Sunday morning the 5th of March Ken went out and started a fire in the outdoor kitchen. It was 34 degrees with a feels like 27. Well, this is where we live so might as well make the best of it. Honestly once the fire was going and the sun was shining it felt much warmer.
Champagne Sunday in the outdoor kitchen 💙
So, we enjoyed our mimosas and cooking on the griddle. I love how fast and easy it cooks. Made a ton of bacon for bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches. Yummy! While I had it heated made a concoction of sausage and hamburger from the Conder Ranch in Rio Linda, CA. Added a bunch of cooked veggies and it was a yummy mess! Enough for several nights of good eating.
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| Yes, it's too much for 2 of us..but it'll freeze! |
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| A wonderful, warm fire! |
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| Yes, it's a lot of food, but will last for days or freezer! |
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| Thank you Rylee Mae for the special bracelet! Fit's perfect as the pipe cleaner twists to the right size! 💗 What a nice surprise in the mail! 💖 |
Later in the day we visited with Karen for awhile.
Monday was spent getting Grandson Adam taxes done and filed. He's a happy camper! Tuesday worked on getting our stuff together for our CPA in Winnemucca. Done! Now to wait for the bad news :(
Wednesday late morning we headed towards Carson City and Days Inn there that we like to stay at when we have to. Ken had opthamologist appointments Thursday and Friday so we figured we'd stay and get some things done.
Wednesday night our dinner was brought from home. I had a grilled chicken salad that Ken had cooked in the air fryer. He had grilled chicken thighs and a salad.
Thursday morning we had hard boiled eggs and toast before leaving to be at his 0800 appointment. Everything was good in regards to his eye disease! See him in a year. Because they dilated his eyes means i got to drive OH YAY! I love driving in our neck of the woods but not in RENO! We left there and headed for Super Cuts in Carson City. I was in bad need of a hair cut. Dakota did a great job following the picture I showed her.
Then to Ross as I needed a new large fry pan, mine went out with the garbage last week. By the time i came out Ken could drive again. 😀
We headed to Mid Town Marketplace in the center of Carson City. We've been a few times and have never come out empty handed, it was no exception. Really can't believe the reasonable prices of all the vendors. We were looking for something for Karen as her birthday is the end of the month. We'll have to try elsewhere. LOL.
Headed for Carson Valley Inn for linner. One of the only places I can get a turkey burger that is so yummy, no bread needed! Half a carafe of their house wine is only $4.00 and it's very good.
By the time we finished, it was back to the motel. An early night was had by the 2 of us.
This morning his appointment was at 0900 so we had our hard boiled egg breakfast, loaded the car and headed to Reno again. Another successful appointment for his glaucoma. Six months ago the dr had him start putting his nightly drop in both eyes rather than just the one as the good eye's pressure had risen to 18 and the other was 24. Today the good one dropped to 12 and the bad one had dropped to 18! Success! He goes back in 6 months. 😁 They really keep a good eye on him!
Once he was out, we headed for Total Wine to pick up an online order and then to Walmart. It was only a little after 1100 so we headed home just in time for lunch here at home.
We put stuff away and then headed next door to spend some time with the furry kids before Karen got home from work. They were definitely happy to see us. 💙
Quick dinner, finished a movie and now time for bed. Joe and Stacy are coming in from Alaska on Monday, so looking forward to seeing them! 💙
Our son Bryan, picked up Shawn's ashes yesterday and took him home to my sister 💗😪
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| A sweet picture of Tasha and Baby Phoenix 💙 |
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| Grand nephew Owen got to go to his first Kings game with his mom and dad! I think he enjoyed it!! Bedtime! A busy cleaning day tomorrow for me! |
You two do more in one day than I could do in a week. Sorry to hear about Ken's glaucoma. I hope the medication keeps doing it's job. Love your kitchen, but I'm afraid i have to pass.
ReplyDeleteYeah he's had it a few years, but the drops seem to be working. You're funny, come on by sometime, we'll keep you toasty warm out there! :)
DeleteI love that you can be out in the country cooking on a flat-top one day and cruising around Reno the next. Keeping busy is a good thing.
ReplyDeleteI like the cooking on a flat top, but sure don't like Reno driving. Ken does 99% and I do it once a year when he has his eye appt LOL.
DeleteGreat looking food prep, the grill certainly seems to fit you and Ken. It was a very thoughtful gift. Cute surprise in the mail, very sweet. I’m glad to hear both of Ken’s appointments went well, that’s always a nice feeling. Taxes…. That says it all. Lol. Enjoy visiting with Joe and Stacy. Very thoughtful of Bryan to pick up Shawn’s ashes and bring them home. You are fortunate to have such a wonderfully caring family.
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We love the grill and yes very sweet of the kids. Little Rylee is doing so well at reading, her mom said she can read my notes all by herself. :) Yes, we were happy with the results of his appts. We are looking forward to seeing Joe and Stacy for sure, they were great neighbors who are like family. Bryan had asked Wendy if he could pick Shawn up. I'm sure he knew how hard it would be on her. We are blessed with a wonderful family for sure. Thank you for your kind words Deb :)
DeleteWe now know exactly what you mean when you say Champagne Sundays so we can almost picture the description of making breakfast out there and having mimosas. I cannot think of a better way to start out the week!
ReplyDeleteYes, you do! haha. Yep, looking forward to tomorrow. LOL. Another cold one but that's ok, as long as I'm up to see it! :)
DeleteGreat news about Ken's eye appointments!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are really enjoying that outdoor kitchen. That large griddle is really a nice way to cook a bunch of food. Always great to have several delicious meals ahead in the freezer. Champagne Sunday is a wonderful way to start a new week.
Thank you! Yes it was good news! We love the kitchen, I'll love it more when it's warmer as long as I can keep Brutus (the lizard) out of there! We are definitely enjoying! :)
DeleteCongratulations on the good news from Ken's doctors. The place with the wood stove looks so cozy. Enjoy your visitors!
ReplyDeleteThank you always nice to get good news. We love our outdoor kitchen! :) We will, they're not here long and I know they want to see other friends, but they'll be staying the nights here.
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