For once we had a nice day, all day. And I was inside cleaning most of the day. But I did get to see the horses grazing out in the neighbor’s yard, which was fun.

Right now I have Roadhouse Romance playing in the background while I type. It stars Lauren Alaina, and I love her singing.

After I finished cleaning and laundry, I did go outside. I spent several hours pulling and digging weeds against the white fence in the side yard. The mower doesn’t get close enough to the fence to cut, and weed whacking cracks the vinyl. So I’m giving it a good start by digging out about 4 or 5 inches from the fence.

The baby birds have hatched. I can’t get a good picture as the nest is higher than the babies. But hoping they soon leave the nest – I can pull it down, clean the light, and get back to business as usual! (PS – I think mommy and daddy bird are having a domestic issue. They are squawking and making all kids of racket!)

Sorry to say that’s all for today. Tomorrow is a work day, and hopefully a quick meet-up with my accountant. Then Friday I am meeting Kelly for lunch in Washington (PA) and to pick up the flowers I ordered from their church school. Saturday I planned a trip to Smicksburg just for fun – with my cousin Deb. So that finishes up the week!

SCRIPTURE of the DAY:

PEANUTS:

TOMORROW May 8th is:

Free Trade Day; Iris Day; Jamestown Day; Make a Book Day; National Coconut Cream Pie Day; National Give Someone a Cupcake Day; No Socks Day; Reward Yourself Day; World Donkey Day; National Student Nurse Day; National Have a Coke Day.

I am having a Coke right now! I only drink 2 or 3 Cokes a year so that’s ironic! I am sure I won’t wear socks tomorrow, and I’ll reward myself with a Klondike bar tomorrow evening. I won’t MAKE a book but I’ll READ a book. God bless…

JOKE of the day: What do you get from a pampered cow? Answer tomorrow.

What a weird weather day – it’s been like this all year. But it was very chilly all day. I cut the grass after I got home from work. Only had a small corner of the front left to do when it started to rain. I kept going, finished it up, and put the mower in the shed. And the sun came out! So I took fifteen minutes and pulled some weeds under the back deck. One little space at a time!

The set of lights around my bookcase went out, but that didn’t surprise me. Cameron pulled a lightbulb out of the set the other day but they still worked. Now they don’t. So I had a R/W/B set and they are LED so there you go.

Now – here are the photos from Free Museum Day. We started at the Lincoln Highway Experience. It’s my favorite. I love watching the movie about it being built – actual clips. And the fact that the old Serro’s Diner is actually INSIDE the museum, and you can order drinks, etc. They always serve complimentary pie, but we had just had fresh scones for breakfast and were not hungry.

From there we stopped at the Ligonier Valley RR Museum, sort of attached to the back of Idlewild. There’s a short video in there too, which is really fun. And a caboose out back that you can walk through. Kelly rang the bell and steered the car for a bit (it doesn’t go anywhere – it’s stationery). We felt a little bit sad that we couldn’t ride the blue train!

We had never been to the Antiochian Village so we went there next. It’s basically a conference and retreat center. There are displays and information on the Orthodox faith ties in the area, and stories about the people who were instrumental in bringing those teachings to the Ligonier Valley, as well as missionaries and visionaries. There were ancient prayer cloths, coins, prayer books, carvings, clothing, alter cloths, and art works. There were coins from Antioch from 5bc!

Downstairs was an anniversary display of Titanic photos and artifacts, pictures and quotes. It was interesting to read about the few people who either ended up or passed through our local area. That was my favorite part.

Luckily we were still avoiding the rain, although it was mostly cloudy. That was perfect, as we stopped next at Fort Ligonier. We walked around the museum, read the displays, and saw hundreds of artifacts and pictures. The parlor of Arthur St. Clair’s original local home was placed inside the museum intact, and time lines and travel routes and lots of quotes. Here is one of my favorites.

We went outside to walk through the barracks, which included the Officer’s mess, the hospital, the quarter master’s office, sleeping barracks, Blacksmith shop, and several more. They are so authentic and realistic.

