Marching Band Banquet

The yearly Marching Band Banquet was held recently. Mason was O so excited. The food was actually very good for one of these things. Of course, the whole thing was way too long. I have come to realize that they all are.
He got to hang out with his friends. This is "Uncle Penne". He is a tremendous trombone and tuba player. He is first chair in the all-region or all-state band or something like that. A real player. This is Mason with his girlfriend, Ellen (center), and the girl who wears the bunny costume during the band's show. Both of the girls are seniors this year. Ellen's dad, by the way, owns the local meat market/grocery store.
Here's Morgan with the bunny. She seems to like him. A little too much of an age difference for my taste, though. He's in 8th grade and she is graduating. She seems nice, though.
My shirt collar keeps getting smaller. What's up with that? Hey.....You gonna eat that?

Thanksgiving

We had a nice day here at home. I was so glad that Greg didn't have to work. I hate it when he works on holidays!

We spent the morning playing games. Greg and I played Rummy. Greg won. Greg, Morgan, and I played Pitch. Greg won. Greg and Mason played Chess. Greg won. Greg and all three boys played Trivial Pursuit. Greg won that, too.



Maybe I need to buy bigger plates before next year's meal???

Lake Faussee

I rented a cabin at Lake Faussee State Park last weekend.

Hanging Out, Doing Nothing

Today was a BEAUTIFUL day!! It was so warm out (and by "warm" I mean about 40 degrees), I couldn't imagine staying inside all day. I told the twins we would have a fire in the backyard. Neither of them was thrilled, so I went out and built a fire by myself. It didn't take long for both of them to come out and enjoy the fire with me.

Mitch took this picture of me. Obviously I'm squinting because of the sun in my face, but I like the picture anyway. I rarely like pictures taken of me, but I like this one.
Can you believe it? Morgan is wearing shorts and a short-sleeve t-shirt!

Mitchell took this wonderful picture of himself.
Mitch was telling us a story about school in this picture, something about technology class and a project they are working on.
I love building fires!!
Our stray cat, The Pooch, is always close by when we are outside.

Coffee Time

I did it. I've moved up to the next level of coffeeness. I got one of those Keurig coffee brewers. You put one of those little thingies in there and it brews one cup of coffee with it.

Each of those little thingies to the right is a cup of delicious coffee just waiting to happen.
You just pull up the lever to open the mouth and put one in. Close the mouth and push the Brew button and in about 30 seconds you have a steaming hot cup of javalicious happiness. There are several varieties of teas also (yech) and hot chocolate. Yumm.

Greedy cat

Look at this pig. He ate all of the meat and left only one little piece. He's a real piece of work.
All the good one got was one little piece. She didn't complain, though. She has class.

16 Years!

Happy Anniversary to us!!!