Oh, my! March is almost done! Well, for sure this week the cold weather is done. I hope it stays warm for a while. Ted and I went for a walk, and just needed a light (bright orange) jacket. The wind was a little brisk, worse coming back home, but not terrible like yesterday. It was in the 60's.
I'm not sure what we're doing for Easter, we had kind of planned on WI, but guess it's not a good time right now. For right now, I'm going to work on some cards this year, and hopefully get them in the mail on Thursday. I have a design in mind and I got this great new tool for stamping today that should make them turn out much better.
Lisa sent some awesome pictures on FB today, with windmills and tulips. Where do you think they are? !
This afternoon we went to Madison to deliver our information to our tax person, and hope for the best! LOL
I tried a new recipe for stroganoff tonight, which really didn't turn out that well. I think my mom's old recipe is still the best.
Jane is still struggling with a temperature, which indicates an infection, probably bladder related again. She is in the hospital in Graceville, and will probably be there for a few days yet. Please keep her in your prayers. And Eugene as well, it's a strain for him, too.
Well, that's all I have.
Hugs, Orrin, Linda and Teddy
Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:11
Monday, March 30, 2015
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Hello from windy western MN. Actually the wind went down tonight, but it was fierce all day. It was warm enough for a walk, but didn't want to fight the wind. Teddy would have been okay with it, but he has a smaller profile. :)
I didn't post yesterday because there was absolutely nothing to post. Other than the fact that every time I sat down, Teddy was on my lap. I think he missed me.
We got up for early service. There was no bible study, as it was confirmation Sunday and they had questioning between services. We didn't go in for that, but had a nice visit with Terry and Kathy in the fellowship hall. There were 15 confirmands. Also two of the Korean national students from GPLHS were baptized in the first service this morning. Praise the Lord!!
We ate at Perkins today, I was in the mood for something a little nicer. We ran into the Madsen's there and had a chance to chat with Mike before we were seated. He's had some health issues this winter, but is hanging in there! They are fellow aggies and we used to double date back in the day!
Again, had to stop at Wallyworld for a couple of prescriptions. We ran into Darcy and Dennis there and visited for a while. I wouldn't have known Dennis, in fact I looked at him and didn't realize at all that it was him until Darcy came over. They had two carts, mostly for cat and dog food!! I think their cat count was at 16 now. So you see, Jeremy and Laura, you aren't even close yet! But their cats are all outdoors.
Laura, great kite flying pictures!! The kites would have flown off with Maria and Jeremy here. Looks like a nice day and no more snow!
I chatted on FB with Lisa for a little bit. They had visited the emmigration center museum, and she said she found mom's name listed. I didn't realize there was something like that. They are at the Netherlands now and will be walking in the flower fields tomorrow. So neat.
Please say a prayer tonight for Jane. Deb and Rich were there and she had gone home for church and visit. She got the chills real bad and ended up going by ambulance to the hospital. She has IV for fluid and antibiotic and they are keeping her in the hospital overnight. Her white count wasn't really high yet and they officially ruled out the flu. I was planning on a visit this week, but will give her a day or two to feel better.
And that's it! Hugs and have a good night, Orrin, Linda and Teddy
A great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: “Hosanna! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! The King of Israel!” (John 12:12-13)
I didn't post yesterday because there was absolutely nothing to post. Other than the fact that every time I sat down, Teddy was on my lap. I think he missed me.
We got up for early service. There was no bible study, as it was confirmation Sunday and they had questioning between services. We didn't go in for that, but had a nice visit with Terry and Kathy in the fellowship hall. There were 15 confirmands. Also two of the Korean national students from GPLHS were baptized in the first service this morning. Praise the Lord!!
We ate at Perkins today, I was in the mood for something a little nicer. We ran into the Madsen's there and had a chance to chat with Mike before we were seated. He's had some health issues this winter, but is hanging in there! They are fellow aggies and we used to double date back in the day!
Again, had to stop at Wallyworld for a couple of prescriptions. We ran into Darcy and Dennis there and visited for a while. I wouldn't have known Dennis, in fact I looked at him and didn't realize at all that it was him until Darcy came over. They had two carts, mostly for cat and dog food!! I think their cat count was at 16 now. So you see, Jeremy and Laura, you aren't even close yet! But their cats are all outdoors.
