Let's Talk........... feet

Have you ever stopped to think about all the hard work your feet do each and every day?  They carry you from one place to the other.  They support us, each and every day, every minute of every hour.  They let you run and jump and skip and play.  You can dance and climb mountains on your feet.  In the winter, they get hidden inside socks and shoes.  In summer, they get displayed in flip-flops, sandals or just plain ole bare.

With the change in weather, your little piggy's should be making their appearance once again.  Betsy from My Five Men wants to make the emergence of our little piggy's a fun time.  She is sponsoring a Pedicure Party on March 26th!  She will be hosting a link-up for you to share your pretty piggy pictures!  AND there will be a give-a-way!

Whether you go for a professional pedicure or just opt for a little extra pampering at home for the piggys, join up with Betsy and show us your pretty piggys!  You have 13 days to get your piggys pretty and ready for the warm weather!

Mark your calendars NOW for the Pretty Piggy Party at Betsy's! 

Sunday Check In

What a lovely weekend!  Started out with Jakes annoying me via text because I wasn't there to get him 40 minutes before the scheduled pick up time.  What fun!  Finally got him, dinner and headed home.  Jakes went bowling withe G-parents while AZ aka Popsicle watched a movie.

Saturday was lazy day after riding lessons. Laundry and house work, TV and snuggling.  Playing on the beach and fire watching....

Meadow fire

This was on the other side of the meadow, with a road between me and the fire.  But I didn't know that when it was flaming.  A little close for comfort.

My boys were having such fun playing together!



I don't know who was chasing who but they were having fun
Yes, Jaxon runs so fast his feet are a blur for the camera





Jaxon spotted the geese




He thought he'd go swimming with the geese

Sunday dawned beautiful, minus one hour.  We started with playing on the beach, then cleaning the flower bed and washing the car. The afternoon moved on with Jakes helping G-pop with chores around the place.  Then it was time for him to go home. 

And we're NOT going to talk about the "I fall down an' go BOOM!" happenings around the compound.  Ok.  We'll just say, yes, it was me and yes, I'm okay.  and I'm VERY disappointed that I need a new chain for my hammock chair.   :(   And I saved the eReader!

Hope your weekend was a lovely as mine!

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!