Happy Mother's Day....

...to each and every one of you. 

 

As many of you know we always have a big family get-together, and this year was no different.  Almost everyone was there.  We did miss Sherry's son and grandson, and my daughter-in-laws brother & family, but the rst of us made it. 

 

As you can see, we are just a small group.   Lol!

 

Was a great time, with good food and even better people.



It's depressing...

.....the weather I mean.  All gray, gloomy and rain on and off.  Poor Oreo spends most of the day on the back of the sofa staring out the window.  I sure hope the May flowers are in abundance with the April wet weather. 

 

Even more depressing is the bad behavior of people.  There have been two murders within 24 hours here last week.  Police are still trying for figure if they are connected.  How do you get people to learn to deal with problems in a better way.  Life is too precious to use violence to settle a disagreement.  In addition there have been about 6 or 7 hit and runs. One resulting in the death of two people on motorcycles.    Though it was a tough decision to make, I commend the dad that turned in his own son for the death of those two motorcyclists he hit and ran.  I really feel for the man.  Had to be the hardest thing he ever had to do.  

 

I don't know if I ranted about his before but there is a neighbor on the next street who lets his dogs out without a leash.  Needless to say they seem to think our yard is their dumpling grounds.  We carry a bag for out own little dog so our nieces and nephews little children are not stepping in Oreos business.  They play here a lot as we have a big yard.  Danielle has chased them out of the yard twice.  This morning it happened again and my hubby decided they need that stuff in their own yard.  He took a bag out, picked it up and went over and dumped it in their yard.  LOL!  Trying not to have to report them, but if it keeps up we will have to.

 

Sorry this is such a downer.  Just had to vent a little. 

 

One a upnote.  My daughter has an interview tomorrow for a new job.  I sure hope she gets it, as she's not real happy at the place she is at.  I pray it all goes her way.

Wake up call.

It's 4:30 in the morning and a paw is tapping the cheek. Maybe if it's ignored, he will go back to sleep. 

 Nope, a few seconds later another few taps.  Lay still and pretend you didn't feel it. Nope.

 

Then the scratching that shakes the whole bed starts.  That doesn't seem to be doing the job and getting her to to get up. 

 

How about shaking the head so hard it sounds like the ears helicopter blades.  Boy she is being stubborn this morning.

 

Aaaah, I have it.  How about kisses all over her face.  Eureka!  She's sitting up. 

 

SHE CALLED ME A PEST!  Can you believe that.  I just wanted to go outside and do my thing.  After all, she goes when she wants to.

 

Now that I've taken care of the morning wake up routine, I think I'll take a nap. 

I'm Oreo and by the way, I'M A CUTE PEST. 



Lobster Red

Well almost.  I'm a bad girl.  Did just what the Doc said not to do. Stay out in the sun.  We sat out in the yard Sunday, enjoying the beautiful day, and got my face sunburned.  It really didn't seem like the warm but you know how it is when you don't really feel the sun too much. After all I did have my coat on as it wasn't that warm.  Just didn't have tha heart to take Oreo inside.  He was enjoying it so much watching and playing with the kids.  

 

I really need to get to more reading.  I have been buying books for my kindle but just don't have the time to sit and read as much as I'd like.  Now that they are taxed at purchase here I don't have to hold back and keep account of every purchase for the tax lady.  Not that I like that there taxed.  Some pleasures should just be free, don't you think?

 

Went to a benefit for a dear lady that got throat cancer and must say what a success it was.  It makes you feel so good when people turn out and are willing to give for others.

 

Had a surprise party for my grandson's 30th birthday.  It's funny because his birthday isn't until May, but he's such a nosy little stinker his wife pulled and fast one and had it early.  Well it worked.  He really was surprised.  Fun was had by all.

 

Oreo is a little stinker.  He doesn't care much for a bath.  I got everything ready and Jack brought him up and I shut the door (he'll try to run).  When he couldn't get out he lifted his leg and proceeded to show us what his opinion was by letting the shower curtain have it.  'Make me take a bath, I'll make extra work for you.'  LOL

 

Well better get on with it.  Nothing gets done sitting here.  Have a good day.

 

 

GO BADGERS!

 

 



I'm still here.

Been busy as well as a bit lazy, and that's all I'm going to say about that, lol.

 

Was standing at the store yesterday, while hubby was getting a perscription filled, looking over the magazines by the check outs.  I've always wondered what people see in those 'scandal sheets'.  One had Prince Charles wife Camila on it with the headline, "Camilla 400 Million divorce demand" or she'll spill the beans about Charles gay life.  Another of the downfall of the Kardashian supposedly losing their tv show etc.  Jennifer Anistons suppose pregnancy, and on and on. 

 

Years ago I bought one to see what all the hype is about and couldn't believe some of the stuff in it.  I know they've been sued a few times and lost some big ones (Carol Burnett for one), so why do they keep it up.  Yes, there may be some semblance of truths to them, but the way it's presented is pure shock value and demeaning in many ways.  I guess people get some satifaction out of seeing someone else has troubles too.  Maybe makes us not feel so alone when down.

 

Okay enough on that subject.  How's your weather?  We're expecting more cold and snow this week, and hopefully that will be the end of it.  I mean really.  April is only days away.  The robins have been hopping all over the yard driving the poor dog nuts.  He sees them, wants out and about jerks my arm off trying to catch them.  Silly dog. 

 

Well, have I yammered on enough for you?  LOL.  Time to get to work around here.  You all have a good day.  

Hope I don't offend.

I hope I don't upset anyone with this post but just have to make my observation on the subject.  What subject?  The Gay lifestyle everyone seems so worried about.  Trying to do all they can to shove these people back into the closet. Don't get me wrong.  I don't understand such preferences, but I don't condem them either. 

 

I don't understand how their life should affect the lives or families or marriages of us who live another way.  I don't believe in telling others how to live their lives, whether their gay, straight, christian, athiest, Jewish, Muslim,  black, red, white, or whatever.  It's their life, not mine. 

 

You can't always tell if someone is gay.  You surely can't always tell by their looks or professions.  Yes there are those that give off that vibe, Liberace was one.  Then there are the Rock Hudsonstypes that shock everyone when found out. I have a neighbor who  (a sister of a friend) when I was growing up had no idea she was like that, relatives I learned about later.  Teachers that surprised me during my life.  I've know a few others that completely surprised me, and those that didn't.  Did I removed them from circle of friends and aquaintenances. No.  

 

Business who turn people away make me wonder how do they know?  It certainly costs them money which most can't afford to lose in this economy. 

 

I guess what I'm saying they are all kinds of people on this earth.  Put here by God.  I believe it was to teach us all to learn to live, love, learn, be tolerant, not to judge (that's HIS job) as His lessons for us.  Just as those who are handicapped in some way, or suffering in other ways.  It's to test our patience and faith.

 

As I said, God put them all here, and God doesn't make mistakes.

 

My how they grow.

Yesterday we had another birthday party for our great-grandson.  He's a whole 4. I love watching the little ones.  They are so excited at these things they just don't know what to do first.  As we watched him and Ella last week it brings back memories of the others at that age.   Before the party we were visited by our granddaughter Nicole, (who it seems like yesterday she was only 1) in here dress for the winter dance at school.  She has grown into such a lovely young lady.

  

 



So pretty.  I love the dress.  She wanted something kind of vintage looking.

The date. 

With the Mom!

 

Yesterday she was only this big.  Well it does seem that way.

 

Off to do something.  What I'm don't know.  Have a good day.