Got To Get Out...

  I am going to get this man out of the shop, dust him off, and we are going to lunch today. LOL. I just want to do anything besides chores today. Plan on going to kohl's with my 30 % off coupon.  I need a new summer purse. ...since my style and tastes has changed, I go for a smaller purse . No more bowling ball sized bags for me.
  Ted will be taking a fishing trip soon. He will be looking at lures and such at Walmart.  He has been in the shop going through his tackle boxes. Plus a big supply of Wet-Ones for wiping his hands. Check for snake bite kits too. He fishes Reelfoot Lake  in Tennessee.  Lots of snakes there. 
   It's another cloudy, rainy day here. I am so ready for sunshine. Hope you are having a good day. XO

Spring Break...

 This week has been spring break for my three grandkids still in school.  Emma went to Hilton Head  with her parents. That fair skinned girl. She sent me a photo of her on the beach, I told her , do not forget your suns screen.!!!

  Savannah and Skylar will be going to Chicago with their parents for a day trip.  They are planning a summer vacation, so no real spring break vacation.

 My daughter Angie will have spring break in a couple weeks. This year with a wedding this summer, she has decided to not go to Florida. So she and I will have a day of shopping , with lunch. Plus we are going to take a big donation to Goodwill.

 These photos are from my trip to Horton's this past Saturday. It's the only place I have been lately.
Hope all of you are having a good week..XO

A Few Photos.....

   This was our Sunday evening sunset.  When I see a pretty sunset, I just have to take a picture.

  This is the greenhouse at Horton's. Full of pansies.  I have yet to get mine. Since we had sleet yesterday, I am glad I waited.

  This is the chicken salad lunch I whipped up for my sister when she came out.  I love chicken salad, any recipe is fine with me.  I never eat big lunches, so this was enough, with coffee or tea.

 Here's my puff ball bunny. My grandson Korey , who is 27 made this for me . He was probably in 1st grade. The tag says , "love Korey" . I have this bunny sitting on an inverted flute glass. I am surprised it's still this white after all these years.  I have kept some things for my children and grandchildren. I know you all have too.:):)
  Well yesterday, we had sleet. This morning is cold, it is to get up to 48 today...then on Wednesday it will be 67...that's better.  Hope all of you have a good day. XO

My Day At Horton's....

    Horton's  use nice bags and tissue papers when you buy something there.   See that pretty bl/wh/aqua bag? I bought shopping list pad and little tags.

  Got these two ball jars. One purple and one green. They had lace or ribbons with tags around the neck of the jar.

 Had to have the gold stamped Eiffel Tower bag. :) This towel with a bluebird on it, so cute.

 Bought these cookie treats from a young girl raising money for her trip to the State House. It was a government class for her.

  This is the fudge Angie and I bought.  Praline, Orange Creamcicle, Cappuccino, and Mint Chocolate. This box is holding a pound of fudge. YUM .

 I did get to visit with Cindy ,The Bee Lady from Hilltop Farm.. She such a pretty girl , so sweet and funny too. I had been looking for her while Angie and I were shopping. Did not see her, so Angie and I were walking to the Subway Shop thinking of having lunch. I saw a little red car by the curb and asked Angie," hey is that a Fiat? "  It was, and I knew it had to be Cindy's , as she just got that car this past year. So we go back to Horton's and I find Cindy. That made me happy, to get to see her and visit a bit. It was just not near long enough visit , as she was shopping with a friend, we were done shopping and the store was crowded.  Cindy, one day we will just meet up and visit. :):) Oh by the way, there's a wreath hanging behind us, up high and it makes me look like I have a  Cindy Lou Who do. LOL  I had a great day, being with Angie, seeing Cindy, and buying a few fun things. I'll have to go back this week for my pansies.
  Today looks like it's going to be a nice day. It's my grandson's birthday. I will have to take his gift to him. This coming Wednesday will be another birthday in our family. Will get that card mailed out.
  Hope all of you have a beautiful Sunday.  XO

Bunnies.....

