Well the morning started out with Nancy wishing me Happy Birthday and then fixing a great breakfast for me and our nephews. It was the start of a great day with Amy coming by and bringing Ava and Sam. I got to watch him while they grocery shopped and he is just a joy, always smiling even though he has a tooth just breaking the gum line.
The temp's were hot and muggy with rain through out the day. I hardly ventured out as I had strained a calf muscle on Thursday and now it seems Nancy has pinched a nerve in her left leg or has a strained muscle also. The nephews never left the computer or TV all day as they waited for a phone call from cousin Braden. He fell asleep and never made the call, oh well he is supposed to take them this morning for an adventure.
Nancy made a great supper of fish(the boys are Catholic), rice and spinach and we both made a birthday cake together from zucchini squash I brought from my garden along with some home grown black walnuts. It was just like a carrot cake and very tasty. We sat around after supper and watched the Ray's lose a close game to the Jay's in Canada. Well today promises to be a little more exciting as we travel to the Tampa area for a birthday dinner with Bobby and Amy and their families. The nephews are leaving us and going to stay with their grand parents tonight as they will leave for Michigan on Sunday morning. LATER
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Friday, August 6, 2010
Thursday
Well it was a busy day with lots of fun things to do and we got a visit in with grand daughter Annsley and her mommy Jill. The morning was the usual with quiet times, breakfast and then Nancy took the nephews over to GG and Pap's so they could spend the day with cousin Garrett. We picked them up on the way home last night from Riverview as we had to change out vehicles because of room due to 2 car seats as Amy, Ava and Samuel went with us as well.
After Nancy took the boys over I headed to the rec for a workout on the elliptical before my pickle ball play at 11. We had about 12 players and had some really good play for 2 hours then I headed home on the bike for a quick bite of lunch before we packed up supper: pork chops, baked spuds and canned peas. We met Amy at GG's and picked her up on the way to Annsley's. Nancy and Amy made a large batch of ginger snaps which we took to GG's and to Annsley's so her daddy could enjoy some when he came home from Orlando on Friday.
We got to Annsley's around 3 PM then shortly after we headed to their beautiful neighborhood pool for a swim and that Annsley's swimming lessons paid off as she is a little fish in the water. We spent about an hour there before we headed back to work on supper. After supper we just chilled watching the girls and Samuel entertaining us with their play. By the way Samuel has his first tooth breaking through the gum on the bottom.
We headed out just before dark and got back to GG's to change out vehicles around 9:20. Both little ones were asleep and it didn't take us long to reach that point once we got in bed ourselves. I did a couple laps in their huge Olympic size pool and along with PB I was bushed plus the good eatin' had done me in. Well it was a fun day getting to watch Ava and Annsley interact and they were so cute in their bath together. Looks like we will get together with them again on Saturday evening as we are heading out to a special Greek restaurant in Tampa to celebrate my 64 years. Instead of tossing plates they toss napkins(too expensive to break plates) and its much like an old world eatery. LATER
After Nancy took the boys over I headed to the rec for a workout on the elliptical before my pickle ball play at 11. We had about 12 players and had some really good play for 2 hours then I headed home on the bike for a quick bite of lunch before we packed up supper: pork chops, baked spuds and canned peas. We met Amy at GG's and picked her up on the way to Annsley's. Nancy and Amy made a large batch of ginger snaps which we took to GG's and to Annsley's so her daddy could enjoy some when he came home from Orlando on Friday.
We got to Annsley's around 3 PM then shortly after we headed to their beautiful neighborhood pool for a swim and that Annsley's swimming lessons paid off as she is a little fish in the water. We spent about an hour there before we headed back to work on supper. After supper we just chilled watching the girls and Samuel entertaining us with their play. By the way Samuel has his first tooth breaking through the gum on the bottom.
