We spent last night and today at the townhouse cleaning - ugh, my least favorite thing to do. We did take time out today to walk to a local bike shop and bought bikes. I think it's been 15 years since I've ridden a bike and I'm lucky someone didn't run me over on the road near the bike shop. Luckily, we can ride right out of the townhouse onto the bike paths and go for miles without going on another road.

So now that we've got the bikes should we invest in some lycra??

We had the closing today so the townhouse is ours (well, ours and the bank's). I'm standing on the back deck and you can see the city behind me. We'll officially move on April 16th but I'll be back and forth with some remodeling before we move in.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Easter!

Congratulations on the new job Jamie, good for you! Enjoy the time before you start working, especially since it's on Airgas!

Congrats to you too Erin.

Mary and I were reminiscing about our quilt challenges yesterday. Wouldn't it be fun to do it again?

I was thinking maybe fabric postcards to start
...they are small, and don't require a big time commitment. I know Ann, you don't have a lot of time, and Maureen you're still working too, but I think this would be doable for everyone.

I would love it if we could do one each month...no other rules. Just one based on whatever strikes your fancy for that month.

Mother, Mary, Ann, Maureen...what do you think? And Nancy you and you're girls could participate too if you like. Let me know.

Deb

Happy Easter everyone I hope everyone has a great day.

Mary the snow is beautiful in all the pictures.

Erin I'm glad you got the job, good luck to you

I know it probably feels like spring to you all but we're still having winter here. We had a wonderful snowy day and spent a good part of it walking outside enjoying it.

Congratulations Erin on the new job.

I offically have a new job. I start Lowes on Monday [March 24]. I am very excited.

Hope you had a great birthday Adam. You were such a cute little boy, and so sweet! And as a man, you are very handsome and are still so sweet! Love you!
Deb

Good luck with the new job Jamie. Hopefully it'll be a good situation for you.
Deb

Best of luck in your new job Jamie. I wish you all the best. I hope you don't have to work quite so hard in this job.

After 23 years with Air Products/ Airgas, I have accepted a new position with GTS/Praxair. I will be the Plant Manager in Jessup MD. It is still considered local (22 miles from home).

I don't have a new company cell phone yet, however the 240.417.0611 phone/number has been given back to Airgas. I do have a personal cell phone now, 301.832.2092. When a new company phone is issued, I'll pass that number along.

I start on April 1 with GTS. Airgas escorted me from the property when they learned I was going to a competitor so I'm still technically on their payroll until March 31st. Not to worry, Ann already has a "honey do list" ready for my idle hands.

Erin it was good to hear from you. I wish you good luck finding a job that you can get the hours you need.

Grandmom

hey everyone. it has been a very long time since i have posted.

for those that don't know, i moved into an apartment at the end of December.

and then i moved out of that apartment last week and am living back with the family. it's nice to see them almost everyday again.

i am also trying to leave Toys R Us for a job with more consistent hours. Better pay doesn't help either. I have applied to Lowes and Home Depot and have been through the first interviews and drug tests. So the last step is the final interview. I have not been able to return a missed call from Home Depot. The HR manager has not been in. However, I do have a final interview for Lowes, so I am very nervous, yet quite excited!

That's really all the new news that I have available. But I hope that everyone has been doing well!

I'm in Virginia visiting Mom and Aunt Dot and Talbert came today to visit. Look at the beautiful quilt blocks Talbert made for us! We already found the perfect place to hang Mom's.

How cute! I think Jelly is the perfect baby name.

Did Aunt Rae make all of the girls outfits? I'm thinking she did....



We are doing well in Pa. I'm getting very big (ALL belly)...I'm 31 weeks and counting. The last 2 months can't come fast enough. Kiera wants to name the baby "Jelly" because for whatever reason...I tend to call her peanut butter ( it started when she was just a "peanut" and has evolved to peanut butter). We haven't picked a name yet....we are tossing a few names around. They are mostly on the different side...ya know....not Michael or Sue. So, if the oddest of the names wins....don't tease too much!



Happy Birthday to Jamie and Keith! I hope you both have a great day!

I hope you have big plans for today Jamie because Keith left for a business trip and won't be home until Saturday afternoon.

I decided to squeeze in a quick trip before the move. I'll be in VA from March 12-16. anyone want to come visit then too?