Di's little diddies

This is one awesome blog....................................

2011-03-27T19:49:00.000-04:00

I clicked on one of the links from Peggy's and found this beautiful site. It is really a neat site.

Check this out...............................

2011-03-27T19:29:00.000-04:00

You have to go check out this really neat site I found. I was looking at Peggy's blog when I came across it:) Enjoy!

Another Snow day.....................................

2011-01-21T09:33:00.000-05:00

Now don't get me wrong, I love snow days. With that being said, I wonder how much I will like them if we have to make them up in june!!!!!!! Oh well. Today it is really cold. All the snow we had yesterday melted and then refroze, so it is not only below zero, it is icy! I am gonna get brave after while and go outside and take some pics. I will post them on here later! I need to get my bff back up and blogging. Listen to me, queen of the blog slackers! Oh well, I have good intentions, does that count?

Okay, it's been almost a year.............What's new?

2010-12-21T11:25:00.000-05:00

Well, it's been almost a year and as I read my friends blogs, I thought of how much I used to like doing mine. (when I did it) So I decided to start up again. I read my friends Val and my other friend from work. I get the biggest kick out of reading about their family and their lives. So, what's new with me? Not much!!!! I guess there probably is, I just can't think of nothing right now. But anyway, this will jump start me in to blogging again! I am gonna try and be more faithful about it, I know, I can hear all of you saying, we've heard that before. But this time I reeeeeaaaallllly am :)

You can't win if you don't enter!

2010-03-03T16:37:00.000-05:00

I just entered this contest and I wanted to tell you all about it. So here goes, check it out http://firecrackerkid.blogspot.com/

I have been to busy on the farm..........................................

2010-03-01T16:36:00.000-05:00

Ok, I have been neglecting my blog. (Sorry) But, I have become addicted to farmville on facebook! I know that's no excuse. I wanted to show everyone my new table and chairs. The best part is I got it for $75. Can you beleive it? You might say to yourself, "That looks alot like Kim's", Well, that's b/c it is exactly like hers. I have been needing a table for a while and when she told me she seen it marked down for that price, I could not pass it up. The roses, they are from my loving husband. He came in last thursday and had them in hand. I said, "What are those for?" Duh, why do I do dumb things like that? He said, "Just because I love you". Did I feel bad for saying that like I did, you bet I did. But I thanked him and told him how beautiful they were. Anyhoo, here is a little post!

All but 2 states......

2010-02-16T18:12:00.000-05:00

I just heard that 48 states had snow. The only two that didn't was Florida and Loisiana. Now that is really rare. I have been so cold today. No matter what I put on, I can't get warm. I guess we might be going back to school tomorrow, after a two hour delay! I was going to post earlier and put the pics on, but I got busy scrapbooking, so I will shoot for tomorrow. I was watching some scrapbooking shows on my days off and I wanted to do them before I forgot! Later!

More snow........

2010-02-10T10:10:00.000-05:00

I will be sending some of this snow to Ga. today with David, Heather and the grandbabes. They are leaving to go to Daytona for the race.(silly kids) Val wants some snow and as a friend I want to send her some. The kids built this cute little snowman yesterday, isn't he cute? The chicken recipe I tried was awesome. It is a keeper. Today might be a chilli or soup day???? The girls are being lazy today. They were up there watching all the goins on of the outside animals but got tired, you know how rough it is to watch over things.

As I promised..................Ta-Dah!

2010-02-09T16:16:00.000-05:00

I haven't tasted them yet, but I know I love looking at them! Brownies, with mini marshmallows and homemade frosting, how can you go wrong????? I am also trying a new recipe from Betty Crocker, it is called chicken breast with creamy mushroom gravy. It sounds delicious. I'll let you know.

The animals in the snow

2010-02-09T13:46:00.001-05:00

As you can see, all the animals are having fun in the snow. I bet there were over 100 birds out there this morning. They are like the people at kroger's yesterday, fearing the White Death. I did tell them there will be no food shortages and to stop their bickering! I don't know if you can see them but there were seven squirrels in the tree this morning. They were running around the tree like kids playing in the snow. The one setting on the concrete feeder sit there for over half an hour eating and watching the goins on. I shoveled some of the snow so we could get the garbage out tomorrow and the dogs were in the back yard playing in the snow, but as you can see when I got the camera, they just looked at me. Ozzie was barking (yeah) at the goofy dog next door. Lady kept trying to sneak under the deck and dig. So if you see a picture later of a bunch of dirt on top of the snow, you will know she succeeded. She's got her eyes closed like I can't see her if she closes them! Ok, I have to go, I just heard the oven buzzer go off and that's mean's "Time to make the ~~Doughnuts~~ Brownies"It is from Mommy's Kitchen and Kim said they were to die for. So you know I have to try what Kim does b/c we are twins!!!! I will post the brownies after they get done. YUMMO!!!!!

Grateful for a snow day.............................................

2010-02-09T09:48:00.000-05:00

Yes, I am grateful for a snow day b/c we have worked hard all week. (monday) I decided if Ozzie wasn't better yesterday we would go to see the doc. He started acting funny thursday. So I figured if he was working up for a big seizure he would have had it by now. So, I called on my way home and scheduled an appt. Well, when I got home he seemed a lot lot better. But I decided to go ahead and take him b/c he had done the same thing over the weekend, acted better and then like he was dying. Well, she checked him out and she seems to think he hurt his back. A couple places she touched on his spine, he would tense up. She said when animals get hurt, they won't cry unless it's excruciating pain. They just don't eat and don't do things they typically do, like chase the cats or bark at the pain in the butt new dog next door, or get in to everything like he usually does. So, basically, he has a backache! Which is very good news. I thought he might have had a stroke. She gave him some pain medicine with steroids. When we got home, he still wouldn't eat. He did finally eat later. I had fixed their kongs up with peanut butter and kibble. I had put them in the freezer, Ozzie loved it. But he is acting 100% better. We have just let him have the run of the house the several nights, so I could keep an eye on him overnite. However, last night, I told Rick he would definetly be confined to the kitchen b/c if not he would eat things like, remotes, cats, cell phones, money, cats, paper, pictures, etc.......For those of you who don't know Ozzie, no he isn't a puppy, but he is only eight years old!!!! Hopefully he will grow out of that chewing stage. (NOT)

Baby, it's cold outside, but it could be worse!

