Happy Birthday Emma!

December 25, 2010

Well it was a very quiet Christmas in the McKenzie house. Mandi and Paula came to visit on Wednesday and we had a lovely lunch. Discussed wedding plans and things that still needed bought and decided on.

Pat caught a terrible cold which turned into bronchitis. It started on Tues. and by Thurs. he was home from work which NEVER happens. He finally gave in on Christmas eve and went to he ER to get some meds. I got up with a sore throat so guess who is next??? They delivered his new lazy boy yesterday so he was able to sit up and sleep which helped. By the way he liked the chair even though he did admit he thought for sure that is what he was getting. I got my laser printer and can't wait to get it set up and started. Pat got me the wireless option so that will be super nice! Those were the two big gifts we got this year for each other so along with some smaller items it was a great Christmas.

Missing Jeremy this year ...AGAIN! He is not able to come home for the holidays since it is a busy time of year for golfers. Just doesn't seem like Christmas without your children home no matter how old they are.

Postponed Christmas dinner with brother and sister til next weekend when maybe we will both be feeling better. Not gonna waste that prime rib when we are too sick to enjoy it.LOL

Hope everyone had a wonderful, Merry Christmas!

Sunday Dec. 19, 2010

Happy Birthday to my sister Joanie....the BIG 50!!


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December 8, 2010

The weathermans says we are having Jan. weather in early Dec. NO KIDDING! Supposed to be a winter storm coming this weekend to part of Ohio..just waiting to see which part. Then next week Mon. and Tues. has highs of 10!!!

Jeremy lucked out again. He and mandi wanted to attend the OSU bowl game but the days were black out days for Air Tran using their free tix.He wrote to Air Tran to complain about not being able to use their comp tickets to go to N. Orleans. He is SO lucky...Air Tran scheduled them on the flight so they can go using their free tickets..yipee for them! Now to get hotel and tix to the game. Even if they don't actually go to the game, they will have a nice mini vacation and be around the hoopla of the game.

Have made chocolate covered pretzels and oreos. Also made peanut butter cake balls. Have a few other Christmas goodies to make yet. JRT cards and gift are mailed. Have personal cards to get out yet and box for J and Mandi. Hope to get that done tomorrow. Gifts are all wrapped and under the tree. (and so far.....Emma has left them alone..lol)

I got the dress!!!

Well I went shopping yesterday. It was probably one of the last nice days of the year so I took advantage of the good weather and I'm glad I did. I found my dress for the wedding!! It does need to be altered and I will have that done in the spring closer to the time. The dress shop ladies were wonderful. I had an appointment so I was the only one in the shop with two ladies to help try dresses on me. After two hours and endless dresses we were down to two. This was the winner. I hope it will do. Mandi says she likes it...and Pat says he likes it so....we shall see. What do ya think??? It's a little lace and sparkle and I think it is "me".Not too fussy.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Had a wonderful dinner with Pat, John and Joanie. Sure missed Mandi and Jeremy though. They had their own dinner in Fla. with the orphans from the pro shop (those who didn't go home for Thanksgiving). Rained all day off and on so the dogs got to stay inside while we celebrated but they behaved so that's a good thing.

Going to see about a dress for the wedding on Monday with Linda C. Figured I better start looking. Have no idea what is out there in the stores as I have only looked on line so far.

All Christmas gifts are bought. Have to send a package out to Fla. and I am done. Oh, have to pick up something for the dogs but that's easy. LOL. Just putting up a few decorations inside..nothing over the top since no one will be coming out except John, Joanie and Mike.

Hope to have some new pictures soon.
Oh....and GO BUCKEYES!! BEAT MICH...AGAIN!!

October 12, 2010

This is a picture of Mandi & Jeremy's friends Holly & Jerry (we met them the night J proposed to Mandi). They were married last May and Mandi was in the wedding. Holly will be in Mandi and Jeremy's wedding next July. Minor snafoo inbetween though...Holly & Jerry are expecting a little one by next May/June. Happy news for them! Will make fitting a dress for Holly interesting but I am sure she is not the first woman to buy a dress while pregnant to be worn after the baby arrives.

The weather in Ohio is just beautiful at this time of year. Pat's is so happy it is finally fannel shirt weather. The county fair has come and gone and we again didn't attend. Nothing new to see so why spend the money and time.

Have had a few new ideas for wedding decor. Won't be long and I will begin the process of making all the things Mandi and Jeremy have picted out. Still no idea of a dress for myself but there is still time.

Dogs are loving the cooler weather. Emma is becoming a proficient digger and Pat has had to get fill dirt, grass seed and straw to try to repair her land mine holes. She also has chewed a hole in a tshirt and jacket I had a the end of the bed...shades of Bailey who loved to chew blankets when she was young. Brody is still the perfect big brother but does set her straight from time to time.

Made homemade chicken and noodles for dinner tonight. Grandpa Bill has been told to eat chicken (which he hates and usually refuses to eat)so I will send some in to him and Mert. Hope he enjoys it.

