Cracking the Code

As you can probably see, I spent a lot of today trying to make Just Bloggin' Along more me. I am using a template from blogger, but wanted a more personal look. After a little much trial and error, I got my new header up and a few other things I didn't want removed. I am not 100% happy with the way the header looks, but will make those changes sometime next week. Compared to all the tweaking of codes I did today, that will be simple!!

I will also be adding more links to the side bar over the next week or so. So stay tuned as my little part of the World Wide Web becomes more and more ME!! :)

Hydrangeas & Raspberries

I love this time of year! Our Nikko Blue Hydrangeas are beginning to open! (Taken June 23, 2006)

And beginning to turn a lovely shade of pink! Yes, PINK! The soil in this part of Wisconsin makes them a lovely shade. I know I can amend the soil so they bloom blue, but I absolutely LOVE the shade of pink we get!! (Taken June 29, 2006)

The first raspberries of the season are ready today.
This is the third summer we will have raspberries and will be the most plentiful year by far!

I will have to be out bright and early every morning to beat the birds to them! I have some all ready to put on top of our Kemp's Frozen Yogurt! YUMMY! (taken June 29, 2006)

My Brother & Friend

Happy 34th Birthday, Scott!! I love you!

After a girl is grown, her little brothers - now her protectors - seem like big brothers. ~ Astrid Alauda

That quote is SO true. My brother, Scott, has been taller than me since I was about 9 and he was 7. The first time I remember Scott being my "protector" was when his best friend threw gum and it ended up in my hair. Let's just say the kid will never throw gum anywhere near me again...rofl!

Brothers are awesome!! :)

Not Just Dessert Anymore

If you are trying to eat healthy, I am sure The Twinkies Cookbook isn't one of the cookbooks you reach for regularly during meal planning.

Twinkie Burritos?
Twinkie Quiche?
Twink Sushi?

I know you are getting hungry now...LOL!! They sound like delicious recipes, don't they?

YUCK!!

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Linda, my dear friend!!

And in the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter and the sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. ~ Kahlil Gibran

Update on Bob's Grandma

Thank you for the prayers! Bob's grandma is a doing a little better. She was released from the hospital Saturday morning to a rehab facility. The hope is the facility will be able to help her get some strength back with a little physical therapy. The plan is for her to spend about a week there and then go back to home.

Please continue to keep her in your prayers. She can be a little stubborn when it comes to listening to Bob's mom. Guess it's payback for all those years Mom didn't listen to Grandma...LOL!!

Say A Little Prayer

Bob's grandma has Congestive Heart Failure and was admitted to the hospital late Tuesday for the second time in about 10 days. Right now it's not looking so good. She has lived 91 long, happy years. Please say a prayer for her and the rest of the family.

Sama we love you!

Happiness Is...

1. An enjoyable lunch out with my daughter at Culver's one of our favorite places. Yes, I was a bit naughty and had some Butter Pecan Custard! YUM!!

2. Three freshly organized/cleaned spaces -- the cabinet under the sink in the half bath, the hall closet, and the garage.

3. The freshly mowed lawn

All in all it was a pretty enjoyable and productive day! Off to try to get a digital scrapbook layout done before I have to start dinner!

A Wednesday Blog Challenge

1. FIRST NAME? Penny
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? No
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? Saturday (While watching the VH1's Behind the Music: Nick Lachey. How lame is that? LOL!)
4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? most of the time
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Honey Ham
6. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? Yes, one daughter
7. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Most definitley!
8. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? This is it.
9. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? Naw not me! hehehe -- okay maybe I do!
10. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes
11. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? No way -- I am...what should I say? CHICKEN
13. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? I don't think I even own a pair of laced shoes...LOL! Yes, I need a new pair of tennis shoes!!!
14. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Fairly
15. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? Butter Pecan or Turtle
16. SHOE SIZE? 7.5
17. RED OR PINK? PINK, PINK and PINK
18. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? My short legs
19. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My Grandpa Herbie who passed away Christmas Eve 1999. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him. I miss you grandpa!
20. WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU BORN? March 28, 1970 in Milwaukee, WI
21. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Jean shorts and brown sandals
22. WHAT IS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? Almonds and a piece of string cheese
23. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Daniel Powter's Bad Day
24 IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Carnation Pink from the 64 pack of Crayolas :)
25. FAVORITE SMELL? Lilacs or Lemons
26. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED WITH ON THE PHONE? Bob, my DH
27. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU MEET? Eyes
28. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? Yes
29. FAVORITE DRINK? Starbuck's Blackberry Green Tea Frappuccino® (can you say fattening? LOL)
30. FAVORITE SPORT? NASCAR and Football
31. HAIR COLOR? Dark Brown
32. EYE COLOR? Brown
33. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? No
34. FAVORITE FOOD? BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
35. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING? Happy Endings
36. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? The Notebook
37. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Orange like sherbet
38. SUMMER OR WINTER? SUMMER
39. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs
40. FAVORITE DESSERT? Cheesecake
41. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? Just picked up The Devils Wears Prada, but haven't started it yet.
42. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? The White Lace Inn (the B&B DH and I stayed at on our honeymoon and a couple other times.)
43. FAVORITE SOUNDS? Water falls, waves splashing on shore, and rain on rooftops
44. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Beatles
45. THE FURTHEST YOU'VE BEEN FROM HOME? Would you believe Tampa, Florida?
46. IF YOU COULD PICK ANY TWO PEOPLE TO HAVE DINNER WITH, WHO WOULD THEY BE? My DH and my daughter. The hours my husband works makes it difficult for the three of us to have dinner together every night. I CHERISH the nights the three of us are able to sit down to eat together.

Just Bloggin' Along

Welcome to my little part of the web! This is my first attempt at the blog world. We shall see how it goes. Again, welcome! I hope you all enjoy what I feel like sharing each day -- hopefully each day!