We headed out just before dark and got back to GG's to change out vehicles around 9:20. Both little ones were asleep and it didn't take us long to reach that point once we got in bed ourselves. I did a couple laps in their huge Olympic size pool and along with PB I was bushed plus the good eatin' had done me in. Well it was a fun day getting to watch Ava and Annsley interact and they were so cute in their bath together. Looks like we will get together with them again on Saturday evening as we are heading out to a special Greek restaurant in Tampa to celebrate my 64 years. Instead of tossing plates they toss napkins(too expensive to break plates) and its much like an old world eatery. LATER
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Wednesday
Its was a "cooker" outside all day and we really felt it as we(nephews) headed to the rec walking as Nancy had to drive her parents around; doctors, bank, grocery shopping, etc. The boys and I started the morning out with buckwheat cakes and eggs then took off to workout, play ping pong, billiards and air hockey. We had several hours at the rec of good busyness in spite of the summer camp going on. The rec has become a great babysitter for only 5 bucks a kids per day plus its rather close by with only about 1/2 mile walk.
We stayed at the rec until about 1:30 then headed home to grille some dogs for lunch. We just chilled until Nancy came home around 4 PM so we headed back to the rec so she could get her workout in and we once again played ping pong and billiards. We got back around 5:30 and then I grille marinated chicken breasts for fajitas and black beans and rice. Yummy!!! Everyone enjoyed that meal and we were sure glad we had a great day of activity.
After cleanup we settled in to watch the Ray's lose a 13 inning game 2-1 to the Twins. The boys were on the computer playing games and were back in forth watching as well as texting to some "friend". I think it was a girl that Evan met as he has been clued to his blackberry. Well we are heading over to Jill and Annsley's this afternoon to swim, eat supper and to just let the girls plays, as we are taking Amy, Ava and Sam along as well. Should be a fun day as the nephews are spending the day with Pap,and GG and their cousin Garrett is also coming there as well. LATER
We stayed at the rec until about 1:30 then headed home to grille some dogs for lunch. We just chilled until Nancy came home around 4 PM so we headed back to the rec so she could get her workout in and we once again played ping pong and billiards. We got back around 5:30 and then I grille marinated chicken breasts for fajitas and black beans and rice. Yummy!!! Everyone enjoyed that meal and we were sure glad we had a great day of activity.
After cleanup we settled in to watch the Ray's lose a 13 inning game 2-1 to the Twins. The boys were on the computer playing games and were back in forth watching as well as texting to some "friend". I think it was a girl that Evan met as he has been clued to his blackberry. Well we are heading over to Jill and Annsley's this afternoon to swim, eat supper and to just let the girls plays, as we are taking Amy, Ava and Sam along as well. Should be a fun day as the nephews are spending the day with Pap,and GG and their cousin Garrett is also coming there as well. LATER
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Tuesday
Well it was another typical Florida morning with bright sunshine, hot temps and tons of humidity. I guess when you compare our temps here with mid-America its not so bad. Ours stays in the middle 90's while we saw yesterday in Tennessee it was over a 100 in many places. Anyhow its just to darn hot to do anything outside.
Amy called about 8 and indicated she needed some help with little Ava as she has been throwing up along with some diarrhea all night long, so Nancy took off for their place. The nephews were going with an old family friend for the day so they would have something to do besides being bored. I headed over to relieve Nancy as she had to drive her mother to a doctors appointment. It was the start of one of those days. I eventually got Ava to take some fluids and a good drink of some ginger in some water which helped with her tummy ache. Just a note to all who get upset tummy's take a little of the spice Ginger in your cabinets with a little water and its almost instant relief, oh well!!!She finally fell asleep so I headed home on the bike and then took off for the rec to workout. Boy was it ever a cooker out there.
Nancy got back from running her errands then headed back over to help Amy with Ava. She was doing a little better but still wanted to be held. About 3 we both took off for the rec; she to get her 30 minutes in on the treadmill and me for my second workout for the day on the elliptical and crunch board. I had another wet shirt, yikes I love the physical activity but that's all I'm getting except for the 2 times we get on the pickle ball court weekly.
