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We decided to start a Blog for Dad so that his out of town family and friends could stay updated on what was going on. All future posts about his treatments will be put on the new blog. If you want to stay updated please click HERE or on the link in our sidebar. We have also added an E~Mail Link on the sidebar of Dads Blog for anyone that would like to send him a little note.
We sold benefit tickets for Dad to help pay for medical expenses. Today was the drawing, so we all got together for lunch and to draw the winners. Remember the white shirts that Laurie bought? You can probably tell by the picture that we made Lymphoma shirts for all of us to wear. They say "I Wear Lime Green for" "my dad", "my husband", "my father in law" and Jerzies says "for my papa". We probably shouldn't tell you what we put on Dads shirt. The cash prizes totaled $850.00. We haven't added up all of the money yet, but we think Dad will end up with about $4000.00 to help with expenses.
Mom and I went to a couple of household sales on Tuesday afternoon. I had another day off during the week. When I saw this vase, I knew I had to have it. Gram (Super Lou) had one just like it. (Mom has it now) I remember her putting Pansies in it all summer. So now I can have a cute vase that reminds me of Gram. Who wouldn't pay $2.00 for a bunch of memories?
Here are some more pictures that I took last Wednesday on my day off. I showed all of the pink flowers HERE.
I was amazed how big this Dogwood was. I didn't think they got that big.
A close up of the Dogwood.
I'm not sure what kind of tree or bush this is, but I thought it was very interesting.
When I got close it looked like little bells hanging all over it.
A very large rhododendron.
The buds are very pink.
One more close up.
We gave this one to Chris's mom. You put a square suet block in it. The flower is on a re-bar pole.
When mom and I were at the craft show I told her I couldn't decide which one to get for my mother-in-law so we walked around a little more and I told her I think I am going to buy one of each. Chris can decide which one to give to his mom and I will keep the other one.
Well I bought both of them so I could give mom one for Mother's Day because I knew she really liked it but didn't want to spend the money.
You can put a suet bell in it upside down. I think I got her again!! She called me a brat yesterday when we gave it to her.
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
Crust ~ I make 2 batches of 2 layer pie crusts or I use 2 Pillsbury pie crusts in the box. Roll out one crust and put it in a greased 9x13 pan. Pour in the warm filling. Cut the 2nd pie crust into strips and cover the top. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 - 40 min. or until golden brown.
This is a very busy weekend as we have said already. Laurie has to work all weekend so we won't be able to visit too many blogs. We hope you all have a great weekend and a nice Mother's Day!
