Once the sun peeked from behind the clouds, the fog quickly disappeared.
Sometimes it pays to get up early!
Monday, December 20, 2010
An Early Morning Adventure
With the snow covered fields in southern Indiana and the sun coming up on an early morning sure can make for some beautiful pictures and some difficult driving at the same time. 
Once the sun peeked from behind the clouds, the fog quickly disappeared.
Sometimes it pays to get up early!
Once the sun peeked from behind the clouds, the fog quickly disappeared.
Sometimes it pays to get up early!
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Cha Ching
Yet another successful shopping day! I've been so blessed this Christmas season. Ric had a couple items marked in a book and was suggesting to me he couldn't live without those items.
So, this morning after I picked Patrick up from work, we headed north to Home Depot. I took the book in with me so I'd get the correct items. I showed the cashier the two things Ric needed. The first one was at the end of the cashier's line. How simple was that? My second item she looked up in her computer and we walked two isles over and found exactly what I needed. We made our way up to the register, paid for both items, and was in and out of the store in less than five minutes!
Next we traveled south to Jay-C Stores to purchase more food for our Christmas dinner! I thought I had gotten it all last week, but I've added more to the menu, so I had to go back! Like always, they had everything I needed, and was in and out (after visiting with several friends) in less than a half-hour!
I think I am beginning to like this holiday season more and more!
So, this morning after I picked Patrick up from work, we headed north to Home Depot. I took the book in with me so I'd get the correct items. I showed the cashier the two things Ric needed. The first one was at the end of the cashier's line. How simple was that? My second item she looked up in her computer and we walked two isles over and found exactly what I needed. We made our way up to the register, paid for both items, and was in and out of the store in less than five minutes!
Next we traveled south to Jay-C Stores to purchase more food for our Christmas dinner! I thought I had gotten it all last week, but I've added more to the menu, so I had to go back! Like always, they had everything I needed, and was in and out (after visiting with several friends) in less than a half-hour!
I think I am beginning to like this holiday season more and more!
Sunday, December 05, 2010
December
The snow fell in early December, but not on my vehicle!
The white fluffy stuff made for some beautiful pictures. Even though I was busy this weekend, I still managed to capture a few shots!
With the temperature being in the teens of the evenings and the highs in the low 30's during the day in the coming week, the snow might last for a few days!
The white fluffy stuff made for some beautiful pictures. Even though I was busy this weekend, I still managed to capture a few shots!
With the temperature being in the teens of the evenings and the highs in the low 30's during the day in the coming week, the snow might last for a few days!
Saturday, December 04, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Happiness
Today was the start of the kindergarten students learning the letter D. A few weeks ago, Holly, one of the teachers for our youth, asked me to make some of my ding dongs for the kids. Of course I could not turn down a chance to do some more baking!
Holly told me they needed 48 cupcakes for the kindergarteners, teachers and helpers. So this morning, Patrick and I took in 57 cupcakes for everyone to share, and of course learn more about the letter D!
I was happy to do it for Holly and also Mary Jo who also asked for some of the special treats! I got the biggest and best surprise after school today. Holly stopped by after school to bring me back my bakeware AND a special gift for me!
Holly said the kids were even more excited with the letter D and the ding dong cupcakes!
I'm happy with what the kids made for me!
Funny how the littlest things make your day!
Holly told me they needed 48 cupcakes for the kindergarteners, teachers and helpers. So this morning, Patrick and I took in 57 cupcakes for everyone to share, and of course learn more about the letter D!
I was happy to do it for Holly and also Mary Jo who also asked for some of the special treats! I got the biggest and best surprise after school today. Holly stopped by after school to bring me back my bakeware AND a special gift for me!
Holly said the kids were even more excited with the letter D and the ding dong cupcakes!
I'm happy with what the kids made for me!
Funny how the littlest things make your day!
Friday, November 26, 2010
Black Friday
Successful! That is the only way to describe my Black Friday experiences today!