Laura, great kite flying pictures!! The kites would have flown off with Maria and Jeremy here. Looks like a nice day and no more snow!
I chatted on FB with Lisa for a little bit. They had visited the emmigration center museum, and she said she found mom's name listed. I didn't realize there was something like that. They are at the Netherlands now and will be walking in the flower fields tomorrow. So neat.
Please say a prayer tonight for Jane. Deb and Rich were there and she had gone home for church and visit. She got the chills real bad and ended up going by ambulance to the hospital. She has IV for fluid and antibiotic and they are keeping her in the hospital overnight. Her white count wasn't really high yet and they officially ruled out the flu. I was planning on a visit this week, but will give her a day or two to feel better.
And that's it! Hugs and have a good night, Orrin, Linda and Teddy
A great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: “Hosanna! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! The King of Israel!” (John 12:12-13)
Friday, March 27, 2015
Friday, March 27, 2015
Hi from the farm!! I'm home again. Kind of nice and Teddy seemed happy to see me. He's stayed pretty close. :)
It was a quiet day today. I read, the boys were on their tablets, and we just hung out. I was good with that!
Al was home by 4:30, so we loaded up everything (I already had done most of that) and headed west. I called Orrin to let him know that we had left Gibbon, and he just laughed and said they were in Boyd! We had over an hour to drive yet, and they were half way there!
Donald rode with me and Nate rode with Alan. They got sidetracked by Granite, as Alan saw an eagle flying over the river, so they had to turn off to watch it.
We finally connected with the SD car, and went in for the buffet. Apparently I went right past them at the corner and they were waving at me like crazy, but I didn't notice them. I think because their windows were tinted. Or maybe because I don't look around that much!
Donald's eyes were pretty big when we walked through the casino to get to the buffet. I think he saw all those machines and thought, wow, that's a lot of games! We had a great meal, even the boys filled their plates, which is no small feat!
On the way home, it started snowing, not sure if it's going to amount to anything. Kathy called to say they had turned at the corner to go to our place and if we had dessert ready. Since I had seen their taillights headed west from the corner, I knew they were joshing. LOL
Well, it will be good to be in my own bed. Have a great night!
Hugs, Orrin, Linda and Teddy
It was a quiet day today. I read, the boys were on their tablets, and we just hung out. I was good with that!
Al was home by 4:30, so we loaded up everything (I already had done most of that) and headed west. I called Orrin to let him know that we had left Gibbon, and he just laughed and said they were in Boyd! We had over an hour to drive yet, and they were half way there!
Donald rode with me and Nate rode with Alan. They got sidetracked by Granite, as Alan saw an eagle flying over the river, so they had to turn off to watch it.
We finally connected with the SD car, and went in for the buffet. Apparently I went right past them at the corner and they were waving at me like crazy, but I didn't notice them. I think because their windows were tinted. Or maybe because I don't look around that much!
Donald's eyes were pretty big when we walked through the casino to get to the buffet. I think he saw all those machines and thought, wow, that's a lot of games! We had a great meal, even the boys filled their plates, which is no small feat!
On the way home, it started snowing, not sure if it's going to amount to anything. Kathy called to say they had turned at the corner to go to our place and if we had dessert ready. Since I had seen their taillights headed west from the corner, I knew they were joshing. LOL
Well, it will be good to be in my own bed. Have a great night!
Hugs, Orrin, Linda and Teddy
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Good evening! The sun was out most of the day, and though there was some wind it was warmer. Snow level dropped considerably. :)
We went to church last night, but ate supper at home beforehand, so didn't stay for lunch. The boys and I read, played on our tablets/computers, and just had a quiet day yesterday. It was still too cold to play outside. Lisa did a Hangouts call to Donald, and again the video wasn't very good, but had a nice chat.
This morning I made pancakes again, and then after Alan went to work, I took the boys over to the pastor's house for a "play date" with their boys. It gave me some peaceful time to myself. I picked them up at 11:00 and then asked if they'd like to go to town for lunch! So we drove over to Hutchinson and ate at Culvers. Always a favorite. I wanted to stop at JoAnns and they grudgingly went along. It was a disappointment, I didn't see anything there I needed or wanted. It's easier to just go online and order. We did stop at Target, and since they were so good, I got them some new Skylanders. I stopped for gas at KwikTrip, it was $2.16, which was pretty cheap. I just goes down and up, now they're saying it should go up again, because of the unrest in the middle east.
