I heard my daughter yell from the bathroom...."THAT'S WHY I BUY INSURANCE!" I answered back, "What do you mean?"
My daughter and her husband are moving to Montana where they are planning to have him attend school to get his Physical Therapy Degree. Callie and the girls are staying with us during the summer until Andy can get a place for them and secure a job. So they packed all their stuff into a U-haul and put a "dollie" on the back of the truck to pull their car. Don flew back to "help" Andy drive out.
Callie has been working hard for the last five years to pay off their car and they have one payment left. She is very proud of the fact and was telling me so on the way home from the airport.
When I picked Callie and the girls up in Albuquerque yesterday she explained that she ordered insurance to cover the car and truck and contents. "I did this because I saw a motor home on the side of the road on its side and they were pulling a car that was ON FIRE! It freaked me out and I told the U-haul guy to load me up with insurance because my husband and father will be driving it to Alamosa."
Change scene to bathroom. I hear my daughter dial her husband and ask how things were going. Andy: "Well, didn't you get my text message? There was a little fire, but it is under control."
Callie after hanging up with Andy: "Don't these men know that they are supposed to put it in neutral and let it engage before driving off! All they think about is getting in the car and driving like Jehu to the nearest Dunkin' Donuts for coffee and donuts to eat on the way and then drive non-stop to Colorado!! It's like they are thinking, 'Coffee, donuts, drive fast, coffee, donuts, drive fast!' "
Her animation with her tonuge hanging out and eyes buldging demonstrated how they would look. Then she yield, "MOM!!!! THIS IS WHY I GOT INSURANCE!! CAR ON FIRE!"
Funny how my daughter knows her men.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
Visitng Granddaughters - Hurray!
Looking forward to my daughter coming to visit for the summer. She has a two year old and a three month old. Don is flying back to NC to help Andy drive their moving truck out. Andy is looking for a place to settle somewhere in Montana. That is much closer to us and we can see our granddaughters more often.
I plan on taking the kids on a train ride next week. That is Sebby's favorite thing to do and he really wants to do it with Abby. We are going to take a short ride to Monte Vista and stop at the Burger Shack for lunch at their little park and then ride back. I hope we have good weather.
The boys have been playing outside everyday. I love our big deck as it allows the kids to play in a safe place and I can see them from the kitchen. They are fun to watch and Davy tries to copy everything that Sebby does. He doesn't want to be left out.
I need to get a new plastic pool. The mega winds we had blew the other one to Cleveland. The kids will have a great time "swimming" on Grammy's deck. I love summer! We are already having a blast!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Crossing Gates
Friday, May 21, 2010
The Denver Zoo
I enjoy watching the boys having a great time. Josh included. We rented a "Safari Jeep" to haul the kids around in. Casey hauled Josh around in it for awhile. His feet were killing him from working all week in the yard.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
MOPS
This morning I was privileged to speak at a MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meeting. These women were beautiful mothers and grandmothers that want to raise their kids as best they can in a difficult world. There were several sweet newborns there. Children grow up to fast. These Mom's want to do the best they can and meet together to encourage one another, help one another, and find the best resources to help with the big task of raising kids.
I am proud of these ladies getting together. This is one of those meetings that is totally worth getting into your very busy schedule. If you get an opportunity to go to MOPS do it. You won't regret meeting new people, moms and ladies that are in the same situation you are. It is non-denominational and open to all.
I am proud of these ladies getting together. This is one of those meetings that is totally worth getting into your very busy schedule. If you get an opportunity to go to MOPS do it. You won't regret meeting new people, moms and ladies that are in the same situation you are. It is non-denominational and open to all.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Gramma Sue's Chicken Salad
Here is my Chicken Salad Recipe. This is a meal they way I plate it. I will post a picture the next time I make this which will be very soon. Let me know how you like it.
3 cups cooked chicken chopped fine or shredded (vegetarians use two small cans of Fry Chick)
2 stalks celery small diced
2 Tlbs red onion small diced
2 stalks green onion small diced
1 red bell pepper small diced
¼ c finely chopped fresh basil
1 c. cooked orzo
Place all of the above ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour dressing over ingredients and mix well.
Dressing
1 c. mayonnaise (vegetarians can use vegan mayonnaise)
1 fresh lemon squeezed, about 1-1/2 to 2 Tlbs
1 1/2 to 2 tsp. cumin (I like the taste but 2 tsp may be too strong for some)
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Wisk ingredients together in small bowl until smooth and pour over Chicken Salad mixture.
Plating
For each plate serving place
1 cup iceberg lettuce shredded or cut into bit sized pieces
1 cup baby spinach cut into bite sized pieces
(Mix together)
½ avocado pitted and skinned. (sprinkle with lemon juice to keep from turning brown)
Place avocado half on top of bed of lettuce. Scoop Chicken Salad over top of avocado half…about a cup.
Place favorite bread cut in half or at an angle on each side of the plate. I used flat bread. You can use any bread you like.
Gramma Sue’s Chicken Salad
3 cups cooked chicken chopped fine or shredded (vegetarians use two small cans of Fry Chick)
2 stalks celery small diced
2 Tlbs red onion small diced
2 stalks green onion small diced
1 red bell pepper small diced
¼ c finely chopped fresh basil
1 c. cooked orzo
Place all of the above ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour dressing over ingredients and mix well.
Dressing
1 c. mayonnaise (vegetarians can use vegan mayonnaise)
1 fresh lemon squeezed, about 1-1/2 to 2 Tlbs
1 1/2 to 2 tsp. cumin (I like the taste but 2 tsp may be too strong for some)
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Wisk ingredients together in small bowl until smooth and pour over Chicken Salad mixture.
Plating
For each plate serving place
1 cup iceberg lettuce shredded or cut into bit sized pieces
1 cup baby spinach cut into bite sized pieces
(Mix together)
½ avocado pitted and skinned. (sprinkle with lemon juice to keep from turning brown)
Place avocado half on top of bed of lettuce. Scoop Chicken Salad over top of avocado half…about a cup.
Place favorite bread cut in half or at an angle on each side of the plate. I used flat bread. You can use any bread you like.
My Baby Graduates
I had a party for him the week before graduation and made him a cake. Made the fondant and decorated it with ivy even though he didn't graduate from an Ivy League school. It turned out great and tasted really good.
Time goes by so quickly. I really miss him. He spent several weeks here before graduation and it was nice to have him around again. He has matured a lot. Kind of surprising as he has always been a a kidder and loves to yuck it up. I just wanted to let everyone know I am proud of my boy!
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