A Visit With June, Jam Session, Stormy Weather, Hockey CHAMPIONS, and a Clean Dining Room!

 When I woke up Thursday morning Louis Dean was already in his music room getting ready for the jam session that afternoon. He was as excited as a little boy about to go on a greatly anticipated play date!

I dropped him off at 2:00 - we were running late and it started at 1:30 - and said I would be back in a couple of hours.

I think I'm going to enjoy 3 hours every week knowing Louis Dean is having a good time singing and playing music.

Seemed like a good opportunity to visit Kimmy and June.

They have two of the most precious little doggies.

Maggie - or Sophie - I forget which is which - is 11 years old.

 Isn't she pretty??

I took a baking sheet and a bag of fruitcake cookie dough and baked a fresh batch right then and there in their own kitchen.

June loved them!!! So does Kimmy!

She is still beautiful at 91 and I love her dearly!

The next hour I spent on ME.

Checked out a thrift store and then spent a few minutes visiting with my neighbor, Ilene, who was just leaving the Senior Center.

By the time I arrived in the music room, all of the other players had already left leaving just Louis Dean and Tom still playing.

Even after their time was up, Louis Dean played TWO more songs!!

It's great that Tom is such a good sport but I did tell him that his granddaughters called him 'One More Song Granddad! You have to set your boundaries!

I was in a hurry to get home as there was a serious storm approaching with a forecast of high winds, heavy rain, hail and possible tornadoes.

The sirens were all going off around 6:00 or so and we were advised to take cover!

Which I did!

Louis Dean had emptied out a stack of storage tubs holding quilts, blankets and pillows to make room for both of us, but only I went in!

He sat on the sofa watching Spectrum News and sipping a glass of wine while I watched from where I was perched on a stack of quilts!

By 7:30 it was all over and it wasn't nearly as bad as it could have been.

We lost power but it came right back on.

Our gazebo cover and curtains were shredded but we can buy replacements.

Roofing shingles were scattered about the yard and I plan on calling a roofer Monday morning.

Lots of branches and small tree limbs and debris still needs to be cleaned up.

So while we were watching the news and I'm hiding in the closet -

the Bell girls were playing in a Championship Hockey Game!

Which they WON!!!

Congratulations!

These kids are ALL rocking HOCKEY!!!

We slept so well last night!

I love sleeping until I wake up naturally - which is usually between 9:00 - 10:30.

Then I spend another hour in bed in prayer and praise before joining Louis Dean for coffee.

I am loving our life!

We eat a light little something for breakfast - important for seniors taking medicine.

Our main meal is around 3:00 and today I made a really good salad.

Summer left us with lots of goodies.

I ate salad while fixing hot wings and potatoes for Louis Dean.

I've been cleaning and putting our home back together after the fall and Christmas decorating.

It's spring and Easter and yet I'm not feeling pastels right now.

I used a grape and wine theme in the dining room.

I need to figure out how to keep my candles straight in their holders!

The dining table is all set and ready to entertain.

Nothing planned yet but maybe a lunch with Brenda next week?

And a music/dinner party in April.

I set the table with different place settings every month.

My China cabinets and buffets are filled to the brim.

This is the 'history' wall - full of vintage photos of both of our families.

I'm thinking of changing this up but haven't yet decided just how I will do it.

Tonight I have been working in the sewing room taking down the very last of Christmas.

It's about time, right??

I watched this movie as I worked.

I'm looking hard for good things to watch these days.

Life is too short to watch all blood and gore.

What are some good movies YOU have seen lately??

Inquiring minds want to know!

Remember that saying?