Lisa called on my phone tonight. The picture was better, but the audio was in and out. They had supper tonight at a "dark" restaurant. They sat in the dark, ate in the dark and were served and educated? by blind waiters. She said it was really dark, too. It does sound like they're having a good time, though. That's great!
Alan had a meeting after work tonight, so won't see him for at least another hour. The boys have their pj's on and are watching a movie. I watched "God's Not Dead" last night on Netflix. It was good, but different.
And that's about it for tonight. Hope you all had sunshine wherever you are. Spring is on the way!! A little green outside would be nice. :)
Hugs, Linda, Alan, Nate, Donald and Summer
If you have faith as small as a mustard seed. . .nothing will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:20
We went to church last night, but ate supper at home beforehand, so didn't stay for lunch. The boys and I read, played on our tablets/computers, and just had a quiet day yesterday. It was still too cold to play outside. Lisa did a Hangouts call to Donald, and again the video wasn't very good, but had a nice chat.
This morning I made pancakes again, and then after Alan went to work, I took the boys over to the pastor's house for a "play date" with their boys. It gave me some peaceful time to myself. I picked them up at 11:00 and then asked if they'd like to go to town for lunch! So we drove over to Hutchinson and ate at Culvers. Always a favorite. I wanted to stop at JoAnns and they grudgingly went along. It was a disappointment, I didn't see anything there I needed or wanted. It's easier to just go online and order. We did stop at Target, and since they were so good, I got them some new Skylanders. I stopped for gas at KwikTrip, it was $2.16, which was pretty cheap. I just goes down and up, now they're saying it should go up again, because of the unrest in the middle east.
Lisa called on my phone tonight. The picture was better, but the audio was in and out. They had supper tonight at a "dark" restaurant. They sat in the dark, ate in the dark and were served and educated? by blind waiters. She said it was really dark, too. It does sound like they're having a good time, though. That's great!
Alan had a meeting after work tonight, so won't see him for at least another hour. The boys have their pj's on and are watching a movie. I watched "God's Not Dead" last night on Netflix. It was good, but different.
And that's about it for tonight. Hope you all had sunshine wherever you are. Spring is on the way!! A little green outside would be nice. :)
Hugs, Linda, Alan, Nate, Donald and Summer
If you have faith as small as a mustard seed. . .nothing will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:20
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Wow, finally I'm back! Alan got my laptop up and running again. Apparently, it hadn't done any updates since 2011!! I don't know how that happened, I thought it was on automatic update. I know I've used it since then. I refused to use the tablet and no physical keyboard, that just takes too long.
Anyway, a little catching up to do. Sunday we went to early service and bible study, and then had lunch at the DQ with Terry and Kathy. When we got home, I got busy and packed (which I hadn't started yet) and finally hit the road around 4. It was white knuckle driving after Granite Falls, light, continuous snow all the way. 40 mph at the most, 30-35 quite a bit of the way. It was that nasty, slushy stuff that pulls you off the road. Luckily, there was traffic, and I was behind a pickup most of the time. I got here about 6:30, so it could have been worse. Al said the next day that there was 7"!! I talked to Orrin and he said we just had a dusting at home.
We settled in just fine. The boys tested me a little Monday morning, but we're all good now. Most of the time. LOL I was hoping we could do some walks, but it was just too nasty out. It hasn't really warmed up much here. Maybe the sun will be out more today. There's church tonight.
Monday we did some picking up and searching. The roku controller was missing, as well as Donald's glasses. We did find the roku that afternoon, just found the glasses this morning in their bedroom!
Yesterday morning we drove downtown (it was too cold to walk) so I could mail a package and then we went to the library. They have a very nice library here, with current titles. They are also part of a larger system. Not the same system as ours, but the same type. The afternoon I spent reading and they were on their tablets. Bad me. Today we're not going to do that.
Right now they are building with their knex. I have read to them each day, and we've played games with dad in the evening. We played Mouse Trap last night which I've never seen before. It's already Wednesday! so the week is going by fast.
Orrin called and said that I should come to the casino in Granite Falls Friday on my way home to meet Hunts for supper. They have a wonderful buffet there. Alan said that he and the boys might come, too. Oops, that reminds me, I need to call Delores to confirm.
