The Grey of Winter

Okay is it just me or are others already tired of this "freakin cloudy weather". I am done with the cold, wet, miserable crap outside. I get cabin fever and had to make an emergency "retail therapy" trip to Kohls in Conway yesterday ignoring the chance of freezing rain. I hate it. Come back sunshine...come back...I will appreciate you this time...I mean it ;-)
I think deep down (okay not THAT deep down) I am in post holiday depression. I had such a wonderful time with my family over the holidays. The added treat of Keri, Chad and the boys and Angie and the girls bringing me home on the Sunday after Christmas and staying until Friday was delicious...lol
The downside was that it reminded me how much I miss having that special loving person with me all the time. I'm beginning to think that this dating stuff is just too much work. I just want someone to "love me" dammit and worship me immediately. Is that too much to ask? I don't want to have to jump through all the hoops. (i think these men rent by the hour and are illegal in most states)
I am an amazing, wonderful, loving person...just take my word for it.
I also have a NEW DO for the new year. I got my hair cut "short" yikes..and the color is much darker. It is spikier and trendy and all of that but in reality...I still feel kinda like a boy. I guess I will get used to it and it will grow. I think my liking it or not liking it is also a result of the weather/post holiday depression. I have been going to exercise/dance classes this week and love the new classes. Community choir and Bell choir start back next week so that will help fill the void too.
I am also really looking forward to flying out to Vegas on the 17th for a week with Ricky, Beth, Bradley and Ella. That will be fun!

I'll be fine in 2009

Happy New Year to all of you ;-)
and goodnight!

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Fa la la la lah...la la la lah...

That is one of my favorite Christmas pictures of Jason. It was taken last year and it is so cute. (He looks a little more comfortable in it than the one of him on the left sitting in Santa's lap)

Gosh, just look around the room! It looks like Santa and the elves threw up in here. Gift bags, presents, a tree that looks like it was designed with barbie in mind, homemade cookies, Christmas Cards still not mailed. A ridiculous Christmas newsletter that should be tossed. I'm not ready but here it comes anyway. Christmas is right around the corner and I have almost made it though another Christmas without my best friend at my side. Okay, well I know he IS actually there but he can't help.

I am flying to New Orleans on Christmas Day to celebrate with some of the kids. I will see Ryan, Angie and the girls on Christmas night and then off to Hammond to meet up with Jason, Mandy, and Fe'de on the 26th, then Keri and the boys will come after me on Saturday and I will be there until Sunday or Monday. Then, both girls and their families (minus Ryan) ;-( will drive me back home and stay a few days in Arkansas. We will really miss Ricky and Beth and Bradley and Ella this year!! Hopefully we can get it together next year and at least make it back to our beach in November. I am so thankful for the times we get to spend together as family. It is such a wonderful family...I am so blessed!

My heart and prayers go out to Angie's friend's family that just lost their loved one. It is hard...really really hard but they will make it in time with God's help and loving family and friends.

Merry Christmas to you all!
Have a Blessed Holiday and stay safe.

Pictures..."Where's Linda?"

These are pictures from my trip to Florida for Linda's surprise birthday. I know the pictures are not in order and look kinda crooked but hey...at least I got them posted.

Yikes! It's almost Chrismas......

I know, it's been a month since I posted to my blog. I have been really, really busy...or maybe really really lazy..lol
Could be a little of both.
I flew out to Houston and spent a week with Jason and Mandy and Mandy's mom, Alicia. We also were lucky enough to have a houseful of great dogs. Thanksgiving was a feast fit for kings thanks to the two great cooks ...not me...I was the clean up lady ;-D -
I had a great time eating, drinking, shopping, and laughing. I flew home on Monday, Dec 1st and repacked for a trip to Tampa, FL on Thursday.
A surprise 60th birthday party for one of my dearest friends, Linda, was the reason for my trip. It was hosted by her son and husband. Another great friend flew in from Kansas City too. Karla and I spent Thurs - Sat running around town in the convertible, shopping at Kohl's. We carried around a sign that said Where's Linda? The pictures were for her birthday. Of course she was pissed that we were actually staying on the beach without her the days before the party. The party was a huge success. I will try to post some pictures.

Tampa was warm and beautiful. We hated to return to cold weather. At least I wasn't returning to snow like Karla was...lol

Gobble Gobble Gobble

Here it is almost Turkey Time and I am wondering where the last month went?? I noticed that I hadn't blogged since Oct 20th so I will try and recap the month....Halloween came and went. I missed being with the kids this year. I did face painting at the church festival and then came home and had trick r treaters. The first week in November I made a screamin trip back to Alabama to clear out one of my storage buildings. Drove over on a Wednesday and back on Thursday. Jason flew in that Friday for "Deer/Beer" camp out at the farm. This year didn't produce the venison as in past years but I know the boys all had a great time. Their stay was cut short this year because of work commitments. Funny how life and jobs get in the way at times! Jason stayed with me from Tues until Friday and he was able to get together with his cousins and other family this time. It was a treat for all of us. I also had him do all my my technical bs (electronic/ipod/computer/tv/dvr) etc. while here. I took him to the airport on Friday and I continued on to Alabama. I stayed with my friends and got to visit with most of them this time, which was nice. Gail and Glenda and I had tickets to a play called "Dixie's Tupperware Party" on Tuesday night. It was pretty funny (especially since Dixie was a tall Red headed Drag Queen!) I should have known something was up when the billing said "not your grandmother's tupperware party". Who knew that the sheet cake taker would actually hold 24 jello shots! lol

I am looking forward to flying to Houston to Jason and Mandy's house on Tuesday for a week. Mandy's mom, Alicia, and also my grandson, Fe'de will be there for Thanksgiving. It will be fun.

It seems odd that I am not headed to Orange Beach today and that must be why I feel so sad.....It is a grey day and looks almost like snow is on the way. We had spent this week on the beach for the last several years and because of other commitments we didn't make the reservations this year. Next year, I think I will go back to the beach. It has now been one year, six months, and 5 days but memories last a lifetime. It was always such a fun place. Last year we celebrated Bradley's birthday there and it was a hoot! He is 10 years old today!! Happy Birthday Bradley!!

I am so thankful for my wonderful family and friends...oh yeah...AND my two cats!

Trick or Treat..smell my feet

Give me somethin good to EAT! Here it is October 30th and I sit here thinking.....where the heck did October go? It sneaked by just like September did! I am also thinking...if I eat out of that candy bowl and NOBODY sees me..does it still count?? This idea is coming from a woman who, just an hour and a half ago, was sweating buckets from an hour workout at Zumba class while dressed as a cat in honor of Halloween. I refuse to grow up to the amazement of my children and friends ;-) and...I make a rather cute cat if I say so myself.
I hope you have a Spooktacular Halloween and get all the treats (or tricks) you need! and speaking of Spooky....

I really never, ever, ever thought I would have to be dating again at 57. Wow..it's almost like I know too much, or sometimes not enough...anyway it is certainly confusing and frustrating. Where oh where is my next Knight in Shining Armor?? Of course he has to be absolutely wonderful (since I am spoiled already) and he has to sing and love family and God and...did I mention have a boat?? And then comes the fact that I really don't even want him to be from anywhere near here. Louisiana, near the girls would be nice or Huntsville area...AND I don't want to meet him just yet. I have had a few dates with old friends from school..just getting my feet wet.

I am on eharmony.com and now match.com but just how much can you tell from a picture and a few paragraphs. I will keep you posted as this new adventure takes place in my life...you will not get all the details but suffice to say Life Goes On.