Tuesday, April 29, 2008

The Rest of the Story

So, I have had several people say "So how did the rest of the weekend go with Maycie?" Well... here is the rest of the story...

After the OUR nap on Friday things were fairly smooth. Happy times were had by all. I have those magnet letters on my refrigerator for Maycie to play with. She figured out they stick to the dishwasher face as well as the refrigerator. It was big hard work to move each and every letter, one at a time, over to the dishwasher and back, not once but several times. Then it is also fun to take the letters and bring them into the bathroom and throw them in the toilet.

Saturday was too windy for us to go to the zoo as planned, so we hung out at home and read books, sang songs, tortured the dogs and all around had a wonderful day! Scooter, who has an uncontrollable tongue constantly wanted to lick Maycie. So after several times of pointing at Scooter and saying "No!", Maycie learned to point and in a little staccato voice she would command "No!" From that point forward she was the boss of the dogs. They would trot by and she would command "No!" Perfect....

We worked hard on learning to blow kisses, sing The Itsy Bitsy Spider (complete with hand motions), and blowing bubbles. It was a fabulous weekend. I was sad when her mommie came home and swooped her up. Out to the car she was whooshed with her sippy cup, Singing Pizza Elmo, and zebra minky blanket... Wait did I just hear "Itty bitty pida"? Yep... that's my girl!

The mashed potatoes, roast, and green beans was just more than any little cupcake should have to endure... And yes, her bib does say "Cupcake"


"Are you talkin to me? Are YOU talkin to ME????"
Muah!

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Revolution Money Exchange

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Revolution Money Exchange is a new payment processing service similar to PayPal. As the service is new, they are busily trying to attract users. Anyone who signs up for an RME account by May 15th will receive a $25 credit that can be used with any vendor who accepts RME payments.

I am now accepting RME in my Etsy shop, and am offering a great deal to anyone who pays for a purchase from my shop by RME by May 31st: you will receive free shipping. This is a great chance to purchase any of my jewelry you’ve had an eye on with no money out of your pocket!

Many other Etsy artists and crafters are accepting Revolution Money Exchange payments as well. Here is a list of some of them. To earn your $25 RME credit that can be redeemed at any of the shops below, follow the link below and sign up by May 15th. After signing up, just click “my account” and click “accept” to receive the $25 credit.

Shops that accept RME by category

JEWELRY ONLY
http://ccsynopticvisions.etsy.com/
http://designgal.etsy.com/
http://mermaidinacan.etsy.com/
http://designsbycher.etsy.com/
http://wickdpissajewelry.etsy.com/
http://harmonymetals.etsy.com/
http://homegrowngems.etsy.com/
http://strangelittlebird.etsy.com/
http://penelopeandanastasia.etsy.com/
http://earthdream.etsy.com/
http://brooklynthings.etsy.com/
http://tangokdesign.etsy.com/
http://alexandrasjewelry.etsy.com/
http://catrocks.etsy.com/
http://nayadesigns.etsy.com/
http://liviastreasures.etsy.com/
http://modadesigns.etsy.com/
http://journeyinjewellery.etsy.com/
http://odds.etsy.com/
http://theebonswan.etsy.com/
http://bschrag.etsy.com/
http://jemsbyjbandcompany.etsy.com/
http://broadwaybeads.etsy.com/
http://lovecactus.etsy.com/
http://thebeadedlily.etsy.com/
http://skincandy.etsy.com/
http://sparxsdesigns.etsy.com/
http://cozysister.etsy.com/
http://lavalleygirly.etsy.com/
http://metamorph.etsy.com/
http://weepingwillowyone.etsy.com/
http://crystalimpressions.etsy.com/
http://glassgrrlstudios.etsy.com/
http://soloartworks.etsy.com/
http://lilikoidesigner.etsy.com/
http://andromedadesigns.etsy.com/
http://suzyqjenn.etsy.com/
http://www.kgarnerdesigns.etsy.com/
twistthis22501.etsy.com
http://sidewingcreations.etsy.com/
http://jewelsofluxury.etsy.com/
http://michelletherese.etsy.com/
http://gailavira.etsy.com/
http://www.vandiva.etsy.com/
http://malves1009.etsy.com/
http://gailavira.etsy.com/
http://www.kzoretic.etsy.com/
http://aminyitray.etsy.com/
http://mountainshadow.etsy.com/
http://www.raevyn77.etsy.com/
http://plutostar.etsy.com/
http://emtsgirlfriend.etsy.com/
http://ambrosianbeads.etsy.com/
http://distinque.etsy.com/
http://pawandclawdesigns.etsy.com/
alorinna.etsy.com
http://ingasgems.etsy.com/
http://www.bethsingleton.etsy.com/
http://luckylibra.etsy.com/
http://www.jeannesjewels.etsy.com/
http://desireedesigns.etsy.com/
http://auryndesign.etsy.com/
http://flourishjewelry.etsy.com/
http://mrsm.etsy.com/
http://struckmyfancy.etsy.com/
http://caprichos.etsy.com/
http://jewelrybytiti.etsy.com/
http://seagoddess.etsy.com/
http://www.gemsbyjules.etsy.com/
http://jewelstreet.etsy.com/
http://gemmabeads.etsy.com
http://ekioart.etsy.com
creationsbycat.etsy.com
http://pearlbythesea.etsy.com



