Quick update! The girls and I are having a great holiday vacation in Wyoming. We had a wonderful Christmas and are now looking forward to the new year. The girls were, of course, spoiled by all the grandparents and I have exhausted myself by trying to keep up on the "toy pickup." It's not easy! But they are having fun and can't wait for a warm day so they can go outside and make snow men. Hope you all had a great Christmas! Talk to you next year!
How do I describe Uncle Dooter? I could say that he's tall. Yes, tall describes him very well. I could also say that he's very intelligent. We all know that, though. I could say that he has patience like no other person alive, he has compassion for even the small things, he has a heart of gold and a good sturdy shoulder for others to cry on. I could go on and on but the one thing I do want to say is:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNCLE DOOTER!!!
I love you very much! Hope you have a great day!
With the wind chill today, it's 16 degrees. Wish I was somewhere like this instead!
Today is dad's birthday. He doesn't know I'm blogging about it. Shhh! Don't tell him! Happy Birthday Dad!
Within the last 24 hours 3 bad things have happened:
1. Wilbur is broken again. For those of you who don't know, Wilbur is Jason's BIG tv. I named it something else, which seems to fit lately...Big Flipping Mistake. We just put a lot of money into getting it fixed, and now it looks like we get to spend even more.
2. The heater went out in Jason's car. Not a good thing for this time of year!
3. My cell phone died! This morning when I tried to turn it on...sniff...it had a blank screen...sniff...and then just kind of moaned...sniff...and was gone. Can you please pass me a tissue? Sniff...it was a good phone...sniff...I need another tissue please...
Time to upgrade!!! I already know which one I want!
Tomorrow is another day, right?
Thanks again, Aunt Woobee, for the advice you gave me oh so long ago:
Never EVER kiss a monkey!
My mom, Celebration of Life, tagged me to blog about 7 unknown things about me. I have changed it to "7 random things" instead. Sorry Mom! Hope you don't mind!
1. We all know how I feel about Bon Jovi, but I also love Techno! A friend of mine introduced me to it and now I just can't get enough!
5. Many years ago my aunt Dellie Day gave me some of her salt and pepper shakers to start my own collection. I have since then given them back, but for some reason I am STILL getting them for gifts. I don't collect them any more.
This piece of driftwood came with a note that said:
Laura,
This is honest to good, bonafide, genuine 1 of a kind, "driftwood" from the coast line of Bandon by the sea, OREGON. This was brought especially for you, 1,000 miles, across several states, upon your request. Please enjoy this little piece of "Oregon."
Courtesy of
Susan :)
Don't you just LOVE presents! Thanks Susan!
I had an overwhelming memory come to mind recently. Do you remember the bed fairies? Mynetta and I were named that by Grandma Lil. When ever we would visit Grandma we would sneak into her room and make her bed. She never failed to act surprised. I miss the summers when all of the grandchildren would take turns visiting her and our aunts. I have great memories of the fort we all built behind her house. I still live by her rules that were drilled into our heads:
Never ever walk in grass above your knees...you can't see if there are snakes. Always stay where you can see home...you don't want to get lost. Don't go walking at night...you can't see if there are badgers near by.
I miss her. Lots.
It's good to be back! Love you all!
