Random thoughts on a wet thursday

It seems like life is moving as fast as the storm clouds in the sky. 

1.  23 days until my mom and I are Oregon bound.
2.  I check daily to see if flight prices have gone down.
3.  My suitcase is opened up in the spare bedroom.
4.  Steph says to pack a raincoat.
5.  I can't wait to see my daughter's new life in Bandon.
6.  The grand kids have places lined up to take me to see.
7.  I can't wait to see the amazing ocean in Steph's backyard.
8.  I am packing as light as possible....No dress up clothes..
9.  I would love to have a big yard sale before my trip.
10.My hair use to be straight...and now it's curly..what's up with that?
11.Mike had his 2nd eye surgery.  I pray he can see soon.
12.I am so thankful we rescued Halle & Lilly...they bring us happiness.
13.I need new make-up...
14.I started back to church...and it's a good feeling..
15.My mom said she heard my dad say "good morning" today...
16.My colon has been feeling better since drinking POM juice..
17.I started eating salads and pizza again and feeling ok..
18.I'm glad the bag of jelly beans are gone from my office desk..
19.It's a great feeling to sing praises to the Lord with your grand-daughter beside you in church.
20.We love our new Texas Roadhouse down the street..
21.My boss's wife gave me a new Joyce Meyer daily devotional book..love it!
22.I have a new hairstylist and love her...
23.I need a pedicure before my trip...
24.I love going to the playground with Abby & Jack...
25.Longhorn steakhouse has the best Key Lime Pie...
26.I love Neutrogena facial soap..
27.I love ice water with lemon..
28.Have you ever tried an Eggo waffle/bacon sandwich with little syrup? Yum!
29.Big Bang Theory is the most awesome show on t.v. Mike got me hooked.
30.Love all the girls remaining on American Idol...especially Kree...

Happy Birthday Nate & Diane

Today is a very special day.  It's my son, Nate & sister, Diane's Birthday.  My wish for them is to have a Great day celebrating.  We will celebrate Nate's Birthday by ordering Chinese food and bringing to my house.  I ordered him his favorite cake from Baskin Robbins.  He has been working a lot of doubles and wants a relaxing evening.  My sister will celebrate with a craw fish boil.  Her son-in-law, Rob is heading it up.  That's how they celebrate down in the South. 
I raise my glass to both of them today....They are important people in my life and I love them both.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATE & DIANE....

Easter 2013

It was a different Easter this year.  The first Easter without Steph, Jeff, Noah, Carter, Gray and Ivy.  I went to Church and was greeted by my very happy Abby, who sat very close to me and melted my heart.  I love singing praises with her.  Jack is partial to his other Grandma (Breen), and sat on her lap.  He says he's going to marry her.  What a character he is.  On the church pew sat my daughter-in-law's twin sisters, in-laws, my daughter-in-laws parents and her niece and nephew.  In the picture is Jack, Lilah and Abby.  Cousins Lilah and Abby are joined at the hip.  They are super close cousins.  After seeing the movie "OZ", I call Lilah the China doll, because she looks just like her. 
Mike's Birthday was also on Easter.  So we had 2 celebrations.  After church, Mike and I went to pick up my mom for lunch, but she wasn't feeling good, so we went ahead to get a light lunch, since Mike was still full from the "6" eggs he ate for breakfast.  And it was all my fault for making him 2 egg McMuffins after he ate 4 boiled eggs...I tend to overfeed...
We were able to Skype with Steph and family before
I started cooking around 4:00 for our 6:00 dinner with Nate, Elsa, Abby and Jack.  It was an easy Ham dinner, Mike's favorite...Elsa brought Mike his favorite, fruit pie from Marilyn's bakery.  Abby and Jack opened their large eggs filled with candy and money after dinner.  It was a nice Easter.