2010-02-07T15:13:00.000-05:00

Ok, I know we have some snow and it is very cold but it could be worse. My sis-in-law, who lives in W.Va. has 14 inches. So, see it could be way worse. My friend Kim has been telling me I need to start a list of things that I am grateful for, so here goes. Today sunday, I am grateful that we didn't get all the snow they were predicting. Also, I am grateful for my friend, Rosemary at work. I think she has been through a few things the last year or so but she always tries to be upbeat. I am sure that is not always how she feels but she tries. She tells me all the time how grateful she is that I come into her class and help her. I love her class, Tech Apps, b/c she has taught me so many new things. So actually it is me that should be grateful. She made some small gift bags for me and showed me how to make them. So in return I made her some things on my cricut. It really is the little things that make us happy. In other news, my Ozzie who has been not feeling well seems to be feeling better today. This is the first day since thursday he has really eaten anything. I am almost sure he had a stroke. He is moving in super slow motion although he doesn't act like he's in any pain. Ozzie has seizures, knock on wood though he hasn't had one to speak of in over a year. So I don't know if he is working up for a real big one or what. Anyway he looks and acts better today. Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My best friend has been keeping secrets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-01-24T20:02:00.001-05:00

I am glad I slept through the night b/c that's how I found out my friend Kim has been keeping a secret. When I woke up this morning I knew all kinds of things that I didn't before I went to sleep. Kim and I were walking down the halls at school and that's when I found out she was pregnant. Someone else had told me, not Kim. I was really upset with her for not telling me, I thought we shared everything, KIM! Well, I told her it was going to be fine, when she had told me she was scared. I told her I was actually jealous, I wanted a baby too. Of coarse what ever either one of us gets,the other one wants to. We have the same taste in a lot of things. Too funny! Of coarse, I trying to do my job at school the whole time all of this was going on. The little girl we help was in my dream to. I left her in the restroom by her self, which I never do. When I went back in, she was sitting there asleep on the toliet. I almost dropped her on the floor while helping her off the toilet and she got mad at me! (imagine that) After putting on her p.j.'s, to go home?????? What???? She said she needed to go out front and smoke a cigarette. She was nervous b/c I almost dropped her. Now we all know there is no smoking in school. Well, when I held the door open for her, there was a group of kids outside smoking. Also, there was also a group of football players and coaches who came in the restroom on us and would not leave. I told them they were in big trouble, I said, "Just wait till I get out of here". Where this dream came from I have no clue, but it sure was weird. Oh well!!
Later!

Update on Birdman

2010-01-24T19:34:00.001-05:00

woodpecker

finchJuncotitmousenuthatch woodpecker

Well, the bird business is good. Because of the video, we now have enough soup to last us for months. Rick said the guy didn't add the part that said he was only joking. One guy didn't have soup so he brought us a can of corn. These are all Rick's card buddies. Anyway, a lady got a hold of the man who did the interview and ask him to contact us and see if she could make a donation. Long story short, Rick talked to her and told her that was not necesary and she said she really wanted to. So she sent him a check for $100.00. He went out and purchased $98 worth of food for the birds and squirels. He sent her a card and put the receipt in there. My Rick was so worried that people would think he came up with some kind of scam. So he sent her the receipt. He buys corn for the squirels. Then he gets suet for the woodpeckers, we have three different kinds that come. Then he has to have sunflower seed, thistle, peanuts, bird seed. You would think just put out birdseed, no not my Ricky. Oh we have to have a big jar of peanut butter b/c several of the birds like that. They are fun to watch. Here are just some of the birds he attracts. They are all unique in their own way. The nuthatch is the only bird that walks down the tree head first. And now you have a lesson in Birds 101, whether you wanted it or not!

Rick Smitson...........Birdman!

2010-01-13T19:01:00.003-05:00

My husband Rick has became a celebrity almost overnight. The community we live in is a little neighborhood in Cincinnati. Rick was born here and basically lived here all his 53 yrs. Anyway, a man from the Cincinnati Enquirer does a story every week of the 52 neighborhoods of Cinti. So this week as he was driving around Linwood looking for a story, he happened upon my husband's "bird sanctuary". He stopped monday and ask if he could come back and take pictures and do an interview. Rick said sure! Now because of some of the things he said, everyone is having fun with him. One of his friends could not wait to bring this can of "soup" down tonight. He said he wanted to make sure we had supper. Funny, Duke, Very Funny! So, check it out and I hope it makes you smile! It sure did me. Once you open the link, click on One Voice. I've also heard that you can google "Rick Smitson Birdman" Great, that's just great! http://www.cincinnati.com/ Rick also told the man that he was not much of a talker. Does it sound like this man had any trouble talking???????

Brrrrrrrrrr..................................................I am freeeeeeeezing!

2010-01-03T15:54:00.000-05:00

I don't think I can go back to work b/c it is too cold. I think I will retire and let my Ricky get another job and take care of me. Yes, I thought about it and I think that will work. He is always saying I am the week female and he is the strong male. That is why I think I will be a weak female. Today is the last day to do nothing. Of coarse, everyone knows that I can find about a million things to do. You know 2010 is going to be the year I make a quilt. Also, lose weight, win the lottery, get organized, and so on!

Our Daniel, what can I say?

2009-12-29T11:12:00.000-05:00

I had to post our Danny and tell you all a little about him. Daniel has fragile x (which is a form of mental retardation), he is 27 yrs. old. But you wouldn't know he was retarded until he talked, well maybe you would. You never know what is going to come out of his mouth. He loves, loves, loves his Aunt Connie. She has helped take care of him every since he's been born. So for christmas I got him a puzzle of a picture of him and Connie. He has always called her his "who", why, I don't know. But it is better than what he usually calls me (or her,for that matter) and he loves me too. Anyway the puzzle, which he loves puzzles, is a pic and it says "I love my who". Needless to say, he loved it. BTW, he always wants to sit on the floor???????? Who know's?

Danny and his "Who"

At last the holidays are winding down..................................

2009-12-28T18:40:00.001-05:00

Matty trying on "Who dey" slippers!

Marissa and Brianna posing for me.

Me, Caroline and our Momma!

My other sis Sherri opening her present! Caroline and Rick acting silly.

Rick opening his Bengal slipper's

Caroline(my sis) opening a present!

