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Color
Posted by on April 18, 2012
The lawn is finally green (mostly). The pretty blue flowers in the back flower bed are blooming. The yellow daffodils are close to opening. The buds on the bush cherry are nearly bursting with the white flowers hiding inside. The crab apple tree is full of dark pink buds. Spring has arrived.
Blue
All Alone
Bush Cherry Buds
Lilac Leaves
Daffodil Ready To Flower
Multiple Buds
The thunderstorms we received earlier this week have brought some much-needed rain. But a little sunshine and some warmer temperatures will also help to make our spring days more colorful.
Priceless
Posted by on April 12, 2012
My little take on the popular Visa commercials…
- Trip #1 to vet after dog gets into something, has allergic reaction, needs several lab tests, steroid shot and prednisone prescription - $361.78
- Trip #2 to vet to pick up doxycycline antibiotic for positive Lymes disease test – $23.79
- Trip #3 to vet the next week because allergic reaction returns, needs another steroid shot and prednisone prescription – $79.17
- Trip #4 to vet because dog gets stung by insect, face swells, stops eating for three days, needs another steroid shot and prednisone prescription - $116.43
- Seeing your daughter with her (now healthy) dog after being gone for several days…priceless.
Girl's Best Friend
*All of the above events happened within the past three weeks. Fingers crossed that we are done with the vet until next year’s check up.
Date Night
Posted by on April 11, 2012
The kids have been in the Twin Cities with their grandparents since Sunday evening. They have had a couple of fun-filled days with trips to the movies, the Mall of America, amusement park rides and going out to eat. Mike and I haven’t been quite as adventurous. We have spent the past few days at work and one of our two full evenings alone, Mike was at board meeting for three hours. We planned to have a date night last. A night on the town – dinner, drinks, conversation. After being gone all weekend and long days at work and in meetings, we decided to have our date night at home. We never get quiet evenings without the kids. Dinners are usually rushed and the meal is not always as appreciated by the kids. We decided to open a bottle of wine, cook some good food and enjoy the music of our choosing. Best of all, we were able to enjoy the evening in comfy clothes and it was much less expensive than going out. We made the right choice. Here’s what was on the menu.
Appetizer
French Bread w/Homemade Basil Pesto, Mozzarella & Tomato
Salad
Spring Greens, Pear, Candied Pecans & Poppyseed Dressing
Entrée
Risotto w/Italian Sausage, Spinach & Peppers
We were both so stuffed that I’m glad we didn’t bother making a special dessert. We did raid the fridge at around 9pm and Mike found a piece of cheesecake that we brought home from Easter dinner and I nibbled on a sugar cookie bunny with white chocolate icing. A nice way to end a great evening!
Sharing
Posted by on April 3, 2012
I think Sophia took my lecture about “sharing” too seriously.
100.1 F
Now I have a fever…and a cough, head congestion, stuffy nose and sneezing. I guess should clarify “sharing” next time. I’m glad she’s feeling better though.
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