She would have been 70 today

Today is my Mom's birthday, she would have been 70 years old. Her last birthday was her 61st. I was fortunate enough to spend part of the day with her. As usual, I brought her new pajamas. My mother loved her pj's, guess that is where I get my love for them. In fact, she loved them so much, that when it came time to choose what she would be buried in, we didn't have to think very hard. I went to Dillards and found the most beautiful white gown and robe. It had lace on the bodice and sleeves and it was just perfect.

It has been almost nine years since she died and I still miss her every day. Especially with these precious babies being born. She has a new grandson, two great-grandsons and another on the way that she will never see or hold. I just hate how unfair it all is. She would have been so in love with these little boys.

But life is not fair and we have to go on without her, making sure that we do our best to live good lives and always do what we can to make her proud of us.

Happy Birthday Mom, love you and miss you so very much.

R and R

Taking a few days for some rest and relaxation. Trying to stock up, because in a few weeks ( or less) I will be in Ohio taking care of my baby and her new baby. So, I rest. I know with my fun new disease, I may not always have the energy to do all I want to do. I am just hoping to be of some help to Kari when the time comes.

She has a lot of stairs...

R and R....

It's my mantra today.

34 years...

Sounds like a long time doesn't it? Well, it is

Especially for a marriage

Especially these days

Especially when the years were earned by two kids who were barely eighteen when they made this lifelong commitment

But make it we did and if the good Lord is willing, we will continue to keep that promise we made thirty-four years ago tonight.

I'm shooting for at least sixty!

All clear

Good news from the gastro doc, saw absolutely nothing during my procedure. But really, how could he after I drank all that nasty stuff and did what drinking all that nasty stuff makes you do?

I have always said, I drink, therefore I go. Of course, I was referring to all the Diet Dr.Pepper and other liquids I consume in the course of a day.

That phrase took on a completely different meaning Monday evening into Tuesday. That was some of the nastiest stuff I have ever had to consume and the endless trips to the potty were just no fun at all.

Ed seemed to think it was pretty funny, but that is because he had already done it and took pleasure in seeing me suffer as he did.

I wasn't laughing.

But I paid him back the next day for sure. He got to spend his birthday taking me to the hospital for the procedure, sitting for 3 hours while the deed was done and I recovered and then bringing me home and watching me sleep the day away. Poor guy. But don't worry, I plan to make him a cake today and cook him a special dinner to make up for yesterday.

'Cause I'm just sweet like that.

It doesn't have anything to do with the fact that I haven't had a decent meal since last Thursday night at Ruth's Chris. Nope, not a thing to do with it...

A fluid day...

Today is not going to be a fun day.

It is probably going to be better than tomorrow, but maybe not. I will get to sleep thru the worst of tomorrow and then I will be able to eat.

No eating for me today, just liquids, as I prepare for my first ever colonoscopy...

Don't you wish you were me today? I would be more than happy to trade places for the next 24-36 hours.

Anybody? No? I didn't think so...

It's just the beginning...

Of our crazy birthday month. March is very busy in our family when it comes to birthdays and anniversaries. We have 3 birthdays and an anniversary in our immediate family and that doesn't include any cousins, aunts, uncles, friends, etc.

Today was Kari's big day. I can hardly believe she is 29 and expecting her first baby.

Next will be Ed's BD, then our 34th wedding anniversary, then Alissa's BD. I won't even attempt to put all the others on here.

I am exhausted and broke already...

But I love March, because 3 of the people I love most came into this world in the month of March.

And I married a pretty good guy in March. But don't tell him I said that. : )

Ahhh, Cali...

I have missed you! So happy to be back for another week of fun and relaxation. Cindy and Tracy arrive tomorrow and I know we are going to have a wonderful time.

Here is my first picture of the ocean, we are at the Camp Pendleton Beach. There were so many surfers today.

More to come!