Cath In Color

Today was a picture perfect day.  I started out by taking a walk around the pond.  There wasn’t a cloud in the sky and the water was sparkling and the trees are so green.  This afternoon I got out my hammock and relaxed in it with my book.  After a short time  in the sun, [...]

Last night I went out with the girls that I work with.  It was such a beautiful and perfect night for sitting outside on the deck at Bonfire restaurant.  It was a “going away” party for our friend Verna, who got laid off at our school for next year.  We’re still hopeful that she could [...]

Today at school was a big day for the 5th graders.  They got to launch their rockets that they built.  At the beginning of May, they started a unit on “how to build a rocket.”   Each student must pass two tests in order to be a part of the launch day….quite an incentive to study!   [...]

It’s been a fabulous weekend.  The weather has been absolutely beautiful and enjoyable.  Saturday I got all my chores done for the weekend and then headed over to my brother Jim’s house for a tasty steak dinner.  My brother Greg, joined us as well.  It was fun to hang out on lawn chairs, sipping on [...]

Today, Megan and Kelly both took the Physical Fitness tests.  They had to pass four different tests, which included the shuttle run, pull-ups or push-ups, sit-ups and a sit & reach.  These tests are not easy and only about 4% of the kids who try out, actually pass.  Once you pass these four events, you [...]

Today really felt like a spring day.  The wind wasn’t a factor for a change, so we could actually be outside and enjoy the warm weather.  After running a few errands this morning, I grabbed the puzzle section from the paper, pulled up a chair and worked on it while the sun warmed my face.  [...]

I had such a fun day today.  I started out by scrapbooking at my friend Dawn’s house.  I got over there around 9:45 and stayed until 2:30.   She had a yummy lunch of croissant sandwiches and deli meat.  Sort of a fancy sub sandwich.  We tried a new Dorito called, sweet & spicy chili and [...]

Today we celebrate Mother’s Day.  I love this day because I really get to feel special.  My family treats me to brunch and dinner.  So no cooking for me at all on this day.  We started out our day by having a pancake brunch.  Then the girls & I went for a walk around the [...]

Last night, my friend Dawn & I took my sister out for her 40th birthday.  We went to a restaurant called Granite City Brewery, in Eagan.  We started out with drinks,  had some dinner, and then Terry opened a few gifts from us.  We sat and chatted and laughed for the rest of the night, [...]

Tonight, Megan & Kelly had their spring piano recital.  Both girls did a wonderful job performing as did all the kids in the program.  It lasted about 40 minutes and then it was time for awards.  The girls each received their “gold cup” award for 3 superior ratings at Festival.  Festival is a yearly event [...]