Showing posts with label Mishawaka. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mishawaka. Show all posts

Monday, February 18, 2013

Mardi Gras, Chicago & Glamorous Wash

It's Monday!  What's better than joining with Carissa for Miscellany Monday!
 
Mardi Gras
 Our son is CEO of a Surgical Hospital in Mishawaka, IN.  Last year, he introduced his employees to Mardi Gras and Cajun food.  His hospital chef insisted that it be repeated again this year, but he wanted John's wife, Michelle to assist him with some of her specialties.

 Gumbo & Michelle's Jambalaya
 Fried Catfish, Fried Okra, Cornbread & Michelle's to die-for Hush Puppies
 Desert Table
 King Cake was a huge hit
 Sweet Potato Pie
 Dick, Libby, Michelle & John
 John's Mardi Gras tie

Chicago
On Friday, the kids were out of school, so Dad took the day off and we all spent the day in Chicago.
We left home in a blowing snow storm, but it didn't take long for the weather to change and it was an absolutely gorgeous day on Lake Michigan in the Windy City. 
 The Water Tower is the parking place of choice and a great place to do some shopping.
This picture was taken from the 5th level.  Can you find the lowest level without falling over?
 This unbelievable chandelier caught our attention.  Can you believe the bling?
 One of my feminine girl's favorite places is LUSH.  Oh my the aromas in this fun place.
 We managed to spend the whole day on and off Michigan Avenue.  This was the night river view.
 Breath taking night time view of the Windy City

 Glamorous Wash
A dear friend of my DIL's sent her a gift box the other day and one of the items inside was a container of Glamorous Wash - detergent for delicate wash.
I have to tell you that it was absolutely the most wonderful fragrance.  I decided I must have some of my own.
 It can be found at the Tyler Candle Company website.  You will find so many beautiful and fragrant items there for your home.

Happy Monday!

Friday, February 8, 2013

National Signing Day, Final Snow Pictures

National Signing Day

Western Michigan University’s 2013 recruiting class is highlighted by five players who received a three-star rating from Rivals.com or 247Sports.com, one of whom is my grandson, offensive lineman Jackson Day (Granger, Ind.).

We were so excited to be part of this important day in the life of our one-and-only grandson.

Wearing the CAP!

The whole family of supporters

 Signing his life away

Dad, Jackson and the Penn H.S. Football Coach overseeing the fax to Western Michigan University to make it all official.

 Final Snow Pictures

 Before the snow began to melt Hubby and I went for a drive to capture a few additional shots of this beautiful winter wonderland.
Mishawaka Municipal Buildings
What was once a majestic mansion, now in sad disrepair
St. Joseph River
Son's Hospital
One of our favorite houses in Mishawaka
A bit of  nature's color struggling to exist
The only snow man to be found in this snow-covered city
Now, these are major icicles!
Have a great weekend!