited. I think they wanted to see how much you spend on their website. It's my go to website for specialty materials so I'm thinking my chances are good.
I got the email that said I was IN.
OMG - I am so (sew) excited.
Of course, like everything else online they want you to fill out a "About Yourself" form and post a picture. I filled out the basic info - Karen from Elgin, IL. and then I posted this picture for my profile.
Opps - I suddenly get an emails asking if I am a long arm quilter?! aaaaaa.......
What am I supposed to say - NO? Look at the picture you just posted stupid.
I thought about lying and saying I was just borrowing this one, but I hate liars, so I told her I just bought it and needed more practice before I felt comfortable with someone Else's work.
The website gives you 5 different color pallets for material. Pretty sure they want you to purchase their fabric for your quilt. I didn't like any of them.
I hurry and downloaded the material requirements and called Sharen for a trip to JoAnne's. Turns out the coupons I had are not good until this weekend so I'm gonna wait to get my material. Not happy about it though.
Well, Part 1 of the mystery quilt came online yesterday with directions for cutting and sewing the first 2 blocks. Excitement is building.
I am torn -To be honest I am having a hard time waiting, just to use a 25% off coupon. Then again, 25% is 25% and the mystery quilt is a month long project so do I really need to get started right now.
Unless JoAnnes has changed their fabric selections since last week I pretty much know what is available there, so I am going to take a trip to Walmart and Hobby Lobby and see what they have to offer. Their material selections are considerably smaller and changing all the time, and it is cheaper. Maybe I will find something, maybe not, maybe I will find the color pallet I want to use or just maybe wandering through the fabrics will be just the calming effect I need to wait till this weekend.
Your membership has to be approved, so I waited. I think they wanted to see how much you spend on their website. It's my go to website for specialty materials so I'm thinking my chances are good.
I got the email that said I was IN.
OMG - I am so (sew) excited.
Of course, like everything else online they want you to fill out a "About Yourself" form and post a picture. I filled out the basic info - Karen from Elgin, IL. and then I posted this picture for my profile.
Opps - I suddenly get an emails asking if I am a long arm quilter?! aaaaaa.......
What am I supposed to say - NO? Look at the picture you just posted stupid.
I thought about lying and saying I was just borrowing this one, but I hate liars, so I told her I just bought it and needed more practice before I felt comfortable with someone Else's work.
The website gives you 5 different color pallets for material. Pretty sure they want you to purchase their fabric for your quilt. I didn't like any of them.
I hurry and downloaded the material requirements and called Sharen for a trip to JoAnne's. Turns out the coupons I had are not good until this weekend so I'm gonna wait to get my material. Not happy about it though.
Well, Part 1 of the mystery quilt came online yesterday with directions for cutting and sewing the first 2 blocks. Excitement is building.
I am torn -To be honest I am having a hard time waiting, just to use a 25% off coupon. Then again, 25% is 25% and the mystery quilt is a month long project so do I really need to get started right now.
Unless JoAnnes has changed their fabric selections since last week I pretty much know what is available there, so I am going to take a trip to Walmart and Hobby Lobby and see what they have to offer. Their material selections are considerably smaller and changing all the time, and it is cheaper. Maybe I will find something, maybe not, maybe I will find the color pallet I want to use or just maybe wandering through the fabrics will be just the calming effect I need to wait till this weekend.
Monday, March 17, 2014
Parade
I have never been to a St. Patty's Day parade in Chicago.
To me it just seems like a reason to sit in traffic to go and drink too much. Apparently that is not the case for the "Northside" parade. I read in the paper that 23% of Bryan's neighborhood is Irish. The parade went on forever and we didn't stay for the whole thing. It was cold out.
It is in Bryan and Mary's neighborhood. Actually 4 blocks from their house - so Mike and I drive in on Sunday early.
One
To get a parking spot out front of the Flory house.
Two
To hug and kiss and play with the grandkids.
Three
To see a Chicago parade.
Roger wanted to sit in the front, but he clearly did NOT fit. We got him convinced that the back was better. whew!
