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November 19 How To Stay YoungMy Ebay stuff did GREAT! Whoooo hooooo! BIG HUGS, and I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday with those you love and who love you. Steph
GOOD ADVICE!
We all need to read this one over and over until it becomes part of who we are!
Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
November 11 Thank you sir I'll have another...They say that God never gives you more than you can handle, or He loves you and gives you trials so you can grow... Then there's the 'ol, "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger."
All I can say is.... God must really, REALLY love me!
That and I think instead of getting stronger, right now I'd prefer that it kill me!
BIG HUGS, Steph November 08 Talking about YouTube - What Cats Are Really Thinking I LOVE THESE! Quote YouTube - What Cats Are Really Thinking November 02 Getting old does have it's advantages! Awhile ago our Garmin GPS disappeared from my youngest son's car. (I tell him to lock it and he always forgets.) We looked all over the place and asked any one who might know.
I reported it to Garmin as stolen.
I then told all the neighbor kids and friends of my kids that Garmin now knew it was stolen and as soon as it was used they would track it and find out who had it.... OK, OK, so that's not really the truth, but, hey, I need that GPS!
Happy ending, it mysteriously reappeared on the car seat of my Maxima! So, moral of the story... some times it helps to be older and trickier!
BIG HUGS, Steph October 19 Thanks I just want to tell you all, Thank You, for the kind thoughts and support. We are taking things one day at a time here. I miss that lil guy so much. Last weekend we drove to Walla Walla to watch our daughter play softball. She's doing really well at college, and was the only freshman that the coach had play on the sophomore's team! It was a nice honor, but, and I may be just a bit prejudiced, but, I think it was well deserved! She was awesome and her team won their game.      Allie our Golden, says, HI! Then there are the last roses of the season. They are always huge and I'm going to miss their beauty. On a different note. We know some people who have a vineyard. This year they weren't happy with the quality of the grapes, so they didn't harvest them, but instead offered them to some of us who would come and pick them. I had a great time, except for the bugs! There were spiders, and earwigs, etc. The worst was the wasps. I have never in my life been stung by a hornet or wasp... until now. I was stung twice. My hand swelled to the size of a Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade balloon... oh the FUN! I do however now have some really delicious grape juice canned for the winter months. I have white grapes growing in my backyard, that's the juice on the left, (then on the right). I'm not a huge fan of grape jelly, so I juice them. Twiglett says, Hi... well actually she was telling me to quit interrupting her nap!       What have you all been up to? I miss and love you all. I'm going to try and be better about being on here and visiting our blog family. BIG HUGS, Steph October 06 Now I understand how people can die from a broken heartMy grandson Gauge has been a daily part of my life and I have been a daily part of his life for over a year and a half now. Since my son and his mother broke up and she's been working he's been living with us, and she would see him about 3 or 4 hours a week.
The other day she came and picked him up, told me they were going to go visit his other grandfather. What she did instead was to sneak out of town and move back to california.
I didn't get to say goodbye to him, or give him hugs. He's going to think I've abandoned him. I love him so much and we have a special bond.
I now understand how people can die, or want to die from a broken heart.
I don't know where she is. She won't answer her phone. I can't remember when some one has hurt me so much. BIG HUGS, Steph
September 25 Breaking News.....BREAKING NEWS!! To save the economy in 2009, The Obama government will start Deporting all of the weird old people In order to lower Social Security and Medicare costs. I started crying - when I thought of you.
RUN, YOU OLD FART, RUN!!!!!
Well....what can I say....someone sent it to me, And I'm not going alone!!!! HEHE, BIG HUGS, Steph September 05 You think I'd know better...Take one two year old (almost 3) boy, and put him in his Grandpa's truck. Close the door, go around to the other side to get him buckled into his car seat, only to find that he's not in the mood to get into his car seat so he's hurried over to the other side before you have and has locked the door... then runs to the first side and locks that door...
My arms are all scratched up from picking wild blackberries. I curse under my breath and ask why I am torturing myself to get these small little jewels?... then I taste the jam or make a pie and I get my answer.
August 10 Summer heat, Summer rain and "Are we having fun yet?" You know it's summer when the temps get above 100. I hate that! Luckily the past few days or so we've had storms which brought rain... beautiful, refreshing rain! I LOVE it!
Let's see what's been going on around here... I gave blood at a blood drive, and found out that I have "cute lil feet and toes."
lol I have to take my shoes off when giving blood (have to have a fan blowing on me too.) The young man helping me made the comment.
I spend as much time at the park with Dekeon and Gauge when I can. Gauge has to be watched closely... he likes to get "comfy" aka naked after a short while. I love those two, so much!