I had a busy week as I'm sure everyone did. Last sunday, me and my sis baked cookies and made candies. Wednesday, both of my sis's came over and we ate and did our gifts. We played bowling on the Wii. I forgot how much fun it was. Then christmas eve, we all went to mom's for snacks and gifts. Friday was dinner at our house, all the kids came down, mine, Rick's, Connie's. We had a house full or should I say two house full's. For those of you who don't know, Rick's sister and her husband and son live in the house upstairs. It is like a duplex except on top of one another. We are one close knit family. We all had a good time. It was real busy but fun. I have been a bit of a slacker, I know. But now maybe it will slow down a bit and I will get back on track. Christmas was fun, I got a lot of really nice gifts. I have an awesome family on all sides. I hope everyone had a great holiday!

And now for the animals...........................................

2009-12-01T19:33:00.001-05:00

Lady and Ozzie having fun in the snow

Gracie in the sink, where she is a lot!

Helping me fold clothes!

Just chillin!

Fergie, doing what she does best.

And now ........all grown up!

I guess I was boring Fergie too! Hmph!

I am bored, can you tell? My lady will be 9 yrs old in Jan. can you beleive it? My girls are already over 2 yrs. old. I only was going to bring home one stray but I had to bring Gracie home so she wouldn't die alone. It is so hard to think that I brought Gracie home too b/c I didn't think she would make it. She was so pitiful. She had to be fed with an eye dropper and she weighed less then 2 lbs. Well, she's not pitiful any more.

Pictures

2009-12-01T18:40:00.003-05:00

Amber overseeing things.

Matty trying on my glasses!

Finally, I got it right! Can you see me now?

I was looking at some of my pics, since I've been homebound. I don't think I posted these, but if I did you can look at them again. The older ones I know I didn't post b/c I didn't have a blog when they were babies. Anyway I just think these are so cute. I am sure Marissa will not think her sitting on the torlet is so cute. But as a grandma, I am allowed to do it.

Brianna, hammin it up!

And now for the oldies but goodies............................

Marissa, needs no explanation!

Austin eating a carrot!

My angel, Bree

I am a slacker, but I am still among the living.....................................

2009-12-01T18:22:00.000-05:00

I am setting here typing the title and I said I was still among the licking! No, I do not lick people in case ya'll are wondering. My brain is just not quite right yet. I hear you people who are saying, "was it ever? Anyhoo, tomorrow back to work. I can honestly say I am ready. I don't think my car has EVER sit this long before. It has been a whole week. I still have the usual soreness. I say usual, but I really don't know what usual is? My belly button hurts the worst, it feels like they must have pulled an elephant thru it. Yes, Val, I know you would come and help. I do appreciate it. Really, I haven't needed a lot. It is pretty easy sitting on my butt. I have gotten some shopping done online. I did miss going out friday after thanksgiving. Next year, I promise I will be there.

I'll do anything to get out of work, won't I?????

2009-11-16T20:11:00.000-05:00

Well, it's becoming a ritual every year about this time for me to have some kind of surgery. This year it will be the removal of the old gallbladder. At this rate, if I keep going I will run out of body parts. Oh well, what can I say? It won't work and it hurts really bad at times. So, next tuesday I will be going to have it yanked out. The sad part of all of it is not that I probably won't feel much like Thanksgiving, but I will miss black-friday with my BFF'S. Wahhhhhhhh, my head is in a screw. Maybe I can work on my scrapbooking and all fifty of my other projects I have started. Later peeps!

Gonna be a quick one!

2009-11-10T16:35:00.002-05:00

I just had to put this picture of Matty on. I guess he was sick today and Jess snapped this pic of him chillin out. Poor thing, it looks like he doesn't feel good. Get better Matty!

There was a big spider at my house!

2009-11-03T19:00:00.000-05:00

I am usually scared of spiders, but I wasn't afraid of this one that came by on halloween night. I had to hug and kiss and give him lots of candy. He is the sweetest thing, he wanted "choc choc" from "gramma D!

He is pointing at Pappa Rick, Pappa was wearing his "big" costume!

Hangin with mom and enjoying some of the loot!!!!!!

He wanted to carry his pail all by himself! His mom and dad forgot his bag, so I gave him one. It was as big as he was!

Finally, I got my pics donwloaded.........................................

2009-10-31T17:19:00.000-04:00

I just want to share a few pics of the beautiful foliage on our trip to Tennessee. This is the best time of the year to go. The sky was beautiful and the air was crisp. Gorgeous!!!! Of coarse, the tourist were crazy in Pigeon Forge. I am going to try to post later, but today is halloween.

Thanks to everyone for such a great birthday!!!!!!

2009-10-23T15:46:00.000-04:00

I had a truly awesome birthday. It started like I told you with my sissy and neice earlier in the week. Then my bestest friend in the world, Kim brought us lunch, (taco bell salad) Yummo! She brought me a cute card about not being able to hear. Can you imagine? It had a hobby lobby gift card! Yay! Then my other two friends at work brought me another cute card about not being able to see, hmmmph! It had a gift card from my favorite place to eat, olive garden, yummo. The kids at school made me nice cards and made me brownies. But it didn't stop there my sweet husband got me a real cute cake and we had pizza for dinner. He got me the cutest little cat diamond necklace. I am gonna try to find a picture of it. It is adorable. Then for the weekend, I am going to tennessee with my sissy and neice. What more could a girl ask for? Diamonds, chocolate cake, food! YUMMO!

Music anyone????

2009-10-21T19:28:00.000-04:00

It took me a few days, but I finally figured out how to get my music on my blog! Yay. Kimmie, I put a couple of songs on for you! Not by Cher, but it is on there. I will add to it now that it is on there. Val, I couldn't get it to work like you said, it kept saying it had an error. But I got it and that's what counts.

Just Kiddin........................but my husband really is hot!

2009-10-20T20:12:00.000-04:00

My husband really is hot, but this was only a costume he got to wear to his halloween party with his biker friends. This is so funny b/c it is so not Rick. When he said he was going to this party, it surprised me. Then when he said he was getting a costume to wear, it floored me. You see, I am the one in the family who don't know a stranger. Rick is so out of place among a room of strangers. He just joined this motorcycle group a few months back. It is the local chapter of HOGGS. That is something to do with Harley????? He said everyone in the club is really nice, he just don't know anybody yet. Anyway here he is checking it out. We laughed so hard b/c it was hilarious when it started to blow up and when he tried to sit down. I love that man!

My husband is so hotttttttttttt!

