Sorry about the lapse in the blog updates. I blew up my computer the first of the year and finally have it replaced, and been trying to get files transfered blah blah blah...what a PIA! Any way...I have had requests for updates so this will be a Cliff's Notes version of what's been happening since Christmas.
In January:
Happy New Year!! We had a fantastic fireworks bonfire celebation....with live music!! This was the first with live music and it was great!. We started the evening with everyone getting a New Years gift.....A pair of Prosperity Panties. We had boxers, tighty whities (only yellow in color) and big granny panties and you didn't know what kind you got until you opened the bag!. What great fun.
As you can see in the picture, some wore their undies on the outie! I wore mine as a hat. It kept the snow out of my hair! The weather was perfect. Big lazy snow flakes drifting down adding the perfect setting for our outdoor band. If you haven't made it down to the river for a New Years celebration you are really missing out. All are invited. The fireworks were great as well, thanks to our resident pyro-technicians Mark, Rush, and Patrick.
In February
As many of you all know, I had rejoined Weight Watchers last summer and had been successful, and at goal weight. In mid January we got permission from Weight Watchers to start our own meeting in Halfway. We (my mom is the recepetionist, and I am the leader) have over 50 members joined and average 28 to 30 members attending the meetings. It is been well received.
Patrick had his 24th birthday on the 24th. He is still in Georgia attending Life Universtity studying Chiropractic Medicine. We were fortunate to have him home over the Christmas Holidays.
In March
We had a really long winter this year with lots of snow and colder than usual temperatures and March wasn't much better.
We celebrated Melissa's birthday on the 23rd. She wasn't able to make it home because she has been working with an accounting firm in Meridian and this has been a really busy time with tax season and all.
In April
Spring is finally here! The trees are beginning to bloom, and the grass in greening up. As usual we held Easter Sunrise Service on the deck with potluck following. We didn't break our record attendance but the crowd of 65 were a blessing non-the-less. It was a beautiful sunny day and we enjoyed the yard after services before dinner .
As you can see in the picture, some wore their undies on the outie! I wore mine as a hat. It kept the snow out of my hair! The weather was perfect. Big lazy snow flakes drifting down adding the perfect setting for our outdoor band. If you haven't made it down to the river for a New Years celebration you are really missing out. All are invited. The fireworks were great as well, thanks to our resident pyro-technicians Mark, Rush, and Patrick.
Merry Christmas from Lake Tahoe. We are spending Christmas with Terrys Mom and Bob this year in Tahoe. Patrick flew in from Atlanta and being on Georgia Time got up early to see the sun come over the hill and caught this gorgeous picture from the window. I love the icicle.. Hope you all have a greet Christmas.
As being demonstrated...you fill your cup with two fingers of brandy then hold it under the outflow until the proper mix is obtained...then drink...... but caution......you could break out in spontaneous song....not much appreciated by spectators! And as I remember it ....a good time was had by all!
Melissa, Dan and Granny posing at the apple press.
This picture has 4 generations (minus me cause I am taking the picture) of us. My grandma, My mom, and my daughter! Dan is helping chop the apples we are dropping into the bin for pressing.
More crew pictures. Mom and Alvin are sorting and cutting out buggy spots. You can see they are neither one too far from the motivational jug of brandy!
Here is a close up view of the squeezing process. We keep a pot under the outflow to catch the cider as it is pressed out. This is the hot spot for filling your cup. Nothing like fresh, fresh, fresh cider.
.....we finished a whole bottle before we got all the apples pressed!! What a day. We weren't done yet. we got the fire pit lit, roasted marshmallows and sang songs while Lisa and Jeanne played guitar...Great end to a great day! Thanks neighbors, friends, and family!