By now it was long past lunch and we were both hungry. We headed to Compass Inn, which is directly across the street from The Pie Shoppe. You can’t go to Laughlintown without stopping at the Pie Shoppe! We had a piece of pizza for lunch, and a yummy cookie for dessert (Kelly’s was chocolate chip and mine was pumpkin with walnuts and cream cheese icing). I got a bag of Snails to bring home.

The Compass Inn is my second favorite – maybe even tied for first. It was a stagecoach stop and I am friends with the family that owned it – and actually lived in it! – when she was little. I think that would be amazing! There are several outbuildings, including a working kitchen (they were making onion soup) and the blacksmith shop, which was also operational that day.

Before we went home, we walked across the street to the Country Cupboard. I always like to get little soap samples there. They are very inexpensive, and I can get four different fragrances (or more) for the amount of one bar elsewhere. And they do have fun items for sale!

Kelly got a txt from Chase when we were half way home: Bring food! Since Chick Fil-A isn’t open on Sunday he changed his mind…. But we had a really great day, and weekend, and Chase totally loved having time at home by himself, and he didn’t have to share with anyone or move from his little spot for 2 days! I guess we all had fun!

SCRIPTURE of the DAY:

PEANUTS?

TOMORROW, May 7th, is:

Aces Day; Great American Grump Out; Love’s Baby Soft Day; National Interpreter Appreciation Day; National Paste Up Day; National Skilled Trades Day; National Tourism Day; National Bike to School Day; National School Nurse Day; National Roast Leg of Lamb Day.

I don’t really bike at all these days. I do appreciate the only interpreter I know personally (dear sister!). I always love being a tourist. God bless!

Thank goodness this is a non-work day! There is SO MUCH yard work to do – I’ll never catch up. Oh, well. It is what it is.

SO let’s start to get the posts up to date, at least. My post on May 2nd explained that Kelly called about lunch time, and she had a change of plans. She originally expected to come up later in the day on Saturday. It turned out her Friday evening plans fell away, so she let me know that her and Chase were coming up Friday, mid-afternoon. Which was great news! I had just finished spending the morning at the Steele house (Hanna’s Town), setting up for Saturday’s spring tea.

So that meant two things. First, we’d spend more time together. Second, she was available to help in scullery (non-glamorous kitchen work!) at the tea on Saturday. That’s always a plus! Here are a few picture of setting up.

So Kelly and Chase got here about 3:30pm. We got everyone settled in for the weekend, then decided it was time for supper. Chase requested Domino’s pizza, which is his favorite. Kelly and I are not a fan. So we ordered pizza from two places. Kelly and I got Giannilli’s and Chase the Dominos. At least he would have leftovers while we were gone all day Saturday and Sunday. So that worked.

Chase was still asleep when Kelly and I left on Saturday. We snipped some lilacs off the trees in my yard, and some different shades of Azaleas, and a few Columbine. Once we got to Hanna’s Town we hit the floor moving. We spent the day putting food together, plating food, adding garnish, keeping the spiced tea hot and strong. We had several servers – here are two – Carol and Ruth.

It’s always a relief when the first setting is ready to be served and everyone is ready for the next step! Cleanup!

We had two setting – at 11:30am and at 2pm. The day kept us moving, for sure! But we all work together pleasantly and diligently, and had a good time and a great day. Serving was flawless and we received a lot of compliments on the setting, the food, and the overall event. Another tea under our belts! Or maybe our aprons! I should have taken more pictures of the tables, etc – I’ll make that note for next year!

To be a guest at our Spring or Fall tea, keep an eye on the website at www.westmorelandhistory.org. Reservations and payment information are posted in spring and fall. We sell out quickly so keep checking! There’s lots to see and do at the site, so make plans to visit soon!

On Sunday Kelly and I spent the day in Ligonier at free museum day. Rain was predicted but we didn’t really have any to interfere with the day. There’s a lot of pictures from that, too, so I’m going to post the Museum Day tomorrow. But to finish this post, I’ll include Logan’s senior pictures. I chose three but there were so many! And to add to that, Logan’s puppy Ransom had his senior picture taken, too. He’s very studious.