2009-10-20T19:47:00.002-04:00

Isn't he cute???

He has a new job!

Flexing the old muscles!

Now I don't want to brag, but my husband has got to be one of the hottest around. This is why I love him sooooo. He has been working out lately and it really shows! Sandy, I thought you might get a kick out of seeing your brother lookin so fine. I am so glad that your coming home for Thanksgiving. We miss you! I have a lot of new scrapbooking things to share with you. Plus, I will give you the chick stamp that I am sure Fergie carried off.

The back isn't shabby either!

Last but not least!

2009-10-19T18:13:00.002-04:00

This is our "Granny Box". Caroline, Kim and I wanted to send granny a little something for her birthday. We found some really pretty material and Kim got some real pretty quilt pieces. We also included some thread b/c Val said granny loves it. And of coarse, you have to put some chocolate in it. Caroline had gotten this box and she brought it to put everything in it. Isn't it pretty?? Do you think granny is going to get spoiled? Naw, she is too sweet for that.

More pictures..........................................

2009-10-19T18:01:00.004-04:00

I figured while I was at it, I might as well continue. I not only have a picture of my quilt but some other pics. I love my quilt and apparently Fergie does too. I had to move her a couple of times and she kept coming back, so I took the pic with her in it. My quilt goes from being on my bed to covering me up at night. I love my granny quilt!

Also my new camera, love, love, love it!

Con't....................................

2009-10-19T15:51:00.002-04:00

Since I apparently don't know how to post pictures right, here is Brianna.............................

Mutant Ninja Frogs???????

2009-10-19T15:38:00.005-04:00

Well, my sister gave me her aquarium a few months back. She had two little, yes I said little frogs in it and a few fish. Well, for some reason these frogs that are not suppose to get too big are growing like a weed and they are eating everything I put in there. I think I will call them little piggies. None of us can believe how they have grown, they are like quadrupaled in size. I wish I had a before pic, but all I have is the now. I will keep you updated. That is if they don't get out and eat the family! I also I wanted to show off my cute little Brianna. We took them to Coney Island a few weekends ago. I hate to brag , but I will. I must have some of the cutest grandkids on the planet. These shots are her "striking a pose" Do you think she's a ham? This is my shy one. (really)

Happy Birthday to me, 5 days early!

2009-10-18T19:33:00.003-04:00

My sister, Caroline and my sweet niece, Lindsey came over today and brought presents. Caroline bought me a new camera b/c mine is trying to bite the dust. I can only see half a screen. Anyway it is purple, my favorite color and it is little and too cute. I will post pics tomorrow(hopefully) and I will post my other wondeful gift. If you know anything about cardmaking or scrapping, it is an amazing gift. If you don't know anything about them, it is still an amazing gift. It is a cuddle bug. You can emboss and cut shapes on card stock. It is amazing. We have went to a couple of classes and they were so much fun.Lindsey will never know what this means to me. She is so sweet. I love, love, love,love my gifts. Did I say how much I love them. After the opening of the presents, we went granny birthday shopping. Caroline wanted to get in on the action b/c she got one of grannies quilts and she has been following Val's blog. Anyway, we were at walmart getting fabric and things and you know me and my big mouth. We (really it was all me) started talking to the sweet lady helping us. I told her how we were getting fabric for a special lady's birthday. Well, needless to say by the time we left, she had Val's blog address. She talked like she had some quilting fabric squares she just might need to send granny. Any way, we had a wonderful fun filled day. On the way home, we decided we are taking a road trip to Tennessee next weekend. We will go on saturday and go to The Dixie Stampede show and then come home on sunday. As Mackenzie(Caroline's granddaughter) like to yell ...............ROAD TRIP!!!

I am doing some blog fixin......or trying!

2009-10-16T18:59:00.003-04:00

Well, I finally figured out how to put my Granny button on. And best of all, I got my Granny quilts today. I love them. If my camera works tomorrow, I will post pics of them. One of them is for my sissy, so I will let her choose first. It doesn't matter to me b/c I love them both. This weekend is going to be a good time to stay in and clean on my house. Lord knows it could use it. Tomorrow is sweetest day, which is normally no big deal, but both of my sisters have been going thru some roughs times, so I think I am going to buy them each a dozen roses! No, I am not rich but Krogers has them on sale this week for $14.99 for 2 dozen.

Marissa is feeling better!!!!!!!

2009-10-13T16:40:00.002-04:00

Ok, so Marissa did not have that swine flu! But they told David and Heather to watch her real close b/c it could turn into it. She did finally break her fever last night and has not had one today. I will post more later,but I did want to update everyone.

My first one is sick..........................

2009-10-10T19:37:00.003-04:00

My first born grandchild is sick. Now all you grandma's know how much you love ALL your grandkids, but you know that feeling of it being your first. Anyhoo, Marissa has been running a temp for a few days. Her parents couldn't keep it down. So, today they took her to the hospital and they are pretty sure she has the H1N1 flu. So, I need everyone to say a little extra prayer for her tonight. She is quarinteaned(?????) up in her room and has to wear a mask if she comes out of it. She also has 2 ear infections, so they had to do a culture b/c the original test was giving a false/negative reading. So, the hospital will call tomorrow with the results for sure. But none the less, she sounds horrible and she really is sick. As I was sitting here blogging about my baby, my other baby (the real baby), Matty called. He is about 18 months old and he is too stinkin cute. He calls me "Mamma D". Well, that's all I got for now. Let me go get in my P.J. so I can ready for my sleepness, restless night. You know how we say we aren't going to worry until there is something to worry about. Yea, right! This is a picture of Marissa with her great, great, great Aunt Minnie, Matty is just Matty!

New and improved blog.........I think?????

2009-10-06T19:26:00.002-04:00

Well, I am trying something new, not sure if it is going to work. I was looking at my old post and realized I love sharing my grandkids and family, even my animals. So I am going to try to be more faithful with this one. We shall see!

Wah.......less then 12 hours........wah

2009-08-20T20:00:00.005-04:00

Peekaboo

Cutie pie!

A little man

Well summer is officially over (for me). I know it isn't really, but it is when you have to go back to school. I know I haven't posted Matty in a while, but can you beleive how big and stinkin cute he is? My sister, Caroline did put a bid in on and got a condo. She is just waiting for the rest of the insurance money and then she can move. She wants to get away from the house, it just reminds her of Gary. She even thinks she sees or ears him sometimes. She says no she ain't crazy, she just really misses him. Oh well, on a happier note, I got a new doo today. It is a layered angle cut with coffee and cream highlights. I read that it is the newest thing this year and you know how I like keeping up with these kind of things! Hee Hee! Later!

