Fishing Michigan

I just got back from running to Monroe.  For whatever reason I am in Meijer, I usually check out the small sporting goods section before starting my shopping.  They have a small closeout section with some ice gear on an end of a rack.

Usually I look at what they have and its kind of the same ol’ story.  Have that, don’t need that and want that, but not for THAT price.   Today, was one of those good days where the seasons change and things are starting to get blown out the door.  I picked up two scoops/ladles for $1.50 each.  They even have small chisels at the end of the handle.  For 99 cents each, I picked up two pair of HT rubber traction slip-ons.  Made of rubber, they fit right over your boot.  I have never used this style before, but cannot go wrong for the price.  If you ever have tried walking on glare ice, you know how important they can be.

I had the perfect opportunity to kill two birds with one stone the other day.  My brother calls and says they are stopping by on their way back from Toledo.  I’ve had a few emails for some updated pics of the neice, so here goes.

Walking in the door all bundled up with her still glowing father.  Does that look ever get annoying?  Don’t think so,  but he can be pretty smug lately!

After I picked up those cargo nets for the quad a while back, Grandpa goes back for more.  He also sees this John Deere hat and cannot resist.

Course he tells Michelle, my sis-in-law that its an Easter Bonnet when they come in.  She thinks dad has gone all out for something to wear to church come Sunday.  She will realize sooner or later that this is farm country and not the big city.

Uncle Charlie got her something to from TSC.  Good thing I remembered to remove the dog toy label before they came over.  Imagine her surprise when she starts to squeeze this John Deere toy and it squeeks!

Course it finds its way to the floor, and I get this,  “Well, pick it up look.”

She has her “normal” baby toys as well, like this crazy little Elmo dressed up like a chicken.  Darn thing waddles and talks, but she seems to like it.

Course when it stops and quits talking, she wants more, then you get this little face.  Either that or she is tired of the flash going off.  Thats a wrap.