Channeling A.K. ........

Okay..it's been 2 years...one wouldn't think she'd find it funny anymore.... I am sooooo sick & tired of having stains on my white shirts. What the hell?? At first it was funny, now it is downright annoying. I am sure Femmie is thinking "Well, if you didn't wear white shirts so often it wouldn't be a problem.." But that's not the point. Kay has got to quit messing with me....I am fed up. I just bought a new shirt last night at Wally World & sure enough, right in the middle is a brown stain. And from what I do not know. I've only had eggs so far today. Hmph! But if she insists on jackin' with me, I have a trick up my sleeve...the almightly Clorox Bleach Pen. This shit is the bomb! I bet she wishes they'd had this around in her day... but life would be sooo much easier if she'd just stop it!

Alos forgot to tell you all...I had a dream about her the other night. It was like 'the dreams' but it was funny this time. We were all at home & we were gonna go to an Indian's game (I have no idea where that one came from???). Anyway we were in line to get tickets & she was standing there beside me. I could see every detail...it was her down to a T. She was even wearing a blue flannel shirt. It was way cool. But like 'the dreams' we all knew she had already passed away. And we were all okay with it. So I looked at her and said "you want me to get your ticket??" She cracked up. She threw her hands up in the air. Then she said "what the hell do I need one for?!" And she laughed. Then she said "I don't need one to get in anymore". It was way cool. You all know what I mean...........

The countdown continues.....

90 days!!!!

Just for you Femmie.....

Since she's turned all "giddy-girly & all!" J/K Lub ya! Forty nerdy!!!

oh yeah & while I'm here.....94 more days!!!

Friday night...and no word

I'm saddened, distessed, upset and just plain worried. No word on how the "meeting' went. Come on, don't keep me in suspense! How did it go?

It's Friday &

95 more days!!!!

Ok, Ok...

Ok, ok....SM knows there's a potential issue going on here and I can't talk about it (or I'll jinx the whole thing). Guess I'll just have to take my chances that everything will work out. So now I have to work on the budget (hate that), work on Jim (oh lord), and work on leave time....not sure if there are any open spots left on the department schedule. Love ya!

Sing it with me now.....

98 more days!!! 98 more days!!!

Okay ladies....

how is everyone????
Femmie~ I am sooo excited for you! But I must admit, everytime I say "Larry" outloud, I break into spontaeous song ( RJC rule, you know)...the song from Veggie Tales "Larry Boy"...have you heard it??? If not, I'll make sure you do VERY soon! :) Tell him I said "Hi!"
Jackie~ Thanks so much for last night! We had a great time! Love you! And yes, I'm gonna put you on the spot now.....check out the freakin tickets, check out the freakin school schedule & make arrangements to get your little hiney on a plane with me...."We're leaving on a jet plane......yada yada" And when are you gonna start a blog??? I've got a great pic or 2 that I could share :)
Stacy A~ What the heck is up with your blog??? Hello??? I am going into withdrawl here...& don't you know this is ALL about me??????? You'd better be sure to give me ALL the dish on Larry Boy on Friday, okay?? I NEED to know! It's the right of a big sister! :)

99 days til we go to Ohio!!!!

Stacy~ the Dirty Little Fun Haver :)

