Thursday, July 10, 2025

Finally Took the Plunge...




Good morning, Friends...
Well hopefully, I'm back to a regular posting schedule!  It just seems like it's been a really busy July...doing things at church...home...and I don't think I've sewn a lick this month!  Can't seem to get all my chickens in one place!  Not happy about that... 

 






We did, however, finally decide on a car.  We loved our 2013 GMC Terrain so much that we bought another one.  It's hard to beat a GMC anything.  They're just a well-made car or pick-up.  The last one was made in Canada...the 2026 was made in Mexico.  Hopefully we'll get another 12 years out of this one..we'll just have to see...Hopefully one day soon, we'll start seeing more cars made in America!

It's really going to take some time to learn about everything that's on this car...Larry asked what I wanted on it, and I said since it's probably going to be our last new car...I wanted everything.  Auto-start, heated and cooled seats...heated steering wheel...auto back lift...navigation...cameras...car play...all of it.  The only thing we didn't get was 4-wheel drive.  I don't think we're going off-road anytime soon, and with what little we do drive that extra expense wouldn't make much sense.  If it snows...we don't go out.  It has front wheel drive so that should be enough.  That's the great thing about retirement...



Secrets!  lol

Samantha, Sloane and Lottie resting at home...snuggle time.

I get to keep little Lottie on Friday!  Sloane goes to daycare three days a week.  Sam has some appointment and needs free hands.





Found this sweet photo of Larry at Air Force training tech school in Colorado...so long ago.  Looks like a baby!
1968...



Never knew this...but then, why would I.







Made an easy meal for a family of three whose wife is just out of the hospital.  I figured since here was supper...they needed cookies...Everyone needs cookies!! lolol



They're not homemade but they are really good...Pillsbury.




A hamburger on lo-carb tortillas!  Why eat all that extra bread when you don't have to??  These are great!




Pork and broccoli... sorry, but the only way I'll eat the green stuff is if it's covered in cheese!  





Pork ribs with Larry's baby lima beans…




Scrambled Egg, tomato and cheese Grits...




Well, that's about it for me this time.  Hope you all are doing well and are safe wherever you may be.

We are still trying to deal with the drownings at the Guadulupe River near Kerrville, Texas.  UPDATE: 120 confirmed sweet lives lost...more than 160 still missing...so far.  All those little girls...campers...it's just unimaginable.  Please say a prayer for all the families involved... so...

Until next time....

12 comments:

Far Side of Fifty said...

Nice vehicle hope you enjoy it!

Margaret D said...

Great having a new vehicle. We have a KIA Seltos all wheel drive not quite 2 years old. Have fun in the new car.

Ann said...

Congrats on the new ride. That's a nice looking vehicle. Mine is 10 years old so I may just look into getting a new one once I get back to work.
What a nice thing to do sending dinner and cookies. I'm sure it was much appreciated. I'm kind of freaking out reading about the strawberries. I just ate some the other day and now I'm wondering how many hidden things I ate.
Interesting about Diane Keaton too. I never knew that.

Anvilcloud said...

Of the various items that caught my attention, one was the green stuff with cheese. I get it, but I am not sure if I could do broccoli even then. That’s how Sue gets me to ingest cauliflower, however. Oh … the fettuccine looks very good. I really like that stuff and pasta in general. I like the bad stuff a lot more than the good stuff. Enjoy the new buggy with all of its bells and whistles.

Mari said...

Your new car looks wonderful!
I can't eat broccoli even with cheese. I will eat it raw in salads though.
The meal you took away looks very good!
Have fun with Lottie!

Billie Jo said...

Hello! Congratulations on the beautiful new car! Enjoy the sweet baby, and how kind of you to make a meal for that family. That is something that isn't done as much any more, and I am happy to see it still exists. I enjoyed visiting with you today. Have a cozy afternoon!

The Happy Whisk said...

Congrats on getting a new car with everything you wanted. I have heated seats and they are lovely. Food looks good. And as for Keaten. Since she didn't have her trademark custom on, I didn't know it was her even with the writing, I had to loooooook looook.

Red Rose Alley said...

That's quite a car there. I hope it lasts for many years. A reliable car is important. That's a neat photo of Larry. Love those old photos, they're priceless. That was nice of you to make a meal for a friend, and send them cookies too! The pork and broccoli looks delicious. I just made pork tacos. I've always wanted to try Grits. That's a sweet picture of Samantha with the little ones.
Thanks for the update.....whispering a prayer for the people in Texas, it's terrible.

~Sheri

photowannabe said...

The photo of Samantha, Sloane and Lottie is priceless. That's a wall hanger to me. The picture is a story in its self.
All the food looks delicious and cheese and broccoli is a favorite of mine.
Prayers continuing for Texas and the tragedy. I just can't wrap my head around it.
Hope you have a great rest of the week.
Sue

Joyful in His Presence said...

You are going to have fun on Friday when you keep Lottie! Love it! Congratulations on your new car! Good for you!
It's so sad about the Guadulupe River and the tragedy in Texas. May God give each family who has suffered loss comfort.
Your food looks yummy...as always. xx

DeniseinVA said...


The floods are the saddest with all the loss of life, especially for those who are so young. Sending prayers to all of those affected. I also send my prayers to others, after reading all the stories about the heroes coming out of these tragedies, people risking their lives to save others.

Lovely new car with all the bells and whistles, and that big screen, and wishing you many miles of happy driving! Adorable photo of Samantha, Sloane and Lottie. A sweet photo of Larry too. Interesting about Keaton and Pacino. I don’t think either of them married did they? Though I don’t know much about either of them, just in passing. Your friends must have appreciated you thinking of them with a meal and both looked great. All your meals look great as always, as was this post. Thanks Donna!

Bill said...

Good luck with your new car. I was having some cookies myself when I read your about your cookies, it made me smile. Have a great day and upcoming weekend.