Dropping A Line

Dearest Pablo the yard guy,

Please do not touch my doorbell before 9:00 AM again.  I do realize that it is hot outside and it is supposed to rain and that you need money to support your family.  BUT, we didn't ask you to come to our house today and frankly, I think our yard still looks pretty dang good.  Your services are not needed at this time.

Sincerely,
Half asleep, braless home owner

P.S. Please stop by in another week when I am panicking about possibly having to maintain my own yard and cannot find your phone number.  Okay?  Thanks!

Smooth(ie) Operator

I have been taking a powdered nutrition supplement for a few weeks just to be healthier overall. The soy based formula is one of the nastiest things I have ever ingested in my lifetime. I was mixing the 3 scoops of powder with a small glass of juice...just thinking about it now makes me heave. My Babs suggested putting it into a smoothie and I did just that this morning...it's like 100 times better. Thank heaven for the bag of frozen  blueberries from my mother-in-laws, the peaches given to us by one of Hubby's co-workers that I ended up freezing, & the rest of the strawberries picked on our annual family trip to the local strawberry patch. This will now be my breakfast of choice. Now I need to stock up on fruit!

I Miss

My Hubby when he's asleep.

Fourth of July

Fireworks at the ball field.

We enjoyed a nice long 4 day weekend for the 4th of July.  We were able to visit the Capital City and catch up with friends and family.  We had a pretty packed schedule and managed to see a lot of people this trip.

Patriotic salad

On the 4th of July we got together with family and had a delicious meal together.  Dad grilled skewers, Mom made a delicious homemade lemon meringue pie, and I made a very patriotic salad with blueberries picked straight from my mother-in-laws yard.  I could eat a few buckets of her blueberries!

After dinner we went to a baseball game.  We have done this many times over the years because they always put on a nice firework display.  We all had a good time despite being rained on.  We toughed it out and it paid off in the end when we had a front row seat to the show.  Lou was really impressed by the fireworks...she squealed "WOW" for every single firework, it was pretty cute!  Kiki on the other hand was a little frightened at the thought of being outside when fireworks were being shot, Pappy took her to his car so they could watch them inside.

 

Ho Hum Hair



Tools of the trade

 So, I've been feeling pretty bored with my blond locks lately.  Since I haven't been working in the spa/salon industry I've been pretty neglectful of my head of hair.  I used to switch it up all the time but for the past year I haven't really maintained my mane like I should.  This past weekend I went by my favorite supply house in the Capital City and this evening I went...

Apparently I am not capable of taking a picture of myself where I don't look surprised!

...Coppery Red.

Then after Hubby and I had dinner I got out the shears and got a little scissor happy but I was long overdue.

Gigi Turns 4

The Birthday Girl in her hand decorated tiara

 Once upon a time...there lived a princess named Gigi.  Gigi was turning four years old and decided to have a princess themed party for all of her fellow princesses.  She invited each of them to a party at her castle this past weekend with only two requests: 1. Wear your princess gear and 2. No boys allowed!  

The highlight of the party...the milk bar!

 The princesses were treated to many fine delicacies courtesy of Babs, all of Princess Gigi's favorites which included: a milk bar with choice of mix in, cheese, fruit, chips and dip and cake.

A few of the girlies, including three of my nieces on the left.  I think there were 12 girls that came.

 Her Aunt (a.k.a. the fairest of them all) was the bartender...
carefully personalizing each tiny goblet with each princesses name and customizing each little ladies flavor request.

Cute decorations made by yours truly and her wonderful Hubby.

 Fresh paper flowers were made just before the party was to take place.  Her Aunt and mostly Uncle Hubby did a fabulous job on those and they aren't biased at all.  ;)

Happy Birthday dear Gigi!

And lastly, there was a fantastical cake that was made by her fairy godmother that was a thing to behold.  The Babs duo truly out did themselves with that wonderful treat.

The princess entertained her guests with a butterfly pinata, princess puzzle, scavenger hunt, tiaras that each princess got to decorate and a small breakdown complete with real tears because it was her party and she'll cry if she wants to!  The lovely Gigi was gifted with many cute things including her very own tervis tumbler, purses, Hello Kitty stuff and a new laptop.

And they all lived happily every after...The End!

Father's Day 2011

Me and my Dad

 My parents came to Horse Country for Father's Day weekend.  We did an impromtu home project, took them to dinner at a local BBQ joint and watched a movie.  On actual Father's Day we made them a fabulous breakfast.

Father's Day breakfast of champions.  Dad was chewing...not mad!

Delightful french toast and fruit salad.

 After church my brother's family came to our house and we made bacon wrapped steak and chicken kabobs on the grill, tortellini salad and spinach salad.  Then for dessert we had fruit pizza and it was yummy!

Fruit Pizza

Happy Father's Day to the best Dad a girl could ask for.  We love you!