More Easter

Anne, my niece, Brian, Grandma Aggie, and Luke.

Bernie and Kathleen, working hard in the kitchen.

We had Ham, mashed potatoes, cabbage salad, corn,

Grandpa's green beans, and Cherry Pie. Thank you

to the two of them, it was delicious!!

Cousins-Connor, Luke, Jack & Anne.

Anne, teaching Luke, how to play the piano.

She is a great Teacher!!

If any of you are wondering where Charley was, he was just

sitting back enjoying his first beer, since Lent began. J\K

Easter

Luke was excited to wake up and see

that the Easter Bunny had come.

Connor, on the other hand, wasn't. I

guess that happens when you turn 13.

It made me sad :)

This is Criddle, our cat, isn't she the cutest!

Luke and my niece Erica looking for eggs and

freezing to death. They had to come in to warm up.
Connor with his Grandpa Chic.

March Madness

Not only is there College Hoops going on but Connor had his

last Basketball Tournament.Connor going for a rebound.

Connor at the free-throw line. Isn't he getting tall :(Brian, doing a little Coaching...

Overall it was a very fun season for the Boys.

There are some good games going on so I must run.

Does anyone else find humor in this?

I thought this sign was hilarious.

I just cracked up when I saw this sign,

that I had to take a picture. Have

you been to a "Drive Up" for a flu shot before?

Signs of Sring in IOWA

These pictures represent Spring is in the air!

This is my neighbor, Marty, testing out his bike.

Getting the itch to do some exercise outdoors.

Connor and Luke practicing a little Baseball.

Can't wait for the first game.

As you can see there is a little snow still around.

Delightful Day

Field Trip to the Linn County Treasurer's Dept.

From left to right we have Tom, Vicky, Brian, Sharon,
Joyce and Ag in the front. Then from there we went

to my favorite place Brewed Awakenings. Ag thought it

was a place where they brewed beer. If you know Ag,

then you know the story of the yeast and beer, so I will

not repeat it. If you haven't heard ask me sometime.

I am getting excited because there are only

2 days left until spring. I am hoping to wake

up to bright blue skies and tulips in bloom :)

St. Patrick's Day

This is Nate, my favorite Barista at Brewed Awakenings. I feel like this is my "Cheers" because they know me by name. So, I guess you could say I am a regular......I guess I could have worse habits :) Nate calls me the "Coffee Paparazzi" now because I always have my camera in hand. I want to get a picture of the designs they make when they pour the steamed milk into my latte.

This Agnes Rose Whalen Gradoville, my Mother-in-law. Isn't she just adorable in her outfit for St. Patrick's Day. She is 100% Irish and proud of it. I had planned on taking her to the Parade but it was freezing out and rainy :( , so we were both bummed about that. So, st least she was able to go to Church looking Irish.

Wonderful but sad day.................

Helped out with Ag, my Mother-in-law, this morning and we had another enjoyable day. We went for the dresser today to see if we can get it organized. Below are the before and after pictures.

BEFORE
AFTER

Yes, I know this is only one drawer, and yes they all look like this, BUT don't run home to check it out because this could change in a month. I gave Ag an old Day Timer to look at while I worked on sorting and she had a great time reading it to me.

This afternoon, I had to go to another client Esther's home to care for her. She didn't have too good of a morning. I have grown to dearly love this woman and it was a hard day for me to deal with the Judge and Esther's son John, and the decisions they have to make. There is a time in life when comfort is the key, and that is where Esther is at. It brought tears to my eyes when Esther's son John said that he may never have another meaningful conversation with his Mom. So, my advice to everyone, is to take advantage of the quality time you have left with your parents, when they can still comprehend what you are chatting about and can still look you in the eye and say "I love you".

My First Post :)

This is my Mother-in-law, Agnes Rose, and I am one of her many Caregivers. Is'nt she a gem!! Anyway, I decided that I would help her out on a daily basis by being her companion, and helping her out with anything she needs to make her life and my Father-in-law, Charley's life a little easier. So far, it has been so much fun, getting Ag up and going for the day.

This week we are working on organizing and cleaning out her bedroom, and let me tell you it isn't easy because Ag likes to keep EVERYTHING. She is very thoughtful in her reasoning for it, "someone can maybe use it someday", but if you could see some of the items she is hanging on too, I think someday has come and gone. I will post some pictures tomorrow.

I also, am a Caregiver to another lady, Esther and her husband , the Judge. I am like the Judge's right hand woman, so to speak. He just returned today from Arizona. So, I baked him his favorite cookies, turned the heat up, and did a little house cleaning, so he and Esther could come home and just relax.

Then, last but not least, I have 3 boys at home. My husband Brian, and my oldest son Connor, who is 13, and Luke who is 9....so you can see why life in Gradville, is busy.

Temperature in Gradville tomorrow is going to reach 50, whew, get the shorts out :)