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JEWELRY AND MORE
http://knotartwa.etsy.com/
http://karinscreations.etsy.com/
http://charmingelements.etsy.com/
http://devancarol.etsy.com/
http://silverliningdesigns6.etsy.com/
http://satindollco.etsy.com/
http://relishdress.etsy.com/
http://uniquecharm.etsy.com/
http://designsbykat619.etsy.com/
http://kayraffla.etsy.com/
http://moreglitterplease.etsy.com/
http://knitandpearl.etsy.com/
http://designsbytracey.etsy.com/
http://blueladystudios.etsy.com/
http://seahorsedesigns.etsy.com/
http://chendric.etsy.com/
http://rlscreations.etsy.com/
http://rockngemsjewelry.etsy.com/
http://bozack80.etsy.com/
http://beatgirl77.etsy.com/
http://idyllhands.etsy.com/
http://aimeedars.etsy.com/
http://gooseontheloose.etsy.com/
http://juliajae.etsy.com/
http://collettestreasures.etsy.com/
http://www.lling2303.etsy.com/
http://caprichos.etsy.com/moribadesign.etsy.com
http://adornmentsbykarla.etsy.com/
http://sweetwolf.etsy.com/
http://beinspireddesigns.etsy.com/
http://awood616.etsy.com/
http://www.alianadesigns.etsy.com/
http://luckygirltrading.etsy.com/
http://foret.etsy.com/
http://bellesirota.etsy.com
http://rhisbitsandbeads.etsy.com
http://flurrsprite.etsy.com

FABRIC GOODS
http://sygnetcreations.etsy.com/
http://www.diamondmeenuh.etsy.com/
http://www.ablemabel.etsy.com/
http://quayandco.etsy.com/
http://maram.etsy.com/
http://kristinalaw.etsy.com/
http://MindysEmbroidery.etsy.com
http://MelodysUnchained.etsy.com


KNITTING & CROCHET
http://heatherknitz.etsy.com/
http://froghollowfarm.etsy.com/
http://ladylazarusplath.etsy.com/
plenox.etsy.com
http://mayraecrochetnknit.etsy.com/
http://djeffries.etsy.com/
http://boutiquepinkdesigns.etsy.com/
http://knotbygranma.etsy.com/
fairyfelts.etsy.com

