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Sunday, June 28, 2009

9:19AM - Sing!

Sending good thoughts and hugs to Rochelle as she steps on the London Stage tonight! I know it will be amazing and she will shine like the star she is. Go get em girl! We are very proud of you and wish we could be there the cheer you on...
We are there is spirit!
Mom and Greg


Current mood: excited

Saturday, February 14, 2009

5:13AM

Happy Valentine's everyone!

Today Greg and I have been married 10 years! It is hard to believe how quickly time has gone by!  Happy Anniversary to us!



Current mood: loved

Friday, September 19, 2008

4:12PM - Vacation

VACATION!!!!

Let the bathroom project games begin!


Tomorrow morning - Tearing out the walls! I love demolition! There is just something about taking the house apart that is good for the soul!
We have exactly 9 days to complete the project from the studs out....Wish us luck!




Current mood: excited

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

7:37PM - Why?

A few weeks ago, I noticed that two lovely swallows were making a nest above the entrance to my office. I watched them carefully build their home, working together to provide the perfect spot to nurture their young. Every day when I went to work I would watch their progress and it brought joy to my morning, putting a smile on my face as I entered my office. As they continued to sit on their eggs the father would come take his turn so the mother could get away for a bit, and he even would bring her food. I was taken by the caring these two "wild creatures" showed for each other. About 3 weeks ago, I noticed the babies were making noises. They were obviously growing and the parents were doing a great job of taking care of them. I began bringing bread and other treats to them and leaving it below the nest and then would go into my office and wait to watch the parents retrieve it and take it to the babies. it didn't take long for them to see me coming and greet me. Last week I noticed three little heads peaking over the nest as I came to work. I began calling the babies, Larry, Moe and Curly. They were my 3 stooges baby birds. Yesterday, I was so proud to see them trying the spread their tiny wings while the parents flew around them, taking care to keep an eye on their young.
This morning, I got to work, with my bread gift, to discover that some nasty, evil kids had thrown rocks at the nest and knocked it down. Then to make matters worse had obviously stomped on the babies who lay dying on the ground. My heart was broken. I stood there with my bread and cried and cried. I couldn't bare to believe someone would be so cruel. The parents must be heart broken. You can't tell me that just because they are animals, they don't feel the loss of their children. They had worked so hard to take such good care of them. If they could have just had one more week, they would have been ready to fly. It is going to be hard to go to work and walk past where they had given me so much joy over the last couple months and see the empty spot where they almost made it to flight. I know there is cruelty in the world worse then this, but it just brings home how little respect people have for life anymore. My poor birds.

Current mood: crushed

Sunday, June 1, 2008

3:18PM - Gotta love a man in a fedora with a whip!

Indiana Jones ROCKS!
EVEN 20 YEARS OLDER....HE HASN'T LOST HIS TOUCH! da da DA da...da DA da!

Current mood: giddy

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

7:42PM - Maybe

Ok....so maybe I will watch American Idol next year after all. Maybe.....

Current mood: indifferent

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

8:44PM

OK, So I am sitting here watching the American Idol finals and am so angry I had to walk away from it. So I don't spoil it for those across the pond that don't get to see it yet, I won't comment as to why, just that I am seriously done with Idol. Next year I will find something else to watch, like the paint peeling on my walls or Bubba cleaning himself.
On that note, I am turning off the TV! As my last duty for Idol, I will vote 4 times for David Cook.....1 for me, 1 for Greg, 1 for Rochelle and 1 for Merv. Not that after the judges smear tactics tonight it will do any good.
sigh..............

Current mood: disappointed

Sunday, March 30, 2008

7:26PM - Favorite Song Lyrics

Today I cleaned the bathroom cupboards. I must admit that it really needed it. There was old hair shampoo, conditioner, nail polish and lotions still pushed way in the back from before Rochelle left for school in Liverpool. Last night I tried to get something out and everything landed on my feet.  It made me crazy, so I decided to clean and organize them today. I dug through our CD shelves for some music to clean by and came across an old  compilation CD with John Denver on it. I haven't listened to John Denver in many years, so I thought it would be fun. Takes me back to my hippy years a bit I have to admit. About half way through it, one of my all time favorite John Denver songs came on. I had totally forgotten it until today.....

For You
Just a look in your eyes again
Just to lay in your arms
Just to be the first one always there for you
Just to live in your laughter
Just to sing in your heart
Just to be everyone of your dreams come true

Just to sit by your window
Just to touch in the night
Just to offer a prayer each day for you
Just to long for your kisses
Just to dream of your sighs
Just to know that Id give my life for you

For you for the rest of my life
For you all the best of my life
For you alone, only for you

Just to wake up each morning
Just to you by my side
Just to know that you're never really far away
Just a reason for living
Just to say I adore
Just to know that you're here in my heart to stay

For you for the rest of my life
For you all the best of my life
For you alone, only for you

Just the words of a love song
Just the beat of my heart
Just the pledge of my life, my love, for you

Such a great song. So what are your favorite song lyrics?  Care to share?


