It's going to be another nice day here in the Harbor. Though we'll be cooling off soon for the weekend. Amazing how quickly we acclimate to the 70's and 68* goes from "basking warmth" a few weeks ago to "cooling off" now. Just in time for my sister's arrival tomorrow. Yesterday I got almost all my "getting ready" chores done. Today is just clean our master bath, do one load of wash, and relax. I'll also make some shortcake to take to friends tonite, and clean the strawberries that go with. I will have time to play in my sewing room and start stitching down my April OWL block. Who knows, I might even cut out that third shirt. That will force me to finish it.
TINA - glad your shoulders are doing so much better. Disneyland is great - though there's a lot more to the cost than just tickets. Gas, hotels, meals, souvenirs, ears, etc. But it would be fun for the kids! I remember that Lee's job at the Bremerton Naval Shipyard offered package deals like Jana was mentioning. Maybe Kevin, working for the state, could see if any are available through his job. If Holly does decide to go, I think you should go along! Heck! Your whole family should go! But beware - it is a LOT of walking and standing in lines. Is Jasmyne graduating this year? Gosh! I remember when she was 4 yrs old!
CAROL - In later years, I've tried to simplfy. Not just meals, but everything - yard work, house work, travel packing, etc. So, hopefully, I won't be having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen through my sister's visit. We'll see how it goes. Our of curiosity, how much is an annual pass to D-land now? Autumn used to get that every year when she lived in South Pasadena.
JANA - compromising on a shop for Daniel would be like skimping on sewing space for us. He better keep looking! But I have a good feeling that the right place will come along for the kids soon. Have they considered buying property and building a house? I'm thinking that house they put an offer on is way overpriced. Brand new homes here with 3,000 to 3,500 square feet, 2 story, 3 bath, 3 or 4 bedrooms, sometimes a bonus room, go for that price, and the PNW is known for high cost of housing.
BECCA - offering up prayers for our little Brodee. Do you know what they mean by "not doing well"? So often such extreme preemies end up with problems of varying degrees. How is Hadlee doing? And Frankie?
Last night's supper was a marinated flank steak. I'm not much of a red meat eater, but this was very good!
I got the recipe but haven't looked at it yet - just photographed it. We're invited to our friends, Tex & Annette's house tonite. I think he said they are having Costco's frozen mac & cheese. Yum! I have to say it is as good as any homemade I've ever had. I'm taking dessert - strawberry shortcake, so I'll be making the shortcake today. I know angel food is better for us, but I only get this once, maybe twice a year, so by golly, I'm taking the real stuff - right from Betty Crocker, pg 257.
What's the plan at your house?
