FROLICKING WITH DENISE

We all went to Burlington for Mom's Dr appointment.  On the way home, as we approached Middlebury, we headed right into a snowstorm and we were still 45 minutes from home.  Ya, we didn't like driving in the dark during a snowstorm....but then when we got to Rutland....and it was just beautiful! We especially like the snow-laden tree under the street light, so stopped to take a few pictures.
It was a long emotional day at the hospital...both good and bad.  Happy to have Denise along for support.  Oh, another snowstorm on the way...hey, it's not even Halloween yet!

VISITOR FROM PA

Tuesday night , shortly before bedtime, lo and behold Denise comes crashing in the front door. We all screamed...what a great surprise!  Today I went to work and they visited and headed straight to Bed Bath and Beyond for Kuerig coffees.  They stopped to mail a package at Stewarts, even though Don told them the Post Office was at Irving! Apparently mom insisted it was at Stewarts I didn't know Stewarts had a Post Office?? After school we had a late lunch at Ginger China...you must try this place if ever in the area...it's fabulous!  Then off to do a little shopping.  Tonight we are laying low and watching Survivor.

MISSING GNOMES?

So, I was in Joann's Fabrics this morning purchasing material for gnomes, when the news came over the radio that someone had stolen something like 49 gnomes from a lady's lawn.  The announcer couldn't get over that someone would actually have that many gnomes to begin with!  Well, I could not get over the irony of it all, as I stood waiting in line with my bolts red felt and white fur, along with all the other Halloween costume makers.  Coincidences like that ....they just don't happen in real life....but, it did this morning!  I hope you enjoy our video, above, entitled "Gnomes in VT"

IT'S ABOUT TIME WE FROLICKED AGAIN

Lets see...we took a foliage drive after work to catch a last glimpse.  Also, on our agenda this afternoon...mail birthday PRESENTS to Denise (...Gawwwd we miss her!). Last night  Mom thought she'd indulge in a nice cup of yogurt after dinner.  She proceeded to fill her cup full of butter spread and even mixed in some peaches....then licked her spoon and luckily, before she ate her treat, she mentioned to me that plain yogurt doesn't taste very good.  I responded "we don't have PLAIN yogurt!! hee, hee..

ARE YOU KIDDING ME NOW??

Minding our own business, sitting on the deck, soaking in the last warm weather and the phone rings....WHAT??  It was a 'friendly" call from the police!!!.  they wanted to inform me that one of our vehicles was spotted driving away from the Gas station without paying for the gas!!  Um, noooo...must be a mistake!  the car was the boys car and I promptly hunted Dan down "at work" only to discover that he had got gas, but he paid and even better, he had the reciept!  So, I obviously HAD to clear this up!  I stopped by and got Dan's reciept and headed full steam on to the gas station to prove my son's INNOCENCE.  Then, I demanded the attendant call the police and retract her accusation...which she did...which also resulted in me having to wait for the police to arrive and clear this up.  WHAT??  by the time I returned....no more sun on the deck : (

FOLIAGE IS HERE

VT has some beautiful trees lately.  We took a drive after school to capture the scenery while it is bloomimg!  Later this week when the rain comes , the leaves will all be gone!  Can you believe someone got annoyed with me when I stopped dead in the middle of an intersection to admire the foliage on the mountain....GAWD....what's wrong with people, don't they know it's foliage season??  Luckily, the farmer down the road didn't mind me snapping a picture of his cows when I pulled into his driveway!!  Mom heard from baby John today....he apparently loves Mom to "sing" Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la"...so to prompt her to sing to him, he says "lalalala" and "Talking".....too cute : )

YUMMY SCALLOPS

SZEGED is the best!  Mike and friends discovered this years ago when sampling delicious chicken his mom had made for dinner....they liked the chicken so much, they decided to make a video about Szeged chicken, sent the video to the company and the company enjoyed it so much they sent Mike and friends a case of seasoning and $100 to go out for burgers.....well, this is the fish seasoning and I just coated the scallops and panseared it with a little olive oil...yum-my!  look for mike's video which is about 5 years old now.  You may also notice our first video debut (See above) starring Mom, Denise and myself...LOL!

MOM'S NEW LUGGAGE COMES BACK

Mom's luggage returns with Mom-in-tow.  She had a wonderful visit with Annie and her daughter, Nancy. They played Upwords til the wee hours of the morning.  Turns out they are both very competitive and thus the tournament continued night after night.  Mom took a ride down to the Berkshires with Nancy and was quite impressed with the size of the mountains along the way.  They were lucky to have a visit from Ben's brother John and his wife Mary who came over from NY for the day!  It had been years since mom saw them.  Much delicious food was eaten during the week, compliments of Annie!!