My oldest daughter has been working in a small town in Northern Idaho, and much to my shock I turned on the TV to see the news announcing a tornado and severe storm watch for that little town. Now, did she call me??? NOOOOOO! Did they take shelter like the news was telling them... Noooooo..... Was she worried??? Noooooo... Was I worried? HECK YEAH!
I've been trying to see as many movies as I can. So far, Transformers has been one of my favorites. I liked it even better than the first one! I was a little disappointed with the Harry Potter latest installment. It didn't seem like there was any info or story, but the visuals are good.
I'm excited to see if GI Joe is any good.
I enjoy this time of year. Not for the heat but because of the fruits and veggies that are fresh and abundant. I've been making jam. Apricot, Raspberry Huckleberry, Mixed Berry, Strawberry, Blackberry, and Peach. I like making jam better than canning the fruit.
Well that's my "Rock Star" life of right now. I hope you all are doing well. BIG HUGS, Steph July 12 Summer FunWhere do I start? It's been a very busy summer! Fun, but busy.
Every two years we try to take a family vacation together. My kids always chose to go to southern California (Disneyland, Knotts, etc).
I think one of the main reasons is that Bob (RUSerious) and his wife Becky are there, and they are more like family, than, well, family!
We've known "Uncle Bob and Aunt Becky" about 9 or 10 years now. Bob and I became best friends through a mutal love of Bonsai trees, food, and both his and Becky's fantastic sense of humor.
My girls will tell you that Becky is undoubtably the funniest person they know... and I agree!
We spent our first night with Bob and Becky. They have a beautiful home and always make us feel welcome and part of their family. We love them, we love their furry babies.
Our first day was spent at Seal Beach. We have a tradition (started by Bob and Becky) to eat at Walt's Wharf. Their food is fantastic, and they have a grilled artichoke with a dip that is to die for! I ordered a creme brulee for dessert, thinking everyone would be too full and I would get most of it.... WRONG! lol
We have a few favorite shops that we always hit while there, and then we spent the rest of the afternoon on the beach.
It was in the 70's with a light breeze blowing off the water. The girls wanted to work on suntans. I kicked my sandals off and went for a walk along the shore.
I can't think of many things I enjoy more. It was a gorgeous day. The water splashing my feet, the breeze so soft and cool. I wish I could afford a place on the beach.
That night, my husband took our oldest daughter and her friend to their very first professional baseball game. They saw the Angels play the Rockies.
My youngest and I spent the evening with Bob and Becky. (Which I prefer over a ball game any day!) We ordered Pizza from a little place not far from their home. They know "Big Bob" and always make THE best pizza!
The next day, Knotts Berry Farms (my kids favorite) and then that Friday was my oldest daughter's birthday, so we spent the day, and night at the Disney parks. (She got in free)
Our last day there we just spent goofing around, and looking forward to dinner.... Bob and Becky were cooking. Now, all it takes is knowing that, and we all start to salivate! Becky has a very high power, stressful job, and yet every time we are there she always goes all out for us! She is the best cook I know! Bob is no slouch either.
Dinner with Bob and Becky is talked about and fondly remembered as one of THE best parts of vacation. Right up there with the thrill rides my kids love.
I've posted pictures of the food from that night. We all had our favorites, and consumed every last crumb! Yep it's ALWAYS that good!
I can't tell you how much we love Bob and Becky... They have become family and in our hearts.
We had a great time and are already looking forward to the next visit!
My youngest daughter was going to try to sneak Baxter (their mini dachshund) into her suitcase, but, dang it, Becky said no deal! lol
Hope you are having a fun summer! BIG HUGS, Steph July 04 Enjoy the pictures, blog to follow.... soon,... I hope... probably...Happy 4th of JULY!
Back from a great vacation. I finally got some of the pictures uploaded, and I hope to blog about the trip soon... IF I can get more than a few minutes on the computer. Sharing the computer sucks!
I hope you are all having a great summer. BIG HUGS, Steph May 24 Softball at State and GraduationThe girls did great at State. They made it all the way to the championship game, and won second place. I'm very proud of them all!
Yesterday was High School Graduation. I was holding it together pretty well, until they started showing the student's baby pictures on a big screen. I cried though almost the whole ceremony.
There were some laughs. The kids snuck in beach balls to toss back and forth during breaks of speakers, etc. One young man brought a 'blow up doll'... I tried to get her in some of my photos. I'll let you know. lol
Our neighbor boy did a back flip off of the stage. One of the teachers missed it so she had him do it again! There were funny stories, and remembrances. I'm going to cry again, so, I'll post photos later.