I am here, once again............

2009-08-16T19:54:00.002-04:00

Well, it's been a busy summer and I have gotten a lot done. Yeah me! I am on my last nite of doggie care before school starts. Wah! Speaking of school, I hope the roof caves in on a certain someone's head in a certain someone's new spacious office. Was that mean? I don't want it to kill her, just mess her new office up!(and maybe her perkiness) Oh well, we might as well make the best of it. Because in the end, what does it really matter? I have a dog on my foot and can't move, so I figured I might as well blog. Ok, enough for now, must go what BB. I am so addicted to this show. Is there such a thing as BB annonymous?

Beeps.............

2009-07-06T19:51:00.002-04:00

I am so funny! I was looking at some of my old post and realized I called my friends beeps instead of peeps! Hee Hee!

Well it's been a few months.........................

2009-07-06T19:46:00.003-04:00

I have been tearing out walls in the basement to make more room and painting and so on........ That is no excuse for not blogging, let's just admit it I am lazy when it comes to that! We had a grill out yesterday and the kids came over. Matty is saying so many words. He says them and then grins b/c he knows every one will laugh or say how cute it is. OK maybe I will get in gear. Hope everyone is having a good summer. I am!

Well it'

2009-07-06T19:46:00.000-04:00

Congrats Kimmy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-03-31T18:56:00.002-04:00

A true friend is one who overlooks your failures and tolerates your success. And celebrates with you when you are THE BIGGEST LOSER! Congratulations, I knew we could do it but especially you! You gave up cigarettes, now that is a battle. Anyhoo, fixed shepherds pie tonite for supper and every bite was gone. So I guess it must of been good.

New Blog!

2009-03-29T18:23:00.002-04:00

I never know what to title these bad boys. I found a really neat blog at school when I was looking for a recipe. No, not at school, it was here b/c I don't look for that stuff at school! Hee!Hee! Anyway it is tinamommyx3.blogspot.com She has some really good recipes and her blog is pretty cool. I want to be like her. I want to be a stay at home mom and cook for Lady and Ozzie. Wah!!!!! I did try beef stroganoff today. It was pretty tasty but Rick said the homemade noodles were the best part. I have to pat my self on the back, they were awesome. Ok that's all I got for now. Later!

I was reading everybodies blogs.......................

2009-03-28T20:16:00.002-04:00

I was feeling a little guilty! I always have good intentions but just don't take time to blog. No excuse just, "I suck". Anyhoo, we went to Matty's 1st birthday party last week. I think there was about 50-60 people. Can you believe that many people at a birthday party? Oh well, I guess you only turn 1 once. He is so cute. I was making my to-do list for spring break and summer break. So I was ordering my new valances for my living room. Ok , maybe I can try again tomorrow?

Back to some normalcy!!!!

2009-01-03T20:17:00.002-05:00

Is that even a word? I dunno, but that is the way I feel. I have not had a minutes of normal since I left for break! First of all, I spent a week and a half in N.C. That in itself is not normal. Then you have an old fart that wants to go to bed at oh I don't know 7:00 or if we're lucky, 8:00. You wake up at ??????????? who knows cause it's still dark outside. If he's not talking to himself or me(who is still trying to sleep), he's sorting thru the garbage. I now you are wondering, why? B/C it's his garbage and he can, and B/C he's 84 years old. Then I get a phone call on monday (before I am to come home on wednesday) telling me my son, David has just cut his thumb almost off. Long story made short, he is a "climber" for a tree company in Dayton. There was an accident and he was taken to Miami Valley hosp. and then care flighted to Columbus to see a hand specialist to see if they can "save" it. Well it is now almost a week later and they still don't know. It looks horrible. Last night they started using leaches to try and get the blood circulating. The leaches are giving me willies. Anywho, It has been a loooooong break and I will be glad to be back at work. But b/c I miss all my friends so, I made time to blog.
Tootles!

My dad seems just fine................

2008-12-15T18:52:00.002-05:00

I just got off the phone with my dad, it is about 6:45, and he sounds chirper. You see, he had surgery today for colon cancer. But he said his brother told him he only had little incisions and didn't have to have a coloscopy. I ask him if it was done by laporoscopy, he said he thought so. Now that don't make it so, just cause he thinks so. I will call back in a little while when after the dr. comes in. Hopefully he will remember what he said and get it right. Parents, can't live with them, and you can't live without em!
later!

Borrrrrrrrring!

2008-12-10T07:36:00.003-05:00

Ok, I always complain about getting up and coming to work, but I hate sitting here! I can't really do a lot because I am suppose to stay off of my knee. I have wrapped, made things (sitting down), and watched all the TV I can. I am going to watch the movie Kim brought me before I left(of course I will cry) and a movie about the Incredible Hulk. Ok, here is a big surprise, guess what I am getting for christmas? No, not a heart necklace! But I am getting jewelry, surprise. But I do have to say for the most part, Rick has very good taste in jewelry.(with the exception of the harley earrings) Do I look like a biker bitch? I am going to try and blog faithfully for at least a few days so my friend will meet me at Costco on friday. Did I mention how much I LOVE all three of my friends? Not that I only have three friends, but these are my true beeps! WAS THAT GAY? Well, sitting at home makes you gay!
Later peeps!
P.S. I just realized I called you guys my beeps up there, oh well, that's how I roll!

It's been a busy weekend!!

2008-12-01T18:16:00.003-05:00

Blowing bubbles!

Matty and cousin Brenden!

Matty and Grandma Carol!

The prettiest tree ever!

Well, I thought I would try and catch everybody up on things. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I am totally done with christmas. Yeah, me! Rick came through his oral surgery ok. He has a really sore mouth, but other then that, he is good. I did come home today and put my tree up. As you can see it looks gorgeous. Yesterday, Matthew got baptised, he is such a good baby, I love him. Rick's sister and husband was in for the holiday's, it was nice having them in. I hope to clean house tomorrow and then I will be ready for Dr. Cha on Wednesday morning. Ok, gotta go! Later!

OK, I am posting!

