Happy Birthday, Jean!

Today is the Ides of March (the day Julius Caesar was murdered) & Jean's birthday. I took this photo last October when they were harvesting corn out on the farm. Jean is shown here with two border collies. Brandy is the smaller dog on her right. The other dog is Kendall's but is probably more Gene's, now that he lives full time on the farm. I took this photo with Roy's film SLR then scanned it into my computer. Anyway, Jean, I hope you have a delightful day!



Also birthday wishes to my nephew, John (Betty & Ron's son). His birthday was yesterday but no photo to post.

family notes

No photos today but wanted to wish Sharmin (Don's niece) a Happy Birthday! And Happy Anniversary to Amy (Jim & Deb's daughter) & David. They are celebrating 6 years of marriage. I really should have a photo of Sharmin to post but whenever they visit I'm focusing (pun intended) on Ivy! I sent Sharmin birthday wishes earlier on Facebook. No need to send birthday cards to this younger generation anymore. Personally I still like using the USPS & I use it regularly. There's still something about getting a handwritten note in the mail to actually open & then tuck away in a drawer to reread.

Alex

Alex (Dale & Colleen's son) has been staying with us during the boys' state basketball tournament. His high school is playing in the championship game tomorrow at the Bob Devaney sports complex. He drove to Lincoln alone in his '03 silver Mustang. Manual transmission (his parents encouraged that so he couldn't text while driving). He's a good driver too. He drove us down to the Haymarket tonight to meet Don for dinner at a Mexican restaurant & got us there without incident. I got him to try some guacamole dip with his food but he said it was too healthy for him. He's very comfortable around adults & can hold his own in a conversation. We've enjoyed his stay with us!

breakfast

I finished my photography class last night. She had us compile our favorite photos from the class assignments. This is a photo I took of Dad on January 31 that I included but hadn't shared yet. He may not smile much for the camera but he is agreeable whenever I want to photograph him. And I do love this photo catching him in his morning routine of breakfast, coffee & reading the newspaper.

stupid delicious

I came across a food blog recently titled "Piece of Cake". I love cake so I had to check it out. I found this recipe there for chocolate chip marble bundt cake. She said it was so good it was "stupid delicious". So of course I had to try the recipe. And it is that good. Best to make it when you have help eating it as it makes a dense, rich cake (two sticks of butter!). I didn't buy any fancy chocolate just used the regular stuff. Click here for the recipe!

lunch date

Last week I had the pleasure to join my niece, Angie (aunt to Audrey), for lunch. She picked the Green Gateau near downtown because it is her favorite restaurant. I love to go there too. We finished off a great lunch sharing their creme brulee.

Angie was in town for work. She'd spent the morning at the state capitol with ambassadors for the Special Olympics which Lincoln is hosting in July.



I also want to wish Jim & Deb a happy anniversary! They've been married for 19 years!

Happy Birthday, Abby!

Abby is Ted & Yvonne's daughter. Yvonne sent me these Christmas time photos of Abby with her dad, brother David & Yvonne's folks. The top photo is at the Hoover Dam & the bottom photo was taken at Lake Havasu (both in Arizona). Abby stays busy with school & her music. She can play numerous instruments & I'm betting quite well based on her discipline. I hope she takes a break to today & celebrates!