BACK TO SCHOOL CLOTHES SHOPPING FOR THE GRANDKIDS

I can't believe it is August already, and the grandkids are going back to school later this month! We spent yesterday afternoon buying some new school clothes. One is so ready to start her new adventure at the 5th grade intermediate school, but the other two elementary gkids (1st and 3rd graders) are not ready for the summer to end! I definitely am going to cherish the last full days I will have playing with them!

JULY HOA DIVE-IN MOVIE

How To Train Your Dragon 2 was the movie selection for our Lowe's Farm HOA Dive-In Movie for the month of July (11th). It was hot, but there was a slight breeze which helped keep it nice.

34TH SCHWARTZ REUNION IN SCHULENBURG, TEXAS 2015

The descendants of Roy Sr. and Otillie Schwartz Bucek hosted the 34th Schwartz Reunion on Saturday, July 4, 2015 in Schulenburg, Texas. It was an enjoyable event with about 300 relatives attending the all day event. 

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

Special thanks to all military personnel for their commitment to keep America safe and the "land of the free"!

OPENING POOL PARTY AND DIVE-IN MOVIE

Annual HOA pizza party & dive-in movie 

to celebrate the opening of the pool season. 

Special thanks to Charlette, Jane, Cristina, 

Cathy and Aaron for your help!

2015 SCHOOL AWARDS

This was a busy week with awards

at Cora Spencer Elementary School 

for the three grandchildren!

Kirsten

Ashlyn

Davis

IN HONOR OF OUR VETERANS

TWO-YEAR BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR!

MY THREE WARRIORS!

Today was my 2 year anniversary of surviving breast cancer. Needless to say, it has been an emotional day. Feelings of elation for simply being alive along with a great appreciation for the love and support by family, neighbors, and friends during my ordeal. Reading the journal I kept during that time period of diagnosis, testing, surgeries, and recoveries brought lots of tears. I thank God everyday for life and the blessings he has bestowed upon me. I am one of the lucky ones. Ladies, be sure you schedule your yearly mammogram!

My husband, Pat, and my daughter, Cathy, were at every appointment and by my side every day during my breast cancer journey. I could not have gone through this ordeal without their love and support. Love you both!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

TO 

MY MOM IN HEAVEN

AND

TO ALL MY FAMILY 

& 

FRIENDS

WITH 

CHILDREN.

HAPPY EASTER

We started the day off celebrating mass this morning with Father George and Monsignor Mullins. Then enjoyed our Easter lunch with the kids and grandkids. Pat fixed a delicious brisket!

OUR EASTER BUNNIES!

GREAT DIP FOR SUPER BOWL

TRISHA YEARWOOD'S
CHARLESTON CHEESE DIP

INGREDIENTS
1/2 - cup mayonnaise
1 - 8oz package cream cheese, softened
1 - cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 - cup grated Monterey jack cheese
2 - green onions, finely chopped
Dash of cayenne pepper
8 - Ritz crackers, crushed
8 - slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

DIRECTIONS
1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, green onions, and cayenne pepper.

3. Transfer the mixture to a small, shallow baking dish.
4. Top mixture with Ritz cracker crumbs.
5. Bake for about 15 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and top with bacon bits.
7. Serve immediately with corn chips, bagel chips, or Ritz crackers.

FRIDAY LUNCHEON

Today, I enjoyed a fun luncheon with a girl friend. 

We had a delicious pasta entree at Sam's in
Cedar Hill followed by shopping at a 

wonderful quilt store called Corner Square Quilts.

CHRISTMAS IS DOWN FOR THE YEAR

Well, it is official. I have all the Christmas decorations properly stored away for the year! I only put 2 items in the Good Will bin. Guess I did a good job last year of downsizing and keeping only the items I wanted forever. 

Tip: I stored everything in clear 56 gallon bins with red lids. I placed 2 large computer generated signs inside each bin to indicate which room the decorations belong to. 

NOT ENOUGH TIME IN THE DAY!

I know everyone sometimes feels like they aren't making a dent in their "to-do" lists. I don't feel overwhelmed, but am starting to wonder when I will finish storing the last remnants of Christmas. This coming week I will get it done!

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES ARE HERE!

The granddaughters picked up their Girl Scout cookies today and immediately started selling in the neighborhood. This is their first year as Girl Scouts and are so excited to be part of this endeavor. Way to go, girls!