Back on January 5th, we finally moved into our new home! It had been a long and tedious process since we started gutting the home back in May of 2012. We were hoping to get moved in late in November or early December, but my 4 week hospital stay threw a wrench into that! Well, we are finally … [Read more...] about Investing in a Biometrics Safe for our New Home
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Fun on Family Game Night
It's that time again...for another Wordless or Almost Wordless Wednesday post! Gosh, it seems like I just made a WW post yesterday! Time flies! This past weekend our little 3 1/2 year old Princess Gia (grand daughter) came over for a play date. I gave Princess Gia several of her Christmas … [Read more...] about Fun on Family Game Night
Favorite Appetizers When Dining Out
We older and enjoy dining out at least once a week. At our age we find it more convenient than always cooking a meal for two. The majority of the time when we dine out it's for lunch or dinner and it's almost always for a hot (not cold) meal. When we dine out we're always looking to try new type's … [Read more...] about Favorite Appetizers When Dining Out
Stepin a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day January 11th
I was over on Twitter earlier today and someone on Twitter was talking about it being national Stepin a Puddle and Spash Your Friends Day which is always on January 11th. I was dumbfounded that there would even be a national day for that because I think it's plain stupid. There are more important … [Read more...] about Stepin a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day January 11th
A Total Hip Replacement at Age 45? You Bet!
Right after Thanksgiving I was admitted to the hospital for treatment of a rare genetic disease called Porphyria that I suffer from. About once a year, I will have a really bad "flare up" of the disease and have to go into the hospital for medical treatment. Before I get into what happened this … [Read more...] about A Total Hip Replacement at Age 45? You Bet!
Mrs. Claus and her Elf on Christmas Morning
It has been several weeks since I had the pleasure of doing an "Almost Wordless Wednesday" post, so it's about time that I get to a new one. As you all know, I was recently in the hospital for 4 1/2 weeks and tomorrow will mark 1 week since I have returned home. I spent the entire month of … [Read more...] about Mrs. Claus and her Elf on Christmas Morning
Fried Sticky Buns – You Have to Try Them!
How many of you enjoy eating sticky buns? Our family loves them...especially if they're homemade or purchased from a local bakery. You can sometimes find them at the local grocery in the bakery department too! Sticky buns are a sweet treat...an indulgence that we enjoy. With that said...have you … [Read more...] about Fried Sticky Buns – You Have to Try Them!
When Do You Put Your Holiday Decorations Away?
It is hard to believe, but Christmas 2012 is done and over with it! We hope everyone enjoyed their holiday with their loved ones! Now that Christmas is over, when do you take down your decorations and put them away? Do you do it right away or leave them up until after January 1st? If you do leave … [Read more...] about When Do You Put Your Holiday Decorations Away?