Current mood: mellow

Saturday, March 29, 2008

1:47PM - Spoiled, Unaprecciative Dog

Today I made Bubba a new bed cover and pillow. It is a lovely print of dogs on one side and a green fleece on the other side for when it is cold. His pillow is also reversible. I spent 4 hours working on it, measuring and sewing and ironing and pinning and more sewing. HE WON'T GO NEAR IT! He put his tail between his legs and would have no part of it. Pandy however, loves it and is sleeping on the pillow. Sigh! Maybe when Greg gets home tonight he can get him to use it. I refuse to put the old cover back on it is gross and no longer washable as it is falling apart.

Current mood: disappointed

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

6:23PM - Boy have we come a long way!

This was sent to me from a friend. I can't even imagine this kind of workplace. When we think we haven't gotten too far with women's rights. Read this and be thankful we have at least gotten further then this.

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Current mood: grateful
Current music: American Idol horrible singers

Sunday, March 2, 2008

8:50AM - Safe Landing

Rochelle made it home to England safe and sound and was VERY happy to see her hubby and kitty. Nothing else to report, but wanted everyone to know she made it.

Current mood: calm

Friday, January 11, 2008

5:28PM - CowDog

No dog should have to live with this humiliation!
But it is Funny!

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Current mood: amused

Sunday, October 28, 2007

4:53PM - New Computer and all is not right with the world

Today, thanks to other daughter Rose we have at least managed to get the internet working on the new Dell.
We have both computers set up side by side, let me tell you the "quick and easy Belkin Cable to move files - SUCKED! So looks as though I will be moving everything by hand. I predict WEEKS of file moving.
There are some neat things I have discovered with Vista, just by accident. But overall - IT SUCKS!
Wish me luck! Thanks to Rose for giving us 4 hours of her weekend so we could at least be connected to the internet.

Current mood: frustrated

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

5:36PM

For Rochelle and Merv - October 25, 2007
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Friday, September 14, 2007

7:52PM - Just one word.....

VACATION!!!!

Current mood: cheerful

Thursday, August 9, 2007

4:58PM - Happy Birthday Merv!

Merv,
We can't be there to personally tell you Happy Birthday, but we want you to know we are thinking of you.
We REALLY look forward to our upcoming visit and our first "family" vacation together to Rome.
So since we can't be there.....This is for you! Have Rochelle sing Happy Birthday to you from us!

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Current mood: artistic

Tuesday, August 7, 2007

7:29PM - Cooking up a Storm

Today it felt like May not August. The weather was overcast and cloudy and only hit 69 degrees. What happened to summer?
Now that I have that rant out of the way, it did make a wonderful day to cook.
As you all know, from the time my mom went into the care facility/hospital 10 months prior to her passing, my dad was cooking for himself. During that time my mom was only home for about 2 1/2 weeks and her dementia was at a level you didn't leave her in the kitchen alone. Some very strange things occurred if you made that mistake. My dad had never cooked in his life. My mom spoiled him and never let him in the kitchen. He has a real love hate relationship with cooking. He loves to eat but hates to cook. And I have to say in all kindness. He really is bad at it.
This said, my brother John and I have been providing meals for my dad. We have purchased prepared heat and serve type meals for him from a place called "Meals are Ready", we have made extra and brought it to him, we have taken him out to eat. The "Meals are Ready" are pretty expensive and the smallest you can get is a prepackaged meal for 2. Which makes him sad when he opens it and there is only need to heat up one at a time. So, I decided to make him some homemade meals and take them to him the next time we go up for the weekend, all frozen and ready to heat in the microwave or cook in the oven. All including step by step heating instructions with suggestions for side dishes. His main dish would be easy to prepare and all he would need to do is add a salad or veggie.
Last night on the way home from work, I stopped at the dollar store (have I said how much I love the dollar store?)and got all kids of inexpensive food containers. Tonight when I got home I began cooking and cooked and cooked and cooked.
So far I have made:
2 individual meat loaves
2 individual Lasagnas
1 casserole of spinach stuffed rottini with chicken and white sauce
1 casserole of Cheese stuffed ravioli with marinara sauce and ground turkey
3 chicken pies
That is 9 meals. I will be making more on Saturday. I plan some lovely stew, maybe a couple stuffed chicken breasts and pork chops.
The last time I saw my mom at the hospital, I knew she had little time left. I promised her I would take care of my dad. I can't get there as often as I would like, but I can feed him. I know mom is smiling. She knew how much he hated to cook.

Current mood: productive

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

7:10PM - World Clock

This is very cool. Check out this link!
http://www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock.htm

Current mood: curious

Thursday, July 19, 2007

8:50PM - Dipped a Chip In Honor of.....

Tonight Greg, Rose and I went to dinner at Acapulco. This was a dinner to celebrate Rose's new job (WAY over due, but she is a good stunt daughter and understood there has been lots going on lately) and to discuss the Bubba sitting plans for the UPCOMING RENO TRIP!!!!!!
We had yummy warm chips and salsa as we waited for our meal. Since we know how much Rochelle loves Mexican food, we offered a toast in her honor with chips and salsa! We know how much she misses good (American) Mexican food. It is too bad we can't bring her some when we come in September....but can you imagine explaining that to customs?
Ummmm....No....So this is the best I can do.....
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Current mood: full

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

9:10PM - Everyone needs a little trackiness sometimes......

So in honor of my favorite pass time I ordered these today......


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Maybe they will get here before the upcoming Reno trip. I could wear them in the casino while playing the slots!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA!

OK...I think I have seriously lost my mind......But then who needs one when you have such lovely slippers?

Current mood: amused

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