December 31, 2010-Happy New Year!

It's 48 degrees here at 2 pm!! I went out to Aubuchon Hardware and Walmart at 11 am and was back home by 12:15 pm. What a beautiful day! I took Wanda from upstairs with me so she could get some groceries. Her nephew can't take her right now because he just had some minor back surgery and is still in some pain. I'm just happy that I can do something for her since she and her nephew were always there for me when I couldn't.
I want to wish everyone a very happy and healthy new year.

My Visitors On December 28th 2010

My oldest Granddaughter, Heather, called me from Utica. She was at her brother, Matt's house and they both wanted to come down and visit. Heather had just gotten to NY the day before I guess. She had someone drive her up. So they came right down and we had a nice visit for about an hour. Then she was off to Herkimer to see her Step-Aunts, Amanda and Kayla. Then she was going to head down to DC. She sure was trying to do things fast! But at least she got to see everyone. She had gone to her dad's first.
She had her three dogs with her but they didn't come in. Yikes! I didn't know that the guy who had driven her up was out in the truck watching her dogs, till they were leaving. He had let the dogs out and they were running loose in the parking lot. Hope they didn't leave any dog poop out there. Matt went on back to Utica. he lives there with his girlfriend and goes to college up there.
Heather was much thinner than I expected her to be and at first I thought she was tall but she had on these boots with very tall spiked heels.
It was nice to finally meet the last two from that family. I hadn't seen any of them since 1997 and they were quite young at that time.
Heather says she is renting a romm from Vanessa in VA now. Wonder how that will go with her three Pit Bull type dogs and Vanessa's Wylie?? I think Heather will be watching over Vanessa's dog while she's gone the month of January. She's going to Italy on some sort of School trip. And Sarah took off today for Washington State. That's what Heather says. She's going there for training first before going to Nebraska. These kids sure are all over the place. I think it's fantastic!!
My sister, Debby and her daughter, Danielle came to visit later around six. They were here till nine. had a nice visit. Danielle had just got done getting a massage from my other sister, Jane. Danielle has back problems so thought that might help.
I was tired by the time everyone left and I unloaded my camera on the computer. It was 11:00 before I got to bed, which is late for me. But I had an enjoyable day! And I felt good. Except before I went to bed I had to Flange my whole bag system. Flange and all on my belly because it had started to come through. The flange lost it's stickiness. That pissed me off because I had to do all that. It takes me a while. That's why I didn't get to bed till 11:00.
I called Lennox Pharmacy to get a refill on my bags and flanges. I'm really supposed to wait for 30 days before they can refill them but in my case since I'm new at it and having problems yet, Medicare will allow it to be refilled sooner. Thank heavens! I sure don't want to run out of these things. Or have to pay for them myself. They are very, very, expensive to buy.
It's a gloomy morning but it's getting a bit warmer each day. But now the dampness is in the air. Not going to snow at all for a few days they say and it might even be up in the higher 40's by New Year's day!! I'm glad because then I can go out to the store.
I'll be back later if I have any more news. have a nice day everyone.

December 27, 2010-My Rudy Died

Rudy got his foot caught in his mirror as he was getting off of it. I checked it and it had a crack in between his claws, sort of like we'd get in between our fingers. But it hurt him enough where he couldn't climb up the side of the cage too well. Gig kept picking on him though and making him move all the time.

Here Gigi is looking at Rudy after I laid him on a paper towel. She's trying to move him at one time.

It's a sad day for me. My pet Budgie, Rudy, died this morning. I uncovered him at 8:30 and he was lying on the floor in the back corner and looked as if he had fallen off the perch, which I'm sure he did. He had hurt his foot yesterday and the female just wouldn't leave him alone and he had to keep moving. They were okay last night and seemed to be nice and quiet. I did hear a noise around 7:30 am but thought it was the squirrels on the window. I was in the bathroom at the time. Rudy was still warm when I discovered him. So I think it had just happened shortly before that. He might have hit his head or something in the fall because he always liked to be on the highest perch. I wish now I had put him in the small cage away from Gigi so she wouldn't have kept bugging him. But it was meant to be I guess. he was just about nine years old and I've had them since they were babies. I don't expect Gigi to live that much longer either. At least I won't have to feel guilty about putting them to sleep when I start to get bad from this cancer. My Cockatiel will be the hardest because he's constantly with me. I will miss Rudy. He was such a nice bird. Gigi has always had a mean streak and I thought she would have died before Rudy. They are both real healthy but Gigi has been egg bound a few times and I thought she was going to die but she always came out of it. Rest in peace Rudy.

Christmas Day Photos-2010

Just four of us out of ten were there this year.

