See His Snore Silencer

While trying to find ways to spend the final $120 in my flex spending for 2011, I read about a snore guard. Just ask your dentist, the article said. I called on the spot and made an appointment for our king of night noise makers.

It works!! He is now the 'last man snoring' and I get to sleep without all the clatter, like an out of control freight train, going on in the room. Did I say, silence is golden? It sits on his pillow like a Hilton bedtime truffle waiting for him to retire. Yeah, we did it! Problem: The Flex account ended on March 15th and the appointment was March 19th. All $120 was lost, but the $200 snore silencer is a God send. Next time, PAY ATTENTION TO THE EXPIRATION DATE GIRL!!

Delaware, The First State

Being the first official state of the Union and one of the smallest in size, Delaware welcomed us with open arms. With no parking meters or garages in site, we found a greasy Chinese Take-out then looked for a park to eat. "Just drive down this road and you can't miss it," said the cook giving directions. With only three counties and almost arriving at the state border, we could not find one of the 14 parks. A picnic table at a business center became the last ditch effort. How do you get lost in a state that is a total of 1954 square miles, up to 30 wide and 65 long?

Delaware named after Sir Thomas West, Baron De La Warr, its state bird is a blue hen chicken, insect - Lady bug and flower is the peach blossom. We loved the blossoming trees and friendly welcome mat that was set out for us. Next time we 'will' find the park.

Feelin' Not So Good In Philadelphia

We like to visit new places when we are in New Jersey visiting Alicia's family. Philadelphia, the nations first capital and birthplace of the Constitution was our destination. The Delaware River is the border dividing these two states. Coming over the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and seeing this famous spot for the first time, it looks like the Emerald City of Oz with so many tall shimmery buildings. Street signs guided us to the historic sites and a smarty pants guide nixed almost everyone's guess on who was in attendance in signing the Declaration of Independence, including my suggestion of Thomas Jefferson. He was in Europe. We all learned something about these brilliant and great men that day. Parking in the garage was $10 per hour, so we found a spot on the street for only $2 per hour. After getting tickets to see Independence Hall we checked out the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross House, Olde Town, the cobble stone streets and Constitution Hall, all of which were amazingly old and awesome.

After refilling our parking meter, I thought it ran out at 2:32, but met the parking cop at 2:29 pm who handed us a $36 parking ticket.  Apparently it expired at 2:23 pm instead.  Our parking expenses came to $41, much more than if we had parked for $10 per hour at 2.5 hours total spent touring. The Emerald City had a nasty sting for us and who wants to stay where you don't feel so good. Even though the officer said, "Sorry!" we left town anyway. I don't think he really was sorry, but I know that I was. On our way to another new experience, we snapped a picture of the Phillies baseball stadium.

Curtains With Class

Breann bought more material to match the pillows she made so I

could make curtains to go with the pillows. They look great although this picture doesn't do justice to how nice it is that everything is coordinating. Next are the chair pads.

Sunny St. George

We spent the weekend in St. George and stopped to visit the Temple grounds.  How beautiful it is.  Brayle was in a tournament for softball, with her team taking fourth place. 

B is for Basketball Buff

Basketball is Brayle's element and she guards the other team well.   Her aggression really comes on, when the ball is in the wrong hands.  She isn't afraid to use those long arms to snatch it away from an unsuspecting opponent.   Her dribbling shows a certain romance to the ball all the way to the basket.   Shooting comes natural for her and she makes a good percentage of the points. 

This young gal is destined to be a team player at the high school in the near future.  The coaches and prinicipal all have her in their sites. Keep up the good work.

I Want a Bunny, Too.

Jory and Sara are parents of five snuggly lop eared bunnies, now one month old.  We have visited them more in the past month than in a year.  What does that tell you about grandparents?  Brayle and Hunter didn't want to leave after cuddling with these fluffy toddlers. 

Sarah set out a big blanket for them to roam around on, but if they wandered away from it, it was an adventure in discovery.  What will they be like when they are older.  Watch out!