2008-11-23T20:13:00.002-05:00

Not much to say, but I am posting. I went to take pics of my island (like I said I was) and the batteries were dead. Oh well I will post them in a few. Rick's sis, Sandy came in from W.Va. She said they had like 9 inches of snow. WOW! Lil Matty was here today. Rick said his daddy started to walk out of the room and he started crawling after him crying. He sure is a Daddy's boy. Oh well, I will go for now and try to post again in a few.
Ta! Ta!

No friday night school.......yeah!

2008-11-07T17:26:00.002-05:00

I thought I had friday night, which I did. But Ms. D thought she did too. Moral of the story is that she had a bunch of work to do and I didn't really want to stay. It worked for me. We are getting ready to try the pasta from pizza hut, I heard it was delicious. I will let you know tomorrow.

Just for the record

2008-11-05T15:35:00.002-05:00

I will be placing a picture of my new kitchen island LATER.Ok, let me be more specific. It won't be until tomorrow because I put it together on the front porch and now I have to get Ricky to help me get it in. I didn't want there to be any confusion on when I would be placing the oicture. I don't think I can take the hollering anymore! But I can't get a very good picture of it now. I still love all the hollerers but it hurts. I am trying to be good, but some people won't let me live down my past. Sniff, sniff, sorry I was sobbing.

My new patio furniture!

2008-11-05T15:30:00.002-05:00

I am going to show you what it liked before and show you after. It turned out beautiful. Next year, I will paint the other chair.

Itsy-bitsy spider--------------------------all gone!

2008-11-03T20:08:00.002-05:00

I know you can't tell in this picture, but there was a spider. But, the girls felt the need to torment it and then eat it, YUMMY!

My football player!

2008-11-03T20:05:00.002-05:00

My little football player got new glasses and he cried. He didn't want the kids to make fun of him. He usually don't cry, so I told him it made him look very very smart!

My papa's # 1....................................................

2008-11-03T20:03:00.001-05:00

Once upon a time there was a little dragon..........

2008-11-03T20:00:00.002-05:00

He was a cute little dragon and he gave kisses instead of breathing fire. I love him so.

C'mon friday.............................

2008-10-23T19:14:00.003-04:00

I wanna be a cowboy!

Jester for a day!!!!!

Ok I said I was going to try and post at least once a week. I do have a couple of pics I forgot to post. Matthew went to the Renascence festival. I'm sure that isn't spelled right. I'm glad tomorrow is friday because my knee is really hurting. Of coarse I am not looking forward to saturday b/c I have to go have a stupid MRI on my stupid knee. Wah, I am a chicken. Anyhoo here are the pics I promised.

Ok so there mixed up!

2008-10-13T18:25:00.003-04:00

Here is my table and my little rooster cabinet.....................

Ok, here I go again........

2008-10-13T18:14:00.002-04:00

It's a new day and the beginning of a new week. So I am going to try and be good again. I know what all three of you are saying, Yea, Yea, we've heard this before. But I am going to aim for once a week and then build myself up. I am going to show you some of the cutest baby pics in the world. (besides J.J) Then my new table that only has three stools until after tuesday. That is because one came damaged. Then last but not least, my new spiced "punkin" kitchen.

I'm on a roll, so here I go.......................

2008-04-27T09:50:00.001-04:00

I am going to try and post pictures again.......

2008-04-27T09:46:00.002-04:00

Little Matty....................

Thanks to my partner...................we came in 2nd!

2008-04-17T17:50:00.002-04:00

We came in 2nd in the biggest loser, but that is ok. The lady that won really is sweet. Lisa and I neither one minded losing to her. Also, I hav new pictures of little Matty! Ok I am having technical difficulties, so maybe later.

Got my doggies bathed and Shaved?????????

2008-03-27T19:05:00.002-04:00

I took Lady and Ozzie to get a bath and cleaned up today. Tom, the groomer ask me if I wanted them shaved. I said, HUH????? He said a lot of people shave their dogs to keep down the hair problem. I said, "What do they look like?" He said, "Just like they do now, only with shorter fur." I said sure! Here are the results and I think I really like it.

Is Ozzie funny looking or what?

Easter pics of my babies!

2008-03-27T11:03:00.003-04:00

I know I am partial but these have to be some of the cutest kids around!

Brianna and I went shopping and she picked out her own outfit. She did pretty good, didn't she?

More pics of Matthew.....

2008-03-27T11:02:00.000-04:00

Mom and Dad!

As promised.......our newest addition!

2008-03-27T10:57:00.004-04:00

These are pictures of Matthew Walter, he is still in the hospital. Hopefully he will come home in the next day or so. He looks like he is looking at his daddy. He was only a day or two old. He weighed 5lbs. 4 oz.and he was about a month early.

I have the post these too, even though the snow is gone!

2008-03-16T19:30:00.001-04:00

Lady is looking for her food bowl. As you can tell she is starving. They love the snow.

The Children......................................

2008-03-16T19:25:00.002-04:00

As I promised here are some pictures! Fergie is up my butt constantly. She thinks she has to set up at the table and watch me cook!

Can I get a woohoo for Rick?

2008-03-16T19:06:00.001-04:00

Ok, Rick is on the mend. He will be sore for a while but he is eating and saying F**K every other word. This is how I know he feels better. I have not been the best at watching what I ate the last few weeks, so I was real surprised at my #'s at curves. A total of -2 #'s BUT a total of -10+ inches. I don't know if I can handle these four days at work this week, you know I only have worked three days in two weeks. Wow! Ok that is all for now. See all my lovey's in a.m.

Spelling, I wrote spellig

2008-02-12T18:35:00.000-05:00

It is not mispilled!!!!!!!! I really ment to say noy instead of not in my last pust. No, I didn't, yes, I did! I'm gay -No I'm not, yes I am!

Let it snow, let it snow .........tomorrow, tomorrow

2008-02-12T18:30:00.001-05:00

I was singing this the whole time I was writing it. I wanted to say YIPPEE! I don't really have a lot to say right now. But I didn't want my friends to dis me for noy posting. Anyhow, I have to go make cupcakes for my student who has a birthday tomorrow. Poor thing has a twin and is really sincere when I say, "your brothers birthday is the same as yours?, GET OUT!" HE SAYS, "NO, IT REALLY IS". LATER, GATORS

My microwave........................

2008-02-04T20:14:00.000-05:00

Ok, somehow I lost these two pictures when I posted before. Here is my new micro, lovin it. Also my frig back in the pantry. It did sit on the left wall. I will post as I go. One of Rick's friend is a cabinet maker and he is making me a cabinet to go over my frig.

