Grandma Bobbie's Helper Girl

Emma loves to clean my glass table. Actually all the girls love to spray and wipe. Paige and Emma usually fight over whose turn it is to clean the glass table. Sophia just gives in and does the sliding glass door to the pool, which is always covered with prints???

Black Bears Game Day

Saturday, April 19th, Soccer Day . Emma and Noah discuss team strategy during half time of oranges. Paige prepares to come in as a sub should the need arise. Is that Tom Cruise in those Foster Grants? Emma and the Bears in offense steamroller play to score another goal.

I arrived on April 19th and proceeded to Universal Park immediately. We finally got to see the beetle Juice Revue. Notice how nicely the girls pose for me. Sophia is waiting patiently for her Mom to finish her ride on Woody Woodpecker ride. We have a treat at the Drive-In, before we depart for home.

Easter Sunday at the Fissell's

Dick and I went to Greg & Karen's, along with Karen's parents, her brother, and his family and Jennel's brother. We had a great meal, Honey Baked ham,deviled eggs, asparagus,corn pudding, salads, and desert from the Amish Market....yummy! Then we had a cam show staring the Eagney girls. As soon as I arrive in Florida, we are going to Universal, after that it is home for my first swim in my pool! 

Cherry Blossom Time

Isn't this tree simply beautiful? That is Dick's house with the Plum color door. We have had gorgeous weather this week. It was near 80 today. Thursday, I met Steph, Morgan and Tyler at the Amish Market for Breakfast. Friday, I tried to take the Buick in for the new Tire, but the battery was dead,and the car would not start, so I waited until Dick could help me today. I went to the VH house Friday afternoon and worked cleaning out the kitchen. Steph complained about a gas smell, at first I couldn't smell anything. Elva came by and I went out doors in the fresh air to tell her good-bye, and when I returned I could really tell that there was a gas odor. Today Steph called the Gas Company, they turned-off the gas. I am going to work on the "junk room" on Monday.I sent Dad all his favorite CD, only to discover that they were empty cases! I had kept the Bonnie Rait CD that I loaned him and the Willie Nelson, that he claims he hates. On my way over to Va., when I tried to play them, the cd's were missing. I'll have to search for them on Monday.  

Karen's Birthday

We went to the Tokyo Inn with Karen, Greg, Jocelyn, Jaden, and Aaron. This is Gregory, Karen and Jaden, waiting for Jaden's order of a Super large serving of Tofu. Sorry this is sideways, I am sure there is someway it can be rotated, but not by me! Anyway this was a smokin' volcano made from Onion Rings! Here I am with Dick after a plum wine and several "warm " saki drinks This is our entire party including the Buddha. Karen rubbed his stomach for good luck! 

Happy 89th Day of the Session!

Sharon, Susan and myself with Sen H. It is Friday 4/7/06, there will be no Saturday session! Sen H gave the committee member and staff a "Thank-you" for a job well done. This is Susan and myself with our favorite Senator! I can't believe that I will be in Florida in 11 days! I am so excited about seeing my girls. 

Return walk from the Staehouse

This is a shot of Lawyer's Mall. You can see the statue of Thurgood Marshall, thru the beautiful blossoming trees. This is the area where all the Rallys' are held. Just the other day there was a bomb scare and everyone had to evacuate the Statehouse, so everyone was just chillin' in the warm sun. Next is a shot of the Lowe Bldg, where the Delegates are housed and Delgate Committees are held. They are nearing completion of the building/remodeling of the Lowe Bldg.  