   While I was at Horton's on my sneak peek tour, I found plenty of bunnies. There were some Potter books with this group of bunnies. Aren't they cute little characters??

  A 30"x30" towel, that can be a table topper too. Pretty colors on these towels.

 These bunnies look like they are napping, they are so sweet . Sitting under a ruffled cake dish.

 Here's some black/white bunnies sitting in the veggie patch. :) These are my favorites.

I thought this display was adorable. I did buy one of those green ball jar at the lower left. I will show you everything I bought from my trip earlier and anything I may get today. My daughter Angie is going with me today after her zumba class. She's the zumba instructor  so the class has to go on.
  Today is sunny and on it's way to 60 degrees.. Wow a perfect spring day. Sending warm hugs to those still in ice and snow. XO

Falling In Love....

  Some times falling in love is instant.... This is Layla Rose, my great granddaughter. So precious. As I was getting ready to go to my sister's to drop off her birthday gift, I received a call from my daughter Liz.  She said meet me at the Steak& s Shake in Lafayette.

 So here's Teddy Bear and I getting to know Layla.  This was the best lunch ever.  She's three weeks old and already at the steak/shake.  There was a copper red haired baby behind us and she was 8 weeks. old.  I do not remember ever taking my babies out in cafes or stores that young. Times change, I guess.

 This is Brock(Layla's father), his sister Lynzie(Layla's aunt) and Emily (Layla's mommy).  Brock and Emily are in love and so courteous of each other, I am impressed. They seem to be relaxed with the baby. Emily is a natural mother. I wish them all the very best. I'll do whatever I can to help them .  I know my daughter Liz sure will help..
 I was going to see my sister yesterday, but I can drop by today.  This was a lucky chance to see Liz and her family, plus Karen (liz's twin) came too.  We had a little lunch , talked a bit and said our goodbyes. We all left at the same time. There were seven of us and baby Layla made eight.
     I hope to see the baby again before another three weeks. I was going to have dinner at Liz's house and be with all of them , when Layla was 2 weeks old, but I got sick and could not go. Now I am feeling fine.
 Hope everyone has a good day ...it's the first day of spring. Cloudy and damp here.  It is spring !!!! Hugs for everyone . XO

Sneak Peek......

   Yesterday when I went to town, I went to Horton's . I always ask to take pictures. No one was in the store but Mr. Horton. Some came through while I was there.  This window had an old dress from a prom . Prom is a spring event.

  I could not get a shot of this without reflections on the window. Pretty shade of pink.

 The fudge counter was filling up with the Horton's homemade fudges. They  had cappuccino, peanut butter/choco layered, maple, walnut, sugar free chocolate. They will have raspberry , dreamcicle, and a few more flavors on Saturday.

  There were umbrella displays. It rains in the spring.,,,hopefully not Saturday. Some cute bird dishes, napkins, and farm sweet farm, signs. You can see that Horton's is a hardware store from some of these shots.

 Another window display. Wire basket full of cups sitting on saucers. A tiny cup/saucer under a big glass cloche.

Mercury glass bottles with little letters spelling spring , held by tiny clothes pins. I bought a few things while I was there. I will go back on Saturday if I get a chance. I may ask my daughter Angie to go along with me.  I have many more photos to show. :):)
  I went to the grocery when I left Horton's. Got there and only a few others were in the store. Thursday is big sale day at Marsh. So maybe everyone will be there today . Ha, I loved having  the store pretty much to myself. I saved 30 dollars with my coupons , and gave a coupon to a couple to help them out. :)
  On my drive home, saw my sister Brenda , asked her out for lunch. Beat it home and made some chicken salad and we had a fun time. Today is my sister Jeanie's birthday, so I have to get busy. Going  to her house and give her a gift.  Hope your day is a happy one.  XO