Old Time Charm

Here's another capture that my daughter caught when the Clydesdales came to our hometown last week. This is a perfect example of a time gone by - the horse drawn "trailer" -- delivering beer sure has come a long way.

Yellow Apple?

This sweet little "apple" was hanging in the brush one day when we were out walking by the waterway. I as usual don't really know what kind of a plant this is - I am thinking it is some sort of wild crab apple. I'm hoping someone will recognize it and let me know what it is. Happy Mellow Yellow Monday :) !!

This Buds For Martha!

On Wednesday the Budweiser Clydesdales came to our sleepy little town. My Mom, daughter and bff all went to town to see them (I was home sick)
. All three had a fun time and really enjoyed the whole experience. Mom, Marissa and Bonnielee arrived early at the staging area so that they could see the horses while they were being dressed for the parade. They got to speak with the handlers and see the dalmation "Barley" who rides up top with the men. Of course no one was allowed to touch any of the horses - this bummed "B" out a bit but, all in all they really enjoyed seeing those amazing animals up close. All of the photos were taken by my daughter. I thought this one was perfect for CC.

Being Sick Stinks!

Now I know that there are many people who have serious illness - I can't even imagine what that might be like. I'm talking about being down with the flu or in my case an upper respiratory infection, infected sinuses and of all things an ear infection. How in the world I even got an ear infection I'll never know. It's not just the overall terrible feeling that is so bad - it's like your moving at top speed one day and the next you are literally flat on your back. You can't go to work - you can barely hold your head up. Then it's off to the doctor's for some relief that doesn't come as fast as you think it should - yes it comes but, first you have to not be able to breath for a day or 2 - have to sleep sitting up - then you lose your voice oh and when you think the worst is over you begin coughing - haha. No joke. So here I have been since - well really it all began last Saturday -but, I've been down for the count since Monday after my visit with the doctor. Thursday is upon us and still no voice and no real energy to speak of and of course missing yet another day of work. Thankfully I have wonderful co-workers who totally cover for me. So thank you to all who have been so patient with me through this miserable time. I know that I am THE worst patient in the world. Everyone have a great day - stay well -- WASH YOUR HANDS!

Night Time Fountain

This fountain is outside one of my favorite hometown restaurants. We went to dinner as a family there the night before New Year's Eve and had a wonderful time. When we were getting ready to leave the fountain caught my eye the lighting was so pretty

LuLu

Here's our little LuLu right after she got her hair cut. She was sitting up on my daughter's lap just begging to have her picture taken :)

Happy 2010!!!!!

Here's a picture of the Pineapple that drops at midnight on New Years Eve in Sarasota FL -- it is a very fun place to go to be with a bunch a people just having a happy time ringing in the new year -- and of course at 12 on the dot the pineapple drops!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!