As the evening closed out last night, God painted the sky beautiful shades of pink and blue just for fun! I took two here at my place, and Di sent two that her sister Rosemary sent from the other side of town!

SCRIPTURE of the DAY:

PEANUTS?

TOMORROW May 6th is:

International No Diet Day; National Beverage day; National Crepe Suzette Day; National Foster Care Day; National Nurses Day; National Teachers’ Day; National Tourist Appreciation Day; Poem on your Pillow Day; World Asthma day; Donkey Week.

I don’t want to spend a week thinking about donkeys! I know I appreciate BEING a tourist. Celebrate tomorrow – and today, while you’re at it. God bless…

Just a quick note – another long but fun day! I’m organizing my pictures and my activities and will post them tomorrow for sure. Hugs! God bless…

Just wanted to give you all a heads up. Kelly and Chase are here until Sunday afternoon, so I won’t be posting anything until Sunday evening.

Have a lovely weekend and I’ll catch up on Sunday! God bless…

I felt like we were to be expecting storms today but it’s 6:30pm and nothing yet. It is a little cloudy right now but still very warm. My computer weather icon says rain tomorrow!

As in previous days, I planned on making cinnamon rolls today. But when I got home it was too beautiful to be inside. So I spent almost 4 hours outside. I got everything around the front trees cleaned up, and the the stones straightened.

I got the bare spot cleaned up, too. There were forsythia trunks sticking up from when I cut the bush down, and they were rotted away. So now I can get top soil and then seed it for lawn. Here’s hoping!

The driveway sealant is still disintegrating so I swept and blew it off after I was done weeding for the day. Also took a few flower pictures.

I was just coming inside when Autmn called. She has to pick Josie (her sister) up a county chorus practice and had an hour to wait. So they came here. Cam was reading his Clifford (Big red dog) book and trying to roast the toy skunk in the fake fireplace!

I still have to update the Snoopy calendar and pay bills and eat supper. Tomorrow I WILL mix up cinnamon rolls!

SCRIPTURE of the DAY:

PEANUTS?

TOMORROW May 2nd is:

My friend Mary’s birthday; Baby Day; Brothers and Sisters Day; Harry Potter Day; National No Pants Day; National Play Your Ukulele Day; National Space Day; National Truffle Day; National Tuba day; School Lunch Hero Day; Take a Baby to Lunch Day; World Tuna day.

I will celebrate Mary. I can’t play the ukulele or the tuba! I try to wear pants as often as possible. I’d take baby Cameron to lunch but I don’t think I’ll be home! God bless.

Today would have been Stoney’s 89th birthday! I can’t even picture him aging! And also, today is my dear friend Teresa’s birthday. We are long overdue for an outing together. Sending warm hugs and happy wishes!

Today was my ‘clean the house’ day. I worked all morning cleaning upstairs, then Autmn and Cameron stopped here to wait for Noah to finish a few chores. We had fun reading books, watching Bluey, and cooking with the dishes. He loves them! The most fun is when he’s watching his music show on TV, and holding his bowl and spoon, and dancing to the cooking! Fun!

Noah picked up Cameron and they went to his dad’s while Autmn got a nice nap. While she was sleeping I cut the grass since we are to get rain. Once she woke up, I drove her over to Noah’s dad’s house in Derry so they could all visit.

The bird is getting braver, He doesn’t always fly away when I get close. As long as he doesn’t fly at me, I’m ok with that!

It’s almost 10pm so I’m done for the day. SCRIPTURE of the DAY:

PEANUTS?

TOMORROW May 1st is:

National Day of Prayer; Phone in Sick Day; Law Day; World Password Day; Agriculture and Labor Day; Blessing Day; Couple Appreciation Day; Executive Coaching Day; Frequent Flyer Day; Global Love Day; National Loyalty Day; International Doodle Dog Day; Learn to Ride a Bike Day; Lei Day; May Day; Mother Goose Day.

Let your prayers lift continually to the Lord. Not sure who I would phone in sick to. Always looking for blessings, and appreciating them. And of course, May Day! God bless…

So a storm alert just beeped on my phone. Sounds like a strong possibility of high winds to come through here shortly. I’m downstairs, which is my safe place – so I’ll just wait it out. Praying for everyone in the path of this weather. I put the chairs on the deck on their sides….

