tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post7928427721582572806..comments2024-03-20T20:37:14.527-05:00Comments on Blondie's Journal: FLOWERS & A ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE IN CHICAGOBlondie's Journalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-39087321953070237832016-03-28T07:53:08.224-05:002016-03-28T07:53:08.224-05:00Hi Jane! . . . catching up with you on this Monday...Hi Jane! . . . catching up with you on this Monday morning!<br /><br />I would love to see Chicago on St Patrick's Day in my lifetime. My father is 1/2 Irish and 1/2 Italian. I traveled to Ireland with him 18 years ago. I was in the homes where my great grandmother and great grandfather were born. They both immigrated to America where they met and we married. (They only grew up about 30 mile apart in Ireland.)<br /><br />The weather has been such a mixed bag lately. I am so ready to bring my warm weather frocks out from the back of the closet. I'm still keeping warm layered in my black Ponte-knits. <br /><br />Sounds like you are ready to pack for Vancouver! I so hope you and The Husband are able to travel to Whistler on a clear day.<br /><br />Thank you for your kind shout out! <br />~w/L<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-7791518388757994402016-03-22T17:48:38.388-05:002016-03-22T17:48:38.388-05:00Hi Jane, it is good to visit you here! I am behind...Hi Jane, it is good to visit you here! I am behind visiting as usual and trying to catch up. I love blogging more than anything especially social media. Blogging is so personal and special, social media is so cruel.<br />I love all the great photos you have shared. Your trip will be a terrific one I am sure.<br />My hubby had Saturday mail on the 14th and I went with him in case he was overwhelmed with "Law Review" for 200 attorneys lol! we caught the tail end of the St. Patrick's Day parade and oh my goodness, I guess you could say that would have been a great day to rob a bank as the Denver police force were out and about in the city.<br />I am happy I was able to say hello. Off to catch my hubby at his bus stop. xo AnneAnnesphamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09355786666073982088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-15916390305275149542016-03-22T16:17:18.741-05:002016-03-22T16:17:18.741-05:00Hi Jane,
Your Elsie is so adorable!
Love the sho...Hi Jane, <br />Your Elsie is so adorable! <br />Love the shoes and flowers too.<br />Not much going on here except that we have 6 to 12 inches of snow in our forecast for Wednesday. <br />Seriously I could cry.<br />Just when it's all finally melted. <br />When's your trip to Vancouver? <br />Take care dear, lots of hugs. <br />Cindy Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709838588988983444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-26593860199883681442016-03-22T15:28:48.534-05:002016-03-22T15:28:48.534-05:00Hi Jane. I have a lot of comments ready in my mind...Hi Jane. I have a lot of comments ready in my mind and then I saw Little Elsie and couldn't think of anything else. What a little doll. I so miss having a little girl to play with. Even my daughter, after she reached the age of 3, didn't want to be "pretty" (although I never told her she always was) anymore. She wanted tom boy looks. Glad you are feeling better. I bet that seems like a long haul. Love your flats. Since I had a few toes removed I can't keep them on any more without something with a strap. I just walk right out of them. All the flowers are beautiful, but I just love that little chick spring sign. Did you make it? So cute..Happy Tuesday..JudyJudy at GoldCountryCottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282585980012016892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-29788227519473372582016-03-22T01:41:56.482-05:002016-03-22T01:41:56.482-05:00Hi Jane, I love all your flowers - I am a big fan ...Hi Jane, I love all your flowers - I am a big fan of carnations and mums as they last and last, which is something to love. I didn't notice any crumbs or peanuts, but I do love your fireplace screen and that painting of the girl holding the lamb is one of my favorites. Your little Elsie is just adorable, especially in her sweet hat. I do think a day of shopping in any weather is preferable to a cold parade, too! Especially with mimosas. Your flats are very cute, by the way. I am glad that you have found some relief for the skin issues. My middle daughter has rheumatoid arthritis that flares up with eczema now and again, poor thing. I'll have to tell her about the light therapy. Vancouver this time of year is wonderful - everything is blooming. So exciting! Wishing you a Happy Easter, my friend. xx Karen Karen @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-55636886199430291182016-03-21T22:50:41.467-05:002016-03-21T22:50:41.467-05:00My son bought me a beautiful vase of flowers for m...My son bought me a beautiful vase of flowers for my birthday last week and the roses are about done for but the carnations are going strong! Go carnations! I love them. Your flowers are very pretty. I have to keep mine up high because the kitties will tear into them. <br />Little Elsie is a living doll...so sweet in her cute hat. <br />I'm so glad for you that the skin issues are getting better. Yay!