Monday 19th: We drove to Ford's heart doctor's appointment (9:00 a.m.), routine checkup. All was good with his heart/EKG and we had the doctor (she) look at Ford's legs; she thought it could be caused by his 2016 surgery so she ordered another more detailed ultrasound and said to continue the antibiotic Second appointment was Ford's dermatologist, first time going since his radiation ended on July 10th - but they were running way behind, so we told them we would reschedule. We dropped off the sharpened new pencils AA bought (at BJ's) for Mr. Harris (OPE, 6th Grade Math), her note said she remembered them being his favorite pencils.
AA came home from school with more homework assignments; we called Ms. Penny as she has COVID, just to check in on her - told her about AA's scheduled knee scope and screw removal.
Photo of Dylan at Douglas Anderson (from 08/12/24):
For dinner I made the cheese ravioli recipe for dinner, a second time (made it on Wednesday 08/07/24, and we all liked it). A meatless Monday meal with asparagus, cherry tomatoes, basil and onions.
AA has to read Long Day's Journey Into Night by Eugene O'Neill and Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice for school, so I bought the books (crazy that I didn't already have Austen's book!).
Nancy brought over some orange cake - Yum!
Tuesday 20th: Physical therapy in the morning, I walked and chatted with Terri and Mom. We drove to Spring Park Coffee shop for refreshments! A nice break before going to work in a hot kitchen!
Ford made his cheesy Shepard's pie - I made the mashed potatoes, he did the rest, enough for three meals!
I baked a new recipe for brownies, thinking it was Hugh's birthday this week, plus Erin and Allen arrive tomorrow, so thought they would like a dessert - oops, Hugh's birthday not until the 29th.
We went to our River House happy hour (I took cheese and crackers plus the brownies), AA put the casserole in the oven so dinner was almost ready when we arrived home.
Crinkle Top Brownies from HalfBakedHarvest: Baked in a 12x8 aluminum tin rectangle pan.
Ingredients
2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper.
2. In the microwave, melt together the butter and 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (stir at 30 second intervals) until melted and smooth. Stir in the sugar, vanilla, and instant coffee.
3. In a small bowl whisk the eggs for 1 minute until bubbly on top. Stir the eggs into the chocolate mix. Add the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Stir until just combined. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
3. Evenly spread the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 28-30 minutes or until the brownies are just set. Let cool (or not) and dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy!
Notes: *For extra thick brownies, bake them in a 9x9 inch square baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Hannah and Lane are pregnant! Due in February 2025.
Wednesday 21st: Drove Ford to his back doctor, Dr. Gill, he's having some lower back pain, but nothing that requires treatment right now. We paid to have the truck cleaned, never cleaned to my satisfaction but it makes me somewhat happy driving a clean truck (the sand at the RH parking lot is abundant on our floor mats!).
We went home, did some laundry. Mia was on this side of the river, so she drove to our home and we went to Talon's for lunch (she ordered the power salad). Talon's is changing their menu next week; we need to check it out soon. After visiting a bit, she went to JaxNAS to pick up a badge. AA came home and we went to her annual wellness check up with Dr. Christopher Emanual. All is good, she had part one vaccine for meningitis B. Her arm was sore, so what an excuse to head to Witt's for a frozen treat! I had chocolate with chips and hot fudge sauce, she had the special, coincidently - Scottish Highland (her favorite cows).
Back home, we ate leftovers - Shepard's pie and continued to watch (and doze off) the DNC convention - such uplifting messages, hope and joy! Amazing speakers over the past three evenings: former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama, as well as Harris' husband and United States second gentleman Doug Emhoff and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. Just last night was: Hakeem Jeffries, U.S. House of Representatives Democratic Leader, Honorable Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States, Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker Emerita of the U.S. House of Representatives; Honorable Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania. Remarks; Alexander Hudlin, Jasper Emhoff, and Arden Emhoff; Honorable Catherine Cortez Masto, United States Senator, Nevada, Amanda Gorman, National Youth Poet Laureate, Honorable Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland, Honorable Pete Buttigieg; John Legend, American singer-songwriter, and Sheila E., American singer and drummer. Honorable Amy Klobuchar, United States Senator, Minnesota, Benjamin C. Ingman, Former student of Governor Tim Walz and the Vice President Elect - Honorable Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota. And Stevie Wonder.