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES (NON-JEWELRY)
http://electricbluebird.etsy.com/
http://stellalunadesigns.etsy.com/
http://oceanavesilks.etsy.com/
http://cathysewnsew.etsy.com/
http://fabricfun.etsy.com/
http://picklehead.etsy.com/
http://fringies.etsy.com/
http://sheilascrafts.etsy.com/
http://callidora.etsy.com/
http://suenosdejmi.etsy.com/
http://jenniferjoycreative.etsy.com/
http://salmonstreetstudio.etsy.com/
http://yodamoon.etsy.com/
http://faewoodcreations.etsy.com/
reneesfashions.etsy.com
http://www.auntifranni.etsy.com/
http://wwww.tackyhandmade.etsy.com

BAGS & PURSES ONLY
http://yinsouciant.etsy.com/
http://jillyd.etsy.com/
http://areleldesigns.etsy.com/
http://threadbeaur.etsy.com/
sewpink.etsy.com
sonya.etsy.com


BABY & KIDS
http://hullabalooboutique.etsy.com/
http://sewfinebabyboutique.etsy.com/
http://jumpupanddown.etsy.com/
http://buddhabellybaby.etsy.com/
http://pumpkinlights.etsy.com/
http://weebeaks.etsy.com/
http://gracefulbabies.etsy.com/
http://mozabebidesigns.etsy.com/
http://ambercripe.etsy.com/
http://bethontheweb.etsy.com/
http://thefleeciestbaby.etsy.com/
http://handmadebaby.etsy.com/
http://babymoon.etsy.com/
http://justtoocute.etsy.com/
http://thecrochetedbaby.etsy.com/
http://monkeysnugglesdiaper.etsy.com/
http://koltons.etsy.com/
http://mylittle.etsy.com/
http://sobrightdesigns.etsy.com/
http://myfairybabies.etsy.com/
http://turtleturtle.etsy.com/
babypeasandcarrots.etsy.com
http://www.nuxiemade.etsy.com/
babaialainn.etsy.com
byrdieclothing.etsy.com
http://pumpkinlights.etsy.com/
http://bumblebeebaby.etsy.com/
http://babysmiles.etsy.com/
http://beckaboo.etsy.com/
http://fraybabybibsandmore.etsy.com/
http://bugeater.etsy.com/
http://spoiledbabydesign.etsy.com
www.lalas.etsy.com
http://heydooney.etsy.com
sweetpeababy.etsy.com

BABY & KIDS HAIR ACCESSORIES
http://punkynmunky.etsy.com/
http://bowsbyamber.etsy.com/
http://jtatmusic.etsy.com/
http://love2sparkle.etsy.com/
http://sugarbuggirls.etsy.com/
http://cutesieclips.etsy.com/
http://jesscreations.etsy.com/
http://ashliesbowtique.etsy.com/
http://happygrandma402905.etsy.com/
http://twincurls.etsy.com/
http://buttonsinbows.etsy.com/
http://kaylaj777.etsy.com/
http://chloescuties.etsy.com/
http://vickiesuniquebows.etsy.com

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BABY & KIDS TOYS
http://zparkleys.etsy.com/
http://zadyball.etsy.com/
http://flakyfriends.etsy.com/
http://brightsidea.etsy.com/
http://www.morumoto.etsy.com/
http://mfcrafts.etsy.com/
littleplasticgirlies.etsy.com

FOR PETS
http://ohanacanine.etsy.com/
http://doggiewearz.etsy.com/

EDIBLE YUMMY STUFF
http://asugaraffair.etsy.com/
http://steelcitybakery.etsy.com/
http://doubledippedsweets.etsy.com/
http://thesweetspot.etsy.com/


BATH, BODY, & CANDLES
http://crazytimescandles.etsy.com/
http://thescentedwick.etsy.com/
http://countrycandlesnsoaps.etsy.com/
http://socaligirl.etsy.com/
http://sageanddaisy.etsy.com/
http://serenityfields.etsy.com/
http://danesmommy.etsy.com/
http://valhallasoap.etsy.com/
http://chunkybuttcandles.etsy.com/