First Patrick and I set out from the 'burg after 6:00 a.m. We made our way south with our first planned stop (after gassing up) at Ace Hardware in Scottsburg. I didn't read the sales flyer carefully enough, because they didn't open till 7:00 a.m. We were about 20 minutes early! Oh well, not a problem.
We continued south on highway 31, enjoying a leisure drive and viewing some Christmas lights and displays along the way.
We decided to make Walmart in Clarksville our next stop. As we pulled into the parking lot we could see cars that had been parked for awhile because there was still frost, and a little snow, on the windshields of some vehicles. We went down the first lane of parked cars just as someone was pulling out from their parking spot, I pulled in.
I had heard Walmart had decided to do things differently this year, to keep customers from arguing and fighting over merchandise, they gave out bracelets at 2:00 a.m. and then had the shoppers come back at 5 or 6:00 a.m. to pick out their purchases. What? I know of several who braved the wet, cold and stormy weather to start their shopping at midnight, get a bracelet and hopefully get their merchandise.
This morning, after a good nights sleep, I went into Walmart, made my way back to the electronics department, found a computer box, loaded it into my shopping cart and headed to the cashier. Beside the cashier's desk I found some flash drives I needed and picked up a few of them. The lady behind the counter looked at the box, retrieved the numbers and said she would have to go to the back room to get the computer. Within 3 minutes she returned with a brand new Dell computer in a box and loaded it into my cart! I showed her a picture in the sales flyer of an alarm clock/radio/iPhone docking/charging device that was on sale this morning. She went to the next isle and brought one back to my cart. I asked if I needed to pay for the items at her checkout or could I go upfront. Didn't matter to her, so up to the front I went. Six lanes open for those with 20 items or less, so we chose the one with no one in line. Zip, scan, thank you very much, and we were in and out of there within 20 minutes (or less!)
No bracelet or sleepless night required!
Next stop...Bass Pro of course!
As we pulled into the parking lot there, we got lucky again. As a few shoppers were making their way out of the store, I followed them to their car, and as they were loading their purchases in their vehicle, we had about 4 college age adults make their way to my window. I rolled down the window and they asked if I would like a cup of coffee! Really? They were promoting Wendy's new breakfast sandwiches and giving away free cups of coffee. I am not a coffee drinker at all, but what the heck...it was free!
They looked like the ghost busters with the coffee canteens strapped on their backs. I got a free cup of hot coffee and some breakfast coupons for a free breakfast from Wendy's! Guess I was in the right place at the right time this morning!
We entered Bass Pro, picked up a sales flyer, and made our way upstairs. I ran into a few friends, enjoyed chatting with them and hearing of their morning experiences, and also found a new sweater I needed! We browsed through the hunting, fishing and golfing merchandise, but didn't find anything else we couldn't live without. Coming back downstairs we looked through the hats and t-shirts. Patrick found a good buy, so we decided it was time to check out.
Most of the registers had more than 10 people in line, so we just decided to stand in the closest one to start our wait. Within 3 minutes a lady at the register ahead of us said, "May I help someone?" Off we went! Checked out and outta there so quickly my head was spinning!
I'm beginning to enjoy this Black Friday stuff!
From there I wanted to meet an old friend who runs the Wayside Christian Mission in Louisville. We thought we would surprise him, but we were the ones who got surprised. He wasn't working today! Guess he had decided to go shopping too!
We made a few other stops, had lunch at our favorite restaurant, viewed the Falls of the Ohio, and made it back home in one piece! On the way back home, I stopped by Ace Hardware to see if the item I was wanting was still in stock. Sure enough it was AND it also included a rebate!
As I said at the beginning, we had a successful day! No arguments. Purchases made without any hassle. More unforgettable memories made!
Yep, it was successful!
First Patrick and I set out from the 'burg after 6:00 a.m. We made our way south with our first planned stop (after gassing up) at Ace Hardware in Scottsburg. I didn't read the sales flyer carefully enough, because they didn't open till 7:00 a.m. We were about 20 minutes early! Oh well, not a problem.
