My sister Patty and her husband Dan Sr. are in Howland Township, OH because their son Dan Jr. and his wife Laura attended a wedding last weekend in Texas! Their daughters Amy Marie and Emily are years away from staying home by themselves, so Dan Sr. and Patty came to baby-sit! They stayed through Thanksgiving!
Due to various "commitments" and my brother Bob's afternoon work shift, we had a brunch at Dan Jr. and Laura's house (Eat 'N' Park, Perkins, Bob Evans, and IHOP were not available for this function (LOL!)). The participants besides the ones already mentioned were my niece Mandy, my sister Kathleen, my sister Maggie and her husband Mike, and my brother Joe, who arrived a little later than the rest of us!!
We had Bacon Quiche, French Toast made with Raisin Bread, Bacon, Sausage Links, and a fruit salad that emphasized blueberries and strawberries! Dessert included Chocolate Brownies (Maggie's brownies included peanut butter chips. Patty's (with the help of Amy Marie and Emily) brownies included black beans from Aldi and candy corn pieces on top.), Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting, Caramel Apple pie, miniature Cherry Almond pies, and various muffins! I did not have everything, but some of the Caramel Apple pie came home with us!! The food was tasty!! It was just as good as the available local candidates! By the way, Waffle House and Denny's were also options in the area! (Bakers Square is not in the Warren-Youngstown area!!)
We enjoyed the company of the guests! Amy Marie and Emily were very active as usual!! After we left Howland, Maggie and Mike then took Bob to work at the Post Office near Downtown Cleveland! They then took me home!
I will relax for awhile! Qdoba is in the plans for tonight with my BOGO coupon!! Black Beans will never be the same again! I plan on enjoying my meal, though!
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Saturday, November 24, 2012
I Forgot about the Pineapple!
In my Thanksgiving report, I forgot about the pineapple in the Heavenly Hash! Also, Aunt Mickey was my dad's older sister who died from complications from diabetes in 1975! My sister Kathleen inherited the Nativity set that Aunt Mickey created in 1965 which resided at my Grandmother's house until she died in 1993! It is now in our possession! Bob and I also have a couple of lamps that Aunt Mickey decorated! The cat(s) attacked them, so they are sitting in the attic! The lamps that were in the living room previously were returned to their place of honor!
Bob's "ingredient analysis" brought this oversight to my attention!!
Bob's "ingredient analysis" brought this oversight to my attention!!
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Thanksgiving 2012
Thanksgiving was at my sister Maggie and her husband Mike's house in Parma, OH! We had turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes (which I made), green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce, corn, and bread! The appetizers were mozzarella sticks, soft pretzels, spinach dip with miniature Club(?) crackers, rice and beans (new to me), and mini cherry pies. The desserts were pumpkin Pie, french apple pie, pecan pie (The last two from Baker's Square), chocolate-peanut butter fudge, pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting (Frosting was not applied to the cake itself!), and a family tradition consisting of marshmallows, Mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries, and coconut that my late Aunt Mickey (She died in 1975.)called Heavenly Hash! I did not try everything, but what I did partake was enjoyable as usual!
The participants this year (besides the hosts) were my sister Kathleen, my brother Joe, my niece Mandy, and her husband Paul. We enjoyed each other's company!! Unlike past years, the Gift Exchange was not done! It will be done tomorrow with my brother Bob as witness!
Thanksgiving was very nice! Hopefully, Sunday Brunch with my sister Patty and her husband Dan, along with other family members will be just as nice! The report is forthcoming!!
The participants this year (besides the hosts) were my sister Kathleen, my brother Joe, my niece Mandy, and her husband Paul. We enjoyed each other's company!! Unlike past years, the Gift Exchange was not done! It will be done tomorrow with my brother Bob as witness!
Thanksgiving was very nice! Hopefully, Sunday Brunch with my sister Patty and her husband Dan, along with other family members will be just as nice! The report is forthcoming!!
Monday, October 22, 2012
My Birthday Celebration
My 42nd Birthday Celebration was one to remember!!
It started out at the Denny's across from Parmatown Mall! I had wheat pancakes and syrup, a chicken sausage patty, egg whites, and hash browns! My beverage was Coke. It was all tasty! Bob had Chicken Fresca with Smoked Cheddar Mashed Potatoes and Broccoli with Coke as his beverage.
Afterwards, we went to the Giant Eagle behind Denny's to pick up some cat treats for our cat Morgan! We then went to Parmatown Mall to do some browsing!!
On the way home, my brother wanted to go to Honey Hut for Ice Cream, but I wanted to make sure that we were home for the Browns-Colts Game! The game was exciting, but the Browns lost! It was an exciting game, though!!
Our dinner was at Applebee's in Independence! The participants were my sisters Kathleen and Maggie, my brothers Bob and Joe, my brother-in-law Mike, and myself! I had the 7 oz House Sirloin Medium Well with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and a Zucchini, Carrot, and Broccoli Blend with Mountain Dew as my beverage! The six of us split onion rings, boneless chicken wings, and mozzarella sticks as we all participated in the 2 for $20 promotion!! I will spare you the details of what the rest of us enjoyed for dinner! It was tasty, though my steak was a little difficult to cut, even with a steak knife!!
