Week 21

May 22
We have been trying to eat healthier the last few weeks. The main thing we've changed is adding a lot more fruits and vegetables to our diet. Here is our fridge full of all the fresh fruit that we take for our lunches and eat with dinner. I feel better already!

May 23
Nothing exciting happening...just Bill reading his iPad, like he ALWAYS is!

May 24
This is what I read...a kindle. I like it, but lately I haven't had enough time to read so I'm not getting much use out of it.

May 25
Lots of packages!! That means we have gift-giving holidays coming up. (The only time of year with more gifts is Christmas.) Bill's birthday and our anniversary are just around the corner.

May 26
The cat does NOT like the printer. Whenever we print, she comes running to see what all the noise is about. She watches the printer suspiciously as long as it makes noise...and she lets us know she is not pleased!

May 27
Packing for vacation! My favorite thing to do is go on vacation (or eat...so eating on vacation is double good). We're taking the long weekend to go to Bocas del Toro. I love packing.

May 28
This was our hotel for two nights. A secluded aqua lodge in Bocas del Toro. It was so peaceful and wonderful. We had a great time being in the middle of nowhere and near the water.

Happy Birthday Bill

It was Bill's Birthday last weekend. Since he was still on break from school, I gave him his present early so he could enjoy it. I got him a computer game and I knew he wouldn't be able to play it once school started (this week) so he played it ALL weekend. He seemed to enjoy it. On Sunday, I made chicken wings for him, because that's what he requested. We used the "happy birthday" plate for the wings and they looked good. Bill ate them all, so I guess they were tasty. Then we had Banana Trifle. Bill didn't want a birthday cake, he wanted a birthday trifle. I must admit, it looked pretty good and it tasted good too. After trifle, he opened his other presents (from family, not me). All in all, I think he had a good birthday.

Week 20

May 15
The long-awaited BRUNCH! It was the biggest brunch I've ever made and it was a success. The food was delicious and there was plenty for everyone. I think people really enjoyed themselves!

May 16
Bill sharing a chocolate-chip cookie with the cat...I don't think she really appreciated it.

May 17
We had a mildly healthy dinner (certainly better than some meals we've had). Grilled chicken and grilled zucchini. It was tasty!

May 18
Nothing exciting happening...just Bill, reading his iPad, like he always is.

May 19
Leftover from the brunch... one of my all-time favorite things in the world: jumbo chocolate chocolate-chip muffins...doesn't get much better. (And these are ones I made!)

May 20
The cat likes to curl up and often sleeps with her head upside down. Looks uncomfortable to me, but she seems to enjoy it.

May 21
Another bath for Ubi...he still has a skin infection so we're trying to keep him cleaner. He does not like baths...especially on the slippery tile!

Week 19

May 8
We went to the mall to watch a movie and do grocery shopping. Before all that, we ate at the food court. There is a good restaurant here that has wonderful grilled meats, it's a sit-down restaurant, but they have locations in several food courts. You order and they give you a number...then you sit down anywhere in the food court and they bring your food when it's ready...very ingenious.

May 9
Since Bill is on a small break from school, he has time to play computer games. He enjoys his computer games.

May 10
More grocery shopping in preparation for the upcoming brunch. This time we went to PriceSmart, which is like Costco. After shopping, we enjoyed dinner of fried chicken and pizza!

May 11
Here's my picture for the month of May...just one day late.

May 12
Another orthodontist appointment so all I could eat for dinner was mashed potatoes. But I love mashed potatoes so I don't mind...as long as I have a plastic spoon. For some reason, I hate eating with a metal spoon after going to the dentist or orthodontist!

May 13
Ubi has a new toy - "Mr. Elephant". You can't tell by this picture, but he really loves his new friend.

May 14
Spent the day getting ready for the big brunch! I like to set out all my serving plates and extra stuff the night before. It helps me visualize what the table will look like and it saves time when I'm rushed.