We continued south on highway 31, enjoying a leisure drive and viewing some Christmas lights and displays along the way.
We decided to make Walmart in Clarksville our next stop. As we pulled into the parking lot we could see cars that had been parked for awhile because there was still frost, and a little snow, on the windshields of some vehicles. We went down the first lane of parked cars just as someone was pulling out from their parking spot, I pulled in.
I had heard Walmart had decided to do things differently this year, to keep customers from arguing and fighting over merchandise, they gave out bracelets at 2:00 a.m. and then had the shoppers come back at 5 or 6:00 a.m. to pick out their purchases. What? I know of several who braved the wet, cold and stormy weather to start their shopping at midnight, get a bracelet and hopefully get their merchandise.
This morning, after a good nights sleep, I went into Walmart, made my way back to the electronics department, found a computer box, loaded it into my shopping cart and headed to the cashier. Beside the cashier's desk I found some flash drives I needed and picked up a few of them. The lady behind the counter looked at the box, retrieved the numbers and said she would have to go to the back room to get the computer. Within 3 minutes she returned with a brand new Dell computer in a box and loaded it into my cart! I showed her a picture in the sales flyer of an alarm clock/radio/iPhone docking/charging device that was on sale this morning. She went to the next isle and brought one back to my cart. I asked if I needed to pay for the items at her checkout or could I go upfront. Didn't matter to her, so up to the front I went. Six lanes open for those with 20 items or less, so we chose the one with no one in line. Zip, scan, thank you very much, and we were in and out of there within 20 minutes (or less!)
No bracelet or sleepless night required!
Next stop...Bass Pro of course!
As we pulled into the parking lot there, we got lucky again. As a few shoppers were making their way out of the store, I followed them to their car, and as they were loading their purchases in their vehicle, we had about 4 college age adults make their way to my window. I rolled down the window and they asked if I would like a cup of coffee! Really? They were promoting Wendy's new breakfast sandwiches and giving away free cups of coffee. I am not a coffee drinker at all, but what the heck...it was free!
They looked like the ghost busters with the coffee canteens strapped on their backs. I got a free cup of hot coffee and some breakfast coupons for a free breakfast from Wendy's! Guess I was in the right place at the right time this morning!
We entered Bass Pro, picked up a sales flyer, and made our way upstairs. I ran into a few friends, enjoyed chatting with them and hearing of their morning experiences, and also found a new sweater I needed! We browsed through the hunting, fishing and golfing merchandise, but didn't find anything else we couldn't live without. Coming back downstairs we looked through the hats and t-shirts. Patrick found a good buy, so we decided it was time to check out.
Most of the registers had more than 10 people in line, so we just decided to stand in the closest one to start our wait. Within 3 minutes a lady at the register ahead of us said, "May I help someone?" Off we went! Checked out and outta there so quickly my head was spinning!
I'm beginning to enjoy this Black Friday stuff!
From there I wanted to meet an old friend who runs the Wayside Christian Mission in Louisville. We thought we would surprise him, but we were the ones who got surprised. He wasn't working today! Guess he had decided to go shopping too!
We made a few other stops, had lunch at our favorite restaurant, viewed the Falls of the Ohio, and made it back home in one piece! On the way back home, I stopped by Ace Hardware to see if the item I was wanting was still in stock. Sure enough it was AND it also included a rebate!
As I said at the beginning, we had a successful day! No arguments. Purchases made without any hassle. More unforgettable memories made!
Yep, it was successful!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Thankfulness
The standard list of five senses doesn't really give our bodies credit for all of the amazing things they can do. There are at least a dozen different things we can sense. Using the standard five senses, hearing, sight, smell, touch, and taste, I’m thankful everyday that my body has those. Hearing Patrick laughing or playing is guitar makes me thankful I can hear. Seeing the joy on his face of his accomplishments, and the man he’s becoming, makes me thankful I can see. Smelling and tasting the chocolate chip cookies we have baked together for Christmas mornings, makes me thankful for being able to smell and taste. Feeling the warm, loving hugs I get from him makes me so thankful for the sense of touch.
