Sunday, May 25, 2008

Picture It!


A birthday greeting written on the sandy beach of Lake Superior.

Friday, May 16, 2008

Spring Has Sprung!


Dandelions... That's the first sign that summer is coming! Finally the weather has been good. Sun is out. Tiny leaves coming out from tree branches. Grass is green... Spring is here! I wore my strappy sandals yesterday for work! Yipee! Reminds me to do my toenails. I'm thinking black! That should cover up the unsightly! hehehe...

Started cleaning out my closet. Put away my winter clothes and the spring/summer ones are out. Brought out my shoes too! Oh, I was so happy to see my cutesy shoes... vibrant colors and different styles. I soooo love summer! I'll give it another week before i start wearing my skirt to work. Oh, how i miss them! Sorry, I can't contain myself. Just too excited for the change of season.

We have big plans for the summer. Camping, hiking, biking, fishing and maybe a couple trips somewhere. I want to host a barbecue, have some friends over, eat, drink and be merry! I'll plan one when we get a new gas grill. We currently have a charcoal grill and I am not too fond of it. I desperately need a gas grill! Anyway, we just want to be outside after being cramped indoors for a long time. I have to pick out plants for my planters too! Soon we will be outside on our hands and knees digging dirt and planting lovely flowers. I don't know what i want yet, but i was hoping to get more perennials this year rather than the annuals. Planting new plants each year can be a pain, both in your butt and pockets! We still have some raking to do though. Leftover from last year. But lucky us, we were able to find somebody cheap to mow our lawn all summer. Whew! I'm quite relieved because I know my dearie can't handle that chore anymore specially with his broken toe!

Hope everyone will have a great summer!

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Happy Mother's Day!
















To my Mama,

On this special day
I want to share with the world
How much you mean to me
How much I appreciate
your unconditional love for me..

Without your dreams
Without your perseverance
Without your encouragement
I wouldn't be where I am today
I, wouldn't be Me.

I was never perfect
And I will never be
Yet that never stopped you
From loving me...
My wonderful life, I owe it all to you.

I may not say it often,
But today on your special day,
Please know how much i appreciate You.
Thank you for everything.

I love you, Mama
Everyday and Always.

Happy Mother's Day!

Thursday, May 08, 2008

Marie's 90th Bday Bash

Marie taking a little break

Alex, Jackie, Marie and Kylie (grandkids)

Family and Friends

My mother-in-law turned 90! last Saturday, May 3rd. I spent the whole day with her. Made her dinner - grilled chicken with mushroom gravy and potatoes. I tried to distract her from worrying about the party. I was having some immigration problem so we ended up driving to the cities for an appointment. It was a blessing in disguise because then, I get to spend the whole weekend with Marie. She loved it. Ken and Rick, loved it! It was great! Rick didn't come until Sunday morning because he had to work. Although, the bed wasn't too comfortable, but what's a little discomfort if it makes a lot of people happy. Marie told everybody of how great I was and my cooking! How I waited on her hand and foot! Honestly, I didn't do much besides the cooking. Spent most of the day chatting with her and some TV. It was really nice spending the weekend with her. I loved keeping her company. She is so easy to talk to and I can just tell she really loves me and I love her too... I was so surprised to find myself actually enjoying the party. I recognized a lot of the attendees and visited with them with great sincerity. I was proud of myself. I didn't hide in one corner and hoped to disappear.

I am growing up indeed!

Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Picture It


Rockstar Me

Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Blonde Moment

I have always wanted to change the way i look. It has been my tradition to cut my hair really short for the new year. Put some color and viola! I'm a new person! But only for a while... the hair starts to grow back and the color fades away. This year I decided to grow my hair long and let my natural curls flourish! But I still crave the change! So today I had blonde highlights put in my hair! It's a change/mistake that's gonna stick with me for a while. Never did I know that highlights would be this many! I expected the highlights just to be on top of my head... not all over! Now, I look like a blonde with black highlights! Argh!

But I don't think it looks that bad. It just needs getting used to. Or better yet, avoid the mirror! Oh well... I finally have the change that I was craving for. So why am i whining?! It's too dramatic that's why. But, i'll live! Besides, it'll grow back. Eventually! You would understand my sentiment better if I post a picture. But I still have to muster the strength to take one and share it with the world! Oh, the joy of being a woman! I really do change my mind a lot. Like, right now, i wish i picked a different color. But too late for that. I just have to live with my choices and deal with it. It's not the end of the world, right?

Back to my laundry now... was not able to do them this weekend coz i was at my mother in law's. She turned 90 last Saturday! We had a party for her and we had over 150 in attendance. It was a blast! Will write more about it next time. I really have to finish the laundry or else we'll go commando tomorrow! But, the ironing is a different story...

Lazy butt! :-)

Thursday, May 01, 2008

Picture It!

Who's got the bigger hiney?


Can you find Nemo?Simba's Mom

Colorful Peacock