What day is it???

I get so confused while on vacation. You just lose yourself in the tranquility and I had to ask someone what the date was today! We are going to do a couple tours (Paradise Snorkeling and Tulum Mayan ruins along with Xhu Pa Natural Reserve for hiking, shopping, swimming and snorkeling). We scheduled a couple's massage this Thursday. I don't even wear a watch and I drive Rick nuts asking him what time it is. Today we hung out at the resort again. It's just so beautiful and so much to do we hung out at the beach, did some snorkeling, went to a Body Sculpt class (whew! worked my a** off!), and dinner at one of the 8 restaurants. I was serenaded at dinner! It was soooo fun and they have such beautiful voices! I just melt! Hee hee. Then we shopped the open flea market and took in the evening show of dancers (a different one every evening). Now I am catchng up on emails and blogs. WE have unlimited "Free" calls to the states or anywhere else in the world we wish to call! AMAZING! Tomorrow we are either going to do much the same as today (except I'll take in the Pilates class) and go to a different restaurant or we might go to Playa Del Carmen and check it out.They have wonderful flea markets and we can spend the rest of our day in the Palace Resort for Free and check out their facility (supposed to be a golfer's dream!). I wanna do some salsa dancing before we leave Mexico so I'll have to see if I can talk the Old Man into staying up past 10:00pm one night! Ridiculous. I need someone who can stay up with me and do the night life once in awhile...any takers out there? Enjoy the pics...

Can you guess who's feet these are? Notice he's in the shade...what?

Evening show of Mexican dancers


Cindy is serenaded! They make beautiful music!

The Mexican Restaurant (one of 8 different eateries to choose from)

Just one more beautiful shot of one corner of the resort! This place is huge!

Our First Full Day In the Mayan Riviera...

Aventura Spa Palace Resort at night...Gorgeous!
Rick eating breakfast outdoors...

Paradise...

Wandering paths to get you from here to there! This resort has 1,265 rooms. We literally walk a mile to get from one end to the other! We definitely get our workout and burn off the calories we eat from all the yummy food! On my schedule tomorrow...sleep in, breakfast at 10:00, pilates at 11:00, then fun in the sun another day at the beach! Yay!


Going to the beach...80 degrees and sunny! Perfect!

Nearly There!

Paradise in just 5 days...ahhhhh......sigh.

The Mom Song...

Most of us can relate to this...

Freezin' My Butt Off!

Ok...as if you need to hear it one more time....I'M FREEZING!!!! And these pictures makes me sick with the thought of summer!! I can't take it anymore!

So next winter you will find me in a warm cozy place in southern Texas ON THE BEACH for 2 months beginning in January!! Yup! That's a promise! I will drive down with my kitties and we'll park ourselves on the beach until spring. The above images are of a condominium that can be rented monthly for really reasonable rates! Mark my words...it'll be done! My friends from the mall clued me in on this little piece of information. Meggie Loo Hoo...you wanna come along? All you need to do is be able to work from home (or at the beach-hee hee). More details to follow.

Days in January

So you ask me how I fill my time in this cold, blustery, month of January?

Here's a few examples...

Watching old videos of Izzy's baby kitties! She was going nuts and I happened to catch this shot of Izzy nose to nose with her first born. AMAZING! Don't you wonder what she was thinking?

A day in the cities with two of my favorite girls...Meggie Loo Hoo and Kinzie Girl! This shot is in front of Kinzie's new apt. These girls are adorable and I love them to death! Kinzie is Megan's friend from high school and our God Daughter. She came with us to Hawaii in 2002!

Love you Girls!!

Hungry turkeys! Every day we see this sight at least twice. They're getting desparate for food! I often wonder what turkeys eat besides birdseed!
Let's hope that February is somewhat calmer than January. This winter really stinks BIG TIME!

CAT BOMB!

So apparently this is the "Hot Spot" at 8:00am in the morning. I guess I didn't get the memo that there was to be a feline fraternity meeting in my territory! How can anyone be expected to sleep in these conditions?! Apparently THEY are quite comfortable! Sheesh! Completely Spoiled!

Winter's Beauty

So I was getting ready for the day one morning last week and saw this little beauty in the backyard. The contrast of the Red Cardinal with the green Pine tree was amazing. Unbeknownst to me...Rick was viewing this same scenerio downstairs and clicking away with the camera through the window. He didn't know if any of the pics would turn out but sure enough they did as seen below! The Pine tree is one we planted from a stick Megan brought home in first grade!! It doesn't get enough sun to make it full and lush but the cardinal doesn't seem to mind. Isn't he beautiful!!

41 days and counting...

Ringing in The New Year 2009!

A New Year is ushered in and we welcomed it with our friends, Stacy & Chris Terry, Kristin and Todd Alexander, and all their kids. Games, food, drink, and great conversation was the menu. I could do this all the time! Thanks to the "Terry's" for hosting and inviting us to the yearly celebration. We had a blast! Happy New Year everyone!

