Birthday Girl

Birthday Party at Aunt Jackie & Uncle Dennis Home

It was good to see everyone at the party. Mags was very happy about getting the chance to meet her new cousin. The disappointment came when she realized she would not be bringing home the gift (Strawberry Shortcake Kit and Painting Kit) she brought for Alyvia.

Alyvia and family lives in New Mexico. Pictures are Victoria (Baby) and her mother (Lydia) and the Alyvia is the Birthday Girl! Daddy (My cousin Denny) was participating at an art show and could not join us. It was a very fun day and the weather was beautiful!

Happy Crappy Day

First day back from a long weekend and today sucked at work. I am behind in my work as usual and I don't see a light at then end of the freaking tunnel for it.

The girls at work seem to hate each other. If one of them isn't talking about the other than I would know something major was happening in the world. I just don't like hearing about it all. I know deep down when they are not talking about each other then they are talking to each other about me. I guess I am better off just letting it all go out one ear. Drives to me want to drink....maybe today is the day I will start!

Birthday Weekend

Shot my diet!

Friday night we went to Bub's and I had cheeseburger and french fries. Very tasty! Saturday, went out for late dinner at Michaelango's and had italian food...very yummy. Sunday, my parents came over and we went ate out again! This time at Mitchell's Fish Market and I had fish and chips and it was delicious! I definately will get back to normal, healthy eating tomorrow I can promise myself this!

All in all, other than all the bad for me food, I had a great birthday weekend because I got to spend the time with my family.

Happy Birthday to me!

Highlights of my day off

1. Woke up at 5:30 anyway.
2. Went downstairs and ate a pop tart because it was the only thing I had to eat in the house.
3. Watched an episode of Gilmore Girls.
4. Went back upstairs and played Word Mojo while lying in bed.
5. Fell asleep.
6. My cell phone rang twice while I was sleeping. Work calling me on my day off. Turned my phone off.
7. Was woken up by room mate at noon asking if I planned on sleeping all day.
8. Took shower than met friends with small children for lunch.
9. Decided to see the movie Walking With Penguins with friends and small children. First bad idea.
10. Did NOT buy candy or popcorn for the children. Second bad idea.
11. Should have gotten up and bought popcorn for the children.
12. Had major diarrhea in the movie theater restroom.
13. Movie finally starts after 30 minutes of stupid commercials.
14. Children would not be still, be quiet or watch the show.
15. Stress level at an all time high as theater was packed.
16. First friend with small child left the theater as child would not stop crying.
17. Second friend with small child left the theater crying because first child left and realized play date was over.
18. I sit all alone in the dark theater as I sit and think about...the second friend and small child waiting for me in the lobby to take them home.
19. Left theater without seeing the ending.
20. Traffic was horrendous.
21. Child would not stop crying.
22. Nerves were shot to hell.
23. Stomach was still upset.
24. Came home and went to bed.
25. Wondered why I thought a day off would be a good thing.

Seeing Is Believing??

As I get older, I see more people I know. I also see people who I think I know, but really don't. The most freakish thing to me is I also see people, famous people, all the time. I mean, how many famous people do you think are pumping gas or buying drinks at the BP station in Carmel? It isn't like I live in California or even New York City. I live in, or rather very near, Indianapolis Indiana. (Where corn fields used to grow but are now replaced with strip malls and new housing additions.) Isn't Elvis suppose to be dead? I swear I saw him and Christian Slater at Wal-Mart. I am either working to hard or it is time for me to get my eyes checked.

Getting her toes done for the first time!

Great looking toes you got there!

First professional toe job


My niece is all girl! She had her first toe nail painting this year and she LOVED it! The next morning, she asked "Auntie, how come you don't have any colors on your toes?" I told her I preferred a French manicure. "Why didn't I get my feet cleaned like you did?" I almost had to laugh at that one because she was SO SERIOUS. Because of her age, they will not do a pedicure, but they will polish so I said, "Well, maybe your feet were already clean?" She came back with, rather sternly, "NO THEY ARE NOT!" The white looking thing sitting with her is Bonnie Bunny. She has to go with her everywhere she goes you know!

I saw Elvis!