Now, they say it's good to be able to laugh at yourself... So, here goes.
When I was sick, and finally dragged myself into the doctors, I was really out of it. When they checked me, and saw that my heart rate was really high, and my blood pressure was through the roof, they got a little scared. My head was all stopped up and I felt so bad, I couldn't really tell. The Doctor brings in one of those masks, and tells me I have to wear it, and wants to know what I've touched in the waiting room and in the exam room... Ok, I have a very big problem with claustrophobia, but, I tried, I really did. I put on the mask, and I immediately started to panic, had to run out of the room, out of the office to the outside where I took it off. (Yes, I was a big baby)
Dr. came out and told me that I had to go to the hospital (approx) 100 yards away, and that I didn't need to go inside. He had my husband drive me that small way and they had me lay down in the shade. The nurses came outside, THEY wore the masks and did my tests outside. Take your time, and visualize... I can laugh at it now, and I appreciate that my Dr is so understanding.
Now, what have you all been up to? BIG HUGS, Steph May 12 Updates, and a movie reviewPositive on Influenza A, but negative for Swine flu! YEAH! I was quarantined for a week.
It's nice to be out and about.
Now, movie... Star Trek... a MUST see! I LOVED IT!! Karl Urban (I LOVE Karl) does a fantastic "Bones" and I like the young man who plays "Spock."
There's the whole "alternate time line" thing which is never a big favorite of mine, but, it works, and DAYUM the movie is good! Go, see and enjoy!
Now, my daughter's softball team is going to, State, again, so I'm making the good luck treats that I make for them to take every year. We are all going up to Post Falls, Idaho... it's a boring drive, but, once you get up there it's gorgeous.
She graduates from High School next week. Time is going too fast. I didn't say she could grow up...
How are you all doing? BIG HUGS, Steph April 30 Oh the fun...My life has been filled with viruses. First it was my computer. A nasty trojan. Norton couldn't remove it, so I followed the steps they gave me for manual removal... didn't work. I finally broke down and paid the 100.00 to have their technician remove it. It took 3 technicians almost 5 hours to get rid of it, so, I didn't feel too bad about not having success doing it myself.
The second virus... is inside of me. I called my Doctor earlier this week to let them know I had all the symptoms of the swine flu. Their response was, BUT, you can't say you've had contact with anyone from Mexico, Texas or California, so, you can't have swine flu, you're fine. Three days later I drag my butt into the office, and you would have thought I was going to die right then and there. They were going to hospitalize me. I've tested positive for Influenza A, and they are now testing to see if it's swine flu. Please have prayer that it's not. I guess I've given them a scare and they are actually taking me seriously. Like I would fake this? Sheesh! So, I'm quarantined to my house for 7 days, and still waiting to hear the final test results. I've been in bed since monday. I couldn't stand it any longer and I may pay for it but I'm sitting at the computer, writing to you, and watching, X-men, Orgins. I'm loving it! If you're an X-men/Wolverine fan, you're gonna love it! Heck, Hugh Jackman's body and Ryan Reynolds were reason enough for me to watch.
I am pissed about how they dealt with Ryan Reynolds character. I won't say any more. It comes out in theatres tomorrow, go, watch and enjoy! BIG HUGS, Steph
PS, Thanks and a BIG HUG, to all of you who stop by and make my day with a comment. Seth, you've been wonderful, and I appreciate it. I luvs ya all! April 10 Happy Easter!I hope you all have a wonderful Easter. Our family Easter Egg Hunt is this Saturday, tomorrow. Today I'm organizing prizes, treats and trying to remember where I put the plastic eggs.
Kat, I will post my computer surroundings, but, I'm going to be late... sorry.
While trying to organize things around here, I watched, Monsters vs Aliens. I thought it was cute and liked it. It wasn't a constant laughing funny, but it did have some funny moments.
I seem to have lost my child-like wonder/acceptance. While Susan, the character that grows to 50 ft tall, is growing that tall, all I could think of is how they could expect us to just accept that a wedding dress would stretch that big? Then when she wakes up in the monster prison, she's fully clothed in a new outfit and even has shoes on that are her size! I was side tracked wondering just how they did that.... oh well... I still enjoyed it.
Have a fantastic Easter. Much Love, and BIG HUGS, Steph March 18 I will it to be Spring!I'm so excited, the weather is getting warmer and I see tiny green buds poking through the ground! I'm buying bulbs and roots to plant, and planning where to move my blackberries (they are growing into the neighbor's yard right now). I bought some new Peonies and Day Lilies to add to my perennial collection. They're going to be gorgeous!
