February doin's

Hey everyone!  I know, I know, it's been a long time.  The first part of Feb. nothing happened so we had nothing to report.  The second part of Feb. was jam packed, so we didn't take time to report!  Now we can breath, so here we go.  On Jan. 19, our oldest son Matt and daughter-in-law Beth welcomed Melanie Jane to the family along with big bro Jack and big sis Katiel  Beth's parents were there for the birth and the next two weeks.  I arrived on Jan. 29 for the following two weeks.  Grandma's job was to get Jack up, fed and on the school bus by 7am, leaving parents to sleep in if the baby was asleep.  The time went by very pleasantly with lots of baby holding and bonding time for Melly and me.  One morning we had a photo shoot.  The best pic is below. (I made the turtle blanket for her.)

 

 

 



 

Harley mama

 

Beautiful grandbabies

 

In between baby holdings, playing with sibs, and watching a little evening tv with mom, dad and Melly, I learned to make round bread, cinnamon rolls, and to-die-for expresso mousse.  We walked the excellent Contra Costal hike/bike way, and experimented making new dishes from Bon Appetite magazine.  When I got home I entered a whirlwind of dr's apptments and working, catching up on chores and reinstating my exercise routine.  In addition to walking the park and swimming in the indoor heated pool (82-86d f) we have found a place to play Pickleball.  We try to play at least once a week. 

 

Our friends from Ohio, Barbara and Gene Lucas, to escape Ohio in February, stopped by on Feb. 21 for a few days visit.  They have family and other friends here so they were making a liesurly loop of visits.  While they were here we visited various local restaurants, spent a fun day at Weekie Watchie Springs, and attended the Pasco Co. Fair and PRCA Rodeo.

 

Team ropers 

Happy to be out of OH in Feb and relaxing in Sunny FL

Yes these are the racing pigs. I finally got a pic of them.

 

 

The Pasco Co. fairgrounds are very small but impressive.  We have been to state fairs and county fairs around the country.  Some were larger than this but not impressive at all.  These fairgrounds were built on a hill in three sections.  They are very well laid out with a good mix of  buildings, food, and games.  The rides are on the top.  There was something for everyone.   

 

 

 



 

 

After Gene and Barbara left we were busy with our usual stuff, adding in a bike ride or two here and there.  The gang did go on a long ride, but that's another story.

 

Outta here for now,

Louise and Duane