September 4, 2010

Football season is here! Buckeyes played their frist game and won. Browns not doing so well.
Been a month since I posted last. Not much new to report. School has started for everyone. Pat is back to working 5 days a week so the dogs and I keep eachother company all day. Weather is cooling off finally and we are enjoying being outside on the deck.
Jeremy and Mandi are doing fine. Mandi back to school working hard but is teaching Lang. arts this year which she likes much better than the reading she did last year. Jeremy is also working hard.
Pat's brother is moving from Columbus back to Dresden to work at AEP in Conesville. We visited his new condo last weekend. He is busy redecorating and it will be nice when he is finished. Moving in at the end of the month.

August 5, 2010

This is probably the picture J and Mandi will use for their save the date cards. Isn't it GREAT? A friend of theirs took snapshots of them at the beach the other night. Five shots and they had the one they wanted. I just LOVE it!

Dogs have been lazy lately with all the heat. Emma still does not come in when she is called. She will sit at the door but when you open it she runs back out into the yard. Brody on the other hand is no dummy...he comes in to get cool in the AC. LOL

Having breakfast this Sat. with Miss Linderlou. What a great way to begin my birthday. 61...sheesh am I getting old!!

July 20, 2010

Mandi and Jeremy fly home to Florida today. It was wonderful to have them both home for awhile. They both got to visit with friends and family and spend time with us. We didn't get to have our "family" dinner with both families together because it just didn't work out time wise but we all got to see eachother and that is what counts.
Jeremy finally saw the wedding venue and liked it. Good thing since it is set. LOL. We have so much decided now just waiting til a little closer to the wedding itself to complete the projects. I can finally put my living room back in order and store all the wedding stuff in Jeremy's old room.
Very hot this week and the dogs have been enjoying their little pool. Looks like more of the same the rest of the week.
Having lunch with Linda C. tomorrow.....she has been in Miss. since June and just got back. She started her new job at CHS so I am anxious to here about the Miss. clan and the new job.
Stay cool everyone!

One Year and counting!!!

One year from today is Mandi and Jeremy's wedding. We have SO much already decided so we are all hoping that the work will be finished by then and we all can relax and enjoy the day. Have the invitation, program, save the dates, favors, flowers, menus all decided. Will be beautiful!!!My biggest problem now will be to decide on a dress to wear....YIKES! LOL
Mandi has been at Jambo all week so we have had Jeremy to ourselves. It has been wonderful having him home for a few days.

Congratualtions to Josh and Julia Fisher on their new baby girl!

July 6, 2010

Well half of the couple is home in Ohio. Mandi came in this morning. Jeremy will come in next Tuesday...did I say I CAN'T WAIT!!! Haven't seen him since Thanksgiving.

Our storm door had a slight accident the other day. Pat decided he must have hit it with a stone when weed whacking. Anyways it shattered. So he took it to be replaced. In the meantime, he sanded the main door and painted it. Years ago we took off the white decor on it and had never refinished it. If you look REALLY close you can still see the indents of it but I think it is much nicer without the dated details. Pat did a wonderful job and it looks GREAT.





The weather has been brutal....in the 90's. Pat and I were on the deck last night and the dogs were in the yard running and chasing. He filled up their pool so they could cool off. We were talking about one of our previous jacks, Bailey who loved the water. Pat said he wouldn't be surprised if Emma didn't just lay down in the pool (which Bailey never did) and before we knew it Emma was laying down in the middle relaxing. She is a character! I guess since she has so much hair she likes the water. Of course brother Brody had to get in as well and for awhile thought she should not be in "his" pool. Dad quickly set him straight on that one...lol. Both of them had fun and slept like logs all night. Just like kids!



Gonna be a fun time with Mandi and Jeremy home. Can't wait.

June 26, 2010 Happy Anniversary to Us!!

My my haven't we changed in the past 28 years! LOL. Spent yesterday helping my friend Linderlou decorate for her step daughters wedding today. What a way to spend your anniversary ....at a wedding!

June 20, 2010

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there...but especially to my husband Pat and Grandpa Bill.

June 17, 2010

Happy Birthday to my brother, John! Unfortunately he will be getting a not so nice present tomorrow when I take him to Zanesville to have a kidney stone removed. He's been dealing with it long enough so it's time for it to come out. Not the first time at this rodeo so I am sure he will do fine.

June 13, 2010 Happy Anniversary Mandi and Jeremy!

Happy Anniversary to Mandi and Jeremy. I am so glad you found eachother! SOOOOO looking forward to you coming for a visit in a few weeks. Much to do getting ready for your wedding. Planning ahead this far will make the day go smooth and filled with many memories. Love you both!

Happy Birthday to Miss Erica Boose....glad you, Dave and kids will be in Ohio a little longer. Hug Porter and little Elizabeth for me.

Friday I had a wonderful lunch and chatty girl time with Rachel, Diane, Linda and Wendy. I miss my school friends!

