Party, Party

No pictures to post today, but we had a busy weekend attending parties.

Friday night was a celebration of 50 years for Kendall's friend Retha and last night was a dinner party with my work team. I'm sorry we're missing Rachel's big bash this evening as she celebrates turning 3.

Today has been rainy and cool. Soup weather! There were lots of dripping umbrellas in the foyer of the church this morning.

New Artwork

Some new art work arrived in the mail recently. I was talking to Julie/Asa as he was creating these pieces. It adds a splash of color to the refrigerator!

Bunko

Last night was another fun filled evening of Bunko, Food and Friends. We try to take a group picture every Christmas. Last month it was here in front of the tree.

Christmas 2007

More Christmas Memories

Here is an eclectic view of some holiday scenes

Emma convincing Phebe to have her nails done too. I gave manicures and pedicures to Emma and Rachel. Girls have to have their nails done for special occasions!

Lunch at The Casselman

Henry and Whitney looking cute at the Bell Ringing New Year's Eve

There was a Winter Storm Advisory when we headed to Pittsburgh the evening before our early AM flight. It was nice to walk across the covered walkway from the hotel to airline check in.

Open house at Aunt Joanna's.

We spent parts of Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at the hospital. We took Mom to the ED Sunday night when she was admitted with pneumonia.

She was able to get some much needed rest and was looking perky when we visited on New Year's Day.

Naomi & Daisy at the book discussion group (Eyes at the Window) that Phebe hosted. There was good attendance of cousins, uncles and aunts for an interesting discussion.

Some time for games of Wii.

Making Potato Candy With Pa

For those of you interested, the Potato Candy recipe is in THE Cookbook. Pa's version doesn't use any potatoes. It is cream, powdered sugar, peanut butter and butter. Emma and Rachel make this with Pa for special occasions. Stirring

Kneading on tippy toes

Gotta keep those hands dusted off!

One final roll

The finished product being plated

Mexican Train

We managed to get in a game of Mexican Train with Dad's brothers and Aunt Annie. Guess who won?? Me!!! Dad, Lorene & Anna
Anna, Lois, Eva Jean & Mom
Harold opening his end of year prize for winning the most Mini-Golf games for 2007

Name That Passenger!

Here's a game for you. Name the passenger that shared isle space with Kendall on our flight back from Pittsburgh today in row 15. Nice guy, travelling with his wife, 2 children and a small dog. I'm not sure what the prize will be, and since I already told Dad, he is disqualified and can't answer!

We have winners! The answer has come from the Weaver clan in IL. It is Lynn Swann of the great Pittsburgh City of Champions era. Here is a link of his speech when he was inducted into the Hall of Fame. http://www.profootballhof.com/history/release.jsp?release_id=425