Imagine my surprise when I read the blogs sites of Nathan and Erica. I have a new grandniece and she is beautiful. I honestly thought that I had a little while longer before Alicia Amy arrived in the world. I hope to be able to meet her one day - maybe this year if things work out okay. I enjoyed looking at all of the pictures that were taken - everyone looked very happy.
I have to feel a little bit sorry for Asher however, poor guy is so outnumbered by females and is going to learn about girls and all of their ups and downs very early in life. Come to think about it maybe it will make him wiser than most guys of his time. He will have every opportunity to learn how to treat a lady and maybe become an inspiration to his peers on the proper way to love the ladies in their lives.
Once again, welcome to the newest member of the family - Alicia Amy.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Superbowl Sunday
Not a holiday I know, but by the accounts of many it should be. It is probably the only football game that I will actually watch during the year. So here I sit writing away and watching the game - the Cardinals just had to kick the ball away.
The Steelers are ahead at the moment, which makes Terry happy. He is a Steelers fan, has been for years through thick or thin. I really don't know why - Baltimore had a good team when the Colts were still here, even then it was Steelers all the way for Terry. Maybe somewhere down deep it is because his father is from the Pittsburgh area (born there). I have never really asked him - I just know that he takes a lot of flak from his co-workers and friends because they are all Ravens fans. If the Steelers win today there will be a lot of his co-workers very unhappy. Terry could "rake them over the coals" (like they rake Terry over the coals), but he won't - Terry keeps it cool. Terry likes to see his team win but by the same token he knows that it is just a game and nothing to get nasty about.
This is going to be a good game. I think that it is time to watch it for real - so.........more later.
The Steelers are ahead at the moment, which makes Terry happy. He is a Steelers fan, has been for years through thick or thin. I really don't know why - Baltimore had a good team when the Colts were still here, even then it was Steelers all the way for Terry. Maybe somewhere down deep it is because his father is from the Pittsburgh area (born there). I have never really asked him - I just know that he takes a lot of flak from his co-workers and friends because they are all Ravens fans. If the Steelers win today there will be a lot of his co-workers very unhappy. Terry could "rake them over the coals" (like they rake Terry over the coals), but he won't - Terry keeps it cool. Terry likes to see his team win but by the same token he knows that it is just a game and nothing to get nasty about.
This is going to be a good game. I think that it is time to watch it for real - so.........more later.
A new winter sport
I am announcing the existence of the newest "Xtreme" winter sport - Skateboarding on snow. Yep, you heard me correctly - skateboarding on snow. Last week was a weird week weatherwise. We started out with snow, about four inches. Snow was followed by rain which compacted the snow down to two inches. This mess froze solid overnight and turned the yard into a skating rink literally. Eddie decided that he was going to have some fun and started using his skateboard to go down the slight incline in the back yard. The snow was frozen hard enough that he could do it thus the new sport. Think that it could catch on?
It was strange to see the moon (or any other source of light) reflecting off the yard. It looked pretty, but dangerous to walk on. As a result I did not stick my nose out the door - I was not going to tempt fate. Terry was the only one to leave the house all week - he had to work. Eddie was off from school for two days for the weather (they panic as the first snowflake hits the roads and close schools) so he did not go out. I relied on the sun to clear the snow and ice from my car.
Last night was the first time I had left the house in a week. We all went out to dinner - my treat. We went to the Japanese hibachi restaurant to celebrate Terry's birthday. My "baby" is 35 years old - it does not seem possible - it was only a short time ago that he was a little boy playing out in the yard with complete abandonment. Time flies when you are having fun.
It was strange to see the moon (or any other source of light) reflecting off the yard. It looked pretty, but dangerous to walk on. As a result I did not stick my nose out the door - I was not going to tempt fate. Terry was the only one to leave the house all week - he had to work. Eddie was off from school for two days for the weather (they panic as the first snowflake hits the roads and close schools) so he did not go out. I relied on the sun to clear the snow and ice from my car.
Last night was the first time I had left the house in a week. We all went out to dinner - my treat. We went to the Japanese hibachi restaurant to celebrate Terry's birthday. My "baby" is 35 years old - it does not seem possible - it was only a short time ago that he was a little boy playing out in the yard with complete abandonment. Time flies when you are having fun.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
"Cool" chick
Check out the "cool chick" perched on the
ice cream maker. That's me alright. We
(meaning the gals in Home EC) were making a dinner for our parents. We were having homemade ice cream for dessert. Some yahoo decided it was a good photo op and it made it into the year book for my freshman year.
Jimmy Joy was recruited to turn the handle and Jewel Weaver was the alternate sitter. She was relieved that the picture was taken prior to her turn on the maker. Lucky her. What some kids won't do for their parents.
