Fall Weather Means Outdoor Activities

We made sure to spend quality time outside this last Saturday and Sunday.   It was absolutely gorgeous here in Nebraska.   The hubs spent a lot of time pulling the motor out of his old Ford and getting it ready for an overhaul.

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Only in old vehicles can you fit your entire body in the front end.   Can barely squeeze a penny under the hood of my Grand Cherokee!

We ate dinner outside on Saturday.  Roast and potatoes, even!  Who says you need a dining room table?

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Or clean hands….

 

If you tuned in yesterday, you all know I spent my Saturday evening spray painting letters for my hilarious wall art.

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Sunday morning I made breakfast and even served it to Clint in bed. What a nice wife I can be sometimes.

His Sunday morning ritual is to watch Power Block in the bedroom.  Mine is to watch CMT music videos in the living room.

At least we know what makes the other happy! 🙂

 

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Sunday afternoon we took off on the Harley’s and headed to Plattsmouth, NE for a late lunch at the Main Street Bar & Grill.

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While not a good photo of the hubs, I couldn’t post the other one for some serious inappropriateness.   Can’t take that man anywhere I tell ya.

The food at Main Street was incredibly delicious and unhealthy.  The best kind, right?

I want to bring your attention to the onion rings.  Oh my.   I can’t even begin to describe those puppies.   The cook came out and filled a bowl with keg Budlight prior to making these suckers.  If that doesn’t tell you how yummy they are, then I don’t know what.  Get yourself to this bar SOON and order up a batch.  Holy Yum.

 

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I wasn’t feeling a full on meal, so ordered a side of jalapeno cheese balls.   Clint loved them.  I was indifferent.  The cheese had the texture of Velveeta.  I hate Velveeta.  So, I had a couple and then passed them up.   If you are into that kind of weird textured cheese, then these are all for you!

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After Plattsmouth we headed on out to Louisville to my Aunt Marla’s for a quick beer and business chatter before heading to Heron Bay for a cocktail.   The place was busy with crappy service.   Per usual.

Our last stop ended in Waterloo at the Dog House Saloon for my favorite Watermelon drink.

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These drinks are just heaven in a glass.

Oh. So. Yum.

And that pretty much sums up our weekend.  The no plans, no commitments, no schedule suited us just fine I might say!

Our next weekend doesn’t look as relaxed, but it contains a lot of fun, so I am not complaining.

 

Cheers!

Shut The… What?

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Anyone want to take a guess what my weekend project was?

 

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It started with some shopping at Hobby Lobby.

 

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And a little spray paint.

 

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And some serious ladder balancing.

 

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End result?

Our humor at it’s finest.

 

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Shut The F…..

 

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Front Door

 

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hahaha…

 

Only us……

 

Cheers!

 

An Angel Gained Her Wings

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Heaven gained an angel today.

Lexxus Crooks

…you were an angel on earth and now a beautiful angel in heaven.

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She was so very, very special
And was so from the start
You held her in your arms
But mainly in your heart
And like a single drop of rain
That on still waters fall,
Her life did ripples make
And touched the lives of all.
She’s gone to play with angels
In heaven up above
So keep your special memories
And treasure them with love
Although your darling daughter
Was with you just a while
She’ll live on in your heart
With a sweet remembered smile

~unknown

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Please keep the family of Lexxus Crooks in your continued prayers.  

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For Lexxus’ full story please visit here.

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How Can You Help?

If you feel so inclined, below are a few ways to help the family with medical bills and funeral costs.  

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1. An account has been set up at Page County State Bank in Clarinda, IA.

2. Via Paypal using Melissa’s information to deposit directly to the family’s account. Her e-mail is mcrooks817@gmail.com and her number is (712) 542-0214.

3.  Mail – Crooks Family, 214 W Nishna, Clarinda, IA 51632

4. You Caring Account

Did You Know?

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.  Please visit their webpage to learn, understand, know and help.

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Photography by:  Mallory Olenius

Anniversary Celebrations

As yesterday was our 3rd Anniversary, I thought I’d share few snapshots commemorating the big THREE!

 

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Before Dinner Snapshot

 

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The Flowers received at work

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Fresh Crab Rangoon Eggrolls at JAM’s

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Beer for the Mr. and Wine for the Mrs.

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Crazy Cat lady at stoplight on the way home.

Here, Kitty Kitty

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And the after-dinner cheese picture.  

He’s cute.

 I’m on total nerd alert.

Cheers to Year 3!