My brother, Jim, is always so tired on Christmas day because he always does Christmas Eve at his in-laws. He could fall to sleep just sitting there I think..LOL
My sister, Jane and her husband, Savey do the Christmas Eve thing also but they don't look too bad..

My sister, Jeanne, with her two kids, Jessica and Ricky. Looks like Jeanne is getting a bit squished..Ha! Ha!

Madison had just woke up and was a bit cranky. Her nose was running a bit also. Not sure if she has a cold or she's teething. I think it's the latter. Jessica was holding her for a while then her daddy, Mike was.

Here's Jeanne with her Granddaughters, Abigail and Madison. Abigail is playing with a doll house that Jeanne remodeled. She built everything inside for the girls to play with while they are at her house.

Abigail was showing everyone her new digital camera.

Random photos

Jim and Patty's son, Matthew, was home for the holidays. He's been in the Air Force for ten years so far. He's stationed in Wyoming but lives in Colorado. Drives to work every day.

Jessica with the girls.

Here's the photos I took at Jeanne's on Christmas day. There were only four of us Sibs there. Jessica and Mike came with the girls so that was nice. I've never seen the kids. They are growing so fast! Matthew was home for the holidays so it was great to see him as well. We had a fun time and great food of course! Jeanne made a vegetarian Lasagna and a sausage bread that was yummy.
I went over to Jeanne's house at 3:00 and was home by 6:00. Then I got in my Jammies and relaxed on the computer till almost 11:00, working on these photos.
Can't believe it will be a new year in a week. The time goes by so fast but I am thankful I lived to see another Christmas and New Year. Oops. Better not say new year yet. Still got six days to go..Ha! Ha!
Hope everyone had a very nice Christmas!

December 24, 2010-Granddaughter' Sick-Nina's

I talked to Nina last night and Jessi is throwing up and sick and Salena has a sore throat. So I guess they might not be coming over to my house on Christmas day. Tonight they have to go to their father's and tomorrow to Nina's half sister, Crissy's house for dinner. They will never get better with all that running around. I feel so bad for them because no one wants to be sick on Christmas. Nina hasn't gotten it yet but she probably will. She just got over being sick. Being around so many people is not good. That whole family will be sick by next week. I don't want to get sick so Nina knows not to come around me. I can wait. If they are all better we will just have a party for New Year's instead! Every day is like Christmas to me now. As long as I'm feeling this good!
Just have to wait and see what happens. I will be talking to Jeanne later today. Hope she's feeling better also or I won't be going over there either. It's just not worth it to me to be around anyone that is sick. I want to stay as healthy as I can. My body is still healing inside from the surgery.
It's a gloomy looking day with a few flurries in the air but the weather is supposed to be calm for the next couple days. That's good for anyone that is traveling.
I was standing on my feet too long last night. I baked some more cookies and made a Pumpkin Roll and cooked more Spinach balls. My back was starting to ache and my feet and legs hurt. I got done around 9:30 and went to bed shortly after. Was up at 6:30 this morning and I feel good!
Jane and Savey are having their usual party for a few friends today and then they go to Savey's cousin's house for Christmas Eve. I had them pick me up an Antipasti Bread and one of them will drop it off today. I wanted to have one on hand in case I get company. They are so good! Jane always gets a few for her parties. Someone in Frankfort makes them.
I'm going to try and relax more today. I've been doing too much lately and I'm starting to feel it. I'll watch some Christmas movies on TV this afternoon.
I'll be back later. Have a nice Christmas Eve everyone!!

Update:
My cousin Gloria stopped over this afternoon. She brought me two boxes of those yummy Turtles! I had gone to Walmart looking for more but they were all out of them and I had put that on my Facebook. What a nice surprise from Gloria and her mom, Mary, and her two sons, Chris and Tom.
Savey, Jane's hubby, stopped by with the Antipasti loaf. It was still warm so Gloria and I tried some. It was yummy! Jane also sent over a few things, like a cheese ball and some fudge. Her clients give her so much stuff that she doesn't use it so she gives it away. I'll try anything..LOL
I sent Savey home with some of my Spinach Balls and Snowball cookies.
Jeanne called this morning and she's feeling a lot better so is still having her open house tomorrow. I told her I'd be over around three. Jane and Savey are going about that time also. Jim and Patty and Matthew will be stopping by and maybe our youngest brother, Mike.
Jeanne was thrilled that I made a Pumpkin Roll. They all love that. And they love my Spinach Balls. I made another batch up today and will bake the balls just before I go over to Jeanne's.
I'll be taking some pics of course!
Merry Christmas everyone!!!