Sunday, April 18, 2010

Zoo Crew

Willard was on Spring Break the third week of March, so Lindsay called and asked if we would want to go to the zoo. We said "YES" and Jadon, Haven, Jude and I met Cael, Gavin and Lindsay at the zoo park and ate our lunch, then took a walk through the zoo. Here's a few highlights of our day:












Grrrrreat day for a zoo outing especially with this "zoo crew".

Mema

Fiestaware Heaven

Do you own Fiestaware or know someone who does? Then do I have a tip for you. Tammy, Missy and I found the store to end all stores for Fiestaware. It's a place called Cockrell Mercantile, up near Harrisonville. Actually there are 5 cottages that specialize in different things. One is the main store with everything you can think of; another is only Fiestaware; another is baking utensils/mixes, etc.; another is lotions/candles, etc.; and the last is the "clearance barn".
We all three use and love our Fiestaware and enjoyed this store so much we want to go back. Here's some pictures of our adventure:
Lovely products...lovely ladies.
Yes....we did buy stuff.

We only have one suggestion for this place. They need a cafe or tea room!! We got there at 10 am and by the time we got through all the stores, we were very hungry and had to drive to Harrisonville to find any place to eat. Next time maybe we'll bring sandwiches.....or at least snacks...

So fun,

Donna

Friday, April 16, 2010

Easter Weekend 2010

Waiting for the big hunt to start.











Perfect weather for a perfect time to celebrate our Risen Savior!!!









Wednesday, April 7, 2010

March Bunco

Yes, those are dice. Actually those four 4's are a Bunco. On the first Thursday of each month, 12 of us ladies get together at one of our homes and play Bunco. Pretty simple game.....three tables of 4 people each....go around the table and roll the dice (1st round - first person rolls the dice as long as they get at least one 1, then next person rolls, etc......until someone reaches 21. 2nd round we roll 2's...etc.) If someone rolls all four of the round you are on, they say "Bunco!" and that game is over.....bunco is automatic 21 points. I chose to blog about this particular Bunco night, because I happened to roll 2 buncos....I've never done that before! These are two of my friends, Karen and Beverly. They had Buncos, as well. Four in one night! Amazing! Whoever has the most wins for the night wins a set of large pink dice to hang from the rearview mirror in her car. This night it happened to be Beverly! Woo Hoo, Bev! We started playing in early 2005 with 12 friends from church. Can't believe it's been 5 years..... I just love all these bunco buddies and have so much fun with them. Donna

Monday, February 1, 2010

Snow Fun!!

Last Friday, January 29th we got a really good snow. I measured 6" on the patio table. Gavin and Jadon stayed all night with us Friday night. We ate pizza, then snuggled on the sofa and watched movies and ate popcorn.
Saturday morning we got up and played outside in the snow. Well....the boys played in the snow...I just took pictures.

We also went for a hike through the woods. Quite a chore with this much snow and all the downed trees from the ice storm. We did see a lot of deer tracks....not only hoof prints but the little doo doos they left along the trail. We looked inside the tree stumps for rabbits or other little creatures, but didn't find any. Gavin was sure he saw a fox....or... was hoping he would see a fox.

We all agreed we needed Lucas and Micah to make this adventure even more fun.

That's all....snow mo'.

Donna

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Popular New Toy.....The Cael

Our youngest grandchild, Cael, is spending the night with us because Matt and Linsday went to a wedding in Marshall, Missouri and wouldn't get home until late.
I was working in my office so I put Cael in the family room with the toys. When I went to check on him, here's what I found.
I just noticed the date is wrong on my camera. Please disregard. It was not taken on December 18, 2008. I will have to reset it.
Well, I guess I better go ask the boy what he wants for supper.
For now,
Donna

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Happy New Year 2010!!

We got a little snow for Christmas, but the new year brought this and they're calling for more on Wednesday and Thursday.......

January 3, 2010





Sure is pretty.............