Nancy and I just cleaned up leftover's for both lunch and supper. We had to change our plans from going over and spending the afternoon and evening with Jill and Annsley because of Ava's illness and grilling marinated chicken breasts so we will fix them this evening with the nephews.
Well Ray's have taken first place in their division against the Yankees with another come from behind win against the Twins last night. At least I get to watch them play ball on the TV where in the mountains it was strictly on the Internet. Wednesday, today should be another day of juggling Dr visits, entertaining the nephews and fixing food. LATER
Amy called about 8 and indicated she needed some help with little Ava as she has been throwing up along with some diarrhea all night long, so Nancy took off for their place. The nephews were going with an old family friend for the day so they would have something to do besides being bored. I headed over to relieve Nancy as she had to drive her mother to a doctors appointment. It was the start of one of those days. I eventually got Ava to take some fluids and a good drink of some ginger in some water which helped with her tummy ache. Just a note to all who get upset tummy's take a little of the spice Ginger in your cabinets with a little water and its almost instant relief, oh well!!!She finally fell asleep so I headed home on the bike and then took off for the rec to workout. Boy was it ever a cooker out there.
Nancy got back from running her errands then headed back over to help Amy with Ava. She was doing a little better but still wanted to be held. About 3 we both took off for the rec; she to get her 30 minutes in on the treadmill and me for my second workout for the day on the elliptical and crunch board. I had another wet shirt, yikes I love the physical activity but that's all I'm getting except for the 2 times we get on the pickle ball court weekly.
Nancy and I just cleaned up leftover's for both lunch and supper. We had to change our plans from going over and spending the afternoon and evening with Jill and Annsley because of Ava's illness and grilling marinated chicken breasts so we will fix them this evening with the nephews.
Well Ray's have taken first place in their division against the Yankees with another come from behind win against the Twins last night. At least I get to watch them play ball on the TV where in the mountains it was strictly on the Internet. Wednesday, today should be another day of juggling Dr visits, entertaining the nephews and fixing food. LATER
Monday, August 2, 2010
Monday
Wow we has a down pour last night just after we went to bed, it was a frog swallower. Anyhow the day was a hot and humid one with 95 and bright sunshine at times. After our quiet times we got the boys up for some egg sandwiches when Amy called and needed Nancy to come over to her house as Ava wasn't feeling well. We're not sure and neither is doctor if Ava may be getting a UTI from a bad case of diarrhea but she has been lethargic the past couple days wanting to rest a lot so that made us suspicious as well. Anyhow the doctor gave her an antibiotic to see if that clears it up.
After breakfast the boys and myself walked to the rec and they watched to see what pickle ball was all about then they played in the game room with another cousin, Braden who came down and spent the day as well. They had a great time together. I did beer brat's for supper and GG made Greek potato salad. We ate at GG's then took Eric to the airport for his flight back to Michigan, the boys(his son's Evan and Pat) will be here until Sunday when they ride back with their friend John.
Well the Rays picked up another win tonight beating the Twins 4-2. Not much else is happening except Pap seems much better as he is becoming his old cantankerous self again. LATER
After breakfast the boys and myself walked to the rec and they watched to see what pickle ball was all about then they played in the game room with another cousin, Braden who came down and spent the day as well. They had a great time together. I did beer brat's for supper and GG made Greek potato salad. We ate at GG's then took Eric to the airport for his flight back to Michigan, the boys(his son's Evan and Pat) will be here until Sunday when they ride back with their friend John.
Well the Rays picked up another win tonight beating the Twins 4-2. Not much else is happening except Pap seems much better as he is becoming his old cantankerous self again. LATER
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Sunday
Well it was another busy day with church in Tampa at Element. It was good to hear our son Bobby give a great talk on marriage. Such a young guy to be filled with such wisdom just fills my heart with pride. He had a packed house with tons of new faces and of course it was great to see so many old familiar faces and so many new babies.
