Rain, Rain, Go AWAY!!!

I would much rather have snow than this crazy rain. Feeling the effects of a cold coming on. I'm trying to head it of with tons of juice, rest and cold pills.

We have two more fish fries at the station and then we are done, I think. People are asking us to continue as least once a month. We have had tons of help and we usually have a good time while we are there. Problem is. . . we have the spring auction coming up and that will take lots of time and energy. We'll see.

Hot cookies coming out of the oven as John comes home from work. Sure smells good in here. Now time for a nap.
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wooden delights

Here are some of the projects that the John's have been working on. Turning items on the lathe seems to relax both of them. The girls are going to attend a craft show in May and hopefully sell some of our wonders.

Lots of news

Well arm isn't any better, but we are dealing with it.

Went to Georgia the end of January to surprise John's sister for her 60th Birthday. Had so much fun.

Had lots of snow in February

This is a beautiful old cedar chest that John was just repairing and ended up almost totally rebuilding for a neighbor. Did ya hear? I'm gonna be a grandma

What do you get a "50" year old man who doesn't need anything? One that is in his second childhood. Well . .


You get him something he never has had . . . a video game. The kids got him extra controllers, a fishing game, rock band and others.

We all met at Pizza Hut to surprise him. He had had a long day. He finished up on afternoon shift Saturday at 3:00 am, showered, met Dad at 4:00 am and spent the day at the auction in Kidron, then home to a surprise.

Birthday pair. Hey, I'm gonna be a Grandma!!!

They have always had fun celebrating the special days together. Used to go out on Daddy/Daughter nights, but schedules are crazy anymore.

John Jr. turned (on the lathe) Sarah a beautiful bowl for her birthday.

Turning bowls is the new thing, along with the ink pens. Selling some lately.

Last night was the RS Birthday Dinner. I made 30 aprons and gave each of the women there one. We had dinner (Lorrie's best recipes); poppyseed chicken over rice, apple viniagrette salad, fruit delight and birthday cake. Can't get much better.

What a great family I have.

Bummed

Just got back from the orthopedist. Not a happy camper. Seems that I have a rotater cuff tear and tendonitis, bicep tendonitis and some nasty arthritis going on. No big surprise, I guess. I have to have more tests to determine the extent of the tear and I have therapy 3 days a week for 3 weeks. Got my cortisone shot in the shoulder while at the office.

Thank goodness I can do my regular activities, for the most part. No heavy lifting. Keep arm close to the body, and don't over do. Yet right, does he know who he is talking to. We will wait for the rest of the results and go from there.

Mitchell is in the big OVAC wrestling meet this weekend. So far he is doing very well. He called me last night to tell me he had won, but . . . they think he pulled a groin muscle or has a hernia. He got checked out and wrestled once this morning. He is still winning. If he wins tonight he is guaranteed to place in the tournament. This thing is huge. It is held at the civic center in Wheeling. Tons of schools participate. Wishing him good luck.

Time to start some supper. I started the most of it early this morning because I wasn't sure if I would have restrictions from the Dr.

Thank goodness I have a great husband who is willing to help. . .if I ask.

Let it snow, snow, snow

We have had snow every day this year. I love it. Pictures to come later.
The snow is piling up outside and looks beautiful. John, of course, is ready for spring and warmer weather to be here. Me, I love the snow. I love the cooler, not necessarily the COLDER weather.

A lot of inside projects are getting completed. The cupboards are back around the fridge, the floor is done, and he has been working on more pens/pencils. The pens are his relaxation. They are having a lot of fun designing. They just have to find someplace to market them, instead of relying on word of mouth.

I have been working on some crocheting projects and of course, spending lots of time in the kitchen. Hard to do some of this when I am supposed to wear this stupid sling for 3 hours at a stretch. Most days I just toss it on the table. I know by evening when that was a bad idea. Still a couple more weeks before the appointment with the orthopedist.

Whereever you are, stay warm and toasty.

quiet again . . . new floor

My new kitchen floor. John and John put it down on New Year's Eve. On New Year's Day the rest of the crew came to help finish and put everything back. What a wonderful family I have.

The "all aboard" vacation scrapbook.

Our beautiful leather purses, ammo pouch. All handmade by John Jr. no patterns, handsewn.

The girls and their Barbie's

The boys and their cap guns. Cheaper ammo.
Something Allis Chalmers for Farmer John

Grandkids with Pap and MawMaw

The quilts that Sherry made us. The tops were done by Grandma Lucienne (from France)

The grandkids, in birth order.

The guys

The girls.

Some crazy game that John and Annie got McKayla.

The girls on the hunt. Every year Mom puts a small jewelry box "in" the tree for the granddaughters to find. Annie sneaks over while no one is watching and begins the hunt. The other two starting knocking people over to get to the tree. What fun!!! This year they got beautiful double heart diamond necklaces. Long story short. . . Diana got her, Sherry and I the exact same necklaces. The happy hunters.

Brian and his "buck" clock.

John, Annie and McKayla enjoying their finds.

The "Grinch". Diana has been had this nickname for years.

April and her kids, Kelsy and Dylan. Kelsy is the "Princess" and she lets you know it. We have created a monster.

Great family time together.

Merry Christmas

The stockings are hung, Christmas eve at the folks is over, now I am up early, like every day. . . just waiting on the kids to come. They are coming at 10:30. That gives them time to have Christmas morning at home, make other stops, if necessary and then here.

What fun we had at Dad and Mom's last night. The whole clan was together. Makes for a noisy hot house. We had to turn the air conditioner on. It was a night of surprises. Mom and Dad gave my nephew Ryan a bunch of old movies and TV show videos (never opened) that belonged to Uncle Dell. He was so emotional. That is Ryan. . .the biggest kid, with the biggest soft heart. We decided years ago not to buy stuff for the sisters. Well, they played dirty. Sherry made Diana and I each a quilt. The tops belonged to Grandpa Andy(Fador) and his French wife (Lucienne). She had pieced them. Nice gesture. Diana (always told she is the mean one) decided to do something really nice, and bought us matching diamond/heart necklaces. Funny thing there, Mom had bought the exact same necklaces for the granddaughters. I guess great minds think alike.