It never gets old to have a road date with Dennis. The sun was shining and even with a bit of a wind, the 21 degrees gave us hope that more nice days are coming. Our poor furnace had huffed and puffed for the last 21 days. Groceries are tucked away in the pantry and both of us had haircuts . . . that should do us into 2015. We stopped at Perkins for the meal of the day. Hats off to my dad, Raymond. The potato pancakes were a real treat, but not quite as good as those Mom used to make for Dad.
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Noreen
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Noreen
Belief is wonderful. I just knew there would be some warmer weather once we could get rid of the bitter zero degree temps. Workers finishing items that call to be outside will so appreciate the respite. I don’t think my furnace will mind catching a break either.
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Noreen
It is a very quiet day, here on Stauffer Avenue. All the “fixings” that were used and needed for Megan’s visit are tucked away . . . until the next time. Sweet!
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Noreen
Just a Great Visit
Megan always has an agenda in my sewing and craft area. This weekend it was time for a sleeping bag, complete with a pillow and making it personal for one of Nicholas’s
new stuffed toys.
Megan will be 11 on December 2, but we love the fact that she still has the true child alive in her to enjoy playing in the pretend world. Priceless.
The tree is decorated! We turned it totally over to Megan and there will not be a single ornament that will be changed. It’s just perfect the way she did it.
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Noreen
A very busy day getting Megan settled in. An array of activities are being decided upon. More info to come.
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Noreen
Modest Gift Giving
In decades past, home-made gifts at Christmas time were often. 1980 saw me having to stretch resources. I found unused cabinet doors in a junk shop were the perfect canvas for a gift I painted for my Mom. Modest investment, but fun to do and fun to give.
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Noreen
Stauffer Avenue is Prepared
Time has a way of slipping away. We are prepared to “click and ship.” The hardest part is getting the stubborn cardboard to cooperate and conform to the intended shape.
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Noreen
A gray day that we decided was not going to get the best of us. We went to North Mankato and made the most of our gas mileage. We got to meet great granddaughter, Lux Jane, and visit with Sadie and Mike. What a tiny, two-week-old peanut. We traveled on and looked up the new home of great grandson, Oliver, aka: Ollie. Parents, Amy and Brandon, did a wonderful job of picking out a home for the family to grow in to. Dennis and I stopped in at Perkins for the meal of the day. I really enjoy their $4.00 to $8.00 menus. Just the right amount of goodness. A safe trip home and it’s time to settle in for the evening.
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Noreen
Just a laid back day, chilling out. The temps reached the 30 degree mark, but the air and gray skies made it feel very much colder.
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Noreen
Getting Caught Up
When my nieces had children after I had acquired my Cricut, I began making tiles. Little ones grow so fast, clothes is soon outgrown and in the toy department, I can’t keep up with what is the latest and greatest. I decided to continue with the tiles when the great grand babies began to pop up in Dennis’ family. Addison, Ava and Bella have their tiles up in their bedrooms . . . it was time to get caught up before we have news that the family is continuing to grow. I do believe it is the thought that counts, and we, on Stauffer Avenue can not be held accountable when Pod storage units are needed for all the overflow from the toy boxes.