<br />Thank you so much for the birthday wishes! Have a nice week!<br />~CherylCheryl @ TFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947085477739983984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-2547115812346350532016-03-21T16:47:36.293-05:002016-03-21T16:47:36.293-05:00Enjoyed catching up with you. Your little Elsie is...Enjoyed catching up with you. Your little Elsie is adorable! I love all the pretty flowers. Our grocery store rarely has carnations, which I hate. They smell wonderful and last a very long time. I hope the weather is beginning to break there. We have sun today! A little chilly, but I'll take it!Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11759983470361619196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-66375279781706635162016-03-20T15:54:08.692-05:002016-03-20T15:54:08.692-05:00I didn't see any crumbs that would distract fr...I didn't see any crumbs that would distract from your pretty flowers. :D That tiny little girl is so sweet, love the green hat.Karen (Back Road Journal)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09827391683226863495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-4711728044132427842016-03-20T14:19:18.799-05:002016-03-20T14:19:18.799-05:00Hi Jane,
Loved this post, omg Elsie is so sweet i...Hi Jane, <br />Loved this post, omg Elsie is so sweet in that outfit. I didn't do anything for St Paddy's day, and like you, not a great fan of green, so didn't even have anything to pull out of the wardrobe for the day. Love Guiness however, I could drink it every day and never tire of it. <br />Another few weeks of March, not long till your trip. I've received your emails at ncrowley1512@live.com, or you can reach me at stonecropsister@gmail.com. Let's touch base before you depart and i'll give you my phone number(s). Vancouver is beautiful right now, all the cherry trees are out, the daffodils are shaking their yellow heads, and tulips are sprouting. I think it will be lovely when you are visiting. I just hope the weather cooperates. xx NancyStonecropsisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339562848477978976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-21930705508927795892016-03-20T13:32:31.368-05:002016-03-20T13:32:31.368-05:00Jane, you are such a sweetheart. Glad to hear you...Jane, you are such a sweetheart. Glad to hear you relaxed with the mimosa and wine. A nap is good for you. Sounds like a great outing. I did notice your green font.<br />Elsie is a cutie pie. How exciting your trip to BC. I know you will have a fabulous time. Happy spring. xoxoLinda @ Life and Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210490476537882296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-9746499361865449202016-03-20T13:16:44.258-05:002016-03-20T13:16:44.258-05:00what a celebration ya'll have...I've seen ...what a celebration ya'll have...I've seen photos of your green river..pretty cool...<br />xoxobj https://www.blogger.com/profile/09327534885194207074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-42441513264678816862016-03-20T08:07:37.053-05:002016-03-20T08:07:37.053-05:00Wow you did have a great St. P's Day - a shame...Wow you did have a great St. P's Day - a shame about the 'rain on my parade' issue though. Love little Elsie's outfit, what a beautiful baby girl she is - I know you must hug her a lot!!!! We stopped at an Irish pub for a drink (but went home for dinner), mobbed of course - and it was such a hot day, everyone in shorts and green t-shirts!<br /><br />Glad you are doing better dear - have a great trip to BC - love it there and hope to get back soon.<br />Hugs - MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-83516330490477952142016-03-20T07:08:07.544-05:002016-03-20T07:08:07.544-05:00Hi Janie! Oh, look at little Elise - she's ado...Hi Janie! Oh, look at little Elise - she's adorable all decked out in her little hat! I know you'll love your trip to Vancouver! Glad to hear your skin problem is getting better. Thanks for popping in to see me.<br />Be a sweetie,<br />Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-2282638522757907282016-03-19T09:31:36.633-05:002016-03-19T09:31:36.633-05:00Jane, your flowers look beautiful! There is nothin...Jane, your flowers look beautiful! There is nothing as uplifting to our spirits in spring as flowers. I love your darling Elsie, what a little sweetie she is. Your upcoming trip sounds wonderful, the shoes are perfect. I tend to overpack some, even though I've honed my skills on the many European antique buying trips I go on. There are always a few things I never wear. But keeping to a black, white and maybe a pop of color scheme helps. So happy the therapy is working, I might have to get Mr. FrenchGardenHouse to go do that, as he is still in the awful itchy stage every single day with his skin. Xoxo LidyFrenchGardenHousehttp://www.frenchgardenhouse.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-53948603205660202702016-03-19T07:24:09.713-05:002016-03-19T07:24:09.713-05:00My goodness you have been so busy. Love all the i...My goodness you have been so busy. Love all the info on how you celebrate St. Paddy's Day. I am a tiny bit Irish, but did not celebrate at all. Too much work to have that sort of fun. I am thrilled you are seeing positive results from your skin treatments. Hooray!!!!