A Day Not Fit For An Egg Hunt

Woke up this morning to ice.I took this picture looking out our front door.According to our weather forecast earlier this week today it was suppose to be in the mid 50's.That still would have been a rather chilly day for an egg hunt.Not the forecast looks like we will be lucky if it gets out of the 30's.It is 32 as I write this.

Our trees are covered ice.The ice is melting off of the trees and making a lovely sound.The roads are clear so it looks like only the trees were affected.

Had a nice time yesterday going on a shopping trip with our oldest daughter and her children.Wanted to go to either Target or Kohl's since we don't have either store in our area.We decided to head south to Bristol and go to Target.

We took a 4 lane highway down there that doesn't get much traffic.Our grandson wanted to come home by way of the Interstates.We knew that there has been traffic backups on Interstate 77 but didn't think that would happen on a busy weekend.Wrong!

Our daughter called the 511 number for traffic information.It said to take an alternate route due to the traffic backup.Did we listen..no!

We continued on and low and behold there was a traffic backup.We went 3 miles in 45 minutes.People were getting off of exits to go on the back road which was the main route before the interstate was built over 30 years ago.That is one very windy road up and down the mountains.Don't think the people knew what they were getting into.

We got off of one of the exits and saw that there was a backup on the back road.Thankfully our daughter knew to go the other direction on that road.It was a road that branched off of the old main route.We went out of our way but more than likely made better time than if we sat on the Interstate or took the old main route that was also backed up.

We were cruising down the road and came to a road block set up by the state patrol.We were thinking it was a Click It Or Ticket stop.They checked for our daughter's driver's license and made sure we were all buckled up.We were and always buckle up and have the grandchildren in a car seat and booster seat so all was fine.After reading this morning's newspaper I find out that they are still looking for a guy that shot at state trooper in a neighboring county Friday afternoon.That road block was also set up looking for that guy.

Since it was getting dark I really felt for those that got off on that old main road that went up and down the mountains.Those people probably wondered where they were and what they had gotten into.Hope they made it to their destinations fine.We saw mostly Ohio license plates on the Interstate so they would not be used to the mountain.Seems like they were playing follow the leader.When one headed for the exit others followed.

Tagged: Getting To Know You

I was tagged(hope I am the correct person) by friend NeeCee.Thought these were interesting questions so I will answer them without further ado.

1. The rules of the game get posted at the beginning.2. Each player answers the questions about themselves.3. At the end of the post, the player then tags 5 people and post their names.

What I was doing 10 years ago:
This is a hard one that I need to think about.Ten years ago we lived in Virginia and thinking about moving.We found a house and moved across the state line to West Virginia that August.Didn't have any grandchildren yet since our grandson will be turning 7 next month.



Five things on my to-do list today:
1.Wash a load of clothes before my grandson goes home.I like to send him home with clean clothes.
2.Enjoy some of the NASCAR race on TV with my grandson.It is being held in Martinsville VA which is about 100 miles East of us.They are in for a cold race day since it is only 32 here this morning and we had ice over night.We are in the mountains and that area isn't so it will be a little warmer there.
3.Watch the 3rd episode of the TV show I can Make You Thin which will come on this evening
4.Catch up on some blog reading.
5.Straighten the house.


Snacks I enjoy:
1.a mini bag of the 100 calorie Microwave popcorn
2.a cup of hot green tea
3.almonds
4.sugar free Russell Stover peppermint patties
5.sugar free chocolate ice cream bar

Things I would do if I were a billionaire:
1.Give money to my daughters to make their families lives more comfortable
2.Have a new house built
3.Pay off this house and donate it to charity
4.Give to some worthwhile charities.One would be Any Soldier.com
5.Take some trips with all of my family.


Five of my bad habits:
1.Need to concentrate more on what I eat and how I eat it.
2.Not exercising like I should.
3.putting things off..procrastination
4.nagging my husband to do things
5.enjoying breads too much

Five places I have lived:
1.West Virginia...Bluefield
2.Virginia...Bluefield
3.Missouri...Florissant
4.Georgia....Grayson
5.Washington DC area

Five jobs I've had:
1.store clerk
2.worked for a house cleaning company
3.wached children in my home
4.IRS tax examiner
5.worked for magazine publisher in Washington DC

Five people I want to know more about.A nice way to say tag!
1.Dianne
2.Happyone
3.Lesley Ann
4.Page
5.Susan

Spring Has Sprung

This is a picture of my grandchildren playing on the sand at Myrtle Beach SC last week.They had a very enjoyable time.As you can see by the picture the beach was rather deserted.

Today and yesterday we had such lovely weather.Made it up to 70 both days.I've been spending more time outside and not as much time on my computer so I didn't blog yesterday.

Been a good week since I got some Spring cleaning done inside the other day and today I got some Spring cleaning done in our yard.

We have decided to do the Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday since it will be the nicer of the two days.Our temperatures are going to cool down.Our high on Sunday is suppose to be 58 which is normal high for the date.I know it will feel cool since we have experienced warmer than normal temperatures.

We will dye some eggs on Saturday.I made sure I got all of the supplies needed since my grandson requested that we dye eggs and hunt for eggs this coming weekend.

I am a fan of Celebrity Apprentice.Since I am a country music fan I am pulling for Trace Adkins to win.The finale should be an interesting show coming on in less than an hour.

