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Penny Gets Her Teeth Brushed

When I went to the vet, he told me that I had to start brushing Pennys’ teeth.  She was builing alot of plaque and she already lost 5 teeth last year.  I do not want her to lose anymore, or to go through that again.  I’m not crazy about dentists my self.  The toothpaste was pretty pricey – $10.00. It is chicken flavored Enzymatic Toothpaste by Virbac.  It also comes in beef flavor – next time.

Family

Mothers’ Day – 2012

Mother’s Day was another beautiful sunny day this year…so we enjoyed having appetizers and drinks outside in the backyard.
I could not have planned it better, my son and his family came early and spent some quality time with us…see my son’s family spends most of the day with  my daughter-in-law’s mother.  It was grand to see my children and Liz’s daughter celebrate Mother’s Day  together.  For when our kids are together I cannot help but reminisce about the good old days, the days  when they were just little tykes.  My son, Damian is only 9 months older than Vera, Liz’s daughter, so to say they are like sister and brother is truly an understatement.

Hello Natalie and Ms. Sophie…our first born grandchildren.  I still cannot believe that I am looking at Vera and Damian’s children.  Oh, how these two little people changed our lives. The moment they were born, life became simpler…see our grandchildren opened our eyes to the importance of not wasting time.  You know the time that is wasted when you have your own children…but now with grand children…we get to inhale every moment with them.Now meet Liam, Liz’s second grandchild.  This little addition to her family was very important.  For Liam is the first male to be born to Liz’s family…although he doesn’t carry Liz’s family name, he sure does hold the title of King Liam…My second addition to the grandchildren list…Mr. Christian!  Christian is a smiley little boy, who always gives us a run for our money…but appears tamed when he is eating his favorite snacks…but I still don’t trust him…I know he is thinking of something wicked to do, it is all a matter of time and endurance with him.Yes, Mother’s Day 2012 was a joyous time…great grandmas, grandmas, mothers, sisters, daughters, son, and friends…we laughed, we ate, we lapped up each others company.  When the day comes to a close it is always hard to say goodnight to each other, but we all know that we will be seeing each other again at the next family function, whenever or wherever that may be.

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Dump Cake – A Family Favorite

Whenever I am invited to a Bridal Shower and they ask for a recipe – this is one I love  to share!!  Once you try it,  I know it will become one of your favorites.  You can use any canned fruit and nuts you like – this cake is so much fun to make  (and eat) with kids too!  Enjoy.

Dump Cake

•1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice, undrained
•2 cans Whole Cranberry Sauce
•1 pkg  any flavor Cake Mix
•1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
•1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

1.Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray grease a 13×9-inch pan.
2.Dump pineapple with juice into pan. Spread evenly. Dollop whole cranberries over pineapple evenly. Sprinkle cake mix evenly over cranberry. Sprinkle pecans over cake mix. Dot with butter.
3.Bake 50 minutes or until top is lightly browned. Serve warm or at room temperature plain or with ice cream.

photo: flickr

Family

Positive Power – First Grade 2012 Spring Sing

On Monday I took my mom to see my granddaughter Natalie in her school Spring Concert.  We  always look forward to any special event the kids have.  We were  there so early,  we got to fill in the front row. I am next to my son in law and daughter , who is next to my mom and  Grandma Bea and Grandpa Bill .  The kids did a great job of singing and reciting poems – all about being positive and loving each other and yourself.After the concert we were invited to the classroom for some refreshment, there was coffee, juice ,  bagels and cupcakes.  Natalie pointed out  her teacher and showed us where she sat and who she sat next to.  My daughter and I told Natalie  and her classmates that they all really did a great job!

Later we picked up Liam from school and went for lunch at his favorite place –  Red Robin!!  He sat between me and Grandma Bea and insisted we try the ice cream!!  Don’t think I’ve ever passed up ice cream.

This was my favorite poem of the day :

‘Smiles are Infectious’

Smiling is infectious, You catch it like the flu,  When someone smiled at me today, I started smiling too .  I passed around the corner, And someone saw my grin.  When he smiled I realized  I’d passed it on to him .  I thought about that smile then I realized its worth,  A single smile, just like mine could travel round the earth.  So, if you feel a smile begin , don’t leave it undetected  Let’s start an epidemic quick, and get the world infected!

[Author Unknown]

Smile…..pass it on. 🙂

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