The ankle accident

Went to the park on Saturday with the puppy where he met a new friend and proceeded to run around and have fun.  However...he and the new friend got a little too crazy and ran me over!!!   They knocked my off my feet and hurt my ankle...  It is just a little swollen...   :)

Cast iron

I am super excited about this gift I received from my mom.   A mini cast iron!  I have a big one but this is a small one that will be perfect for making a big cookie in!

1. Have you ever been fishing? Did you catch a fish? If so did you keep it or throw it back? If you haven't been fishing is that something you'd like to try?   Yes, I have been fishing.  The very first time was when hubby and I started dating.  I never caught anything but he did and we had a great trout dinner!!


2. What's something you're always fishing for in your purse, wallet, desk, or kitchen junk drawer?    Tape!  For some reason I can never find the scotch tape!!!


3. Your favorite fish tale or movie?   Finding Nemo!  HA!


4. Are you sunrise, daylight, twilight or night? Explain why you chose your answer.   Sunrise!  I love starting the day fresh!!


5. What's the oldest piece of clothing you own and still wear?   I have a pink hoodie that I still wear and is ages old!  It is starting to get holes and hubby teases me for wearing it.  But I love it!


6. We've got one more month of (officially) winter here in the Northern hemisphere. Are you feeling the need for a getaway? What's been the best and worst part of your winter so far?   I am ready for sun!!!!  I love that we had a bunch of snow this year but I am ready for longer days and warmer weather.

7.  The Wednesday Hodgepodge lands on National Margarita Day...will you be celebrating? Frozen or on the rocks? Are you a Jimmy Buffett fan? If so, what's your favorite JB tune?   I would love a margarita on the rocks with some Mexican food!  I love Jimmy Buffett!  And Margaritaville would be the song!!


8.  Insert your own random thought here.   I need more coffee!!!!

Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. What do/did you call your grandparents? If it's something unusual tell us the story behind the name. If you're a grandparent what do your grands call you? Who chose your moniker?  Unfortunately my grandparents have all passed away.  However, when they were alive both sets were just Grandpa/Grandma and their last name.  Nugget calls my mom-a-law Nana and my mom Grammy and both grandpas are called Papa but my father-in-law is Papa Bob.  Nugget came up with Nana herself when she was very little.


2. Ever taken a road trip along the California Coast? If so what was the highlight of your trek? If not, any desire to do so? If you were to take a trip along the California Coast what's one attraction you'd have on your must-see list?  Yes!!  Years and years ago after high school graduation.  The Redwoods were amazing!!!


3. What are three things you don't know how to do?   Let's see, there are many things that I do not know how to do so picking three is hard but I am going to pick three things that I don't know how to do and want to learn!   1.  speak Spanish   2.  write in calligraphy   3.  make candles


4. Tom Peters is quoted as saying, 'Celebrate what you want to see more of.' If that's true what will you celebrate and more importantly, how will you celebrate?   Yes!  I think that there can certainly be more love and understanding in this world.  Share it, live it!


5. Thursday (February 16) is National Almond Day. Do you like almonds? Which would you prefer-an Almond Joy or a macaron? What's something you make that calls for almonds?  I love almonds!   Almond Joy is the best of three things, coconut, chocolate and almonds!


6. What does Saturday morning look like at your house?  Getting up and making coffee and usually something yummy for breakfast!  Bacon and eggs or biscuits and gravy are favorites.  I usually strip the bed and wash the sheets.


7. Share with us a favorite book you've read this winter.  I am ashamed to admit that I have not read a book this winter!!


8.  Insert your own random thought here.   Hubby and I are going on a date on Friday night and I am looking forward to it!  We have not had a date night in a long time!

The beach....

This weekend, I went with my mom-a-law and my sister-in-law to the beach!  We had a wonderful time.  The weather was perfect, no rain and not too cold!   We also went to the aquarium which was amazing!!!!