We’re Expecting to be Grandparents Again!


We are so excited and blessed that our daughter and son-in-law are expecting their third child in September.  Their oldest, J, will be five years old by then, and their youngest at the moment, C, will be almost three and a half.  
If J had a choice and the baby turns out to be a boy, he would like to name him “Ninja.”  A dear friend of mine said, “Well, if it’s a girl then they could name her “Ninja Jane.”  (Wanda is so funny!)

It will be interesting to see when the baby is actually born because our daughter’s birthday is also in September.  Oh, how I remember being great with child during the very hot months of August and September!  I was so very thankful for air conditioning, and I know without a doubt that our daughter is very thankful for AC, too!  

Musicians

We are a family of  musicians.  My husband is a musician, and so we’ve had several different instruments in our home since we’ve been married.  We don’t have any Fender PA Speakers but we do have a couple of guitars, a violin, and even a banjo.  My husband doesn’t play the banjo now but did teach beginning banjo lessons years ago.  We also have my piano which I haven’t played in ages.  When our son is home then he has a keyboard and he plays percussion, mainly steel drums, in college.   As you can see, my husband and our son are the real musicians in our family.

What to Get

Time is going by so fast that Father’s Day will be here before we know it.  I have no idea what to get my husband.  What I need to do is be observant between now and then and see if I can find out what to get him that he would really like to have.  I still have several weeks, so maybe between now and then I can get some ideas.

Jobs

Many people are looking for jobs these days, and many are taking jobs that are in fields different from what their major fields of study were in college.  Some are taking kroger jobs, some are going back to school to get more training, and some are starting up their own businesses and providing jobs for themselves and others.  In this economy, people have to be willing to be flexible.

Back surgery

A friend of mine at work has been having some back problems.  She’s not going to have surgery, but if she did, I wonder if she would research laser spine surgery?  There are different options available for people nowadays, and it’s good to check out the options to see which one is best for each individual person.  What works for one person might not be the best option for someone else.  That’s why it pays to do the research!

Menu Plan Monday 3/5/12

Just five more days until Spring Break!   I can not wait!!  Teachers are so ready for this break, as a lot are “running on fumes,” so to speak.   We’re all counting the days until we can chill and unwind from the hectic pace!

Monday:  Central Market Seasoned Turkey Patties with Feta, Basil, and Olive (they’re huge so I bought one to make two smaller patties); corn & green beans
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Tuesday:  Central Market Chicken Sausage with Feta Cheese and Spinach; carrots

Wednesday:   Salmon patties, broccoli, corn

Thursday:  Leftover salmon patties & veggies

Friday:  Pizza

Shopping Online

Years ago, I rarely ordered anything online.  Now, we regularly order vitamins and supplements, gift items, water filters, and other things through the Internet.  Probably, just about everything is available to purchase online.  People can buy buy gold online, furniture, gazebos, and even vehicles online, and I even read where people can order mail order houses that they assemble themselves.  Things have really changed in the last couple of decades!

Gazebos

The weather is beautiful here in north Texas today, a little on the chilly side, but the sunshine feels nice and warm.  This kind of weather makes people want to go outside, but then the wind chill makes it a little too cool.  That’s when vinyl gazebos would be nice to have in back yards to block off the wind, yet still be able to enjoy the sunshine.  Add some comfy outdoor furniture and some colorful flowers in pots and that makes for an enjoyable place to chill out (but not be chilly).

Refunds & Loans

It’s that time of year when a lot of people will be getting tax refunds and using their refunds for all sorts of things like maybe remodeling their house, paying on college tuition or on some needed project, etc.  Some people might be getting car title loans Virginia to fund a project or maybe even to make a down payment on something important.  With any type of loan, people need to plan and make sure the loan payments fit into their budget.  Using a tax refund is great, when possible.

Menu Plan Monday 2/27/12

Just two weeks until Spring Break.  Most students and teachers are counting the days for a much-needed break.  There’s a lot to do, though, in these next two weeks.  Then it will be rest & relaxation for a few days!

Monday: Rotisserie Chicken & veggies, Low-Cal Pumpkin Custard  (We LOVE having this for a dessert with a little Reddi Wip Extra Creamy Whipped Cream on top!)
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Tuesday: Leftover chicken, veggies & salad

WednesdayChicken Vegetable Soup

Thursday:  Leftover soup

Friday:  Freschetta Simply Inspired Thin Crust Pizza – the crust is extra thin & SO good  (Last week, I called it “Francesca.”  I guess I had one of my favorite singers on my mind, Francesca Battistelli.  lol)

Traveling Through Fog

Have you ever driven through fog and couldn’t see where you were going? Probably everyone has. This week on my way to work, I drove though a patch of fog and just followed the road. Once while on vacation in Colorado, we were at the top of a very high mountain pass with NO shoulders and a steep drop-off. We hit a patch of extremely dense fog (like a cloud) and could only see a few feet in front of us. Very scary, but we just followed the center stripe and prayed!
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Sometimes, life is like that. When it gets to the point where we don’t know what’s ahead, we just follow God’s direction and trust He will lead us though the fog of life!
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I like this new song by young singer, Jamie Grace, called “You Lead.” It’s a fun, up-beat song that shares about letting God lead us!
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