<br />Hugs to you Jane and Happy Weekend,<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-56720885775585390582016-03-18T23:43:27.964-05:002016-03-18T23:43:27.964-05:00When you said St. Patrick's Day Parade and Chi...When you said St. Patrick's Day Parade and Chicago, I immediately thought of Ferris Bueller!<br /><br />I love your sweet Easter sign and your adorable granddaughter - what a cutie.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-78314439009506545242016-03-18T17:20:11.645-05:002016-03-18T17:20:11.645-05:00Jane - Love, love the shoes!! Adorable! And a tr...Jane - Love, love the shoes!! Adorable! And a trip to Vancouver? Love it there - especially the art shops on the island. It's a great walking city. I stayed in the hotel where the cruise ships come in (with the huge white tarps?) and it was lovely! Your sign is adorable - they are certainly becoming very popular here in NY! Thanks for stopping by - love meeting fellow bloggers!! pattiPatti @ Pandoras Boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168379052525278502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-59707242265998267242016-03-18T16:08:42.244-05:002016-03-18T16:08:42.244-05:00Blondie, Your little Elsie is the sweetest little ...Blondie, Your little Elsie is the sweetest little Irish lass I have seen. I know you had a great time with your children and friends. I like your new chick sign. :):) You certainly got a real deal on the bouquets. Love them. Wishing you a great weekend. When you go on your trip, be safe and enjoy all the fun. Blessings, xoxo,SusieSusiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425051654313691986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-35114616682408604582016-03-18T15:24:34.556-05:002016-03-18T15:24:34.556-05:00Elise is really growing and she's so adorable ...Elise is really growing and she's so adorable in that little outfit.<br /><br />I'm so glad to hear that your skin issue is already getting better. That's great news. <br /><br />No Easter decor here either...we are terrible bloggers!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-2712513149324979642016-03-18T12:42:54.446-05:002016-03-18T12:42:54.446-05:00What an adorable photo of Elise, all decked out in...What an adorable photo of Elise, all decked out in her green I bet she's getting to be a lot of fun. Just wait! Hope you have a wonderful trip to Vancouver. We went there and Victoria for our 25th.podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-35865733604110175212016-03-18T12:05:14.012-05:002016-03-18T12:05:14.012-05:00Great post, Jane! Elsie is adorable. Oh my, she lo...Great post, Jane! Elsie is adorable. Oh my, she looks the sweet Irish baby part. Love her attire. I'm glad to know your skin problem is improving. The few times I've had rashes or flare ups of one kind or another, I was so happy to find relief, so I can imagine how elated you are. The carnations are so pretty. I don't mind spending money on them, especially when they're on sale, because as you say they last so long. Pink carnations are my favorite. So, now you've inspired me to look for some at our grocers. Love your spring sign! Hugs, NancyA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-45155230463937056062016-03-18T10:33:47.412-05:002016-03-18T10:33:47.412-05:00You're so funny jane and I love reading about ...You're so funny jane and I love reading about all your adventures but as much as I love your narrative I could hardly pay attention because I was going gaga over your adorable shoes and that sweet sign. I know. I'm easily distracted and have the attention span of a gnat. Happy belated St Pat's Day!<br />PS I hope your spring garden survived the winter. I love bulb flowers!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653167953996361152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-19440275854764163362016-03-18T10:04:33.396-05:002016-03-18T10:04:33.396-05:00I love carnations too....yours look so very pretty...I love carnations too....yours look so very pretty! OMG....Elsie is such a cutie pie!!!! Hope you had a nice St. Patrick's Day!?!?!<br />Have a great weekend...<br />~DesDeseraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12548332335063152792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-40987468982935270932016-03-18T07:24:42.171-05:002016-03-18T07:24:42.171-05:00I think corn flakes for dinner is just fine.I think corn flakes for dinner is just fine.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-50905081465817190432016-03-18T05:53:22.315-05:002016-03-18T05:53:22.315-05:00I love snapping up a few bouquets of flowers for m...I love snapping up a few bouquets of flowers for my home, yours are so pretty:) LOVE the chickie sign:) Happy to hear that you are getting rid of the skin problems, just keep going and soon it will be all gone! Love that little cutie-pie of yours, she is PRECIOUS! Enjoy your day dear friend, HUGS! Oh... forgot to say, CUTE SHOES:)Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511604348057625922noreply@blogger.com