I have so many things in my life to be thankful for this Thanksgiving and all the days ahead!
I have so many things in my life to be thankful for this Thanksgiving and all the days ahead!
Friday, November 19, 2010
Stress Reliever
After a long week at work I'm always looking for something to get my mind off of the stress. Sometimes, just spending time in my kitchen baking delicious meals or desserts of recipes I've found. Sometimes I like to curl up in a blanket with a good magazine or book. Shopping always helps and sometimes, if the weather cooperates, it's relaxing to gas up the 4-wheeler and take a drive through the country...
A couple weeks ago Patrick and I took a stress relieving trip to the 'bottoms'. Patrick thought it was so funny because he could stand in the river and not get wet.
I have this weekend planned out already and it involves tons of stress relaxing events. Baking, riding, shopping, reading, etc. I'll make sure to share my experiences with you in the next few weeks!
A couple weeks ago Patrick and I took a stress relieving trip to the 'bottoms'. Patrick thought it was so funny because he could stand in the river and not get wet.
I have this weekend planned out already and it involves tons of stress relaxing events. Baking, riding, shopping, reading, etc. I'll make sure to share my experiences with you in the next few weeks!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Basketball Capital of the World
Everyone knows the basketball capital of the world is right here in Indiana! Every year I look forward to the start of the seasons in high school and college levels. The Indiana Hoosiers play this weekend against Evansville, then on December 11 they travel to Lexington to face the Wildcats and in February they have a date with the Boilermakers on the 8th and 23rd. Those are a few of my favorite games I will not miss for anything.
There's nothing better than to have a cup of hot chocolate, setting in my favorite recliner right in front of the television, watching the IU Hoosiers in action.
There's nothing better than to have a cup of hot chocolate, setting in my favorite recliner right in front of the television, watching the IU Hoosiers in action.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Fall
Have I mentioned how much I love the Fall season? With the dry weather in the 'burg, our trees weren't a pretty as usual, but you still don't have to look very long or go very far to see some beautiful senery.
On a recent 4-wheeler trip out to one of our favorite fishing holes I was able to capture some pretty pictures.
The water was down from the lack of rain in the county, but it made it easy to walk around the edge of the fishing hole to see some old fish nests that we normally wouldn't be able to see.
We didn't have our fishing poles with us this day, so I don't have any pictures to post of my big fish...but stay tuned! Maybe I will soon!
On a recent 4-wheeler trip out to one of our favorite fishing holes I was able to capture some pretty pictures.
The water was down from the lack of rain in the county, but it made it easy to walk around the edge of the fishing hole to see some old fish nests that we normally wouldn't be able to see.
We didn't have our fishing poles with us this day, so I don't have any pictures to post of my big fish...but stay tuned! Maybe I will soon!
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Which Direction?
Traveling through the country can be an adventure. As Patrick and I made our way around the country roads, not sure where we were going, or what was around the next turn, we was a little disappointed when we seen...
This was somewhere south of county road 1000 south and west of county road 900 east. I told Patrick I thought we could climb the rock with our 4-wheelers and keep our tires on the new beams for bridge floor, but he didn't want to attempt it!
We turned around and headed to the other side of the county and ended up finding this barn as we traveled east on county road 525 south.
If I knew how to paint, I'd by a canvas and painting supplies and make an oil painting of this picture. Since I don't know how, I'll just enjoy the picture!
It was freezing cold everyday we rode and I never seemed to wear enough clothes!
We enjoyed our trek through the country roads of southern Indiana and look forward to doing it again....soon!
This was somewhere south of county road 1000 south and west of county road 900 east. I told Patrick I thought we could climb the rock with our 4-wheelers and keep our tires on the new beams for bridge floor, but he didn't want to attempt it!
We turned around and headed to the other side of the county and ended up finding this barn as we traveled east on county road 525 south.
If I knew how to paint, I'd by a canvas and painting supplies and make an oil painting of this picture. Since I don't know how, I'll just enjoy the picture!