Red Jeep Club

Sunday night already?
So, where did the weekend go? Friday night - bunko, and SM volunteered to be designated driver. Huge thanks for that. I truly needed a night of not worrying if I drank one too many wine coolers....I know, I'm such a lush. But I've become a real lightweight in the alcohol arena so two wine coolers is enough for me to question my drivng abilities. She even drove me home, to be sure I was safe. Now is that a sweet daughter or what? Always looking out for Mom!
Up early Saturday morning for the drive in to Anchorage with J and K. The three of us hit a couple of the motorcycles dealers and then went to the cycle show. More cycle shops after and then the huge greasy burgers (like the one's they make at Bud's Corner - YUM). We had a hugely great day. SM was waiting at home with the kiddos and we spent the evening, ate some more. S makes superb fahitas and we kicked back and watched Walk The Line. Great show...I loved it.
Sunday was just busy with housework (Yes, I do that once in awhile), got my nails done, and then met the family for dinner at Evangelo's to celebrate S's b-day last Tuesday. Back to our house for Cold Stone icecream cake and more conversation. Mostly giggling by Robert!
A phone call from an employee forced me to do some research on FMLA requirements so I thought I'd stop here for a second or two to say hi and catch everyone up on the busy weekend.
Yep, they're coming home this summer and I couldn't be happier for everyone. I'm so excited for you all to see how much the grandkids have grown. Uncle B should be delegated to sleeping with R...they will make such a good pair. And please make sure he takes some long walks with D (or just quiet sitting)...just the two of them. She'll amaze everyone with her perception and deep thinking of things. R will tell you up front what he wants and what he needs...not bashful at all. And the more sugar and candy and soda, the happier he is. D on the other hand, won't ask and won't complain. And she truly loves ice water (with crushed ice)and lemonade and fresh fruit and veggies. R is the junkfood addict...D is the good eater.
I've looked at flights and I don't know yet. I have to check on the stupid (yes, stupid) class schedule for summer and I have a few other things I need to work out before I can make plans on this end. It would be nice to come home...summer, sunshine, heat, humidity, ok....I better stop!
Love ya!

Happy Birthday!

Happy ??nd Birthday S! Yes, only a few short years ago you came into the world as my precious baby daughter and now you're a beautiful young lady with children of your own. Seems like just yesterday, yet look how far we've come. May all your dreams come true and may all your wishes be granted. And most of all, may your children bring you as much joy and make you as proud as you have made me. I'm truly blessed to be able to say you are my daughter! I love you S...sweet dreams.

Red Jeep Club

Red Jeep Club
Sunday morning (or afternoon by now) and getting ready to go to my favorite guy's birthday party. Yes, R is having a Monster Truck party! Just got off the phone with SM and he's driving her just slightly crazy wanting to know if it's time to go yet. He's ready....ready for playing with his friends, and ready for cake and ice cream, and ready for pizza, but most of all he's ready for his favorite thing in the whole world...presents! The joy and excitement in his eyes will be tremendous. Yes, I'll be helping SM & K with the kids and the food and the spills, but I'll mainly be watching my grandson. Watching as another year has gone by and he's growing up faster than any of us want him to. Watching all the emotions exploding out of him...the giggles and laughter and surprise and happiness. And I know that I'll be able to look over at D and see the quiet love she has for her little brother. She loves the little guy so much and she's so proud of each and every one of his accoplishments...counting, his alphabet, etc. And she glows and blushes when you ask her if she helped R learn something. The love between the two of them is so wonderful and so heart-warming. Sure, there's the normal sibling spats, but it's part of growing up. SM & K, you're doing such a great job, you're such incredible parents...thank you for my grandchildren. Ok, enough of the mushy stuff...got to get ready for MONSTER TRUCK PARTY!

No thoughts

Ok, so I checked in just to see if anything new had been posted and guess what....NOTHING! At first I was disappointed, upset, frustrated, sad....and then I realized...Hey, I hadn't posted anything lately so why be upset at the rest of you, right? Ok, my fault....I've been slackin'. So, here's my post....I miss you all like crazy! I'm just a little homesick tonight...yeah right.....I'm real homesick tonight. No particular reason, nothing profound or earth shattering happened today, no lightening bolts, or mysterious shadows crossing my path. Just that quiet little nagging I get now and again. So yes, again, I'll sit and cry and miss everyone so badly and drag myself out of this chair and go to bed. Prayers and sweet dreams dear sisters (yes, daughters and nieces included) of mine...you are in my heart always. Stay safe and be happy! Love ya!