Had a fun day yesterday having breakfast with Linderlou. Only two weeks til their big wedding. I have completed all of her projects and enjoyed helping out.

Last night Pat and I had dinner with Mert and Bill(early father's day celebration from Mert). Went to Thomas' and had a steak salad which was very good. Afterwards we all took a look at a new property that Bill is looking at. Farm maybe sold so have to get something else...lol. He is very happy with his new building and truck.."the orange blossom special". Big boys and their toys...lol.

June 7, 2010

Not a very nice weekend here in Ohio. Rain rain and more rain with a little thunder and lightening thrown in for good measure! Pat and I went to Newark on Saturday and we purchased a new shrub for the side of the house. The evergreen that was there was split badly so Pat had to remove it. Had a nice lunch at Miller's Restaurant and then home.
Congratulations to Miss Mandi. She passed her math test.Now only one more at the end of the month and she will be good to go. Yipee!!!
Took Brody to the vet on Saturday morning. He is fit as a fiddle. We have 24 pounds of jumpin jack....OH MY he is a big boy! Emma was not happy to be left at home with Pat but she was sure glad to see her brother when he got home.

May 20. 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PEANUT (AKA NUTTY, NUTTERMAN) This is Mandi's dog and he is 7 today.


Had a great time last night at Raven's Glen for Linda Snyder's retirement dinner. Many faces I haven't seen in months. Happy Retirement Linda!!

Presenting Elizabeth Renee Boose!

On Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Dave and Erica Boose had their second child, Elizabeth Renee. She was 8 lbs.2 oz and 20 inches long. She is a real cutie pie! I see alot of Erica in her first pictures. Congratulations Dave, Erica and little brother Porter.

















Last Saturday I spent the day with Linda M. at her step daughter, Tanner's bridal shower. It was fun to just sit and relax. Had many laughs. I am still working on things for Tanner's wedding. Linda has certainly kept me busy which is a good thing :).

Happy Mother's Day to all Moms

A Mother's Touch
There is nothing greater than a mother's touch
There is no one else who can love me this much
She held my hand and I learned to walk
She read me books and I learned to talk
She hugged me and taught me how to love
She forgave me and taught me the should of's
Even with the sleepless nights flying by
She would smile as she held me with tired eyes
And the skinned knees only her kiss would cure
With a gentle touch she wiped away the tear
Whenever I needed she would lend her shoulder
These are some things I appreciate since I got older
A friend, a counselor, a stern hand when I got out of line
Someone to chase the monsters out of that closet of mine
The lessons you have given me I'll keep forever
And remember your words through each endeavour

April 25, 2010

Had another nice breakfast with Linda M. yesterday. She loved the centerpieces and gave me the card box, 7 church arrangements and 2 huge wreaths for the church. Will be busy. I also finished up the first of Wendy B's order. They were just stickers for her petal cones but they are finished and look nice.
Dogs have been in and out. Since it has rained, we have to wash paws when they come in. Brody tolerates it but Emma....no way jose. She throws a royal fit! So what else is new...what a hellion she is.

Spring game was yesterday so Mandi and Jeremy were happy to watch OSU football again. Jeremy wants one of the pink jersey's they are auctioning off for Speilman fund. Ha Ha they are a little expensive as I was sure they would be for such a good cause.

Somehow I managed to chip my front tooth yesterday...go figure. I hope Dr. John is in on Mon. and can fit me in to fix it!!

Hoping the weather gets the rain out of its system and the sunshine returns for this week.

April 19, 2010

Our fence is up! YIPEE~the dogs ran and ran and ran tonight.Happy happy dogs!! They (and we) should sleep well tonight. Just let them out for a final call and it was so great to just open the door and they went out on their own...no more leashes and walking in the dark.
I finished my 4th yoga class tonight. Patty recommended I try it and I am so glad I took her advise. My knees are 100%++ better. Lynn, the teacher, says she is not going to do weekly classes during the summer but may do some monthly meetings. Guess I will have to keep up by doing on line classes...not as much fun. The group is all middle aged and we all have the same aches and pains. :) Lots of laughs as we work.
Beautiful weather lately....little cold in the AM but nice by noon. Hope to have the dogs out most of the day tomorrow. I need to clean the carpets....:(.

April 12. 2010

Here are pictures of what I've been doing for the past week or so. Linda Martin's stepdaughter is getting married in June. These are the favor boxes I made for her....300 of them! And then I had to "purple up" the little candle holders for her with some flowers. I only have 30 of them to do. I love having something to do besides housework that is...lol. She seems very happy with my work so that is good.
This week I see Wendy Bowen for my massage and I am going to get an order for things for her daughter's wedding in May. So when you ask if I am keeping busy...YES!

Emma continues to grown and learn new tricks. Like dragging the toilet paper roll down the hallway, chewing up anything she can get her paws on and pestering Brody to death. They have had a wonderful time on the deck all weekend and have slept all night...yeah!

Pat has the doggie door and steps finished so now we are waiting on the fence to be installed. Can't wait!