It Lingers...

Good morning, Friends...

Well, I think I'm going to live.  Everything but the cough is but a distant memory.  I'm far from having some zippity in my doodah but, I'm making it.  Larry seems to have the cough now.  Can't decide if it's his usual January allergy cough or the garbage I have.  He doesn't have any fever, but I'll be watching.

This is the icy/snowy sight we woke up to this morning.

Other parts of the country are experiencing the same storm.  We may get a snow event maybe once every year or two but it's definitely not the norm.

Did I tell you about finding a rock in my bag of almonds?  Maybe I did on Facebook...Well, if not, I found a rock.  I almost chomped down on it but was saved because when I reached in to grab some of the almonds, I grabbed the rock instead.  Boy...That would have been an expensive trip to the dentist!  But no harm, no foul.  I'm not the suing type of person.  Stuff happens.  Now if I'd busted my bridge or a tooth...I would have asked for the price of the dental trip but nothing more.  I think some people don't know how to "keep it honest".

It was a pretty good size rock!  I contacted the company and they were gracious.  They asked for its return...packaging number...date.  They sent a mailer to return it, and I did.  Hope no one else had this happen to them.  With things the way they are these days...it's hard to find good help.

This was in California.

I did force myself to finish the baby quilt for Samantha's friend/boss' shower.  Let me just say this...I will NEVER do ruffle ANYTHING ever again...period.

I had to keep Lottie Wednesday and Thursday.  She had the same thing I have so... It was not easy, but I managed things.  There was no help for it.  We are a small family, and we have to pitch in and just "do it".

She is such a sweetheart and a really good baby.

I also managed to make chicken and corn...

Instant Pot chicken and potatoes with bell pepper and onions.

This is the shot I should have taken...instead of the jab I did take!

Larry made breakfast...pretty good.

Well, that's about all for today.  It'll be a cold few days, so I'll start on Laura's quilt top.  It's just straight lines so it shouldn't be difficult.

Hope you all are staying well!!

I'll see you all next time...

The Flu Shot...

Good morning, Friends...

Well...I did it again.  You think I'd remember from one year to the next...but I don't.  Someone yells, "flu shot" and I'm usually, first in line...no more!  I've had enough.  About a month ago both Larry and I dutifully went to the Scott & White hospital pharmacy and received our injections.  I always tell the nurse we don't want the "high powered" dose!  If you get sick from it...it's not good.  She gave us the "low dose" and we went along our way.  Baby Sloane got pneumonia and an earache...geeez (she's better now) ...we think Samantha was sick with something over Christmas holidays but, we don't know (she's also better now).  Then, there's church.  Hand shaking...hugs.  Trust me, we practically bathe in vanilla scented alcohol.  But that injection...I know that's why I'm now ill.  So...I'll be putting reminders on my calendars to Stay Away from all future injections!  I am well (except for seasonal sinus garbage) almost all year long.  The coughing, hacking...sore ribs...ridiculous!  You get sick to help the body build antibodies...you'd think after 74 yrs, I'd be immune but no...ugggg.  Anyway, I thought I'd let you know what's up.  I haven't cooked...cleaned...done anything.  just sitting and staring into space or at the TV.  I'm getting better now but I swear...no more Flu Shots!  The Pneumonia injection?  I do take it every 10 yrs or so but no more flu shots...ever again.  They are useless.  The strains change even before you receive the shot so what's the use.  I'm done.

Hope you all are well?  If so...stay that way!  I'm sorry if I haven't visited you...just don't feel much like staring at the computer screen right now...forgive me?

See you next week, hopefully.  

 

The In-between Times

Good Morning Friends...

You know, this "in between" time makes it difficult to have anything new to post about.  A lot of bloggers take this time off from blogging.  I won't but, you might have to look at more photos than words...we just haven't done much...lol

Larry made our usual black-eyed peas and cornbread for our New Years Day lunch.  The boy knows how to cook.  Well, Larry had made the peas and cornbread at 4am so...that's what we enjoyed for breakfast.  Hot and steamy on a cold morning...nice!

The rest of the day was spent working on projects...my sewing, Larry's laser and 3-D printer...making something.  I never know what's up out in his workshop.  

Our sweet Sloane...