Some pictures of my updates!

2008-02-04T20:06:00.000-05:00

Ok, these are pictures of my bright yellow laundry room that I did back when????? My front porch that I done when?????

Ok, here we go again.........

2008-01-28T18:53:00.000-05:00

I keep looking at my own blog, thinking, boy I do suck! My hair has grown out and changed color that's how long it has been. Today is monday and I will start fresh again. I printed of the recipe and it sure does look good. I will try it this weekend. As soon as I get a picture of the new addition, I will post it. I think we will be able to deduct her from our taxes next year, we will call her "Harley". I can't wait for the sweater, it is gorgeous! Three hours of George tonight, I can't take it! Ok, that is all for now. I WILL be back tomorrow!

Don't look!

2007-11-29T14:02:00.000-05:00

Don't look at the double chin in the last picture. It is really hard to take a picture of yourself. B/C I wanted my peeps to see my pictures today. Okay, later.

The new me......................................

2007-11-29T13:54:00.000-05:00

I went and got my hair cut today and it feels really good. I think it looks pretty good too. I made an appointment to get it colored next week. This is the first time I have ever had it done professionally.

OK, you ask for them!!!!!

2007-11-29T08:31:00.000-05:00

I have a scrap book that Rick's sister Sandy made me that I will bring in on monday.

Happy Birthday to my Lovey!

2007-11-28T19:41:00.000-05:00

Hope all is well. I was going to call and sing to you. I know how much you must miss it! I will sing a belated Happy Birthday when I get back next week. Went to the Dr. and he said everything is looking good and I can do ANYTHING I want. Woohoo!!!! I will post pictures of all the wedding festivities tomorrow. I promise. Love you all and miss you all.

And now the weekend............................

2007-09-16T18:38:00.000-04:00

The weekend seems like it comes and goes so fast. There is always way to much to do. We had our second annual "family reunion", my mom's idea. Nobody can seem to get thier act together for this thing. Oh well it is finally came and now it is behind us. Rick went to Roy's last night and got his tattoo. He said it hurt like a MOTHERF*****. He was there for 3 hours. I had been telling him how gay it was and then I stopped myself and figured out that I was being really mean. It did turn out really nice, although it is really big. And he did end up putting a D at the top because he really loves me. I thought he was kidding about the D and I told him that would be the gayest thing he was thinking of doing. I will post a picture later, it did turn out really nice. And Rick if you ever read this, I really mean that! Enough for now.

Here I go again!!!!!!

2007-09-10T16:31:00.000-04:00

This will be two days in a row that I have updated. Also both of my e-mails are cleaned out. I am "smokin hot". And "Mear" if you poo your pants today, we will rename you. Maybe we will call you smelly or stinky or maybe even shithead. Was that bad? I am trying my best to get organized before my 50th b-day. I really don't have very much time left since I have been trying all these years and haven't been to successful. Oh well! My towels are in the worsher and my pizza casserole is in the oven and it's not even 5 p.m. Go me! Thats all I can do for now, but it's something, right?

Oh, I forgot...................................

2007-09-09T13:16:00.000-04:00

Did you notice that the little girl cheerleaders have their arse covered up? Not like the ones at school! HMMM!

P.S. Muir or Mear as crazy calls you, tell Sami I said Hi.

Future Carson Palmer and Bengal??????????

2007-09-09T12:42:00.000-04:00

Yesterday was the first day of Pee Wee football and cheerleading. Austin is officially a "red rocket" and Marissa is a "colt". Poor Austin was so bummed out, they lost so bad. Of course my Aussie played hard and did what he was suppose to. It was all of the losers on his team. (just kidding) He thought if they won, they wouldn't have to practice anymore. Oh well it was fun. Does anybody have a remedy for a hairball stain? Dumb cat! I am making chicken marsala for dinner and I can't wait. I don't want to toot my own horn but I think mine is better than Olive Garden's. Yummmmmm

Ok, I am updating................................

2007-08-08T21:47:00.000-04:00

Once again, I have been very bad about updating my blog. I wish I could be as good as you other three and you know who you are. (The only three who read this) But today was hotter then hell and I was outside in it all day fixing a broken window. I hope the person who did it has seven years of baddddddddddddddddddddddddd luck and I mean it. The hotter it got, the pister, (Is that a word???????) I got. But I did get my new curtains and my new rug and pictures for my bright yellow worsh room. From where I come from it does have an R in it. I will post a picture of it when I get the curtains and everything up. I will warn you to put on shades though because it is bright yellow. But now I will be happy when I do worsh. Ok , I know this is short but me and Charlie is going to bed. No, I did not replace Rick with Charlie, it is Charlie Orfield. She is a girl and a canine and I love her. I love you to Sammi, Bubba and Zeke. P.S. Sammi I will call and leave another message so you can hear me again, tell your mom to play it for you.

Look at my babies..........................................

2007-06-29T11:00:00.001-04:00

I know you guys get tired of my cats and kids, but oh well, they are the cutest grandkids in the world. (to me) They were so good when we were getting these done, they had a fun time with the old clothes playing dressup.

Went to the Dr. today..............................

2007-06-21T22:15:00.000-04:00

Ok, I went to the Dr. for my routine blood work (ouchy) for my thyroid. He was very pleased with me. He said that since I was there last, about 6 months ago, that I had lost 16 pounds. I think it is 12, but either way, I will take it. He said that was very good. He went on for a few minutes about how proud he was and I just sit back and let him. You know when you get weighed at Curves, a lb. here or 3/4 of a pound don't sound like a lot but I guess it really is. So, moral of this story is I will get my big ole butt up and go to Curves by my self (again). Don't tell Lisa but I've only been one time so far. I am just trying to lay a guilt trip on her.

What??????????????????????????

2007-06-18T13:22:00.000-04:00

Now so much for technical difficulties. When I went back to re-post, there they are. Ok maybe I will wait a spell and see if they show up.
Later.

Technical difficulties!

2007-06-18T13:19:00.000-04:00

I posted a really cute blog about my grandkids, don't know where it went but it acted like it posted and even let me view it, so I guess I will try again. Boy is it hotttttt. Except maybe in Alaska like my co-hort said.

One more picture!

2007-06-17T19:25:00.000-04:00

Gotta love'em!

