tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:53:25 +0000The website for News, Happenings, and Photos of Powers Family.http://www.billanddana.com/index.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)Blogger274125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-3909989712233100793Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:15:00 +00002010-02-02T10:20:24.996-05:00I told bill to work on this website a little, but it still not right yet, so please be patient. But I have added my 40 before 40 list to the sidebar. Perhaps some of you readers out there can help me achieve some of my ambitions. I mean I do have a little over 7 years to do all this. But I think I have less than 40. I need to think of a few more to add.Is anyone else as interested in the http://www.billanddana.com/2010/02/new-website-design.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-2800530277577000695Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:14:00 +00002010-01-08T09:15:22.225-05:00I have to do it. I HAVE to paint. I am getting so sick on the standard manilla tan throughout most of the house. I need warm colors that make me look like I know how to create some sort of style. HELP!!!http://www.billanddana.com/2010/01/colors.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-3779457331541357537Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:20:00 +00002010-01-07T14:22:42.074-05:00Saw this video online and thought it was cool. I think I will HAVE to try it.http://www.billanddana.com/2010/01/peeling-potato.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-7667426077959813005Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:16:00 +00002010-01-05T12:17:38.307-05:00I am sorry to report that we have no pictures from the holiday season. And this is not because I could not find my SD card for my camera. My husband informed me that we simply didn't take any pictures. SHAME ON US!http://www.billanddana.com/2010/01/no-pictures.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-1992057216139132944Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:25:00 +00002010-01-04T13:27:15.135-05:00Where are you little sd card? I know that we took plenty of pictures on you over the holidays. Yet somehow you managed to escape from the camera and hold hostage all the pictures that were taken. In other words readers, I will upload new pictures as soon as I can find this darn card...http://www.billanddana.com/2010/01/where-are-you.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-4956378075353411570Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:51:00 +00002010-01-02T19:58:02.255-05:00Well, the holidays have come and gone, and like so many years past, I sit here feeling like I need another week just to recover from the madness. I was overwhelmed when I thought I was well prepared. I made a list, damn it, I made a list, and still I had the last minute trips to the stores and the last minute presents to wrap. But they are over. I am done decking the halls for this year. As http://www.billanddana.com/2010/01/2010.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-5326984822346019588Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:15:00 +00002009-12-20T22:23:17.075-05:00courtesy of Sam Adams. And posted here so that everyone that was on face book and was inquiring can make their own.Samuel Adams Holiday Recipe:Sugar CookiesINGREDIENTS:1 and 1/2 sticks Butter (room temperature)2/3 c Granulated Sugar1/2 c Brown Sugar2 Tablespoon Corn Syrup1/4 cup beer¼ teaspoon Nutmeg1 ½ teaspoon Baking Powder½ teaspoon Baking Soda½ teaspoon Salt1 Egg + 1 egg white2 and 1/2 http://www.billanddana.com/2009/12/beer-cookie-recipe.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-8473226777911051755Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:19:00 +00002009-12-18T14:28:20.331-05:00Well, Christmas is almost here, I guess. I have been busily preparing and driving myself crazy shopping and baking. I still have to decide what I will be serving and doing all that prep. At least the gifts are wrapped. Bailey and Mia both got messages from Santa in an email and they are sooooooo cute. This is Bailey's message and this is Mia's. Santa also sent Bill one saying that he has been http://www.billanddana.com/2009/12/christmas-is-here.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-4226549209058659085Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:03:00 +00002009-12-06T11:08:10.891-05:00Well, what can I say, I have been busy. My friend and neighbor Julie and I ran the school's book fair this past week and we were at school for more hours than the teachers that work there. I swear the amount of time I spend in school, I should get paid for it. But it was fun and we sold a ton of books.Christmas is coming soon and I feel ill prepared for it. I need to kick it up to high gear http://www.billanddana.com/2009/12/december.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-5093094518800280349Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:43:00 +00002009-11-14T21:48:32.173-05:00I really wish I were more creative and artsy. I swear I can spend hours and hours looking at things other people created or made online and wonder why I can't do that too. I wish I could sew or bake better, or scrapbook or photograph things or put things together that look nice. But how does one become talented at something?Oprah had me the other day because she had to go on and on about how http://www.billanddana.com/2009/11/thoughts.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-9205677252385938750Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:29:00 +00002009-11-14T21:31:56.489-05:00I know I have been flaking in the updating of the website. It just seems like time gets away from me everyday. We haven't really had that much going on here.I have been scouring the black friday ads and am starting to map out my route which unfortunately starts me off at like 2am. I guess when you want a deal, you have to get up and go. I am almost half way done shopping though which makes it http://www.billanddana.com/2009/11/im-here-i-promise.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-5356850473146034287Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:08:00 +00002009-10-13T12:11:26.285-04:00We have been really busy here. I actually got a little job teaching Spanish after school to elementary school kids and I start next week, but I had training and everything that goes along with that. The kids have been keeping themselves busy with swim lessons, homework, birthday parties and everything else that goes along with being in school.Costumes have been purchased for Halloween and Mia http://www.billanddana.com/2009/10/busy-busy-busy.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-5710447380450590124Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:18:00 +00002009-09-24T13:21:15.122-04:00A new little Lisnerski has popped into the bunch. Congratulations to Jill and Scott on the birth of their new baby boy, Aiden. Aiden was born 9/22 weighing in at 7lbs 11 oz. We can't wait to meet the little man. Rest up Jill while you are in the hospital!http://www.billanddana.com/2009/09/welcome-aiden.