We've had a very easy summer in northeast Illinois so far but today it took a turn for scorching with one to follow tomorrow. I've enjoyed the nice spring weather. Been spending a lot of time sitting on my porch swing reading and enjoying life. I know there are some who crave the heat and humidity but I'm not one. The humidity drains me of all my strength. For now I'm staying inside my air conditioned home and waiting for it to cool off again.
I must say thanks for a cool weather birthday this year. I can't remember when it was 59 degrees at 10 am on my birthday. Nice getting ready to go out and not needing a shower after shower.
We've been staying close to home, husband has a new hobby, mowing the lawn. He's mowed it 24 times since we got back. Tells you I don't have a life either, keeping track of his mowing.
I wanted to do some traveling, see the new great grand son in New Jersey but can't be gone that long, got to mow the lawn twice a week between rain showers.
I see Tucson is getting their Monsoons and that's great. They always need the rain. Looks like I'm stuck where I am, hot and humid in both places.
Friday, July 17, 2015
Friday, July 10, 2015
Birthday and Independence Day Celebration
It's kind of a puzzle effort to get this blog done but it's a labor of love. July 4th and 7th were both fantastic days. The 4th turned out to be a family get together. Both my children and most of my grand children and two great grand children were here with spouse and significant others. One of Ron's brothers decided to forgo another family get together and him and his wife joined us for the weekend.
I did all my part of the cooking on Friday so I could enjoy the 4th with everyone. My son and his girl stayed till after 10 pm watching the neighborhood fireworks. Believe me they matched anything a village put on with beautiful aerials. Lots of oohs and ahhs.
My birthday was very special. A beautiful bouquet of white and red roses from my husband were sitting on the table when I came downstairs. While I was eating breakfast my son stopped on his way home from work with two dozen red roses. What a surprise. I still got some birthday cards in the mail and lots of internet wishes. Sure did feel special. We even tried out a new steak house for dinner. Jamenson's Chop House in Darien. I'd definitely go back.
Thursday, January 1, 2015
New Year's Day.
What a difference a few hours make. At midnight it snowed and now most of the snow is on the mountain tops. We're going to have some chilly days to start off the new year but I have every confidence that by mid January it will warm up till it reaches the beautiful warm weather we're used to in Southern Arizona.
Wishing all our family and friends a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Friday, December 12, 2014
Monday, December 1, 2014
Roses in Bloom
Thought I'd take a quick picture of one of our rose bushes in bloom. They were to far apart to get them both in one picture. The other one is multi color pink.
It's been warmer than normal here since we arrived a month ago and we're enjoying it. December and January are our real winter months and then February and March warm up again for all the great things going on. Looking forward to the Gem and Mineral Show and Fiesta de la Vaqueros. The Tubac arts and crafts fair is a lot of fun and we may make it to other things going on as time permits.
Monday, November 10, 2014
We're back
We've been back in Tucson a little over a week. We've been busy restocking the perishables and stuff. Yes we had the place painted, new entry stairs and a skylight put in the bathroom. Th color isn't exactly what we thought it would be but we think it's better than what it was. Besides we don't have to look at it that much. We're inside.
We've had beautiful weather since we got here. 5 to 10 degrees warmer than normal. Our trip out was as close to perfect as we'll probably ever get. Great four lane divided highways all the way.
Things are changing again at the park. New managers coming in and the one that came last year before we left is leaving. They're claiming they worked hard all summer. They did take the palm trees out of the entrance drive and covered the cactus garden with red rocks. That helped the first appearance look better.
Nothing much else going on.
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