Here and There

We've been going here and there this week. Monday was Fremont for Dad's eye appointment. Tuesday we stayed home and did wash, then went over to my Aunt's house for strawberry shortcake and coffee, as my Aunt and Uncle from Wisconsin were here for a visit.  Then Wednesday we went up to Sioux City for Lunch and to do a little shopping. Today is a stay home day-I think!
So, not a whole lot going on. Just waiting for the sun to come out!-M

Monday Again!

Last Thursday was a busy day with my eye appointment and then Vel's Physical Therapy.  Then in the evening we went to Barb and Jeff's for a BBQ get together with friends.  Very enjoyable evening!
     Friday we were trying to decide if we should head up to my folks house with the rig, because it was kind of windy out. I checked the weather and it showed that the wind advisory was in north central Nebraska and did not include the counties that we were traveling in. So, mid afternoon we took off.  We went over to the nearest State Park to dump the rig and then headed out.  It was a NW wind and we were heading north, we could feel it, but it wasn't terrible.  I just went slow, thankfully the majority of the route is 4 lane, and we made it just fine.  I did o.k. backing it into the driveway with Vel and the dogs in the pick-up with me. Usually the dogs are in the CRV and Vel is helping guide me in, but because of her knee surgery, I didn't have her get out until I needed a look out for the bricks by the flag pole or the roof of the house.  I think the key is to take it easy and take it slow and don't get too rilled!
       Saturday we headed up to Sioux City area, again.  We ate at Wendy's, I had the Grilled Chicken breast sandwich, very dry and I had a hard time finding it between the bun.  My folk's had the New fish sandwich, I don't think they were too impressed, not alot of taste.  Oh, well, we'll just have to remember that for next time.
       Yesterday for Mother's Day we went over to Winnivegas Casino, as they had a nice brunch for the day.  They were quite busy and after about a 30 min. wait we were seated.  Everything was pretty tasty and for dessert, Mom and I had their Key Lime pie. Mom gave it an "8" and I gave it a "7.5"   We started rating our key lime pies ever since we went down to Destin, Florida for vacation a few years back.  After supper we would all split 1 or 2 slices and rate them.  Just kind of a fun thing to do-It continued when we went to the Florida Keys with our friends, also.  So, it just doesn't seem right to have a slice of Key Lime and then not rate it!    
      After we ate, Mom and Vel put a few quarters in.  Dad and I went and put gas in the van, 2.56/gal at the casino, then we drove around town a few minutes for something to do.  The dogs were happy to see us. when we all got home.  I decided to replace the cover on one of the dogs beds.  So, I used Mom's sewing machine and did that. 
So, I guess that's all for now-M
     

Yesterday evening, our friends and us, dutch oven cooked for supper. I tried something new, Shrimp stuffed Portobello mushrooms, I think they turned out o.k.   We also made a Devil's food cake for dessert.  Our friends made Hash brown casserole. It was all very tasty!!  Along with being a beautiful evening outside!

We ran our errands yesterday afternoon and also stopped by to visit with the lady who adopted our two cats, Midnight and Kia. We are so thrilled to have it all worked out so well.  She loves having them, they love being with her and are getting lots of attention. And as a added bonus she has a large bay window, that they can lay and watch the world go by!

I'm thinking about buying a new sewing machine. Our friend, Michelle, just bought one and took a sewing class and is getting  into it. So, I have the fever and have a few things I could make. So, do I get my ancient machine out of storage (it looks like one of the old black singer sewing machines, but it's blue) or do I just buy a basic new one?  Time will tell! Later-M

Back to Lincoln

Todays first 2 pictures are of my niece and nephew, playing with the dogs, last weekend.  They are making beds for them, so they could take naps.  But all Tucker wanted to do was give "kisses" and Toby just wanted to be petted.  Shy Luxi was just watching it all.

Monday we (My folks, Vel and I) went up to South Sioux City to pick up some pain meds for Vel at Walgreens.  She is still having some swelling and pain, but it is slowly getting better. The Doctor says this is normal.  Then we drove across the Missouri river to Sioux City, IA and had lunch at Famous Dave's. As usual, it was good food! We headed over to Target for a few things and then headed back to my folk's house.  I did a couple loads of laundry and then we watched the DVD "It's Complicated" with Meryl Streep and Alex Baldwin.  We all decided it was a good movie, kind of a light-hearted adult comedy.  Our other choice was " Amelia" but we decided to save that for another time.

This is my niece Lindsay, we met down at The Mill in Lincoln's Haymarket District last week, for coffee.  She wanted me to make sure that I wrote that she was on her way to "work out".  So that's why she wasn't all dolled up.  She's been exercising and has lost some weight-You go girl! 

We are now back in Lincoln for a few days for appointments and Physical Therapy.  We also have a few errands to run, so I guess I better get going before the day disappears!-M

Monday already!

Last Thursday afternoon we headed up to my folk's house in NE Nebraska.  The south wind pretty much blew us up, we took the Diesel Pick-up and I got about 19mpg!  Pretty good I thought!  Friday afternoon we ventured over to Iowa to have "all you can eat" crab legs and prime rib at the Winnivegas Casino. Boy, were they good!!!  After that Vel and Mom put a few coins in for fun and then we headed back home!  Vel's knee had enough for that day!  But it was good for her to get out and about!
      Saturday my brother Mike and his two kids Zach and Zoe came up for a visit. We grilled some hamburgers for lunch and then went down to the Park so the kids could get rid of some energy!  They loved to be spun around on those round about things. I tried it and it made me too dizzy.  Then after some time on the Play set we headed back home. Vel and Zach got some Ben Ten Wii time in, now Vel has a new Wii game she wants. I think she should stick to her Exercise Wii, it seems to be more productive!  The dogs got some extra attention from the kids, and I think they liked it. Even shy Luxi was warming up to them! 
Sunday was a beautiful day, 80's and hardly any wind.  In the afternoon I washed the pick-up. It has needed it since leaving Texas, so I finally got to it!  Dad loves to have coffee breaks, so we got one of those in.
Today I think we are heading up to Sioux City area for an outing-Later-M