BATH & BODY ONLY
http://daisycakessoap.etsy.com/
http://dennisanderson.etsy.com/
http://southernvtsoap.etsy.com/
http://sleepycathollow.etsy.com/
http://eastcoasttropics.etsy.com/
http://longwinterfarm.etsy.com/
http://beautifulskin.etsy.com/
http://theivorymagnolia.etsy.com/
http://kallia.etsy.com/
http://fairycat.etsy.com/
http://whystlestop.etsy.com/
http://jbsoaps.etsy.com/
http://aspenspa.etsy.com/
http://morganstreet.etsy.com/
http://southernvtsoap.etsy.com/
http://tamarasherbes.etsy.com/
http://mineralmakeup.etsy.com/
http://cozymoments.etsy.com/
Blue House Soaps
http://pegasussoaps.etsy.com/


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A LITTLE BIT OF SOMETHIN, SOMETHIN
http://queengabby.etsy.com/
http://backwoodsophisticate.etsy.com/
http://creationsbywhitney.etsy.com/
http://allaboutthebuttons.etsy.com/
http://bigblueeyes.etsy.com/
http://collectiveelements.etsy.com/
http://bibliophile1.etsy.com/
http://fortheloveofcrafts.etsy.com/
http://weebeeuniquesbyjulie.etsy.com/
http://tackyhandmade.etsy.com/
http://faeryspellcreations.etsy.com/
http://crazyartdolls.etsy.com/
http://mfcrafts.etsy.com/
http://laungnome.etsy.com/
http://juliepersons.etsy.com/
http://glassgrrl.etsy.com/
http://scribblenation.etsy.com/
http://dippylulu.etsy.com/
http://creations4causes.etsy.com/
http://thinkingmama.etsy.com/
http://scottieacres.etsy.com/
http://lauraslefthookk.etsy.com/
http://steampunkbb.etsy.com/
http://elainebis.etsy.com/
http://scarletbeautiful.etsy.com/
http://sallyscreations.etsy.com/
http://www.craftscottage.etsy.com/
http://melsdolls.etsy.com/
http://cherryvalentino.etsy.com/
whismyhollow.etsy.com
http://firstandfranklin.etsy.com/
http://paynesgrey.etsy.com/
http://friedokra.etsy.com/
http://taytoechip.etsy.com/
Studiologo.etsy.com
http://memebevscreations.etsy.com/
http://moonlightsally.etsy.com/
hkexpressions.etsy.com
http://dlkdesigns.etsy.com/
http://bitytmoose.etsy.com/
PinkPenguinStar.etsy.com
http://kristinalaw.etsy.com/
http://hippyklippyklopshop.etsy.com
Myheart2.etsy.com
http://buddhabops.etsy.com
http://bakasartysta.etsy.com
http://soandsewcrafty.etsy.com
www.bubbarye.etsy.com
MadeByLaura.etsy.com

ART, PAINTING, ACEO
http://arttherapy.etsy.com/
http://superimposium.etsy.com/
http://glassdiary.etsy.com/
http://whatseatingyin.etsy.com/
http://sunraven0.etsy.com/
http://dragonfairies.etsy.com/
http://apdesignz.etsy.com/
http://redmoonarts.etsy.com/
http://thegildedpomegranate.etsy.com/
http://dribsndrabs.etsy.com/
http://whimsypics.etsy.com/
http://agdesigins.etsy.com/
http://imagesbyaileen.etsy.com/
http://huckleberryarts.etsy.com/
http://anteris.etsy.com/
http://tinyartbyjmullin.etsy.com/
http://dippylulu.etsy.com/
http://areyouanartist.etsy.com/
http://giftsetc.etsy.com/
http://www.zephi.etsy.com/
http://butterflychic.etsy.com/
http://lisasshop.etsy.com/
http://heidiherrerastudio.etsy.com/
http://shellvergel.etsy.com/
http://littlethings1.etsy.com/
http://www.sarah1974.etsy.com/
http://livefunky.etsy.com/
http://thecreatorspalette.etsy.com/
http://www.rwgraphics.etsy.com/
lifeisart.etsy.com
http://goodbloom.etsy.com