2007-06-17T19:17:00.000-04:00

You know, them little darlin's that you can't wait to see them but then can't wait to send back home. Well, this weekend I had all three, yes, three count them. But they were really good. We had pictures and yes, I will post them in a few weeks when I get them. Then off to McD's for a happy meal and to play in the tubes. Then we went to the park to play. Sunday we went to the water- park, they were really good and had a great time. Sorry, I didn't take pics. But here are some of them helping me water and playing and of course my beautiful flowers!

Congrats to Amber!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-06-13T19:34:00.000-04:00

Well it is official, Amber, my neice is a drivers license. I know you are saying "What"? Did she mean a licensed driver? No Amber went around all day saying she was a drivers license, so if thats what she wants that is what she is. We are proud of you but, BE CAREFUL!

Happy Birthday to Marissa (1 day late)

2007-06-13T19:01:00.000-04:00

A big"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to my baby Marissa. Of course she is not a baby but she will always be my baby. Her grandma found her a pink MP3 player. This is a older picture but it is one of my favorites.

A new look for my blog!

2007-06-06T08:16:00.000-04:00

You will notice a new look because I can't get my pictures to look right and it is pissing me off. I will try it again. I hate my nose (blog). I am hungry but I want to save myself for the Iron Chef. I will be ordering my new shower curtain in a few weeks. You see I am very excited about this because I love it. I am doing a study at P&G and this will be money I didn't know I was getting. So therefore, I can justify it to myself. I have to have the window curtain and everything that goes with it. Of course I do! I say myself because Rick don't really care. He is happy with the one his Mom had up for the last 20 years. He's oblivious.

Hello all you Dahlings!

2007-06-05T22:25:00.001-04:00

As you have probably read on Lisa's blog, we went for facials today. It was a mini, but it was fabulous. It included a shoulder massage. I can't imagine how fabulous a full facial would be.I think I want to be a kept woman. I think I could get use to this life. We giggled like school girls as we looked at each other in our little thongs. (on our feet, not our butts) I just have wanted to call everyone Dahlings and say Fabulous all day. It was wonderful. The most fun I've had in awhile. As you can see my girls wanted to go but I said "NO", so they played salon at home while I was gone.

I HAVE RETURNED....................finally!

2007-06-02T08:53:00.000-04:00

I know it has been a little while since my last blog. But I do get on every now and then read everyone else's and then try to leave a comment and couldn't remember my password. But I finally got it right. I had to wait until all my tears dried up. You see I was removed from what I thought was my lovee. Oh, she has foresaken me. I would NEVER remove someone from my favorites. Ok, I feel better, the tears are almost gone. Now for the duldrums (?) of my life. Last wednesday, I went to Marissa's school to have lunch with her thinking I was having wildcat pizza, no she informed me when I got there that they were out of pizza so she had to get me mini corn dogs and pork and beans (YUCK) But I smiled and said yum that sounds good. So I got a big grin from her like she really did good. What a good grandma I am. Next day, back up to Franklin to watch Austin graduate. Can I say he was AWESOME, of course he was, no he really was. There was kids standing up there making faces and acting goofy. He stood there and followed his teachers cue. He knew every word to every song. He was adorable in his cap and gown (pics to come). I forgot my camera. So I will get pics from Heathers mom. Then yesterday, we went toRick's aunts funeral. She died. It was the last member on his mom's side. It was hot. The minister was hell bent on saving EVERYONE that was there. One of Rick's cousins druggy friend sang 3 songs. She looked like a hooker and sounded like I don't know what. She said she found a few more verses of amazing grace she was goimg to sing. I think she made them up because it went on forrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrever. Oh well, that is my week in a nutshell. I promise I am going to try and be better at blogging so I don't loose my last 2 friends. Uh-Oh, the tears are starting again, I must go.

I know I complain about Gracie alot but........

2007-04-29T20:38:00.001-04:00

Gracie is a little pain in my arse when she is sitting on my head at 2-3 a.m. But she can do some of the cutest things, for example look at her. And Fergie is just plain sweet, I love her.

I figured I have no excuse..........

2007-04-23T12:57:00.000-04:00

I thought since I am at home with really no excuse, I could update my blog. I mean really the hershey squirts is not really an excuse. I can run to the toilet and back to my computer. I was reading everyone's blogs, it made some really interesting and enjoyable reading. I don't know why I feel so crappy today. I woke up with a sick stomach last nite but I do that sometime and didn't think anything about it. Still feeling queasy (?), it was quazy, this am but thought I would be fine. Got to Arby's (closed so I went to McD) on Montgomery road and had to go potty, I HATE to use other bathrooms for that. Anyway long story short, was not fine, barely made it back home. It's about 1 and I haven't been to the potty since 11, so that's good. I did take some immodium. My belly still hurts. Any, I wish I was going on a cruise. Heck I wish I was going anywhere. I love this time of year. I was excited about coming to work today because saturday I had a pedicure and I was going to wear sandles and show my toes off. I think I wear them anyway in the rain tomorrow. Later!

HAPPY EASTER TO EVERYONE (early)

2007-03-31T22:31:00.000-04:00

Happy Easter to All!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ugh, I don't want to go to Cleveland....................

2007-03-31T22:05:00.000-04:00

I thought I would put a picture of my sympathy roses on my blog. My "lover" says they are because he loves me, but I think he thinks I am going crazy. Because I got them the day after I woke him up screaming for the alien and the giant frog to get out of my yard. Anyhoo I love my lover! I am already tired and next week hasn't even started. I overslept for the first time I ever remember. I mean I woke up and it was 7:45 and I needed to be to work at 8:00. Well, of course I was dreaming again. Not about aliens and giant frogs but it was something stupid like that. I will be packing my clothes in my new luggage. I got some new Orfield Original luggage. I love my designer luggage. I will put my designer clothes in it. I just want to say, I HATE MY NOSE! I will leave about 1 or 2 on monday. I have to have my little Fergie to the Dr. at 9:00. She had surgery and is doing fine. I will take my little darlings (grandkids) their easter basket tomorrow since I probably won't be back for Easter. We (Rick & Connie) decided we will fix regular ham for Easter and save the honey spiral ham for me when I get back. I love my family. Yummo! Can I just say I love just about everything and just about everyone except, I HATE MY NOSE! I will miss you guys next week. Who will you make fun of! I will call you and tell you about my manderians or my worsh!