On the down side, I had to make a trip to Walmart. While I was shopping they made an announcement that all St. Patrick's Day items were now 75% off. I had picked up a few things on my way in, so, I went back up to the store to see if they had done a price adjustment. The management person told me, "Oh, the red tag price reflects the 75% off.... um, no, it didn't. I told her that regular price was 10.00 and they were marked 5.00... which is obviously not 75% off. She (in a snotty tone) asked me how I knew it was regularly priced 10.00... I reached over and tore off the red tag sticker and under it was the regular price of... 10.00! (Don't mess with me and bargains)
She said she would have to get a person there to change the prices... 20 minutes later, no one. Another management person comes by, I give him the run down. He again tried to persuade me that they were indeed marked 75% off.... AGAIN I show him they aren't. He leaves to confer (with probably no one) and comes back to say, that indeed most things were 75% off, but not these clothes. He then starts to take down the 75% off signs.... Being the nice guy that he is (sarcasm) he will let me and the other lady with me, have 75% off because there were signs up (and that lady who kept announcing it over the intercom). A few minutes later a department head comes up and tells me that her part of the clothing was indeed already marked 75% off.... UMMMM NO, it's NOT. She assures me that they are. I asked her, "OK what was the original price on these pants.." She says, $11.50. The pants were marked 3.50... which AGAIN is not 75% of 11.50. There were some boxers which were regular price 5.00 and she had marked them 1.75... AGAIN, not 75% off. What really made me mad was, I had to get my cell phone out and show them the math. They were not inclined to try and figure it out or take my word that they didn't know what the heck they were doing. Plus, if the clothing was only 50% off, why did she run over to say her's were already marked 75% off? HUH? HUH?
What really scares me is, these are people that Walmart hires, and they are incapable of doing simple math, even with a calculator and it being part of their job! Heaven help us all!
OK, Whew, rant over! BIG HUGS, (It's SPRING, It's SPRING!!!!) Steph February 24 Da FluI've had the flu, and it's kicked my behind! I can't remember the last time I was so sick.
In honor of the nasty lil bug that's running around wreaking havoc, I'm posting some ideas on how to get through it.
First since it involves throwing up and diarrhea, you are advised to avoid milk, milk products and fruit juices.
Even though that spicy enchilada plate sounds good.... avoid it, and any other spicy, acid type, burn on the way down and on the way out foods...
Don't plan on leaving the house any time soon, and, if you have to, you better know where each and every bathroom is between you and your destination.
Keep a bucket or garbage can near your bed, and remember the B.R.A.T. diet.
That's the diet your children's doctor recommends when they are sick. It works for adults too. It stands for Bananas, Rice, Applesauce and (dry) Toast. Most of which won't stay down for long, but, it's not as bad coming up as some other things, and is easy on the stomach.
Consider this my, "Public Service Announcement." Now, go, my friends, and may the flu bug of unhappiness never darken your door... BIG HUGS, Steph
February 18 The latest poop...I can't tell you how much it means to come here and read your comments. They keep me laughing.
We had a blessing happen to us. The other day the two neighbor boys that walk with my daughter, Lisa to school, came by to pick her up, but she was running late and told them to go on ahead. At the end of our block the boys were both hit by a car. Austin her best bud, rolled up and off of the hood. He wasn't hurt as bad as the other boy. The other boy, (he's new to the neighborhood) was pinned under the car and his legs were badly broken. The young lady who ran them over was flipping a u-ie and her windows were iced over. She didn't even see them. Thankfully both boys are doing much better, and since I don't believe in mere coincidences, I believe there was a reason that my daughter was late that morning. I'm very thankful she was.
On a lighter note, my daughter that is graduating High School this year, was nominated for Senior Girl, Best Looking, Most Athletic. She was voted, Most Athletic. Much to the dismay of one of her best friends who wanted that title. Jessica was voted, Biggest Flirt, instead... which if you know Jess, you know fits her perfectly.
My days are filled with lil man, Gauge, and he has decided that he only wants to watch Shrek movies, especially Shrek 2, and Sponge Bob Square pants. I have watched the Shrek movies so many times I know the dialog, and I just might make a Shrek trivia test to see if I can stump anyone.
What's been going on in your life? Let me know. BIG HUGS, Steph January 26 It's just what I wanted!The other day I told my husband that he didn't have to worry about what to get me for Valentines Day (which is funny because he never gets me anything any way.)
I prefaced the request with.... "It's on Ebay, is a buy it now, AND has free shipping...." Isn't it purty??? Now, the cost? ONLY.... ONLY.... a mere, measly, ..... $38,000.00!!!!
I'm encouraged by his response, and I'll let you know what he says when he can finally stop laughing.... BIG HUGS, Steph
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