Saturday, January 30, 2010

Normandy, T.L.C

I was looking for something good to see anT.V.Landed on a program Normandy and be on. That be on intriqued me, Because I once was the be on.I kept on looking and wonder if they ever show Holland. They did,The Americans, English and the Canadians moved in the the Netherlands fall of 1944.Half of the Country was liberated before the winter 1944-1945.We finally after a worst winter ever where liberated in April 1945. But looking back I remember in 1943-1944 a lot of people from Amsterdam and Rotterdam moved North to where I lived. The city's did not have any food, we had a little from what ever we could grow in our little yards.So in 1943 my husband best friend housed a lady from Rotterdam. She was a wealthy lady.So in December 1944 I was engaged and as a gift that lady gave me a beautiful dish. A cream colered dish ,etched and flowers inside with gold,I have always loved this dish and want to make sure who ever gets it later has the history of it, How old it was when she gave it to me, I do not know.On the back it has a crown and a big L under it. Then around it it said Oscar Schlegslmilch.And under that it said Handarbeit. That sounds like German., and it means handwork.If any one can clear it for me I would appreciate it.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Avara.

Yes I am getting back to normal after a severe sinus infection. Evie and I went to see the movie Avara.For me it was the best movie I ever saw. The other one was Titanic. Being from the old days generation, I do not know how they can produce a movie like that.It was almost a 3 hour movie , but it did not seems that long. This was my first outing after a month long health problems. And we both celebrated our birthdays. What better way then do something together.Now we are having this beautiful weather. The sun has been out every day and I try to get some rays. Yesterday I was sitting in the sun in the garage and Anna stopped by. She said I wonder if Granny is sitting in the sun. The family knows that is my favorite spot. My body needs to feel those rays. I have a very cold body. Only sun and direct heat can make me feel good.Yesterday I went grocery shopping, my cupboards where empty.It feels good to do what you have to do and not depend on others.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Four generations.

My computer was out of business for a while, but I am back. I wanted to write about a nice day about two weeks ago. I had four lady,s for the day here. Four generations . Nancy my daughter, Kim and Kris my grand daughters and Lucy my great Grand daughter. What a joy to see them all have a great time and to look back and have all the memories for me to see them all to grown up to the people they are now.This is what my life is now, looking back and remember so many good feelings. Every day we are making history.To see Lucy sliding down the hills next to my house and Kim and Kris having a good time, I do remember so many other times we did that. Durant Eastman Park with our children and later with grand children .The snow mans we made. Last year I build a snowman by my self and in my mind I saw all the ones we build through the years.The igloo we build one year and I did crawled in it. I have loved life and enjoy my family.

Monday, January 4, 2010

Brrrr it's cold.

Winter is here. Snow, frost and cold. Have had the flu I have not been shoveling the snow. but last night after Jim brought me home I did a little around the house.Boy it was cold. Kim said it would be fun sliding down the hill with the sleds by Grandma. But it is to cold for the little ones. Wednesday the girls from Geneseo are coming to Grandma. I can see them then sliding down the hill. Kim should bring her snow shoes.Tomorrow I am going back to the heated pool and hot tub. This is inside. But next week I am going in a outside hot tub . Hat on other wise the wet hair will freeze.We have to make the best of the winter and the best place is outside. When you walk in the snow you see all the animals that have been overnight at your home visiting.I have a lot of Deer, but surprising a lot of other animals.They are all looking for food.I do most of my walking on my treadmill. It is saver for the old folks.But I really like it better to cross country skiing.But those years have past.Enjoy the winter.