PAPER GOODS, CARDS
http://beautifulgreetings.etsy.com/
http://thisoldhenhouse.etsy.com/
http://caprichosdepapel.etsy.com/
http://sarahridgley.etsy.com/
http://www.craftygeezerette.etsy.com/
http://caprichosdepapel.etsy.com/
http://ragqueen.etsy.com/
http://pamperedponytails.etsy.com/
http://quirkynberkeley.etsy.com


PHOTOGRAPHY
http://bigviews.etsy.com/
http://parallaxphoto.etsy.com/
http://lindentreephotograph.etsy.com/
http://eileenpattersonphoto.etsy.com/
http://jacqleenbleu.etsy.com/
http://scarletbeautiful2.etsy.com/
heidiherrerastudio.etsy.com
http://specularity.etsy.com/
http://elbfoto.etsy.com/
http://blackbird72.etsy.com

CERAMICS, GLASS, & FIBER ARTS
http://joliefairemedieval.etsy.com/
http://pattymara.etsy.com/
http://gphigirl.etsy.com/
http://ozarkgypsyart.etsy.com/
http://spawnofflame.etsy.com/
http://rjknight.etsy.com/
http://drewjaeger.etsy.com/
http://cornucopias.etsy.com/


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WOOD CRAFTS
http://smilemoon.etsy.com/
simplesignsforyou.etsy.com

VINTAGE (NON-HANDMADE)
http://calicovintage.etsy.com/
http://vintageprints.etsy.com/
http://tackybackintime.etsy.com/
http://marcellasexcess.etsy.com/
http://goofingoff.etsy.com/
http://phoenixartsupplies.etsy.com/
http://hildalama.etsy.com/
http://classicvintage.etsy.com/
http://bianco.etsy.com/
http://lorenzstudio.etsy.com/
http://retrothreads.etsy.com/
http://seagoddessjewelry.etsy.com/

BOOKS, ACCESSORIES, AND ZINES
http://brainscan.etsy.com/
http://alteredgirl.etsy.com/
http://beadz4bookwormz.etsy.com/
http://ialuna.etsy.com/
http://www.nanassewingroom.etsy.com/


GEEKERY
http://buildersstudio.etsy.com/
http://cyberindustries.etsy.com/
http://mojotrashion.etsy.com/


PATTERNS
http://sandritocat.etsy.com/
http://woohoocrossstitch.etsy.com/
http://daisytoad.etsy.com/
Myheartandsew.Etsy.com


SUPPLIES
http://knotartoverstok.etsy.com/
http://allthingsbeaded.etsy.com/
http://beadsupplies.etsy.com/
http://sweetside.etsy.com/
http://blueladybeads.etsy.com/
http://justjaynes.etsy.com/
http://alexandrascloset.etsy.com/
http://simonrocks.etsy.com/
http://theswansnest.etsy.com/
http://misseileen.etsy.com/
http://phoenixartsupplies.etsy.com/
http://jewel.etsy.com/
http://thebeadingtree.etsy.com/
http://theivyleaf.etsy.com/
http://pholk.etsy.com/
http://cheapboutique.etsy.com/
http://strictlywholesale.etsy.com/
http://rosemarybeads.etsy.com/
http://modified.etsy.com/
http://mamabearsdestash.etsy.com/
http://onebuttonatatime.etsy.com/
http://crafttopia.etsy.com/
http://destashbash.etsy.com/
http://krazykatedesigns.etsy.com/
http://entangles.etsy.com/
http://fourtailslampwork.etsy.com/
http://aileenfairycat.etsy.com/
http://luxury.etsy.com/http://www.studiostash.etsy.com/
http://snappish.etsy.com/
http://secondtreasures.etsy.com/
http://mountainshadowdesign.etsy.com/
http://ultratrixie.etsy.com/
http://thecatseyesupplies.etsy.com/
http://theluckypickle.etsy.com/
http://forettwo.etsy.com/
http://orchidpottery.etsy.com/
http://thefabricobsession.etsy.com
http://partypoofers.etsy.com

