Category Archives: Family

Activities involving family/extended family.

T-1 And We Are Ready!

We got a great chance to visit last night and are ready for a busy day!  We had our coffee and then went to Girls Night Out. We visited for quite a while before getting ready for Girls Night Out … Continue reading

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T-2!

Oops, that is NOT what I meant, snookums? I departed the house at 7:00 am to go to the gym because I had an appointment at 8:00 am with the owner.   When I was done, the bearings from the stationary … Continue reading

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Monday? Already?

I woke up and thought to myself:  I’m a light eater. As soon as the light goes on, I start eating. Jon and Sarah will be here on Wednesday afternoon!  They are flying in from New Hampshire, where it was … Continue reading

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Today, we have two items on the agenda: Girl’s Night Out and dinner with the Linds. The remaining portion of the day will be spent continuing cleaning activities. Today’s targets are Robin’s Nest Closet and Mary’s Closet. We talked a … Continue reading

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Pre Prepared; I Was A Boy Scout Before They Went Off The Rails…Too Bad!

First thing this morning, I heated the water in the tea kettle to the point of ebullition. We had our tea and checked our email. Looking at an email is like opening a box of chocolates—you never know what it … Continue reading

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We got up early and worked all day putting Christmas in their boxes! Mary did most of the moving/packing while I resorted to lifting and staging things for the boys who came over later. We were just about pooped when … Continue reading

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HAPPY NEAR YEAR 2025!

Goodbye, 2024. Go away and stay away! We found a great way to start the year: a trip to the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center to see Back To The Future. We had brunch at the Silver Trumpet across the street … Continue reading

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T-1 Has Arrived! 2025 Will Be Here In An Hour!

Visit Our New Year’s Web Site!! I was up at 6:00 am and went to the office, attempting to stay quiet so Mary could get her beauty sleep!  (She does NOT need it, but I offer the option anyway) Around … Continue reading

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Off We Go! In A Cloud Of Dust!!

We were off to see Bonnie*, and when I mentioned the car, Scout jumped in and back out of Mary’s car. She calls her car Precious!  He got a little worried when I showed him the map and asked to … Continue reading

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Christmas 2024 Has Arrived

I was up early, not because I wanted to see Santa but because I was having a coughing attack!  Mary brought my hot tea, and I pushed my nose into Vick’s vaporizer for a couple of hours and popped pills … Continue reading

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