Week 18

May 1
Bill's family left. We spent a lot of time at the airport because they got bumped off their original flight. But, they got travel vouchers and free lunch and they were put on the flight later in the day, so we were able to spend a little more time visiting!

May 2
After all the excitement of last week, with the visitors and all our fun...we spent the day relaxing. This is what we all did, all day!

May 3
My Bible Study had their closing dinner (we take a break over the summer while school is out). It was a fun night with good food and good company. I look forward to Bible Study again next year.

May 4
You've heard about it before...this is our favorite restaurant. I love Tre Scalini! We made a quick visit to get take-out this time. The food is so good!

May 5
I think my car has bugs. Several times, we've found small, ugly cockroach-looking bugs in the car at night. It's happened too many times to be a coincidence. So, we got some sticky traps to try and catch them...but it didn't work. I think we'll have to get something else.

May 6
This is a new "toy" we got for the cat. I guess it isn't really a toy for her but a toy for me. It's supposed to help train her to stay off the table and counters. So far, I think it works pretty well. It has a motion sensor and when it detects the cat, it makes a loud beep and spays something on her (almost like a puff of air, but I don't think it's just air). Anyway, she stays away from it so I'd say it works!

May 7
I'm getting ready for a big brunch next weekend. The first step is planning. I got out all my recipes and ideas and made lots of lists. I love to make lists and I love brunch!

Week 17

April 24
Happy Easter! It was fun to have Bill's family visiting for Easter. And, two of my friends came over for dinner too. We had a wonderful meal with lamb, roasted vegetables, carrot casserole, cabbage salad, jello, mushroom rice pilaf, rolls, and coconut cream pie. April 25
This is a "must see" for visitors to Panama. These are the locks on the Panama Canal. It's fascinating to watch the ships move up and down as they go thru the locks and cross the continental divide on the Panama Canal. Besides, this is why Panama is famous, so you have to see it! April 26
We spent a couple days at a resort on the beach while our family was visiting. We had a great time! We really enjoyed all the food and the buffets.April 27
Of course, we spent time building sand castles. (Sorry this picture is bad...I was feeling sick and didn't want to get up and walk over to take the picture so I was lazy and that resulted in a bad picture. But, you get the idea.)April 28
There were peacocks at the resort and they roamed around the grounds. They spent a lot of time on our patio...startling me when I opened the curtains!April 29
Who doesn't love swings? We went to the park for some fun in the sun and it was fun.April 30
Visiting the Marine Park was also fun...we got to touch the star fish. It was a beautiful day!

Week 16

April 17
I went grocery shopping with Maggie again (one of our favorite activities). I had lots to buy to prepare for our guests - Bill's mom, sister, and nephew are coming to visit! During the shopping experience, we saw this...who's ever heard of "Grape Nut Ice Cream"? I wonder what it tastes like? We didn't buy any to find out, maybe next time.
April 18
This is a nightly ritual. Because we don't have a back yard, we let the dog pee in the front "yard". Except, it's really just a strip of grass. I guess it's enough grass for one dog - so we let him out every night before bed.
April 19
Leftover rice is delicious as rice cereal! A little milk, sugar, and cinnamon and you've got a wonderful late-night snack. Yum!
April 20
After all the grocery shopping this week, our fridge is full! We usually don't have a full fridge unless we have visitors coming or a big holiday/event. So, since we have guests arriving soon (and Easter is coming up), our fridge is stuffed!
April 21
I was super sick today! I felt yucky all day (and yesterday). When I remembered that I hadn't taken a picture, I didn't even get out of bed. Instead, Bill took one of me.
April 22
Our guests are here!! How fun to have Bill's family for a visit. We all sat around in the kitchen catching up. Even the animals were enjoying it.
April 23
The first trip with our vistors was a jungle experience day-trip. It's such a fun trip...you ride on a boat, visit the canal, feed the monkeys, eat wonderful food, kayak, swim, and relax. I think everyone had a great time. Here is Bill in the kayak with our friend Erica.