Another Cold Spring Day

I took this picture yesterday when we were experiencing some snow showers.If you look closely you can see the snow coming down.The snow would come then the next thing you know the sun would be out.It went like that off and on all day yesterday.Need to remember to take another picture this time next month to see if there is much difference in the trees.

As you can tell by the picture it still looks like winter here.Wonder when we will see some leaves on the trees? Some years its in April and other years the leaves don't appear till May.

I was reading in the newspaper over the weekend how spring flowers and trees blooming are appearing earlier and earlier every year.It made mention of the cherry blossoms in Washington DC.They now bloom around the last week of March.Years ago and I do remember this since I grew up in the Washington DC area the cherry blossoms didn't bloom till around the first week of April.There is a big Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC every April.Seems like the last few years the cherry blossoms are about gone by the time the Cherry Blossom Festival arrives.

I did some Spring cleaning yesterday.Need to get more done but it was a good start.

My Gratitudes:

1.I am grateful that my cold is about gone and it was short lived.

2.I am looking forward to seeing my grandchildren today.Haven't seen them for a week now since they have been gone on their family trip to Myrtle Beach.We are sure that our grandson will have lots to tell us when we pick him up after school in a little while.

3.I am grateful for my good health.Now to get serious about losing some weight.Saw a show on TV last night..I Can Make You Thin which had some sound advice which I will be following.Will let everyone know how I am doing on my blog.

Christ Arose

This is my favorite Easter Hymn:


Up from the Grave He Arose (Low in the Grave He Lay)Text: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Music: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Tune: CHRIST AROSE, Meter: 65.64 with Refrain
1. Low in the grave he lay, Jesus my Savior,
waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord!
Refrain:
Up from the grave he arose;
with a mighty triumph o'er his foes;
he arose a victor from the dark domain,
and he lives forever, with his saints to reign.
He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!
2. Vainly they watch his bed, Jesus my Savior,
vainly they seal the dead, Jesus my Lord!
(Refrain)
3. Death cannot keep its prey, Jesus my Savior;
he tore the bars away, Jesus my Lord!
(Refrain)

Happy Easter

I am sitting here trying to enjoy the movie Enchanted that we rented.It hasn't held my interest the way I thought it would.Since I realized that I hadn't posted on my blog today I thought I would write while watching the movie.

We have had a lovely day today.It was bright and sunny with the temperature in the lower 60's.Tomorrow for Easter it will only be in the mid 40's.One day it is above normal and the next below normal.

It was nice to get outside this afternoon and take a walk.It was a little windy but I enjoyed the fresh air since the temperature was in the mid 60's.Our daughter and her family had nice weather in the 70's today in Myrtle Beach.

Since our grandson isn't here with us this weekend hubby and I decided to go to a restaurant that we like but our grandson doesn't care for.We went to a Mexican restaurant and enjoyed the food so much.I love a chicken dish called Pollo Yucitan.It is marinate grilled chicken served over rice with grilled tomatoes,squash and green pepper served on top of the chicken.There is a side of guacamole.That dish is so yummy.

I received an e-mail this morning from one of the female soldiers in Iraq that I wrote to back the end of December.It was such a blessing to receive an e-mail back.I e-mailed back and received another e-mail from her this evening.Bless her heart,she didn't even realize that this is Easter weekend.She must not have received any correspondence from anyone making mention of Easter like I did.That shows the importance of corresponding with our soldiers.I want them to know that they aren't forgotten.What is even more special is that this female soldier is the first one that I wrote to.She has a new physical address in Iraq so I am thinking that she has Internet connection now which she didn't have when I first wrote to her.She kept my e-mail address for almost 3 months so that makes me feel special.

I want to wish everyone a very special Easter

My Blessings:

1.I feel so very blessed that I heard back from the first female soldier that I wrote to back the end of December.

2.I am blessed that my cold is getting better.

3.I am grateful that my hubby found one of my pierced earrings that had fallen out when I was walking in the yard the other day.

Change In Routine

I love Easter Lilies so wanted to post this picture.Our weekend routine changed today.We usually have our grandson with us over the weekends but he is gone this weekend with his family to Myrtle Beach SC for his Spring break.

We go to a locally owned Italian Pizzeria every Friday evening with our grandson.Hubby and I went this evening and invited our younger daughter and son in law to join us.One of the waitresses mentioned that she missed seeing our grandson this evening.Two other people asked about our granson so that made us feel good.It's nice to go to a place where people know you and miss you when you aren't there.

It was a pretty day today.The temperature was up to 60 and it was sunny.Easter we will be lucky if we make it up to 45.

I saw something rather interesting on the evening news last night.We use those energy efficient light bulbs.Don't remember how long ago we replaced our light bulbs to the energy efficient light bulbs.They contain mercury.You need to be very careful with them and not let them fall and break.One lady had one break in her house and it cost her $2,000 to have it cleaned up.They also need to be disposed of as hazardous waste and not

placed with your regular trash.We have already had to replace one so I have that light bulb to dispose of correctly.I do believe they need to let the public know how dangerous those energy efficient light bulbs can be if they break.I have a package in front of me that states that you manage them in accord with disposal laws.There is a website listed on the packaging:

http://www.lamprecycle.org/