I was on earthcam.com and clicked on the Las Vegas site....I couldn't believe my eyes! I saw Elvis and he was singing and dancing while performing a wedding!!! It was so FUNNY! At the end, he encouraged all the family and guests to come up and sing and dance to Viva Las Vegas. Then he asked everyone to dance, sing and wave at everyone on the internet...and they did! It was great! What a great bunch of happy people!! (or nutty)

If I ever get married, I think getting married by Elvis would be fun!

Nana wants to be Strawberry Shortcake

Nana wants to be Strawberry Shortcake


I have proof! Nana will do virtually anything for her granddaughter! It was a Strawberry Shortcake Birthday party and Nana played her part! It is my hope Nana only wears this kind of get up while at home or with immediate family members. I will have to definitely keep a sharp eye out to make sure this doesn't happen in public. I wouldn't want people to think she has lost her mind!

Chuck E Cheese

Chuck E Cheese Birthday for a 4 Year Old
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"I love Chuck E Cheese!" exclaimed the birthday girl! I was surprised. When she saw Chuck she looked at me to see if it was okay to go see him. I said, "Go see him!". She ran and hugged him! I missed the picture of her giving him a hug but I did get this one and another of her running back to us with the biggest grin. It was so sweet and I was very happy to see she wasn't scared or shy.

Engine Light

My engine car light came on so I took it back to the dealership today. By the time I got back to work, I got a call stating my car was ready to be picked up. I was really impressed! When I picked up my car I read what the diagnostic test said. "Gas cap was not on tightly. Mechanic tighten cap and test was completed." I felt like a total idiot. I am just glad the car was under warranty because I would have been very mad at myself if I had to have paid to be told this information!

Beautiful Memorial Day


I had a wonderful day with SIL and niece in Kokomo! The weather was absolutely beautiful.

Rose from Grandma Eleanor's Garden

Grandma Eleanor's Flower Garden

Trip To Kokomo Indiana

Going north today. Sister-in-law get together and my brother doesn't want to go. SIL asked if I would go with her so I am going so she doesn't have to go it alone. I think I would rather stay home and sleep but I have already committed and it would be a disappointment for her. So off I go to spend the day with a family who I don't really know. I don't need to sleep anyway because then it will be really hard to get to bed tonight. 5 a.m. will come around very early tomorrow. It will be really hard not to take a nap on Tuesday during the middle of the day at work as it is now!

Ring and Wave

I told my sister-in-law if anyone hoots and hollers at me while I am riding my bike, I am going to RING my bell and WAVE! What better way to tell those people, "YEAH! I am old and I am riding my PINK BIKE whether you like it or not! How is that for a take it and shove it! (Smiles!)

I'm A Biker!

And it's pretty too!

Remember when you first start dating someone? You feel so giddy and giggley? That is how I feel about my new bike! I love my bike! Yesterday I went to Matthews Bicycle Store and ask the salesman, "If your grandmother came in and she was 90 years old and she wanted to get a bike for exercise, which bike would you pick out for her?" The salesman walked right over and picked out the bike of my dreams. Rich went with me to buy the bike and he wanted me to get a blue one but I had to have PINK! It was for me, the girlie girl and since they didn't have purple....I had to settle for pink! Then I saw the basket so I said, "My bike needs a basket!" The salesman, said, "Do you need a bell?" "Yes! My bike needs a bell too!" I don't know if it was the excitement in my face that Rich saw, and wanted to be apart of but Rich bought me the basket and the bell! I love both of them. It really makes my bike look cool....(LOL!) The next thing I want to get is lights and maybe in the future some mirrors. I have asked for a bike rack and a bike lock for my birthday. Maybe my wish will come true.

Point A to Point B

My New Ride 

My SUV died. I had to mourn. I hadn't had a car payment in several years. I bit the bullet and bought a new car. Something I hadn't planned on. I am really happy with the car and glad I found one I could afford and liked. I am getting ready to pay my first payment. The first of many. It really sucks. I wanted a Mercedes really, really bad but I didn't want a $500+ car payment. It isn't a Mercedes but it will serve and get me to point A to point B. Isn't that really all that matters in a car?

Vacation Over!

Today is officially my last day of vacation and I am extremely sad about it. I thought I would be really relaxed and stress free by now. During my vacation time last year, I was in a totally different place. I think I need at least 1 more week to get relaxed....And I also need another $1,000.00 to spend while I am off. Might as well dream big.