Just a few short blocks down Newburg and we had a prime spot to see the parade, granted it was cold and some people stayed home.
Luke snuggled down and slept the whole time. He had a rough night and was tired.
Roger's first parade. Daddy held him for awhile, but he was getting cold so he went back to the stroller.
Otis Wilson. Now, I was excited to see him. Mary had no idea who he was. Huh? OK, She was born and raised in St. Louis.
Roger sat in the stroller - trying to keep warm while Papa scooped up his candy and goodies. He was lovin' the suckers - so was his Mama - he could keep his gloves on. Did I mention it was cold out!
Four,
Roger has something to show us. He is now in a "big Boy" bed. His Grandpa Flory built him a "car" bed with real tires.
He let me climb into the bed with him to read a story before nap.
To me it just seems like a reason to sit in traffic to go and drink too much. Apparently that is not the case for the "Northside" parade. I read in the paper that 23% of Bryan's neighborhood is Irish. The parade went on forever and we didn't stay for the whole thing. It was cold out.
It is in Bryan and Mary's neighborhood. Actually 4 blocks from their house - so Mike and I drive in on Sunday early.
One
To get a parking spot out front of the Flory house.
Two
To hug and kiss and play with the grandkids.
To see a Chicago parade.
Roger wanted to sit in the front, but he clearly did NOT fit. We got him convinced that the back was better. whew!
Four,
Roger has something to show us. He is now in a "big Boy" bed. His Grandpa Flory built him a "car" bed with real tires.
He let me climb into the bed with him to read a story before nap.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Nate & Marina's Wedding
Mike and I took a brief trip down to SC to see my Nephew Nate get married.
We got a break from the cold and snow for a few days and got to witness the wedding and spend a few moments with the family down there.
The wedding was on the lake front. This is the view from the dock. The weather was perfect. The ground was muddy from the rain they had the days before it didn't ruin the wedding or the party just a few pair of shoes and pants.
Nate and Marina headed out to the end of the dock for pictures
Same dock was the sight of the drunk pyramid, made by the crew from Illinois - minus the adults. This was the result of talking about Joey's cheer leading days.
You don't have to tell them, they know they share something special. There's a bond there that they will have forever. They have been told to stand together for a picture almost every time they are with each other and not once have they ever said no. I have a whole lot to prove it.
We got a break from the cold and snow for a few days and got to witness the wedding and spend a few moments with the family down there.
The wedding was on the lake front. This is the view from the dock. The weather was perfect. The ground was muddy from the rain they had the days before it didn't ruin the wedding or the party just a few pair of shoes and pants.
Same dock was the sight of the drunk pyramid, made by the crew from Illinois - minus the adults. This was the result of talking about Joey's cheer leading days.
#Besttableever (whatever that means) # talk was confusing me.
Linda was the only one not in picture - she sat at the adults table.
Andy and Cheryl testing to see how cold the water is. Joey and Andy ended up in their boxers for a dive off the end of the dock after a few more beers. Surprisingly, Bryan and I sat that one out.
BIRTHDAY COUSINS
A bond that they've shared since 1981.
You don't have to tell them, they know they share something special. There's a bond there that they will have forever. They have been told to stand together for a picture almost every time they are with each other and not once have they ever said no. I have a whole lot to prove it.
Andy, Nate and Bryan
Congratulations to Nate and Marina Mansfield!
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
The Helper
Everybody needs a helper like Roger.
Boy does he love to "work".
He will sort your drill bits. His eyes lit up when Papa opened this case full of bits.
He can get you a drill bit and a screw driver bit for your drill. He even know a Phillips head from a regular.
He had to take all the tools out of Papa's tool box. The sharp ones (razor blade knives) stayed in the bottom of the box. Luke just wanted to be part of it too so Roger gave him a wrench. "A wrench won't hurt him."
The shelves get added. Roger had to be sure that his screws stayed in their holes. Bryan helped Mike to line the shelves up.
Boy does he love to "work".