We got home around 1 PM and cleaned up some leftovers from the past couple days; smoked chicken(wasn't much but oh so good), squash casserole and carrots. After lunch I chilled with the third game of the Ray's vs Yank's game and the Ray's took the game with a 3-0 shutout. That puts us 1 game behind them in our division and the second best club record wise in all of baseball.
We had another family dinner tonight with 15 folks, so there was another full house. The eatin' was good but I'm about dinnered out especially with so many every night since Thursday. Well it was another Hot and Muggy day and it doesn't look as if the weather is going to change anytime soon. I learned the temps at cabin was 58 this morning with wet weather. Oh that sounds so nice. I surely miss those hills and all the folks there as well as being able to out to the garden and pick fresh vegetables. It was great to visit with all of my grand children today. Well better go, at least I have some pickle ball tomorrow to look forward too, LATER
We got home around 1 PM and cleaned up some leftovers from the past couple days; smoked chicken(wasn't much but oh so good), squash casserole and carrots. After lunch I chilled with the third game of the Ray's vs Yank's game and the Ray's took the game with a 3-0 shutout. That puts us 1 game behind them in our division and the second best club record wise in all of baseball.
We had another family dinner tonight with 15 folks, so there was another full house. The eatin' was good but I'm about dinnered out especially with so many every night since Thursday. Well it was another Hot and Muggy day and it doesn't look as if the weather is going to change anytime soon. I learned the temps at cabin was 58 this morning with wet weather. Oh that sounds so nice. I surely miss those hills and all the folks there as well as being able to out to the garden and pick fresh vegetables. It was great to visit with all of my grand children today. Well better go, at least I have some pickle ball tomorrow to look forward too, LATER
Saturday
Well once again another HOT and MUGGY morning, day and afternoon, now I know why we headed to N.C. during the summers since I've retired. There is very little you want to do outside here in the summers cause I'm an outside person, oh well. After our quiet times Nancy made a mountain breakfast as our 2 nephews Evan and Pat Everett who are staying with us for a week. Good ole' buckwheat cakes and eggs. After eating we hung around until early afternoon when their dad and a friend John Mc, who drove them down from Michigan came and picked them up to visit their grand dad, Nancy's dad.
Nancy and I headed out to the rec to get a workout in for about 45 minutes; she on the t(d)readmill and me on the elliptical and slant board for sit ups. I had a good wet shirt then we headed to Publix once again for groceries as we had another family dinner at our house with about 14. Everyone stayed until 10 PM as we watched the Rays lose to the Yank's in the last inning, it was a good game but we needed that one as we fell 2 games back of first place.
We are getting ready to head out to Element Church in Tampa this AM and it will probably be after 1 PM before we get home and get ready for the gang once again this evening for supper. Seems Nancy has taken it upon herself to cook for everyone while her brother is in town, he's leaving Monday night and the boys are staying another week. Well we will busy this week this entertaining, cooking and driving her folks around plus heading over to Tampa to help with Jill while Bobby is out of town as well. Nancy's dad seems to be getting better every day up to a point but that doesn't look like it will be good enough to head back to the mountains until we need to go back and winterize the place. LATER
Nancy and I headed out to the rec to get a workout in for about 45 minutes; she on the t(d)readmill and me on the elliptical and slant board for sit ups. I had a good wet shirt then we headed to Publix once again for groceries as we had another family dinner at our house with about 14. Everyone stayed until 10 PM as we watched the Rays lose to the Yank's in the last inning, it was a good game but we needed that one as we fell 2 games back of first place.
We are getting ready to head out to Element Church in Tampa this AM and it will probably be after 1 PM before we get home and get ready for the gang once again this evening for supper. Seems Nancy has taken it upon herself to cook for everyone while her brother is in town, he's leaving Monday night and the boys are staying another week. Well we will busy this week this entertaining, cooking and driving her folks around plus heading over to Tampa to help with Jill while Bobby is out of town as well. Nancy's dad seems to be getting better every day up to a point but that doesn't look like it will be good enough to head back to the mountains until we need to go back and winterize the place. LATER
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