Runner for the MGA

As the session winds down the # of times per day that I walk over to the Statehouse increases. Thursday, I believe I made 4 trips, that is not counting the delivery of "Voting List"/ "Committee Reports". So Friday I decided I would take some scenic shots of my walk. The first shot is coming out of the James Bldg gates. Across the street you can see the side yard of the Governor's House. Next, is walking thru Lawyer's Mall, I must say it is beautiful this time of years, everything is coming into bloom. Straight ahead is the Statehouse , to the right is the back yard of the Governor's House. Finally is the trudge up the stairs of the Statehouse. Thursday, I discovered the doors locked, because of "the Politics". So, I turned around and went in the basement entrance. and made deliveries to Sect. of the Senate, President's Office, Ammendment office and Information Desk. Friday was a repeat. This year we are not having a Saturday session, so I anticipate a lot of running on Monday. I plan to bring my running shoes. Since I just got over pneumonia, I am a little winded from these runs, but hopefully by the time I return to Fl. I will have re-built my staminia 

Social Security Celebration

Dick Dick and Sandy at the Miles River Yacht Club in St Michaels. Little did I know, that after having Bronchontis for a week and being on anti-biotics , I was on the road to a relapse. This was Saturday night 4/25/06, by Monday I was sick, sick , sick. Tuesday, I visited the doctor, had a chest xray, and blood test and was pronounced as having Bronichial pneumonia. I was unable to go to work the rest of the week. Sandy and Mike celebrating Sandy's receipt of her first Social Security Check. 

April 25, 2006 Waiting for Grand-Dad

Haley and I are waiting patiently in the car for Dick (Grand- Dad) to attend to some business in his office. She is such a good baby, not a bit fussy. After a half hour, I have tolerated all the waiting that I can, and I become fussy! Haley being encouraged by me to not wait any longer. 

SICK SICK SICK

I have been home since Tuesday. The Dr. said I had bronchial pneumonia , gave me a Rx and sent me for chest X-ray and blood work. Well, the results came back and she was right, no wonder I have felt like s--- for the last few days. Of course this all started about mid-March, my first visit to Dr Judith(actually she is a crnp), she said I had Bronchonitis and gave me some anti-biotics, which evidently didn't have much punch. I don't know how the General Assembly has managed without me. I feel like I will be able to return on Monday, and a good thing too since this will be the last week.........And then I am back to Florida. I was wondering if this is a message that I should spend winters in Florida and summers in Maryland. Perhaps another visit to Casa Daga is in order upon my return to help me better understand . Next week is sure to be busy, busy, busy. I have really enjoyed my work this winter. But, I can't wait to try -out my new pool and Spa which my grand-daughters really enjoy, I am told.

Dick's Trip to AL/GA

Dick went to Alabama and Georgia on 3/18/06 to visit friends and realtives. This is a picture of his cousin Saralyn and her doggie who are going to visit me in Florida the first part of June. I hope Loki won't be too jealous! Dick's son Robert came from Tenn. to join Aunt Dot for a small family reunion.

Committee

Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committe 2006

Curly Top

Grandma has a new hair do. I had a hair trim, shampoo and curl.???? last Saturday. I call it my Christine Aquleara look. I gave the stylist "artist freedom", and she took me up on it. It only lasted a day, just as well! But it did last long enough for the Jimmy Buffet Birthday PartY 

Grandma's @Work

Sharon is running to the Statehouse to pick-up the "Calendars" While Bobbie maintains her post as gatekeeper.

After the 45th Day Celebration

These pics were taken on 2/27/06, this explains how busy we have been, since this is the first opportunity I have had to sit down and BLOG..... Part of the Committee Staff chillin' at our "Luncheon" to celebrate that we have made it through 45 days. Left to Right: Ryane, Lissa, Carol, Sue and Matt. Ryane the "J-Lo of EHE Committee" Bobbi-Jo, first in line, no I am just kidding ! She is in a rush to make sure the committee starts on time. Bobbi-Jo giving some words of wisdom to Ryane.

Sakura Steakhouse / Foyer Group

Last night we went to the Japanese Steakhouse. As you can tell the chef moves very quickly, plus the bright light from the flames, I think made the pic blurred. Dick and Peter were having a great time, trying the different Japanese beer and exoctic drinks.