He's A Popsicle! and other fragmented thoughts....

AZ has been back for about a week now.  He's all settled in the house.  We're both getting used to sharing space with another person.  Poor thing has been cold for a week!  He was complaining this morning about how cold it is.  I think it was in the high 40's which for this time of year is not cold.  I've been teasing him about being a Popsicle.  Before I left for work this morning, I made sure I tucked an extra blanket around him.

Work is picking up a little bit.  I have several applications to write and lots of boring reading to do.  Actually, what some may consider boring.  I've been fascinated by the stats I'm reading.  The scary stats!  It always amazes me the number of people who are involved in drugs and alcohol abuse.  And I work in the field so you would think I wouldn't be shocked, but I am!

The Parents are planning a trip in the camper.  They are going to head to Harper's Ferry for a long weekend.  I hope they have lots of fun and don't get into too much trouble.  They are going to travel and camp with  friends who are experienced RV-ers so I won't worry too much. 

My Scentsy business is starting to pick up.  I've had some good sales at work and have gotten a couple of parties booked.  I'm also planning lots of open house parties at my house to introduce the new products!  I'm excited to make this work!

My plans for the weekend are to get Jakes, clean the bathroom and relax.  I might wash my car now that AZ is safely here and I don't have to worry about creating storms that could endanger him!  Oh and get my flower beds ready for flowers!

Rush Hour - WW

Rush Hour on the River

Its Okay Tuesday

I'm going to play along with Amber from Airing My Dirty Laundry, One Sock at a Time for Its Okay Tuesday.  If you have things to be okay about, link up and share your joys!



Its Okay to:


Be happy that AZ made it here with no major mishaps on the road from AZ.  Now to get him settled and both of us adjust to having/being a roomie.



To think that people are making too big a deal over Angelina's daughter wearing lipstick.  What little girl didn't play dress up with her mom's make-up?



To have LOVED Ambers' story about a PIP.  You have to read her story for more info.  As a mom, you will totally understand!



To be frustrated by the site administrator at work. It never fails that he NEEDS something from me before I even have time to get in the door.  DUDE, can I put my coffee down first?



To be exhausted from lack of sleep.  There are adjustments to be made.......



To be SO happy with Jakes progress report from school. His grades just keep going up and up!  Awesome kid!



Don't forget to link up with Amber and play along!

HERE!

AZ is HERE!  After many long days on the road, he made it to my house in the middle of the night.  Going to take the next couple of days to get him settled.

Thanks for the prayers and good thoughts on his journey.  Most of all thanks for not washing anything! 

See you in a couple.......

River Culture

Living on the River brings with it a different culture than what may be found with land-locked residents.  Normally the River looks like this:



Peaceful with cruise ships passing

We do a lot of cleaning of the windows on the River.  When the River looks like this:

You can guess where the water and spray goes.  If we want good weather, we don't wash the windows.  Kathy washed her front windows on Tuesday.  Wednesday into Thursday, it rained.

Another belief we have is that if we wash our vehicles in the winter, it will bring snow.  Dolores washed her truck inside and out a couple of weeks ago and we got a little covering of snow.  Had she scrubbed and detailed her truck we would have gotten this:




With these beliefs in place I have a favor to ask of ya'll.  AZ pulled out of his home in AZ last night to head back to the East Coast, premanently.  There will be no more washing of windows or vehicles until he gets here safe and sound.  Got that everyone?  Good!



Tuesday Thoughts

So much stuff going on.  Little stuff.  But stuff all the same.

My first order as a Scentsy Consultant should be delivered today!  I will get to label, sort and deliver to all my special customers.  So excited to spread happy smells!  Also this is your last chance to order for 10% off all products! If there is a Fall/Winter scent you love, now's the time to stock up!  As of March 1st, the Fall/Winter scents will be put away to make room for Spring/Summer!  Stop by my Website to place your orders.  Tomorrow I'll update my side bar with the new Scent and Warmer of the Month.  You'll Love Them!

Jakes and I had an ok weekend.  He did riding lessons on Saturday, then parked his butt on my couch with my iPad and the TV for the rest of the weekend.  I suggested that he go outside and ride his bike or scooter and he wanted to have a lazy day.  humph.  I wanted my couch and my iPad.  Brat.

I have several major grant applications to work on right now.  What fun!  At least its something to make the day go faster.

AZ is finishing up his packing and should hit the road tomorrow!  He's excited and ready to come home.  I'm excited for him to come home too.  He's been so miserable out there.  Hopefully, coming back will be better for him all around.

Neicy and I are on week 4 of the running program.  Yes, I'm still keeping up with it.  And yesterday, after I ran for 5 minutes TWICE, I was so proud of myself!  I did it!  We'll run the same program for the rest of this week, then the running time gets upped.  I'm kinda dreading it.  But once I get out there, chatting with Neicy, its not too bad.

This weather has been so nice!  I'm almost afraid that we will suffer for the wonderful weather this summer.  I know that when Neicy and I are running, there are swarms of mosquitos already.

I have some good books on hold at the library.  Actually, I'm on the waiting list for some really good books.  For 4 of them, I am the next in line to borrow them.  I have a feeling that all 4 are going to be available at almost the same time.  There will be lots of reading going on in my house!  Can't wait!

Tonight is singing night!  I missed last week to go to dinner with Neicy to celebrate her birthday.  It was a nice evening and a good reason to miss singing.  Our spring concert is the first weekend in May.  doom-a-loom-a, doom-a-loom-a over and over..............

Its A Blow-Out

Usually  by this time in a winter, I've posted several pictures of the River frozen over.  Last year, there were ice breakers on the river further north.

This year, Jaxon and I've been playing fetch on the beach and practicing for the Polar Bear Plunge all through February!  I am loving this winter.

This morning, Jax and I went out for potties and there was SO much MORE beach than usual.

Lots O Beach

There was Blow Out Tides this morning.  The weather service said that tides would be about 3 feet LOWER than usual.  Jaxon and I took advantage of the extra beach to play ball and check out things.

This is the anchor that I attach a bouy to so friends with boats can tie up.

I am standing where I normally drop my crab pots in the summer.

Jaxon and I weren't the only ones on the beach this morning.  A neighbor was out changing out the chains on his anchor bouy.  And the kitties joined us.

Saylors wanted to stroll on the beach.

Jaxon wanted to play with Shadow

Overall, it was a lovely way to start the day.  A walk on the beach.  Lots O'Beach!