Out and Away?
The plan was:#2 Son would have no classes or work, so he could have the joy of sleeping in and then getting ready for us to leave.Bigger Girl would take Little Girl to school in Happy the Honda, then...
View ArticleAloha, Friends!
So, to pick up the story, we connected with Uncle P and he got a hotel just past Pensacola. By the time we got there, it was almost midnight.We were up at 4am, and back on the road by 6, but not Uncle...
View ArticleNo Sleep 'til Disney!
Schedule:Friday, 4am, wake up 6am, head to Bible Study 8am, get to work, deliver flowers 1:30pm, home to pack 4:15pm, leave for vacation 11:45pm,...
View ArticleLions and Tigers and Gnus, Oh My!
We've done the Magic Kingdom, more than once, and found that when you go in the middle of the night, you get to do almost everything with no wait.It doesn't quite work that way at the Animal Kingdom,...
View ArticleIf it's Tuesday, this must be Germany
We are having a great time, and there is so much coming and going, that i've lost track of a lot of it. The one thing that has held is our meal reservations each day. Those have kept me anchored in...
View ArticleSing along, everyone!
To be sung to the tune of "It's a Small World".There is just one place underneath the sunWhere a Mouse brings big smiles to everyone;There are shows, there are rides,But from crowds you can't hide,This...
View ArticleFacing the End
We've gotten to watch parades, and fireworks, and shows, and eat, and ride the rides, and enjoy each other's company thoroughly.The only thing missing is Grandma and Grandpa, we wish they and my two...
View ArticleReally?
Already?!!!Yes, it's already time for us to go home.In the past week, i've almost not slept, and i've run around the parks having a great time, with family, and sometimes by myself.Today we get one...
View ArticleHome Again, Jiggity Jog
We got in after 1am.Yes, we will try to get to church this morning, but no promises.As much as i wanted to participate in Silly Sunday today, the time simply got away and i am too tired to think of...
View ArticleRemember
Things i've learned about making a trip to Walt Disney World that i want to remember if we ever get the chance to go again:Plan the trip as far in advance as possible. Six months is good, a year is...
View ArticleIf the equipment is outdated, it must be my house.
We got home from vacation to find that the AT&T equipment we had was not functioning properly. The battery back-up in one of the units was on its way out, which meant it emitted a beeping sound...
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Almost Wordless Wednesday: Secret Ingredient
#2 Son is attending a culinary school. He decided to cook something at home the other day, and here is his secret ingredient when cooking for himself:Secrets, indeed!He may end up being a chef and...
View ArticleNo, please!
Say it ain't so!Say there isn't lead and cadmium in our beloved chocolate!Yes, i like to have raw cacao nibs on occasion, and i love Artisana's Cacao Bliss, raw coconut butter with raw chocolate....
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Feline Friday: Ambush Thwarted
Feline Friday was started by Steve, The Burnt Food Dude, and i'm going to believe it's because he likes cats.It's easy to participate, just post a picture of a cat -- your cat, a LOL cat, a picture you...
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Hip Hooray!
Winston Got Adopted!Little Girl holding Winston, at the shelter.The very last one of our bottle-feed kittens from last season has now gotten a new home!A very nice, young, recently married couple came...
View ArticleSilly Sunday: Another Taxing Situation
Silly Sunday was started by Sandee, of Comedy Plus. It's the place to come for weekly laughs, and the rules are simple, just have fun.It's a great place to come to meet new bloggers and have a few...
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Awww Monday: Fun at Church
Awww Monday is hosted by Sandee, of Comedy Plus. Just post a picture that makes everyone say, "Awww!" and that's it!After all, it's great to start the week with a smile.One of the biggest blessings in...
View ArticleLight and Shadow
"Mom, could you make an appointment for me to see the doctor? I've got a horrible headache and I've been sick to my stomach again!"#2 Son has had this too often lately, and it was starting to get...
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Somewhat Speechless Wednesday: Which came first?
It all started when i stepped outdoors and heard peeping.Yes, i hear birds around here all of the time, but this was close and wasn't coming from an adult bird. Since the cats have been known to get...
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Ringing in the Next Step
Little Girl, who is a junior in high school and not so little as she was when i nicknamed her, had her Senior Ring Ceremony yesterday.When i was in school, we got our junior pins in junior year, and...
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