This Weekend

My mom came into town yesterday as a pit stop for her travels East. It was a quick trip, but a pleasant one nonetheless. They are in the works of house hunting, so we drove by a place that is for sale. While we were out it was too lovely to return home... while the Emporium isn't open yet (it's seasonal shopping now), we hit the gardening shops! I came home with a few plants. Just a few... enough for 4 containers. Plus a lupine for the yard. I've never had one before. The leaves are so cool looking though -- they remind me of daisies. So even if it doesn't flower, I like the foliage as is.

New flowers are also blooming in the yard. Unfortunately the lovely sunshine was a bit too bright for proper photo taking. Pictures didn't properly turn out. But that's okay, you still get the idea! Perhaps better ones will turn out later...

This morning I found a new game to play... Mahjongg Dimensions.

It's fun -- check it out!

Shh...

I found a new "old" tv show to enjoy... Birds of Prey.

Shh... Don't tell Keith!

One of my favorite themes too. It's comic based...

The Huntress is Batman & Catwoman's daughter, Oracle was formerly Batgirl, plus more...

Put that with girls kicking some butt & of course I'll enjoy it!

Home again...

You didn't even know I was gone, did you!?

Friday morning I hopped in the car and headed East. As I approached my destination, spring appeared before my eyes. Things weren't just starting to bud, they were blooming! The flowering trees were particularly delightful.

It was such a lovely day, and I had nothing in particular to do, so I went to the museum for a walk. Once I had a camera in hand, I was set...

I even found a favorite character when I was returning to the car...

I had some yummy spinach, mushroom and feta pizza Friday night (I remembered it from my last trip.).

Saturday started off quite rainy, so I was very happy I went to the museum on Friday. When I was there I saw a rather large group having an egg hunt, I'm sure they were glad they went then too! Most of my weekend was spent visiting with my grandmothers and my dad's family.

We took a group shot with my cousins... Our old picture is sitting on the table in the second picture!

The rain stopped just in time for some for some burgers to be grilled for dinner. Later I enjoyed the quiet when everyone went out and watched an old BBC show called "Neverwhere."

This morning I was back on the road after some delicious homemade waffles with my dad. On the way out I listened to some Firefly/Serenity podcasts. But this morning I needed a bit more of a pick me up (an engine tune up for those who use the Alert Program), so I enjoyed a variety music that had a good beat. I also occupied myself by looking at out of state plates. A lot of people were traveling from Ohio. Also saw ones from Michigan, Indiana, West Virginia, Georgia, New York & New Jersey. Some of them were flying too! Due to the amount of cop cars I saw at the beginning of the drive, I was surprised I didn't see more along the way. (I was waiting for some of the drivers to get pulled over!) In the first half hour of my trip I saw 5 cop cars... then only 3 more for the next 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Not that I was worried (and no, this isn't my conscious talking -- my dad asked when I commented about the cop cars), I wasn't driving crazy. I just maintained my speed & didn't make any pit stops so I could make it here in time for dinner (lunch) with Keith's family.

Now I'm stuffed. Stuffed and sleepy. Not only did I enjoy the tasty delight of the Shoo Fly pie I brought home with me, I also indulged in some sour cherry pie. (Keith's mom made 3 pies for today -- sour cherry, lemon meringue & chocolate pudding... so talented!)

If you haven't already done so, don't forget to check out the Peep Show before it goes away.

Peep Show

The Peeps Diorama Contest for 2009 is here... Peep Show III. And the winner is...

In case you forgot about them, this is where my "Peeping Peep" came from on my sidebar.

They are also sharing the previous years' photos for you to enjoy too...

Peep Show II and Peep Show

Have fun with it. And have a Happy Peepster!

:)

Even though it is only 30 degrees outside,
I can find something to be pleased about...
I didn't need to turn the lights on to make my breakfast!
Morning sunlight... ahh...

Meal Plan Proposal

Ok, so I get sick & tired of trying to figure out meals for the week. Keith gets tired of me asking "What do you want to eat this week?" when I try to put together a grocery list. Then I get really tired of hearing "I don't know."

Keith came across a web-site called e-Mealz. For $15 for 3 months, they give you (for example) 5 meal plans (dinners) & a grocery list once a week. Grocery list, not that much of a selling point for me. Meal ideas, yeah, maybe. There's just something in me that screams. I've got so (sooooo) many cookbooks & recipes in this house. Plus there's the limitless ones available online. But the fact that it's already in black & white...

I don't know.

So here's my proposal...
What if we, online just share dinner plan ideas together.
Inspire one another. Provide new recipes.
Answer the neverending question... "What's for dinner?"
Any takers?

lah dee dah

It's been a long... been a long... been a long time.

Hmm. What's been going on in my life...

Well, I've enjoyed the nice weather. I actually worked in the garden (specifically part of the garden) Thursday night for 1 1/2 hours. Then enjoyed a delicious birthday meal next door. Top it off with quite possibly the (not "the" but "thee") best cheesecake ever -- cherry cheesecake with a chocolate crumb crust & chocolate layer on top!

I added a few new blooms to the sidebar...

Sunday I made my way to the garden again. This time spent 3 1/2 to 4 hours out there (different section). Later that night I discovered they were calling for 2 inches of snow.
Yeah. Joy. Poor delicate plants I just uncovered.

We didn't get as much snow as they were calling for. But it sure was cold! (In the 20s this morning -- much different than the 60s on Sunday.) The daffodils look quite sad... their heads are all hanging downward... :(