Stopped at work this morning but not much going on. Picked up my prescription and a few items at Giant Eagle, then dropped it off at home. While I was here I did yesterday’s ironing. Then I went for my chiropractor appointment.

After lunch – which was a piece of meatloaf – I changed and went outside to work on the weeds around the big tree. I worked on it for two hours, then came in and got a shower. Messing around in the weeds always makes me feel creepy, so I immediately clean up and put on fresh clothes. Only a little section left.

If we don’t get too much ‘weather’ I plan to make a double batch of cinnamon rolls for Logan’s graduation party.

That will be enough for today. SCRIPTURE of the DAY:

PEANUTS?

TOMORROW April 30th is:

National Bugs Bunny Day; National Tie Dye Day; National Raisin Day; National Mahjong Day; Day of the Child; Denim Day; Hairstyle Appreciation Day; Honesty Day; International Guide Dog Day; National Bubble Tea Day; National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day; National Stop Food Waste Day; Mr. Potato Head Day; Military Brats day; International Jazz Day.

I will celebrate honesty, not wasting food, and maybe Mr. Potato Head. We had those back when you actually used potatoes! God bless – stay safe!

Today is Christina’s 19th birthday! Happy birthday to my sweet, kind, compassionate, smart, caring, beautiful granddaughter! Have a wonderful year!

My follow up pulmonologist appointment in Latrobe was this morning at 9:20am. I had a new doctor for this appointment and he was super nice. We sort of started from the beginning and he put together a new treatment plan with different meds. I was very pleased. I did find out that Dr. Prizada is no longer practicing in their group. I can understand why!

From there I stopped at Dollar Tree and got a few greeting cards, then came home for lunch. I did laundry and went outside for about an hour and pulled weeds around the tree. My neighbor Karen walked over to tell me that Josh – who lives on her other side – was telling her about his experience with yard work. He ended up with Lyme disease and was really down. The doctor told him that there are 3 types of ticks, different sizes in different stages, and they are all very severe. The doctor has seen a huge increase in tick bites. Karen wanted to make sure I knew to dress well and be covered when I did yard work. Something else to be concerned about!

I found another Jesus – he was hiding in my jewelry bag in the closet.

The bird is getting braver. I stuck my head out the door and was able to snap a picture up a little closer

It will probably take me all summer to get these gardens weeded. And I need to work on making cookies for Logan! That’s it for today.

SCRIPTURE of the DAY:

PEANUTS?

TOMORROW April 29th is:

Day of Trees; International Dance Day; National Peace Rose Day; National Shrimp Scampi Day; National Supply Chain Day; National Zipper Day; World Wish Day; We Jump The World Day; Willie Nelson’s Birthday.

A giant happy birthday to my Chrissy. May we celebrate you on and on. Have a wonderful year. God bless…

The day was sunny but it did not get too warm. Turned out to be a lovely day, though. My little former Sunday School student, Max, was baptized this morning! It was so wonderful to witness that.

After lunch (potato soup) I changed into yard clothes and got the grass cut. A few places in the bottom yard needed weed whacked so I did that. The yard looks very nice! Now to attack the weeds.

I also treated the yard with the spring treatment of Scott’s Weed and Feed. I think we will get rain this week to help soak it into the ground.

I walked around taking some pictures of the flowers.

The milk can that I painted the other day looks more festive with the bright decals.

Once I was done with everything, I walked over to my neighbor’s and gave him two little Jesus figurines for him and his wife. I’m trying to share them when I can!

SCRIPTURE of the DAY:

PEANUTS?

TOMORROW April 28th is:

Chrissy’s 19th Birthday! Biological Clock Day; Clean Comedy Day; Global Pay it Forward Day; National Great Poetry Reading Day; Kiss your Mate Day; National Blueberry Pie Day; National Cubicle Day; National Superhero Day; National Bravehearts Day.

I’ll celebrate my sweet Chrissy. Have a great week and God bless…