Grandson William and his girlfriend, Cailin.  We were SO happy to see them!

We went to a restaurant that had been in business for about a year and a half.  The room was huge.  They advertise they are now open for breakfast...so we went.  Long and short of it, we won't be back.  We were there for almost 2hrs...and no one else ever came in.  We now will have to remember that when it's breakfast time...and there's no one there but you...you need to leave.  People aren't there, for a reason. 

Looks good but the veggies were raw, and the coffee was lukewarm and bitter.  I ate about a quarter of it the let Larry take a crack at it...he wasn't impressed.

Larry's panini was just sad.  A layer of ham...a layer of gouda? cheese...we think.  A George Foreman grill would have made a good one, but not this.

crickets...

This is a new Chinese restaurant in town...King Noodle.  If you have one, go try it out.  It is wonderful!  A ton of food.  I ordered Coconut Shrimp with steamed rice and Larry, Mongolian Beef with fried rice.

We will be going back!

We had a quick breakfast the other morning.  I just want to say that I made my Apple Jacks...healthy by adding a dried cranberry...so don't judge me...lol

Made a pan of cinnamon rolls...Hey!  It's the holidays! lol

For a lunch, I made air fryer porkchops and fried okra.

Salmon and roasted yellow squash...really good.

The second I read this; I could feel the wind blowing on my face!  How about you?

Asking for some prayers for our sweet little 16yr old Buddy.  He's in congestive heart failure and there's nothing else the doctor can do for him...just a medication.  He has moments where he gets excited or going potty where he falls over, howling until we can scoop him up and place him in his bed.  It's so sad but we can Not put him...down.  The howling comes from fear, not pain.  We love on him and he's fine...groggy but fine.  We know his time is short but please pray for him...and us.  He's been such a sweet and faithful baby.

Well, I hope you all had a wonderful New Years.  Looking forward to a safe and happy 2026!

Until next time...

  

Merry Christmas!

Good morning, Friends!

Well, by the time you'll be reading this...Christmas will have come and gone!  Our little family of 11 enjoyed the morning with French Toast Casserole, Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Casserole...and Cinnamon Rolls for breakfast.  Then there's the fudge, coffee, tea, cookies...and a nice big pot of Chicken and Dumplings for later this afternoon's meal.  William and girlfriend, Cailin, wasn't able to make it this week but hopefully, by New Years...Sam, Everett and Sloane and Lottie left around 11 to make the Christmas visits with other of their family members...Daughter Crystal and hubs, Tim, stayed until about 2 because she has to work today. It's a 2 1/2hr trip home.  Tylar and Sara and Sydney left with Tim and Crystal.

Larry and I then kicked back...and enjoyed that blessed feeling you get after an event you've been preparing for, for weeks...is done.

I do miss our parents though...but hopefully, they sat with us in spirit, as everyone enjoyed the morning fun.  They are never far away....

I love the old Charlie Chan mysteries.  I played several episodes while I finished up cleaning and cooking.

Our little Sydney had a fun time teasing Gampa!

Momma Sara and Sydney Jo...

Finally!  Three years old is the magic age for No More Tears with Santa!  She was discussing Santa's "list" and her name On It... Too cute.  She got a cookie.

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Our three sweet great granbabies... Sydney, Sloane and Lottie, so tiny.

My French toast casserole ...it made a nice custard.

Yummy cinnamon rolls...

A few outside decorations...

We enjoyed our church group Christmas party last Saturday.  There were tons of food!  Food was everywhere...lol

Larry and the boys were waiting to get things moving!  Let's Eat!  lol

We went to Cracker Barrel one day earlier in the week...fish was good!  

I made some fudge...Extremely easy!  I used one package of milk chocolate chips and one can of frosting.  And since it was chocolate, I sprinkled a few salt flakes all over the top...oh my word good!

Recipe here!

I made chicken and dumplings for the afternoon meal.

This brisket sandwich came from Terry Black's barbeque restaurant...really good.

Libby's still at it...fighting her bed before taking her nap...lol

Well friends, I guess I'll stop here.  I took tons of photos but for the sake of your eyes...lol...I'll end things here.  Needless to say, we all had a great day!  I hope you all, as well, had a beautiful and blessed day!

See you in the New Year!