Thursday 22nd: Thursday morning, we enjoyed a little quiet time doing dishes and getting ready to go to Ford’s Parkinson’s exercises at 9:30, he hasn't been due to his leg edema issue. I walked outside for about 45 minutes talking to my mom. She updated me on the Johnson Road land dispute. Hopefully a resolution is coming soon. I had been doing the exercises with Ford but with a cooler weather front coming through, the temperature was in the low 80s and the humidity seemed lower so I walked while chatting with mom. After exercises, we went home and prepared a shopping list for making chili tomorrow. We are just in the mood for it, it is easy, makes a large quantity; we can enjoy it over the weekend for a home-cooked meal. Time Out Deli for lunch, ate chicken salad sandwiches. Then to Dr. Dolven‘s office for Ford‘s appointment at 12:40 which is taking care of Ford’s rash and his edema on his legs. Dr. Dolven is so very attentive and listens. He’s really a great doctor and took care of every issue we brought up and now Ford has three new prescriptions: antibiotic for his legs, a pill and a cream for his rash, will go back to see him in three months. We were home about the same time that Alyzabeth arrived home from school; walked Ginger. Ford and I went to Walmart to pick up his new prescriptions, picked up the groceries we needed for the chili also. Once home actually laid down for a little bit of a rest. I bought a new thermometer and took Alyzabeth’s temperature, it was about 100°. We assume it is from her vaccine yesterday as she was feeling poorly during the day and a bit upset stomach during school. This has happened before and hopefully she will feel better by tomorrow. I went to the Fleming Island High School open house and followed Alyzabeth schedule for each class.
Luckily I didn’t get too lost as I walked/followed Kathyrn‘s mom, Michele and Kathyrn as they were in four out of six of Alyzabeth‘s classes. I saw David Bailey and Nasha Donaldson, Chloe LeBlanc’s parents and Sophia‘s parents. Her classes seem pretty tough with a couple that may be more moderate. I actually fell walking to portable 93, I didn’t pick up my feet, and there was uneven pavement pavers, but I was unscathed and got right up, brushed off the dirt and didn’t miss anything. Alyzabeth has a long walk to her classes between the main building and the portables so it will be hard again when/if she’s on crutches again. Three slides from Ms. Ford, Calculus, and two from Government, Mr. O.
At home we warmed up the shepherd's pie for the third dinner in a row. I think we are sufficiently sick of it; it makes a huge amount and just want to make sure we eat our leftovers. We had one of my homemade brownies from last weekend and then it was time for me to take a shower, Alyzabeth is resting, studying her vocabulary for a quiz tomorrow on the couch. This is the last night of the Democratic National Convention, we listened to Kamala Harris accept the presidential nomination.
Friday 23rd: I did laundry and dishes after AA left for school - another bad night for sleeping.... Ford went to his physical therapy, and I walked for about 20 minutes chatting with mom.
We made chili - still too warm for it, but dreaming of cooler weather! Air fried leftover frozen pizza for lunch. Drove to the RH, (took cheese, hummus, crackers for snacks) met up with Colleen, Mark and Noah Witt. We last saw them late November 2023, helping assess Larry's home. Enjoy our chats, mainly about Noah and AA's college plans. Chili for dinner and a quiet evening.
Saturday 24th: We were up early as AA left at 7:25 a.m. to take the SAT at FIHS. We grocery shopped, then lunch with AA at Tijuana Flats. Ford watched the FSU/GT game being played in Dublin, Ireland - good game but FSU lost at the very end when GT kicked a field goal with seconds left.
I was going to make the cranberry brie bites for RH happy hour appetizer but since Kathy is not coming and Hugh said he was bringing shrimp cocktail; I decided to wait and make them for Tuesday's happy hour. Kathy's son, Tom was in town for his high school reunion with friends so Kathy did not come. Karrie joined us and brought a very tasty warm cheese (Fontana, Parmesan and onions) dip. The weather was breezy and cloudy (a rainy, cooler front came through over the weekend - by cooler 92 degrees in the sun, cooled to 84 degrees) so we sat on the lower south deck. Amazing we sat outside in August.
Once home, warmed up leftover chili, watched an episode of Downton Abbey (end of season 3 - Matthew dies) and then the first episode of Season 4. AA stayed up while we retired to our bedroom.
Sunday 25th: Another slow morning, got ready for church. Chatted with Terri, she was at Mom's and went to dump with Melissa. Andrew, Britney and Chloe spent last night, had fun in the lake and with Sea-doo. Ford and I went to the Orange Park Mall and I found the Converse sneakers I liked at the shoe store Journey. Lots of preseason NFL football games on plus Ford's alma mater was on ESPN for the first time - Southeast Missouri!
We made nachos with leftover chili, plus Velveeta cheese, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, salsa, onions, guacamole, etc.
AA wrote her college essay, and we watched two more Downton Abbey episodes - will make it through all of them someday!
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