61 days in lockup

I am writing again although I have nothing to say.  Still living in the pandemic part of our lives.  Still grounded.  Still home.  I can't really complain because it is the same things we did before the pandemic.... except Papa did the shopping for us instead of Tara and we could get our dog groomed.  Our vet for our cat came and did his toe nails the other day. She wore a mask and only stayed a few minutes. We paid her and she was off.  So happy to have him done.  Hide those paws!!!

Now we need Scruffy groomed.  He looks so ratty and is panting and hot all the time. Poor baby. He is now Fluffy Scruffy.  He looks worse than he does in this picture.

Daughter, Tara, is doing an awesome job at picking up groceries for us!  We  feel bad she has to do this but I guess she is willing.  She also shops for Brad's parents.   We have been coming up with different meals.  It's been interesting.  My recipe site is here: https://langagerfamilyrecipes.blogspot.com/

RIBS, RICE AND GREEN BEANS

PIZZA BREAD

BAKED CHICKEN, JULIENNE POTATOES, CARROTS AND A BISCUIT

EVERY WEDNESDAY WE HAVE BREAKFAST FOR DINNER

My allergies are killing me.  The trees are beautiful but bad on me.  My rhododendron bush has started to bloom.  It is so pretty!

I've been doing some shopping online.  Got a new bathroom scale.  I just don't like what it is telling me!!!! lol!  I ordered a new halter for Scruffy to wear for his walks.  Just stuff like that.  

Well this is short but done.  I hope it is lifted soon and until then... take care!

the virus

Well, well, well!    I cannot believe these last couple months.  All it has been is Coronavirus.  It has taken over our state, country and world.  How it has affected me:

We haven't been out to eat since February 25th.  We had a lunch at Dairy Queen with my brother David, his daughters Alyssa and Jessica, Jessie's cute baby who just turned one, Jason and his daddy Charlie!  It was fun because Lanny was there this time.  Nice to see them and I love that baby!!!! (My great nephew)

I didn't know it would be my last outing for a while.
February Andrew turned 24. March 2nd was Lauren's 17th birthday.  They didn't really have a party so we didn't go over.

They closed Lauren's school to check for the virus.  Never reopened. All her band and debate and school activities stopped.  Her and Madi also do running start which is classes at the local college instead of high school.  They had to finish the quarter finals on line.  So did Dylan who goes to University of Washington.  The pandemic drastically changed our grandkids lives.  Andrew ended up staying at his mom's.  Where he was living was blocks from the epicenter where it all seemed to start in this country... Kirkland by the nursing home and hospital where many lost their lives.  All schools shut down so Andrew who works for a school district ended up working by phone. Parker is still in the front lines with his job, still around people at his job. Dylan ended up being put on hold at work and school and back home.  The UW started it's classes back after spring break on line. So did Lauren and Madi with their college courses. Madi's job at Penny's is stopped for a while. So is Jordy and her husbands...and they are home bound during this time.
 Our kids are surviving. Some still working and a few not. They pretty much grounded us at our home.  haha!  Our health would be seriously at risk if we caught the virus.  It could mean life or death (no exaggeration) .  So this whole time we have been good soldiers and behaved.  Tara has been remarkable going and getting our groceries. Lanny will meet her and she gives him our groceries.  She shops for others too.  She is amazing. And we are so thankful for her.
I had a birthday April 12th.  I turned 64 so had to sing Beatles "When I'm 64" all week.  I had such a great birthday.  All the kids (except Ryan) called and I got flowers from Tara, Karla and Madi dropped off flowers (outside).  Yellow (my favorite).

I got a nice card from Heather. Kevon's back went out a few days before my birthday.  Lanny made a turkey dinner for my big day and we packed up some for Kev and took it to him.  He came out and got it at the porch from papa.  No birthday hugs or nothing but I did get to see Kev and Karla and a grand daughter!
Lanny made a great dinner and has been saying Happy Birthday to me all month.

I started riding my exercise bike in January when I started talking to my diabetic nurse Jane on the phone.  She calls frequently to check on me and see how I am doing.  I've got my blood sugar under control finally.

Karla, Joel, Madi and Dylan added someone to their family!  Meet Bella! She is so beautiful and has already brought so much laughter and love into their home.

We've tried experimenting with dinners.  We tried chicken lasagna. Not great. But it has been fun.  I order as much as I can online from Amazon or Walmart.

Today is our grandson 14th birthday!!  Happy birthday Jarod!!!

Well, that is about it.  Hope you are ok during this time.  Til whenever!

God Bless You!

Let it snow! Tuesday 1-14

Yes, it is snowing.  Yes we have at least an inch from yesterday.  School was closed Monday and today.  But they have a lot more snow.  Karla and Amanda have 9 or 10 inches.  I love snow.  We go no where. And that is when I get the urge to go somewhere.  haha!  We're too old to play around or drive around!  I love snow.  I repeat.  I really do!

Well, as I said before I am not posting as much on facebook and writing more over here.

Sunday we watched the Seahawks lose.  That was really sad but I thank them for making this a fun year!  I was so happy they brought Marshawn Lynch back at the end of the season to play.  He was as amazing as always!!!  I loved the season even though we couldn't watch it with the volume on because our dog freaks out. High anxiety!  He growls, hides, and stresses out and keeps staring at us.  I feel bad for him.  It must be the sound of everyone cheering.  Even with the volume down he freaks out.

And after the game we had Sweet and Sour Chicken wings.  You can find the recipe on https://langagerfamilyrecipes.blogspot.com/   They are so goood! And Julienne potatoes.  One of our favorite dinners. He made extra for Kevon. His birthday was yesterday and if it stops snowing we will get them to him. One of his favorites too!  Plus papa is making Banana Pudding with vanilla wafers, bananas and vanilla pudding.  He likes it a lot.

We took some more Christmas decorations down.  Slowly but surely it is coming down.  The tree will be last because I am loving it and the beautiful colors.
Tonight papa is making corn dogs and tater tots.  Just for a fun dinner!

One of my favorite foods: lumpia!  Amanda make the best.  Lauren talked with me on the phone so we were looking at each other (facetime) because she wanted to show me she was eating lumpia and feeding some to her dog!  I was so jealous.  She knew I would be.  Bratty little person for sure! lol

Well, I best get done here.  My posts won't be as long because I am posting more often!

A few pictures now:

Memories from past January 14th

I love this...it is my husband!

Papa made this cake today! My favorite kind!

Snowing on the bridge on Sunday.

Our deck

Now this picture is one my niece has of Grandma Wave trying out the trampoline. lol! 
We sure miss this lady!

This I just thought was cool of the "I Love Lucy" set.

My mom and me!