I then opened presents!! I received gift cards from JcPenney and Target, Cash, a lottery instant ticket, and half a chair (from my Sister, Kathleen)! The other half was given to Bob for his birthday in February 2013! I will have fun enjoying the presents!
After we left Applebee's, Kathleen, Bob, and I went to the Honey Hut on State Road in Cleveland! I ordered Pumpkin Ice Cream, but I will eat it after I finish this blog entry, and the laundry is started!!
There are other details, but it is best that I skip them!! Thank you, everyone, for making this a birthday to remember!! This will not be forgotten for awhile!!
It started out at the Denny's across from Parmatown Mall! I had wheat pancakes and syrup, a chicken sausage patty, egg whites, and hash browns! My beverage was Coke. It was all tasty! Bob had Chicken Fresca with Smoked Cheddar Mashed Potatoes and Broccoli with Coke as his beverage.
Afterwards, we went to the Giant Eagle behind Denny's to pick up some cat treats for our cat Morgan! We then went to Parmatown Mall to do some browsing!!
On the way home, my brother wanted to go to Honey Hut for Ice Cream, but I wanted to make sure that we were home for the Browns-Colts Game! The game was exciting, but the Browns lost! It was an exciting game, though!!
Our dinner was at Applebee's in Independence! The participants were my sisters Kathleen and Maggie, my brothers Bob and Joe, my brother-in-law Mike, and myself! I had the 7 oz House Sirloin Medium Well with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and a Zucchini, Carrot, and Broccoli Blend with Mountain Dew as my beverage! The six of us split onion rings, boneless chicken wings, and mozzarella sticks as we all participated in the 2 for $20 promotion!! I will spare you the details of what the rest of us enjoyed for dinner! It was tasty, though my steak was a little difficult to cut, even with a steak knife!!
I then opened presents!! I received gift cards from JcPenney and Target, Cash, a lottery instant ticket, and half a chair (from my Sister, Kathleen)! The other half was given to Bob for his birthday in February 2013! I will have fun enjoying the presents!
After we left Applebee's, Kathleen, Bob, and I went to the Honey Hut on State Road in Cleveland! I ordered Pumpkin Ice Cream, but I will eat it after I finish this blog entry, and the laundry is started!!
There are other details, but it is best that I skip them!! Thank you, everyone, for making this a birthday to remember!! This will not be forgotten for awhile!!
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Dinner with the Family
Last Night, I had dinner with my sister Patty at Max and Erma's in Middleburg Heights, OH. (http://www.maxandermas.com) My brothers Bob and Tim, my niece Mandy, and Tim's companion Lois were also there!! It was an enjoyable evening!!
One highlight of the evening was the appearance of a magician who specialized in Balloon Animals and Card Tricks who was named Bob! He is a regular on Tuesdays at the restaurant! He was very funny!! It's too bad that Patty's grandchildren Amy Marie and Emily could not make the festivities because they would have arrived home in Howland Township, OH quite late! They are in school these days!!
The food was quite enjoyable! I had Mediterranean Chicken Pasta, a House Garden Salad with Fat Free Honey Mustard Dressing (The Fat Free Catalina Dressing offered on the menu was modified!), two Garlic Breadsticks, two Potato Skins, and Coke! Some of the pasta came home! I plan on enjoying it on Thursday!! The meal was part of a promotion that offered two selected entrees and an appetizer for $19.72 to commemorate the restaurant chain's Fortieth Anniversary!! You have to live it up sometimes!!
After dinner, we prepared a card for Patty's husband Dan, whose Birthday is today!! I hope that he enjoys the card and Gift Card!! We then said our goodbyes!
By the way, Patty and Dan are in town because they will be attending my cousin Joanne's oldest son B.J.'s wedding this Saturday in Brazil, Indiana (near Terre Haute)! I will not be attending, but I will still wish B.J. Congratulations on his Wedding on Facebook!
Until my next report, enjoy life!!
One highlight of the evening was the appearance of a magician who specialized in Balloon Animals and Card Tricks who was named Bob! He is a regular on Tuesdays at the restaurant! He was very funny!! It's too bad that Patty's grandchildren Amy Marie and Emily could not make the festivities because they would have arrived home in Howland Township, OH quite late! They are in school these days!!
The food was quite enjoyable! I had Mediterranean Chicken Pasta, a House Garden Salad with Fat Free Honey Mustard Dressing (The Fat Free Catalina Dressing offered on the menu was modified!), two Garlic Breadsticks, two Potato Skins, and Coke! Some of the pasta came home! I plan on enjoying it on Thursday!! The meal was part of a promotion that offered two selected entrees and an appetizer for $19.72 to commemorate the restaurant chain's Fortieth Anniversary!! You have to live it up sometimes!!
After dinner, we prepared a card for Patty's husband Dan, whose Birthday is today!! I hope that he enjoys the card and Gift Card!! We then said our goodbyes!
By the way, Patty and Dan are in town because they will be attending my cousin Joanne's oldest son B.J.'s wedding this Saturday in Brazil, Indiana (near Terre Haute)! I will not be attending, but I will still wish B.J. Congratulations on his Wedding on Facebook!
Until my next report, enjoy life!!
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