Rain, rain, rain..

So, I just spent five minutes typing and ranting and raving about this rain. I hit the ole 'publish post' button and it just vanishes! Not bad enough this rain sucks (no, I'm not going to re-type the post I lost...) but I can't even whine about it. Apparently the blog gods thought it was either tasteless or not important enough to post! That's my luck these days. And nope, not going to bore everyone with the bad luck I've been having. The blog gods probably wouldn't let me post that either. Sorry ya'll, this is all you get from me today.

Love everyone!

Back to normal...rigth!

If you can call the craziness of everyday life normal, then we are there. Everything is busy as usual and the weather is absolutely ugly...more rain than I want to think about. And even more in the forecast. Thank goodness we have a boat. At this rate we're going to need it soon just to get to work. The state fair will be starting in a couple of weeks and D will be heading back to school next week. (Wait a minute....so will I...oh damn.) I finally have my film developed and was going to post a couple of them, but I'm challenged in that area...I have no flipping idea how to do it! Where in heavens name is the attach button? So I'll take my sorry self over to S and she'll give me a lesson in "picture attaching 101". Sad to say, I had to call her and ask how to get the pics off the memory chip in my digital camera and onto paper! Yes, I'm getting old and logical thinking is going out the window...floating away in all this rain!
Love everyone...huge hugs and kisses from Alaska!

THE Infamous Red Jeep

Somehow we managed to forget to get a photo with all of us in the Jeep. I'm not sure how that happened...heck we didn't even ride in it. But the kids did with Uncle Bud & had a blast..... I guess that's all that matters. If I really stop & think about it, it's what she would've wanted...the kids to enjoy her Jeep..she'd have gotten a real kick out that.....hmmm, something to think about :)

Red Jeep Attitude....

Back Online

S, I don't know what you did to get the site back up but...THANK YOU! So, everyone is back in Alaska and I'm a totally happy G-ma. Yes, K & R leave tomorrow for Georgia, but only for a week. Thank you everyone for a fabulous summer vacation. Love you all lots!

One more sleep...

By Robert's clock we have one more sleep til we board the plane. Suitcase is packed and I'm heading to bed. Going to be a long day tomorrow! Love ya'll and see ya soon!

Just one week....

in addition to all of the fabulous things we've already covered below.......I have some very important & very personal 'charity' work to do..........



Bringing Starbucks to the unemployed! *snort* Lub you Femmers!!!!

One week

Well, as I'm typing this it is thundering. (thought of you SM) We are to get some thunderstorms today...some maybe severe. Anyways......just one more week until we PARTY!!!!! Just one more week until we sit around talking like a bunch of old hens, just one more week until a DQ cake isn't impossible, just one more week until we see those adorable kids (chicken anyone?), just one more week until we can hang out and laugh until we pee, just one more week....and this is the important one....until you are in the same state as L. You might not get to meet him right away (his work schedule) but let me tell you that it will be worth the wait. I can't tell you enough what a great guy he is. He is perfect for Fem. They are so cute together and we love to spend time with them. He has a wicked sense of humor and a very infectious laugh. Those are very important things in this family. The kids will love him. He has Ernie wrapped around his little finger...it's probably cause he spoils him with rubbins & treats.

Can't wait to see you all!!!! I better get back to work now. :)

11 Days and counting...

Am I the only one watching this blog these days? One last time...Alaska meets L!

16 Days?

2-1/2 weeks! I don't care what we do. I don't care if we don't do anything. I'm in such need of a vacation and I just want to see everyone and see Ohio again. Get the lawn chairs out and have icey colds drinks ready (hot coffee in the morning) and I'll be happy! Heck I'll even mow the lawn...and don't worry I won't run into the side of the house or mow down any flowers!

20 Days!!!!

Ok, so now it's officially 20 days.....(checking my math, today is the 8th, we arrive on the 28th....yep). Wow, I better start packing just in case I run out of time. Starting to get excited here. How close is the nearest Starbuck's to the airport? We all know how awful the coffee is on planes. At least SM can get her yummy diet coke...they can't mess that up. And D can get her water and R will want his juice...or some of Mom's diet coke. He so loves to sneak sips of her soda. So I guess you better watch out for him. One sip and one more and one more and before you know it he's downed the whole crazy can. And believe me, he does NOT need the added caffiene!

Coffee IV?

Excuse me, but could I reserve one of those too please? Keith can't match me (or even come close) to be addicted to caffiene. I think B and I run close in the coffee arena. Ok, ok, so B doesn't go for flavored, but I do both...and in large quantities!

Yep, it's June....

Of course you can have a picture of SM & Fem. And you can tell them I said so. I probably have the same one you do so I'll need a new one too. And a new picture of you and Fem and B...and one of Fem & L and one of....kwim! Anyway, the 28th can't get here fast enough. Oh, I'm renting a car at A/C Airport. I'll email details. Love y'all

Day????

Okay so I have no idea what day we are on - - don't care because I just want you to get here already!!!! Is it June 28 or July 1 yet??????? At least we're in the right month now.

I do have one request - - I need a new SM & Fem picture. Please??????? I could use other pictures updated also but I'll settle for this one. It is pretty old. I plan on taking many pictures so get ready - practice those cheese faces!

I can't wait for you to get here. Love you!!!

A little help please....

Ok, a suggestion or two or three from the Ohio side would help. I'm thinking of the famous Miss "F". Come on girl. And we'll even let you mention the famous (and mysterious to us) Mr "L".

Getting closer...

34. Watching Bud rolling with laughter with Robert...the little guy will make Bud burst! (Watch out for the twinkle in his eyes)
35. Watching the Ohio family fall in love with Robert & Desi all over again
36. Relaxing with family
37. More food?
38. Fireworks on the July 4th (not too close...Desi hates the noise)

The countdown continues.....

Now we are at 39 days & counting.......

39. L. gets to see Femmie & I cut up in person!!!

40. Meeting L.

41. L. meets Alaska

42. Did I mention meeting L.

43. Food fight with L. *snort*

44. Laughing hysterically over abso-stinkin-lutley nothing with Femmie (like we did yesterday on the phone)

So how's that sounds ladies (& L. Boy)????

Day 45 - L meets Alaska

Well, Femmie, at least L is humble, so he's fitting right in with the rest of us. No, don't draw attention to yourself....stay in the background and don't get noticed...NOT! So, here it is again, we're so excited to meet L. Or should we say...we're so excited that L gets to meet us...that sounds better. We're the special ones and he's the lucky one to get the chance to meet the rest of the family. L, ya better be on your toes Mister. Wipe that grin off your face and take this seriously....you better pass muster with SM and I. We're tuff, very tuff...beware and be prepared. (Lord, don't ya just love messing with people...it's a family thing...and we do it so well!)

Okay somehow we got off track....

we are still @ 46 days. I think it was when we were all playing 'catch up!

So I will do an official Day 46 & then we can pick up from there.....


Day 46: Did anyone mention "Meet L."?? Well even if we did, it wasn't nearly enough. I mean we could put "Meet L." or "Hang out with L." for every single day from now until June 28th & it still wouldn't be enough! ;)

***L.~ is that better??? We don't want you to think for a moment that we have forgotten you! ;)

Day 42

42. Take the kiddos to the Rolling Ridge Ranch...I think they'd get a kick out of the animals coming up to the car...