Freebies

I didn't get a lot of free stuff this past month.  That is because I wasn't on the computer as much as I usually am,  the month before (I had a lot going on!).  It usually takes about 4-6 weeks after requesting things for the samples to come in.

Power Bar Brand - Protein Plus Bites
Shampoo and Conditioner Sample (Garnier)
Pantene Conditioner only
Mini Wheats cereal sample
Cottenelle wipes - full size
Purex Laundry Detergent Sample
Garnier Face Cream
Osteo Bi-Flex Sample
Arm and Hammer toothpaste
Miralax - two samples

I also got a brand new Quiche pan from William Sonoma....I taught my girlfriend how to make jam and she gave me a new pan for a gift - I can't wait to use it!  (I just counted - I have thirty-eight eggs in the fridge - it is TIME to make quiche!)

Captain

My daughter made captain of her high school cheerleading squad.  There were 14 seniors, and the coaches picked four girls to be co (quad)-captains.

Happy daughter, makes a happy household!

Family

 We have not been all together since 2002 and before that, I couldn't tell you when...These are all the first cousins on my mom's side.  They all came to my dad's wake.  Coming from Cape Cod, other parts of Mass, Maryland, Arizona and Florida.  It was so wonderful to see them all.  Even though we lived in a different state as kids(Mass. and CT), we would go up to visit all of them once a month.  We were as close as can be and still are by way of e-mail and Facebook!  I LOVE them all and miss them too.


The picture below is my mom and her brother and two sisters (the parents of us all above).  They have always been close to each other and because they were close, they kept us close.   I have nothing but love and respect for these folks who raised us.

My dad would have been happy to see us all together........Family was important to him!

CSA #2 for Friday

I never had the opportunity to take pictures last week of my first CSA, I will try this week!

This is what we will be getting in our box (my sister and I will split it!)

Full Share: 1 bunch of radishes and hakurei (salad) turnips 1 bunch kale 1 bunch dandelion greens 2  kohlrabi (purple & green) 1/2 lb asian mix 1/2 lb leaf lettuce mix 2 heads romaine lettuce 2 heads lettuce (either red or green leaf and buttercrunch) 2 bok choy 2 heads of escarole 2  2 inch basil plants 1  2 inch  herb (sage, oregano, or thyme) 1  4 inch rosemary plant

A Party

Life as I know it has totally changed, but I will adjust....but it is going to take some time.

This past Sunday, I had scheduled my son's graduation party from college.  It had been planned for a couple of months and I know my dad would not have wanted me to cancel it.

So, I put myself on auto pilot and with the help of my brother in law, Dan and a good friend, Kathy....and the rest of my family, we did it!

93 people fed and watered (hah!) and enjoying and my son was very happy...which made it all worth while!

 Cake

Desserts....(I forgot to take pictures of all the food, but there was a LOT!)

 Food Tent and hubby's side of the family

 The cutest Nonni in the world.

 Family and friends!

 There were two parties going on...a front yard and a back yard party (the kids were all in the front yard with their own tent, tables and chairs, keg, and games)

And my 99 year old Nonni who was a little cold (it was about 67 degrees) and we put the Steeler blanket on her....She is fab!

First CSA of 2011

I pick up the first CSA today at noon....pictures to follow...

Something happy to look forward to!!!   :)