He will sort your drill bits. His eyes lit up when Papa opened this case full of bits.
He can get you a drill bit and a screw driver bit for your drill. He even know a Phillips head from a regular.
The big boys planned on putting together the bookcase that Mike had made Bryan and Mary for their small apartment a few years ago. http://kkmilli.blogspot.com/2010/08/teamwork.html
They have the perfect spot in their living room.
Roger placed the screws into the holes so Papa could get them started.
He loves getting in the mix and is quite proud when you ask him for something. All the tools have to laid out and he is very good at making sure they are all put away when you are finished. He tells you that "You have to take care of them."
Yes, Roger is turning into quite the little helper.
Luke Turned 1
Now that BlogSpot has fixed their problem with me I can share Luke's 1st Birthday.
We met for breakfast and he was so happy with just his spoon. The kid is a happy person in general.
After we head on over to Newburg and opened presents.
He got this cool truck to ride on and it makes noise from his Uncle Brian. With a little help from Mama he was all about it. Good thing it had an off/on switch that thing was noisy. he loved it!
Of course he had to show us all his moves. Yes, he is walking - except when he is chasing after Roger and then he goes faster crawling, but it's only a matter of time. Can you say "Hands Full!"
After we head on over to Newburg and opened presents.
We sang him Happy Birthday and then ate Cake...
Sunday, February 9, 2014
My Valentine
The is no question who is my Valentine. I married him on Valentine's Day 28 years ago this Friday.
Now Mike's Valentine is in question!
He came home Thursday with this.
Now I 'm thinking - Oh how Cute!
Turns out it's not for me - He has another Valentine who invited him to a dance Saturday Night and this was for her. Her corsage is provided with the ticket package.
Kaylyn wanted to take her Papa to her "Dad and Daughter Dance". NOT her Dad.
Mike got showered up, put on a tie (had to be a red one , requested by his granddaughter) and cologne.
Kaylyn got a new dress. Her hair all done up and a bit of makeup.
And They partied the night away. I do have pictures and video, but they are stuck on the damn new smart phones we just got and I don't know how to use it completely just yet.
The reason Kaylyn told her Dad that she wanted to take Papa instead of him was because "Papa is getting old". I'm thinking she wanted to take him because he can't say no to her and will dance every dance she wanted too.
Turns out we are both right.
Mike came home and told me all about his date. Yes, he talked all about it!
They danced and danced and danced. He loved the part when he picked Kaylyn up (all Kaylyn's idea and his back held up just fine) for the last dance and she put her head on his shoulder. They made a date, right then, to dance to "Butterfly Kisses" at her wedding.
This morning, Mike made the comment that "Kaylyn kicked my a** last night, I am beat." Yup - getting old.
I guess I will have to get used to sharing my Valentine with the granddaughter.
Now Mike's Valentine is in question!
He came home Thursday with this.
Turns out it's not for me - He has another Valentine who invited him to a dance Saturday Night and this was for her. Her corsage is provided with the ticket package.
Kaylyn wanted to take her Papa to her "Dad and Daughter Dance". NOT her Dad.
Mike got showered up, put on a tie (had to be a red one , requested by his granddaughter) and cologne.
Kaylyn got a new dress. Her hair all done up and a bit of makeup.
And They partied the night away. I do have pictures and video, but they are stuck on the damn new smart phones we just got and I don't know how to use it completely just yet.
The reason Kaylyn told her Dad that she wanted to take Papa instead of him was because "Papa is getting old". I'm thinking she wanted to take him because he can't say no to her and will dance every dance she wanted too.
Turns out we are both right.
Mike came home and told me all about his date. Yes, he talked all about it!
They danced and danced and danced. He loved the part when he picked Kaylyn up (all Kaylyn's idea and his back held up just fine) for the last dance and she put her head on his shoulder. They made a date, right then, to dance to "Butterfly Kisses" at her wedding.
This morning, Mike made the comment that "Kaylyn kicked my a** last night, I am beat." Yup - getting old.
I guess I will have to get used to sharing my Valentine with the granddaughter.
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