At Home With JoEllen and Bob

Since I am home recuperating and have a little extra time and I enjoy Jackies Blog so much I thought I'd give it a try. I can't promise once a week like Jackie does, but thought this might be a good way to let friends know what's going on with us periodically. Besides as you all know, I am a camera nut and this is a good way to share some of my favorites.

Yesterday a few gals from church visited me for almost two hrs. It was such a wonderful break in my day. Bob insisted I had to feed them (there's a surprise :' ) so I made a carrot cake the night before. They gave me a 4x4 size saying in a pretty frame with flowers and a butterfly that reads "Prayers go up....Blessings come down". I hardly know them, but feel like I know them a lot better now. Twas a very nice visit.

I've been receiving lots of cards, but I have to admit my favorite is the one Bob gave me before the surgery. The front of the card has a lab (dog) and in balloons it reads "you're wonderful!", " marvelous", "nicer than ever!" The inside says "Thought you might like a favorable LAB report to make you feel better". Pretty funny, uh.

Today my friend Ruth Cetrone brought me some soup and stayed for a couple of hours. We're making an effort to let together more often instead of just every couple of months or so.We've been friends since Paul and Ruth's son Dan were in kindergarden!

Tomorrow Holly and mom will be here around 3:30 with a white pizza topped with broccoli and shrimp. Sounds yummy.

I volunteered to create and make up a batch of name tags for the newest members at church on Sunday. There will be a little celebration. So this has kept me out of trouble for the day! :' )

This past Sunday Jen, Jesse and Kendra, Sara and Jake, Logan and Ian were here and Bob went and got mom. He put together a pasta dinner and I have to say it was great having everyone here! I was a little tired when they left though. :' )

Paul and Bryson called and we web-camed on Sunday also. Our little Bryson is a VERY busy baby! It's hard for him to sit still! I had to chuckle when Paul had to put him down and he went straight to under Pauls computer table and peeked out.

Check out my facebook and see the Bird of Paradise that bloomed a couple weeks ago. It's spectacular!

Ok, that's about it for today. Left over cornbeef and cabbage is waiting for me.