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Friday, April 18, 2008

Being a Grandma Ain't for Sissies

So my darling daughter and her darling husband went away for the weekend on an annual golf get-away....good for them... A well deserved break! What does this mean for me? Me? Grandma? Ahh... the grandma opportunity... I get to have Maycie Jean all to myself for the weekend.

I headed over to J'Amy's house last night to pick up the little darlin - and low and behold - these days children come with instructions... at least children coming from J'Amy Nicole do.... three whole pages of instructions... the last thing on the list was "Tell Maycie every day that her mommie misses her and loves her." Check.

So today, the first day of our weekend adventure has been exciting so far... here's the run down...

We were standing in line in the Post Office - mailing off an international jewelry order and Maycie breaks wind like none other - - - which is followed by the loudest bowel movement I have ever heard a kid conceive.... then she laughs - and laughs - and laughs - - - so did everyone in line. I couldn't wait to get to the front of the line - at which time we get up there and the clerk proclaims - - "My, what a big job you did!" to which Maycie replied "WOW, whew, eeewww." Holy batman. After several folks in the post office encouraged her by saying "whew... whew..." we finally we arrived back in the snot rocket (the name my children have given to the green VW Beetle I drive.) I changed her lime green diaper (wow, it totally matched the snot rocket!) and it was off to the grocery store. We get into Dick's Market and are singing "Itsy Bitsy Spider" together when suddenly from nowhere comes a large and loud - "Uh oh" followed by another episode of breaking wind that woulda made her daddy proud... She giggles. About now we are in the dairy section - - she spots the chocolate milk - - "mmmmm" she says. Grandma says "yes... you can have some of that chocolate milk we have at home!" I am thoroughly delighted with the fact that we will have a treat when we arrive back home. I continue to move toward the eggs... oh, no, she will have none of that!!! She points insistently to the chocolate milk.... I keep moving - - Here it comes - Full On Scream.... In an Olympian moment, I put that cart in reverse and picked up that chocolate milk. Okay, whew - - we are good for now... Moving on to the granola bars, sippy cups, baby wipes, and the white cranberry/peach juice. We only have like 5 more minutes and we can get back to the snot rocket and head east!! Another verse of the itsy bitsy spider... we are almost there.... Checkstand....home base... and then she spots them - - the pink bouncy balls... Why do they put those stupid things by the checkstand??? She points... she eyeballs me....it is a test.... who will win. Quick diversion, the store clerk says "My what a darling little girl! Can I have that chocolate milk?" Ummmm noooooo...what was she thinking with??? Then it starts - - the low pitch growl.... and in a split second the clerk flips into her Olympian moment, she scans the chocolate milk and hands it back...whew... We are so out of there - - off to the bug... one more verse of itsy bitsy spider while I strap her into the car seat... while she shakes her chocolate milk. Upon arrival home, Scooter the dachshund pup diligently licks Maycie's face with that tongue that he just can't control... Up in the high chair for lunch.... Turkey sandwich with dill pickles....ummm ummm ummm ummm ummm..... with a soft background of "La la la la, Elmo's World"... We finished up lunch without incident. We wiped off our faces, sang itsy bitsy spider again - - with a fine chorus of John Jacob Jingle-Heimer-Schmidt. Then off to bed with the sippy cup of crystal light and the zebra striped minky blanket. Me? I am sprawled on the couch....