It was freezing cold everyday we rode and I never seemed to wear enough clothes!We enjoyed our trek through the country roads of southern Indiana and look forward to doing it again....soon!
Friday, October 29, 2010
More Vacation Photos!
We survived another vacation and now all of us are trying to settle back into the everyday routine. My days, of course, consist of working, meetings, being a taxi driver, meetings, working, etc. (But I wouldn't give it up for nothing!)
Anyway, our week off of the daily grind was very relaxing and looong! We didn't plan anything, no travel plans, nothing. I shut the alarm off on Friday night and left it off all week. When I woke up, if I wanted to get up, I did. If not, I just simply rolled over and went back to sleep.
When we did manage to roll out of our beds for the day we usually took the 4-wheelers for a drive through the beautiful back roads of southern Indiana. I didn't pack my expensive camera, but did have my trusty iPhone with me and made sure I took several pictures.
Some shots I couldn't ask for a better picture, even if I tried with my good camera!
The above picture was taken at our local Conservation Club. I was really wanting to get a picture of how much the lake was down due to our dry summer, but I was much happier with the way this turned out! Below is on our way home on Tampico Pike. The full moon can been seen in the distance.
Stay tuned...more of our southern Indiana adventures will be posted in the coming days!
Anyway, our week off of the daily grind was very relaxing and looong! We didn't plan anything, no travel plans, nothing. I shut the alarm off on Friday night and left it off all week. When I woke up, if I wanted to get up, I did. If not, I just simply rolled over and went back to sleep.
When we did manage to roll out of our beds for the day we usually took the 4-wheelers for a drive through the beautiful back roads of southern Indiana. I didn't pack my expensive camera, but did have my trusty iPhone with me and made sure I took several pictures.
Some shots I couldn't ask for a better picture, even if I tried with my good camera!
The above picture was taken at our local Conservation Club. I was really wanting to get a picture of how much the lake was down due to our dry summer, but I was much happier with the way this turned out! Below is on our way home on Tampico Pike. The full moon can been seen in the distance.
Stay tuned...more of our southern Indiana adventures will be posted in the coming days!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
The Cup Cake Lady
I have been called 'The Cup Cake Lady' several times over the last few years. Every time I am invited to a party or have a function to attend that involves food, I'm asked to make my ding dong cup cakes. With making them so many times, I have perfected the technique to where it's one of the easiest desserts I bake.
I've done them so many times I have an assembly line set up.
Yes, I'd own my own restaurant/bakery if I could. That has always been a dream of mine, but for now I'll just settle for seeing the happiness in my friends eyes when I show up to the party with a cookie sheet full of the goodness!
I've done them so many times I have an assembly line set up.
Yes, I'd own my own restaurant/bakery if I could. That has always been a dream of mine, but for now I'll just settle for seeing the happiness in my friends eyes when I show up to the party with a cookie sheet full of the goodness!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Reality
I've spent the last week on vacation and have had a great time. This vacation we didnt plan anything, turned the alarm off, and just done things at the spur of the moment. The week has seemed like it went on forever. Today is my last day before I wake up to reality on the morning. Today I am going to have tenderized pork loins on the grill. The pool has been closed for the winter, buy I can grill on the deck anytime during the year.
Check back the next few weeks to see pictures I've taken during my vacation week!
Check back the next few weeks to see pictures I've taken during my vacation week!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
RAIN!
Believe it or not, but this is a picture taken on Wednesday afternoon, September 22, 2010. Yes, that is rain on my windshield! RAIN!
I can't remember the last time we had some rain, probably several months ago! Sure was a welcome sight yesterday!
Monday, September 06, 2010
Back Home Again In Indiana
A five hour drive, one way. Beautiful scenery no matter where you are looking. Almost 700 miles round trip. Coming across the Kennedy bridge on the way home and seeing the Indiana sign makes me sad and happy at the same time...
Is it July yet?
Is it July yet?
