May 31, 2012
Day 152 - Rain!
This year, we had the earliest spring weather that I ever remember. Although the temperatures were very spring-like, we have had very little rain, so the ground is rock hard and we've been out watering the gardens daily. We were grateful today, for a gentle spring rain all day and don't mind enjoying the patio from inside the house today!
May 30, 2012
Day 151 - Fire Station
With the new baby coming in about two weeks, I went with my daughter to the fire station to have our car seats inspected and adjusted for safety. Blake loves anything to do with fire trucks, so while the firefighter was checking the car seats, I took Blake into the fire station to check out the trucks!
May 27, 2012
Day 148 - Married Alive!
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| Scott and I went to see this cute play this afternoon. We love having a subscription to the shows at The Metropolis, a theatre with professional shows right in our own town. |
May 26, 2012
Day 147 - Jacob
We got to welcome the newest member of the family today at a baby shower for Jacob and his mommy. What a fun afternoon!
In the photo (from L to R) are: Great Grandma Dyvone, Great Aunt Nancy (holding Jacob), Great Aunt Julie, and Jessica (Jacob's mommy).
In the photo (from L to R) are: Great Grandma Dyvone, Great Aunt Nancy (holding Jacob), Great Aunt Julie, and Jessica (Jacob's mommy).
May 25, 2012
Day 146 - Pollmo Poll
Having been a teacher for 35+ years and with my passion for technology, I'm always intrigued by new online tools. This new polling tool is very easy to use and free!
May 24, 2012
Day 145 - Bike ride
Beautiful spring day! Great day for a bike ride! Blake loves his bike. It has a handle on the back so I can help him steer, but he is learning to push the pedals. Blake loves to be outside and I'm very grateful for the wonderful weather we have had this spring.
May 23, 2012
Day 144 - Winner!
Scott and I took his mom to the new Rivers Casino this afternoon. This lucky lady won $100 at a nickel slot machine!
May 21, 2012
Day 142 - Friends!
Lovely evening tonight as we celebrated Patty's birthday! These beautiful ladies are some of my teacher friends. Four of us are retired and looking forward to the time when the others join us!
May 20, 2012
Day 141 - Rooster
I took my grandson and his mom out for dinner tonight at a local restaurant named Roosters. He was practicing his 'cock-a-doodle-doo' in the car and very happy to talk to the rooster when he got there!
May 19, 2012
Day 140 - Spring Flowers
I spent the afternoon enjoying the flowers at the Chicago Botanic Garden with my friend Betsy. We captured many of the colorful spring blooms on our cameras. Such a fun day!
Created with fd's Flickr Toys
Created with fd's Flickr Toys
May 18, 2012
Day 139 - Blooming
On my first day home all day in the last two weeks, I took a tour around the yard. I discovered that the white peonies were starting to bloom. The pink and magenta plants will have their blooms opening very soon. These peony plants always make me smile as they are transplanted from my mom's and grandma's yards and have followed our family from house to house for many years.
May 17, 2012
Day 138 - Collecting!
It is moments like this that that make me smile from ear to ear as I observe the innocence of childhood. We took a walk to the park with our grandson this afternoon. There was no hurrying him as he found so much to observe and explore. He was bringing along the pail to play in the sand at the park, but it made a great place to stow the pinecones he collected with as much enthusiasm as if he were gathering Easter eggs!
May 16, 2012
Day 137 - Races!
What a beautiful day at the races! About 30 retirees from my school district gathered at Arlington Park this afternoon to enjoy our friendship as we watched the races. In this photo, the horses are being loaded into the gate at the start of the race. I was cheering for #4, Jilly from Philly, who came in first! I'm not a huge better (usually only betting $2 to show for each race), but it is fun to win even when the wager is small!
May 13, 2012
Day 134 - Mother's Day
There is no better way to spend Mother's Day than with my girls and grandson! We had a wonderful walk on a beautiful spring day before taking Auntie Kristin to the airport. Blake cannot get enough of "One, two, threeeeee"!
May 12, 2012
May 11, 2012
Day 132 - Animals!
Today I was subbing at the school where I retired from. I stopped in to see one of my favorite teacher....the ART teacher. Before I retired, I started giving her old CDs that we no longer needed. She is a wiz at using recycled materials for artwork with her kids. I LOVE these animals that the kids created this year.
*** Update: Cammy retired in June on the last day of the school year. The kids will miss your talent!
May 10, 2012
Day 131 - Open wide!
May 9, 2012
Day 130 - 21 Months
I love the way my daughter takes a monthly photo of Blake. I turned the photos she sent me today into a mosaic that shows his many faces! I think my favorite is when he took the sticker off his t-shirt and put it on his belly!
May 8, 2012
Day 129 - Shower gift
May 7, 2012
Day 128 - Train!
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| I subbed in a preschool class today. I love this art project that the kids did! What preschooler doesn't love trains?! |
May 6, 2012
May 5, 2012
May 4, 2012
Day 125 - ¡Feliz cumpleaños!
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| It is always a fun evening celebrating a birthday with a friend! Happy birthday, Dace! |
May 3, 2012
Day 124 - Day with Grandpa!
Blake spent a fun day at our house today. He follows Grandpa around and loves doing whatever Grandpa does....mowing the grass, watching the news, or whatever Grandpa has planned for the day!
May 2, 2012
Day 123 - Jelly Belly
May 1, 2012
Day 122 - Dells
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