Vacation Days 3 & 4

So I am homebound early tomorrow morning, so no karaoke tonight.  Its okay though.  Its funny how you can get tired doing nothing lol.

Yesterday I slept in so we got kind of a late start heading to the beach.  My Aunt is at Hills Resort so we go there and play.  Luckily we found a great picnic table next to the sand but under the shade of a tree.  We had a nice lunch at the resort, one of the best French Dips I've had!  After lunch we went back to our table and played cards.  I am incredibly lucky at cards, so even though Mama Debi taught me the game...  I trounced her haha.  When evening came we went to my brothers place.  My sister in law Alicia made an amazing lasagne and fresh corn.  So yummy!  I got to play a little more with Max.  He is so adorable!  When we got there he was helping daddy pick huckleberries and walking about going "pick pick pick".  :0)  I also found 2 four leaf clovers in their yard.  My dad found one too! 

Today the alarm was set so we could head out earlier.  We managed to get the same prime location picnic table for the day.  I decided I wanted a souvenir so I bought a nice plastic water cup, then went to the restaurant and asked for some ice water.  I should've done it days ago.  I had ice water all day!  Today we were smart and brought a picnic lunch.  Debi made an awesome cabbage salad that was delicious.  I need to get her recipe.  Aunt Nadine offered to buy dinner and drinks so we enjoyed the resorts kitchen some more. It was sad saying goodbye to her.  I haven't seen her in 16 years and who knows if I'll get to see her again.  I didn't get a chance to say goodbye to Jon, Alicia or Max but I hope they know how much I love them all and so enjoyed their hospitality and company!  

I am about to start uploading and editing pics.  I took a ton!  I haven't had a true vacation in forever so this has been a really nice few days.  I did have to call and talk to Liam today though.  I miss that little man already!

Vacation Days 1 and 2

So this year we are having a family vacation, and so far its been wonderful!  My brother and his wife are currently in Priest Lake Id. and we have been here for 2 days and not home until Wed. :)

Yesterday was a little hectic but great fun!  Sean, Lenee and Liam were able to come down for the night and went home today.  When we arrived it was straight to the beach.  I stayed in the shade for the most part but still managed to get a sunburn.  My Aunt Nadine is here also from Missouri.  I havent seen her in so many years its been wonderful visiting.  Liam had a great time at the beach, and it was so fun watching him and my nephew Max (almost 2) playing together.  After the beach we went and had some wonderful dinner and then settled in to our motel rooms for the evening.  The room is very nice and the decor is just fun!  Its beary cute!

Today (day 2)
Back to the beach this morning but it was already super hot and no shade.  We all hung out and watched the boys play until it was time for Lenee, Sean and Liam to head out.  We said our goodbyes and then we all kinda went different directions.  My brother took Max for a walk so that he would take a nap, and Dad and Mama Debi took Aunt Nadine to the resort to see if she could check in.  About a half hour later I got a text to meet them at the bar.  A couple drinks and nachos later we went back to the beach.  It was nice and shady by that time but I was getting a no caffeine headache and more sunburnt so came back to the motel fairly early.  I took a long lazy hot shower, and now just waiting to get sleepy.  Tomorrow is air conditioning and games, cards and such.  Should be great fun!  Tuesday they have karaoke and we will be going! lol

Tuesday evening Tea Time (Formally Coffee break lol)

So I realized that I have not done a "coffee break" update since the 2nd of Jan... time to update!  Including new name for my personal ramblings.  I have recently been trying to only drink coffee on the weekends.  Its not the coffee that is killing me calorically, but I need my creamer.  :)  So instead I have been drinking lots more tea on weekdays.  There are so many delicious flavors of both caffeinated and herbal teas out there!  I will admit though, since getting a beautiful pink Keurig for my birthday I have drank coffee on the weekdays more often than I should.  lol  Its so easy just to make a cup in the morning, and its just one cup, not a whole pot.

The biggest news is that I am moving.  I will be living with the Grady clan.  They have the room and I am there at least 3 days a week anyhow.  Big saving on gas and time when babysitting.  Also it will be nice to be with family.  It will be wonderful being there for Liam and watching him grow.  When is still unsure as the kids have to empty the storage room to make it mine.  I have a new bed waiting for me when it is time and I am excited about that.  I have not had a brand new mattress since I was married... yes a long time.  :)  I have started the packing process within my own things.  Im giving a lot to charity, its silly to cart around clothes that will never fit me, or I mildly dislike.  Also its good to clear out every once in a while. Another bonus is that it is a mildly flat part of town so walking will be a much more frequent event.  I heard the closest park has a walking track.  That would be awesome!  So much to look forward too!

So nothing new on the SSI fight.  I'm playing the waiting game now and letting my lawyers do all the work.  I hope it ends (positively of course) soon, but that's doubtful.

This weekend looks to be great fun!  On Saturday is our 4th annual karaoke birthday bash.  Its a little late this year but will be awesome as always!  Then on Sunday, hopefully not hungover, we are having a family photo shoot at the carousel with Liam and my brothers family including my nephew Max.  Max is 20 months and this will be my first meeting.  I am so excited.  We should get some great pics!  After we are going to spend the day out at my dads and just enjoy a family day.

Not really anything else new in the last 5 months.  I am so boring!  Oh...  I did get a new tattoo.  Its a dragonfly on my arm and it is gorgeous!  I've wanted a new one for so long, it was time.

Daily Prompt ~ H is for Honey

Honey

So I have recently made a few diet/lifestyle changes.  One of them (and the biggest change) is that I have quit drinking coffee on weekdays, switching to tea instead.  The coffee creamer I would go through was almost embarrassing.  So now coffee is only a weekend treat... and I've lost seven pounds.  :)  Now I have never been a tea person and thought the transition would be difficult.  I was wrong.  There are so many yummy flavors of caffeinated tea it was an easy switch, with no creamer and a new appreciation of honey.

Daily Prompt ~ G is for Gravy

Yes, I choose to write about gravy today.  One topic I can't say anything bad about.  I came to the conclusion one day that gravy was the perfect "comfort condiment".  I noticed most of my favorite comfort foods involve gravy, however gravy itself is not a comfort food alone, thus making it a condiment.  lol  

Damn now I want biscuits and gravy....  

Daily Prompt ~ F is for Frog

Frog

I am generally apathetic when it comes to frogs in general.   I don't think they're gross but I'm not a fan either.  I will however state that the little tree frogs are adorable.  I have lived in a couple different places where they were prominent.

When I was a child we had a problem with them coming up the drain and into our laundry room.  I never understood why they were there, but to my young eyes it was very cool.  The other residence I can remember was fairly close to where I live now.  We would find the frogs in the front flower garden.  Always so tiny and cute, the girls all got to play with them too.  Dang... that was a long time ago...

Daily Prompt ~ E is for Enjoy

10 things that I enjoy  :)

1.  Sleep
2.  Coffee
3.  The sound of rain at my window
4.  Music
5.  The squeal of delight when my grandson Liam sees me walk through the door
6.  The smell of fresh laundry
7.  Singing (although not well, I still have fun doing it)
8.  Dancing (same disclaimer as above)
9.  Meeting new friends
10. Almost all reality shows

Ok so this may have been an easy way to do the letter E, but I think its a good thing to sit and think about such things sometimes.  What brings you joy?