Saturday, September 04, 2010
Ahhhh...I'm Ready To Go Back!
The drive to Tennessee is beautiful no matter which way you are looking:
I've never been here, but always chuckle when I see this sign. Maybe someday I'll make the exit just to see where it takes me:
I've never been here, but always chuckle when I see this sign. Maybe someday I'll make the exit just to see where it takes me:
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Always A Great View
Downtown Sevierville, Tennessee:
This one is right after coming down the mountain from our cabin.
This one is right after coming down the mountain from our cabin.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
A Relaxed Atmosphere
My BFF Shelley wasn't as lucky as we were on her recent trek to Tennessee. Next year I'm going to ask her and Perry to go when we do so they can come back to the burg as rested and we were after our vacation.
Bing O
Recently I had a memory pop in my head that made me laugh. Several years ago my mom and I played bingo a few times a week at local clubs. One particular establishment had a different bingo caller each week and each one had their own unique way of calling the numbers.
The one that brought a smile to my face would pull a ball out and say,
"i-twenty..............two!" Most of us would already have I-20 marked on several papers then he'd say 'two'.
After a few games we learned to wait until he was complete done with his drawn out number before we'd mark the page.
N-thirty...............four! O-seventy..............three! Thanks for the memory
Mr. Warren!
The one that brought a smile to my face would pull a ball out and say,
"i-twenty..............two!" Most of us would already have I-20 marked on several papers then he'd say 'two'.
After a few games we learned to wait until he was complete done with his drawn out number before we'd mark the page.
N-thirty...............four! O-seventy..............three! Thanks for the memory
Mr. Warren!
Monday, August 23, 2010
More Vacation Memories
Below are pictures I took in July of our vacation trip to Hidden Mountain in Tennessee. As I've mentioned several times in my past blog posts, we love this place and think it's just simply peaceful, relaxing and beautiful.
My good friend, Shelley, went there this past weekend but wasn't as lucky as me. You can see her blog posts here: http://whatifitdid.com/
When we travel to Tennessee, Ric has his 'special' places he likes to go to. The Knife Works is one of his favorites. I like going there too, not every day, but once or twice is good for me. I actually purchased all of my Bunko gifts there a couple years ago, and several months later when it was my turn to host the Bunko party, the girls absolutely loved their gifts!
We have found out the best and easiest cabins to get to and rent are the ones before the covered bridge. This might have been my BFF Shelley's problem. She went through the covered bridge and up, up, up the tall mountain. Once you go through the covered bridge, prepare to climb the mountain, and I'm talking roads that are almost straight up!
When we are relaxing at Hidden Mountain we usually spend one day driving around the grounds and looking at all the new cabins being built and the new landscape that is taking place. Up and down the mountains. During this trip, there is only one way to get around...
My good friend, Shelley, went there this past weekend but wasn't as lucky as me. You can see her blog posts here: http://whatifitdid.com/
When we travel to Tennessee, Ric has his 'special' places he likes to go to. The Knife Works is one of his favorites. I like going there too, not every day, but once or twice is good for me. I actually purchased all of my Bunko gifts there a couple years ago, and several months later when it was my turn to host the Bunko party, the girls absolutely loved their gifts!
We have found out the best and easiest cabins to get to and rent are the ones before the covered bridge. This might have been my BFF Shelley's problem. She went through the covered bridge and up, up, up the tall mountain. Once you go through the covered bridge, prepare to climb the mountain, and I'm talking roads that are almost straight up!
When we are relaxing at Hidden Mountain we usually spend one day driving around the grounds and looking at all the new cabins being built and the new landscape that is taking place. Up and down the mountains. During this trip, there is only one way to get around...
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
Smokin Mountains
The story continues...
I am sure there have been millions of pictures taken in this exact point. This summer was the first time for us.
The day started out a little cloudy, but ended up with plenty of sunshine.
I am sure there have been millions of pictures taken in this exact point. This summer was the first time for us.
The day started out a little cloudy, but ended up with plenty of sunshine.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
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