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Mother's Day in My Etsy Shop

I will be running a special in my Etsy shop in honor of Mother’s Day. It is kind of simple really. For any purchase over $15, I will apply a 15% discount (which will be given via a PayPal refund at the time of shipping). This sale will end Sunday, May 11. In order to receive the discount, upon checkout, in the Message to Seller box, I want you to tell me a special thought about what Mother’s Day means to you. Maybe it will be about why your mom is special, could be about someone who has been like a mom to you. You get the idea… I think it is important to recognize moms and their contributions to our lives. If your comments are not about your mom, then it can be someone of the like. It also gives you the opportunity to be a bit introspective and think of really good reasons why your mom is important/loved, and also the opportunity, if only for a moment to live in gratitude.

I will write more about my Mom as Mother's Day approaches. But if I were buying something in my shop from me.... my message to seller would say something like:

There has never been a time in my life when my Mother hasn't loved or supported me. She has stuck by me - thick and thin. She is the best example of what pure motherhood is all about.

Friday, April 11, 2008

Fifty Years - Wow



Today is it - Aprill 11, 2008 - - this marks Marge and Wayne's 50th Wedding anniversary... Look how cute they are ...

Look at that cheezer on Marge's face. She totally looks like "Uh-huh that's right girls he is mine all mine, uh-huh uh-huh...

I have been feeling incredibly reminiscent as this day approached...

Here is my recent list of memory ramblings:


1. Lakeview Terrace baseball fields - never watching Randy and Mike's games, but wandering through the the wash looking for cool rocks or flowers.


2. Picking blackberries in Klammath trying to fill my bucket faster than Randy and always, always falling into the stickery blackberry bushes. Did Randy ever fall in the bushes??? Noooooo... he never did - - I guess that is why my Dad always called me Grace.


3. Surf fishing at the Mouth of the Klammath river (this memory HAD to follow the blackberry memory) and catching a tube worm. I was the hero of day...even Randy thought I was a hero. Who ever thinks their little sister is a hero?


4. The Grasshoppers. Man - - we played some mean softball. I think at season end I pitched for a record of 0-12. But damn I looked hot with my green sweatshirt and Mrs. Brady shag haircut. Wendy was the best catcher a crappy pitcher could ever hope for!


5. Marco Calvo - - furry, fuzzy, sexy Marco Calvo.... Dad yelling from his and Mom's bedroom "GOODNIGHT MARCO!"


6. Wendy trying to desperately teach me "The Hustle" right before my senior prom - - dancing to the BeeGees.... I still love you Andy!!!


7. Walking down the aisle at Sunland Neighborhood Church and Daddy saying "We can turn around right now Cindie..."


8. Watching my Mom's ever loving, ever tender care of my precious, precious Grandma. Right up to and including the time she passed away - - my Mom was with her. I will never, never forget, and will always admire, respect, and try with every last breath to emulate her.


9. Seeing Wayne chase Marge around at J'Amy's wedding. He was telling everyone how sexy she was... And 50 years later - Wayne still chases Marge around.


Happy Anniversary Mom and Daddy! Muah!


Tuesday, April 1, 2008

April Fools Day!

Remember when you were a kid and you did all those silly, okay let's just call it what it is - - STUPID, April Fools day jokes? This year I didn't have ONE, not one joke played on me. However there were a few pretty good ones that went around the office. One person called my son in law and said "Is this the hostess plant?" To which Eric replies, "No, I am afraid you have the wrong number." The caller then said "Well I was sure I was talking to a Ding Dong!" As silly and stupid as that was... I laughed my tail off.... There is a good clean joke for ya!

I remember one year when I worked for the Mayor, we unscrewed his telephone receiver cap, the part that you speak into, and put raw onions in it. Every time he picked up the phone there was an awful onion smell... That was a pretty good one...

What about that one.... Hey is your refrigerator running..... well you better hurry and catch it!