Lisa called Nate on Hangouts yesterday afternoon (on his tablet) We could hear her but the visual was bad, lots of interference. At the end of the chat, we could see her, but then lost audio. They had been to Martin Luther's home. Sounds like they were having a good time. It you saw Lisa's FB post about 150th anniversary and were puzzled, so was I. It's their combined ages this year. So glad the sisters are able to spend some time together like this. She'll be back home next Thursday. The boys will have school next week, so I don't need to be here.
Karen Mischke will be having bypass surgery, so keep her in your prayers. Jer and Cori, that is Dustin's mom.
Well, I'd better get off and pay attention to the guys.
Hugs, Linda, Al, Nate, Donald and Summer
Anyway, a little catching up to do. Sunday we went to early service and bible study, and then had lunch at the DQ with Terry and Kathy. When we got home, I got busy and packed (which I hadn't started yet) and finally hit the road around 4. It was white knuckle driving after Granite Falls, light, continuous snow all the way. 40 mph at the most, 30-35 quite a bit of the way. It was that nasty, slushy stuff that pulls you off the road. Luckily, there was traffic, and I was behind a pickup most of the time. I got here about 6:30, so it could have been worse. Al said the next day that there was 7"!! I talked to Orrin and he said we just had a dusting at home.
We settled in just fine. The boys tested me a little Monday morning, but we're all good now. Most of the time. LOL I was hoping we could do some walks, but it was just too nasty out. It hasn't really warmed up much here. Maybe the sun will be out more today. There's church tonight.
Monday we did some picking up and searching. The roku controller was missing, as well as Donald's glasses. We did find the roku that afternoon, just found the glasses this morning in their bedroom!
Yesterday morning we drove downtown (it was too cold to walk) so I could mail a package and then we went to the library. They have a very nice library here, with current titles. They are also part of a larger system. Not the same system as ours, but the same type. The afternoon I spent reading and they were on their tablets. Bad me. Today we're not going to do that.
Right now they are building with their knex. I have read to them each day, and we've played games with dad in the evening. We played Mouse Trap last night which I've never seen before. It's already Wednesday! so the week is going by fast.
Orrin called and said that I should come to the casino in Granite Falls Friday on my way home to meet Hunts for supper. They have a wonderful buffet there. Alan said that he and the boys might come, too. Oops, that reminds me, I need to call Delores to confirm.
Lisa called Nate on Hangouts yesterday afternoon (on his tablet) We could hear her but the visual was bad, lots of interference. At the end of the chat, we could see her, but then lost audio. They had been to Martin Luther's home. Sounds like they were having a good time. It you saw Lisa's FB post about 150th anniversary and were puzzled, so was I. It's their combined ages this year. So glad the sisters are able to spend some time together like this. She'll be back home next Thursday. The boys will have school next week, so I don't need to be here.
Karen Mischke will be having bypass surgery, so keep her in your prayers. Jer and Cori, that is Dustin's mom.
Well, I'd better get off and pay attention to the guys. Hugs, Linda, Al, Nate, Donald and Summer
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Good evening! Just got back from our trip to Mankato, and thought I would get this written. We met the kids at 5ish at, you guessed it!, Red Lobster for supper. We had a nice visit and meal. Maria entertained us. :) Then we went over to the mall for a little walking around. That was a good idea after a big meal!
I made some banana bars this morning, and washed some more laundry. Orrin realized that he didn't have any work clothes left, so I had to get some of those done.
After a shower, we were ready to head east. We had a little shopping to do, mainly Sam's Club. I did get a quick visit to Michael's accomplished. Then Jer called and said they were in town.
Now I need to pack for the week, and get a few other things ready.
And that's all she wrote!
Orrin, Linda and Teddy
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33
I made some banana bars this morning, and washed some more laundry. Orrin realized that he didn't have any work clothes left, so I had to get some of those done.
After a shower, we were ready to head east. We had a little shopping to do, mainly Sam's Club. I did get a quick visit to Michael's accomplished. Then Jer called and said they were in town.
Now I need to pack for the week, and get a few other things ready.
And that's all she wrote!
Orrin, Linda and Teddy
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33
Friday, March 20, 2015
Friday, First day of Spring!! March 20, 2015
I didn't have a post last night, because, frankly, it was a pretty dull day. About the only thing that happened is that Ted and I went for a very short walk. Heading south was brutal, the wind really cut. Heading back north wasn't too bad, but I think my sniffles that I've been battling today were a result of that little walk.