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-431724488708873985Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:35:00 +00002009-09-21T07:42:24.879-04:00This weekend we made our first drive to Griffis Park. It was a really neat place. Unfortunately I did not know it was a hiking place. I had the kids wear crocs because I thought it would be muddy, I wore flip flops, and it was a good hour and a half walk up a hill and down. The statues and art was really great and the kids loved climbing all over it. We were going to go apple picking, but I am http://www.billanddana.com/2009/09/weve-been-busy.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-8206053628841491317Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:57:00 +00002009-09-10T15:00:06.190-04:00I thought I was going to be obnoxious about my little one getting on the big bus, but I was surprisingly fine. She was so excited to go and was literally jumping up and down at the bus stop. She loves school. And I am so happy for her. bailey is a little on the fence as to whether or not he loves it too, but he does tell me he likes his teacher. Lots of fun stuff ahead for the 2 of them. I am http://www.billanddana.com/2009/09/first-day-of-school.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-5039271002846716885Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:21:00 +00002009-09-02T08:30:09.185-04:00Well, we made it! WE were really busy considering that we didn't have much planned. We went on a few trips and did a lot of day trips. I think the kids had fun. Of course, there was always the typical "I'm bored!" comments made, but I think everyone gets them. I will miss the kids a lot when they are in school, but they are quickly getting on each other's nerves here during the day. Mia http://www.billanddana.com/2009/09/last-day-of-summer-vacation.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-6500871541723024763Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:29:00 +00002009-08-29T08:30:35.055-04:00Love the feeling of a freshly painted room. We are finally covering up the crap Marrano paint with some good stuff. The hallway going upstairs and Bailey's room are finally getting their first official paint. Pictures to follow.http://www.billanddana.com/2009/08/yeah-paint.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-8494985399475653802Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:34:00 +00002009-08-23T23:37:35.858-04:00The end of summer is here. At least in Buffalo. For us, this means the Erie County Fair. We went with Bill's mom on Tuesday and the kids got to ride the rides and eat lots of fair food. We all had a great time. I even haggled for some sheets and Bill was a little impressed since this is something I never do.And school supplies have been purchased. New clothes are ready and the new year is http://www.billanddana.com/2009/08/end-is-near.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-5951154641653142984Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:53:00 +00002009-08-22T15:06:04.302-04:00We had a great long weekend in North Carolina. Our favorite part by far was going out on Grandpa Bill's boat! Bill, Anne and I tried to wakeboard in the the water (like snowboarding on water). We all had great attempts and got up, but Bill was really the only one who did it, and he managed to board all the way down the channel.It was great. Anne and Bill are in stiff competition for their next http://www.billanddana.com/2009/08/were-back.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-342665596763600805Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:37:00 +00002009-08-11T08:43:01.114-04:00We finished off Saturday with the Annual Beer Party from the neighborhood. Our friends Kim and Scott host this every year and we are fortunate to be invited. Last year the theme was Beers of the World and this year it was MicroBrews. I myself took part in the wine portion of the evening and it was really great. The kids fished in the pond and had fun running around.Sunday was David's http://www.billanddana.com/2009/08/rest-of-weekend.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-8125510024085545494Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:34:00 +00002009-08-11T08:37:16.536-04:00We had Bailey's early 7th Birthday Party this last Saturday. We decided to do a movie party. Why, you ask? Well, I wanted to kind of contain 13 boys in one area so I literally would not lose my mind. Regal Cinemas has a really great party package, so we did it there. We were not allowed to take many pictures, but we do have a few posted. Bailey and his friends enjoyed "Aliens in the Attic" and http://www.billanddana.com/2009/08/birthday-party.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-4480478634895358249Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:16:00 +00002009-08-11T08:32:39.338-04:00Wow. We survived such a busy weekend. It probably deserves a few posts, so I will start out with a few things.The kids and I have been hitting the beach lately. We have been going to Beaver Island Beach and really loving it. The kids really love the sand and I really love being out there (even if I am wearing a bathing suit). We go with some of the neighbors and friends of ours and have a great http://www.billanddana.com/2009/08/busy-weekend.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-2760046234123499067Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:13:00 +00002009-07-24T14:23:36.578-04:00We had a friends party last year for Mia and have yet to have one for Bailey. Bailey has this funky date of birth where it's at the very beginning of school. So do you have it with the old friends, or the new? Do you wait until October because God know, you don't want to give an invitation the first day of school. Will the kids remember him if we have it in August? So we decided, last year's http://www.billanddana.com/2009/07/birthday-party.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-2023410851731969918Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:07:00 +00002009-07-24T14:12:55.583-04:00But we have been very busy. We took the kids to the Renaissance Festival last weekend. I think they had fun. It was a little over their heads, but all in all a nice expensive day out. We drove there almost 3 hours and came back in the evening. I thought for sure we were going to have 2 sleeping kids in the back, but alas we did not have any sleeping children when we arrived home. We then http://www.billanddana.com/2009/07/were-here-i-promise.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14453243.post-3199942272163146960Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:11:00 +00002009-07-15T08:18:10.689-04:00Wow, I have not been keeping up on the food from the farm, but here is the most recent share I received...2 lbs. red potatoes 2 small yellow squash1 or 2 zucchini, depending on the size 1 bunch green onions1 bunch beets 1 red celery 1 gallon-size bag spicy greens 1 cucumber 1 bag parsley http://www.billanddana.com/2009/07/csa-week-9.phpnoreply@blogger.com (Dana)0