This one of the many many pictures on the El Tigre page on MyFamily.com, however, this is not the page that has my actual class picture on it. Can't say much for the quality of the picture though.
These are some of the people that will be celebrating a 45th reunion in July, 2009. It does not seem possible--I don't feel much older than I did when I graduated from high school. Better make that college - I spent two years in Susanville, CA attending Lassen Junior College. It was what I call "a one haller" - it was a single building (walk in the front door, walk down the hall and walk out the back door) located next to the high school building on the main drag. There were 300 guys and 50 gals - talk about the deck being stacked in my favor. Most of the students were in the Forestry, Agriculture or Gunsmithing programs; however, this is where I learned my secretarial skills - typing, shorthand, business machines, business math in addition to the regular classes i.e. English, history etc. I have an AA Degree in Secretarial Arts - not really all that grand sounding but it got me started in my career with the Federal Government.
The ratio of guys and gals was great from my standpoint - I had quite a few "guy" friends, but no real boyfriend. Managed to find a soul mate of sorts in that we were both born during the early morning hours (approximately 6:30 a.m.) of August 6th - me in Iowa, him in California. Now I ask you - how often does that happen? His name is Alexander "Sandy" Dancy. Wonder what he is doing and where he is now. I do know that mom was not all that impressed the weekend that I came home on the back of his Harley motorcycle. He was a big teddy bear and a good friend. I had a grand time - it was quite an experience and one that I would not mind having again. It was a thrill to say the least and a great way to travel when you are young and carefree. A nice memory to close with...........
2009 and shine
2009 slid in here at the Hudak household. I watched the ball fall in NYC, said happy new year to Terry and then went to bed. Got up a few hours later to watch the Rose Parade - a yearly ritual. Afterwards just wiled away the rest of the day trying to find something to watch on t.v. besides football (not my favorite sport). A very quiet way to spend a holiday. I also started to read a novel by Nora Roberts called The Pagan Stone, which is the third book in a trilogy. Had read the first two earlier in 2008 and finally got the third one to read. All were great - I will be looking for more of her books to read.
well my brother beat me to the draw.....he was the first to put photos in the Hemping Album on the El Tigre page on MyFamily.com. He chose some good ones - I guess that now it is going to be my turn to dig into my supply of photos and put some in. I have been enjoying going to the El Tigre page and seeing who is doing what and how they are doing and taking a look at times gone by.
Yep, it is 2009 and just how much it is going to shine remains to be seen. Sounds good though. I have myself parked in my recliner making use of my laptop which is being protected by the "cooler" board underneath. I burned up my last laptop by literally using it as a laptop with nothing underneath to allow it to "breathe". My son decided to make sure that doesn't happen again and gave me the "cooler" for Christmas. I have cleared all my e-mails (263) as well. It has been a busy day on the computer.
One shining moment will happen in 60 days - I am going to be a great aunt once again. Another little girl who is going to become a very welcome member of her family. I am sure that she is going to be another "blond beauty" in the family. I look forward to saying welcome to Alicia and hope to be able to see her this summer. I am hoping to be in the fair state of California during July. My highschool class is having it 45 reunion - yep you hear right - 45 WOW.
We dodged another bullet weatherwise this week. It could have gotten very nasty at the homefront. Ice was predicted and it happened within miles of the domicile but never made it to my front door. I am glad - I am not a winter person. Don't know just how many more times that the bullet will be dodged - have been lucky so far, but it is going to catch up with me sooner or later.
well my brother beat me to the draw.....he was the first to put photos in the Hemping Album on the El Tigre page on MyFamily.com. He chose some good ones - I guess that now it is going to be my turn to dig into my supply of photos and put some in. I have been enjoying going to the El Tigre page and seeing who is doing what and how they are doing and taking a look at times gone by.
Yep, it is 2009 and just how much it is going to shine remains to be seen. Sounds good though. I have myself parked in my recliner making use of my laptop which is being protected by the "cooler" board underneath. I burned up my last laptop by literally using it as a laptop with nothing underneath to allow it to "breathe". My son decided to make sure that doesn't happen again and gave me the "cooler" for Christmas. I have cleared all my e-mails (263) as well. It has been a busy day on the computer.
One shining moment will happen in 60 days - I am going to be a great aunt once again. Another little girl who is going to become a very welcome member of her family. I am sure that she is going to be another "blond beauty" in the family. I look forward to saying welcome to Alicia and hope to be able to see her this summer. I am hoping to be in the fair state of California during July. My highschool class is having it 45 reunion - yep you hear right - 45 WOW.
We dodged another bullet weatherwise this week. It could have gotten very nasty at the homefront. Ice was predicted and it happened within miles of the domicile but never made it to my front door. I am glad - I am not a winter person. Don't know just how many more times that the bullet will be dodged - have been lucky so far, but it is going to catch up with me sooner or later.
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