It was a little busier today. I did some major cleaning up in the kitchen area (and it's a mess again tonight, more on that later) I've been on my feet since then. I cleaned 4 lbs. of strawberries, oh, they're so nice and red and sweet! Also cut up 2 cantaloupes. I'll bring a lot of that to Gibbon, the boys like cantaloupe. Not sure about strawberries, but my big boy likes them. :)
I still have to cut up the broccoli and jicama, but they don't take long. I fried up 6 lbs. of burger, using some of it for hamburger hot dish tonight, and some also for chow mein hot dish, so Orrin has something to eat next week. I snuck in a couple loads of laundry too.
Patty called from Needleworks and said that Mark wouldn't be available to help me with the machine until 2, if that was ok. I said that was fine, maybe it was best to wait until the following week anyway. I think that would make more sense, tomorrow was looking kind of busy.
Orrin suggested that we go over to Mankato to take Laura and her little family out for her birthday. I messaged her and she said that later in the day would work better. So we're going to meet them around 5 for that. She said that Maria could pick where, so I have a feeling it will be Red Lobster!! We'll be coming home after, so it will be a quick trip. I do have a couple things to do there, so that works.
I made 4 loaves of banana bread, which is in the oven right now. I intend to make banana bars as well, finally use up the bananas that were in the freezer. So, yes, the kitchen is a bit of a mess again. Dishes are soaking in the sink and the cupboards are cleaned off again. :)
I'm leaving Sunday afternoon to stay in Gibbon with the boys while Lisa flies off to Germany!! Think I'll be able to keep them entertained? I know they're happy with their screens, but I'm hoping we can think of other things to do. I'm not sure how much I'll be able to be on here, hopefully it will work.
We watched a couple of movies the last few nights. I had DVR'd some when there was a free HBO, etc. weekend this winter. We watched The Face of Love, which was okay, but a little strange. Tonight we watched August:Osage County which I would definitely NOT recommend. Lots of bad language. Orrin fell asleep.
Well, that's it for tonight, it might be late tomorrow night. Have a good evening, Hugs, Orrin, Linda and Teddy
They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death. Revelation 12:11
It was a little busier today. I did some major cleaning up in the kitchen area (and it's a mess again tonight, more on that later) I've been on my feet since then. I cleaned 4 lbs. of strawberries, oh, they're so nice and red and sweet! Also cut up 2 cantaloupes. I'll bring a lot of that to Gibbon, the boys like cantaloupe. Not sure about strawberries, but my big boy likes them. :)
I still have to cut up the broccoli and jicama, but they don't take long. I fried up 6 lbs. of burger, using some of it for hamburger hot dish tonight, and some also for chow mein hot dish, so Orrin has something to eat next week. I snuck in a couple loads of laundry too.
Patty called from Needleworks and said that Mark wouldn't be available to help me with the machine until 2, if that was ok. I said that was fine, maybe it was best to wait until the following week anyway. I think that would make more sense, tomorrow was looking kind of busy.
Orrin suggested that we go over to Mankato to take Laura and her little family out for her birthday. I messaged her and she said that later in the day would work better. So we're going to meet them around 5 for that. She said that Maria could pick where, so I have a feeling it will be Red Lobster!! We'll be coming home after, so it will be a quick trip. I do have a couple things to do there, so that works.
I made 4 loaves of banana bread, which is in the oven right now. I intend to make banana bars as well, finally use up the bananas that were in the freezer. So, yes, the kitchen is a bit of a mess again. Dishes are soaking in the sink and the cupboards are cleaned off again. :)
I'm leaving Sunday afternoon to stay in Gibbon with the boys while Lisa flies off to Germany!! Think I'll be able to keep them entertained? I know they're happy with their screens, but I'm hoping we can think of other things to do. I'm not sure how much I'll be able to be on here, hopefully it will work.
We watched a couple of movies the last few nights. I had DVR'd some when there was a free HBO, etc. weekend this winter. We watched The Face of Love, which was okay, but a little strange. Tonight we watched August:Osage County which I would definitely NOT recommend. Lots of bad language. Orrin fell asleep.
Well, that's it for tonight, it might be late tomorrow night. Have a good evening, Hugs, Orrin, Linda and Teddy
They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death. Revelation 12:11
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