Watching the Ball drop and celebrating the New Year!

Todd Alexander playing the part of Butler and Bartender!

Thanks Todd! You're a Goof!

Does No One See It?!

Can anyone else see my Angel in the tree below? I am disappointed no one has commented on her! It's fun to see the small little signs that God is with us. Let me know if you can see her. I really want to know!

A Silent Night Before Christmas...

This tree looks like an angel wearing a hat. I can just see the star attached to her hat, her beautiful face, her lovely wings, outstretched arms and flowing skirt. Can you see her too?! She brings the message of hope to all with the birth of Jesus Christ.
and in this silent night we light our candles and our trees in hope that the light of heaven will shine down on us and we will all be blessed. May you all be blessed with a Bright and Happy New Year! God Bless Us All-Everyone!

Wrapping it Up...

Almost done with the Holiday season. We'll close the cart the end of December. It's been a trip to say the least. Just wish the economy had been better to make it more profitable. Now I'll have to figure out what to do next. I'll keep you posted. If anyone has any ideas let me know. Can't wait for Christmas! Jamey and Kate will be down next Saturday thru Sunday and I can't wait to celebrate with them. Christmas day with Rick's family and 5 days with Megan!! Woo Hoo!! The Holiday schedule will be different this year but still just as rewarding and blessed. I'll take whatever I can get. May all of you be blessed in the Christmas Spirit and a more prosperous and healthy New Year!

Ahead of Schedule...

Ok...I have to admit. I am usually too busy at the mall to do the Christmas shopping. Or at least have it done before Dec. 23rd! But I've had it a little easier this year and I've been picking away at it for the past month. Yesterday and Today I picked up a few more and I'm proud to say I only have 2 -3 gifts yet to purchase! I'd say that's a record! I can't remember the last time I was this organized. I even mailed my Christmas cards yesterday!!! Woo Hoo! I'll have time to sit back and relax (right after I clean my house-ugh!). Now if I could only figure out what to get my son Jamey and my nephew Sam I could be done already. Yelp! Merry Christmas everyone!

The Modern Day Santa!

SEGWAY SANTA...
I was selling old inventory at a show in the Faribault Mall on Friday and Saturday and I saw something interesting...a Modern Day Santa. He said they call him "Segway Santa"! At one point when I saw him whiz by he actually had his cell phone up to his ear talking to his reindeer! Ha! ha! Now that's funny!!

Happy Turkey Day!

We had much to be thankful for...

A Nice (although short) Visit...

Someone came to visit us yesterday. ...our stylish and urban girl. Thanks for stopping in Megan. Even though it was short...it was sweet.

P.S. Holla Happy Birthday to Jackie today! yay!

Friends...

I had a wonderful day off today! I got to spend the day having lunch and shopping with a good friend of mine (thanks Kristin-I love spending time with you!). Then I came home and got a visit from a long time friend I haven't seen in quite a few years. We had a great conversation and renewed our spirit and friendship. It was a nice day off. Now back to reality and work tomorrow. Hope you all have a great week!

Just Breathe...

So now I am down to managing one kiosk in the mall. It was a wild ride in October and I'm glad it's over! Employee issues are always the hardest to manage. I will work part time to manage the women's accessory kiosk ("Lavish") from now until the end of January. I had the whole day off today and tomorrow. I don't know what to do with myself. I mostly laid around and watched movies all day (after cleaning the house a bit). It felt good to be lazy but I don't know how to do it well anymore so tomorrow I'll probably go nuts. Oh well. Rick will be working at home and I'm sure he'll figure something for me to do. Maybe I should get back into exercise? That's a thought. It will help keep my energy up. Doesn't have to be a New Years Resolution to count does it? OK...I'll do it. I have one more thing to say....if Mary doesn't update her blog I'm gonna scream! What's up with that? Even as busy as I was I still found time to do it! Come on Mary! Ya gotta join in on the fun!

Such a proud Mama!

I couldn't help but share the creativity of my young ones costumes for Halloween. Congratulations on your creativity kids! REALLY AMAZING !

Megan as a Gerber Daisy......
Daisy Megan and Snowman Kate. Congrats Kate on winning the contest!

Jamey as the Ultimate Warrior....a childhood dream come true!

Keepin it Cool! Jamey and Kate...

Megan's New Modeling Career...Step One: Portfolio

Our new daughter-in-law,Kate, created this look for our daughter,Megan's, photo shoot with her favorite photographer. I can't believe how beautiful this is! I could say nice work girls but that wouldn't even come close to how amazing the look is! I only hope this lands them a few REAL jobs! Good luck girls!!

In Honor of My Dear Megan's 25th Birthday

Your face is beautiful but your soul is even more so...Happy Birthday Meggie!

Never too old to swing....this reminds me of you as a little girl. It's always where you were...

Happy Birthday Megan Joy!

The many faces of Megan Joy! In honor of your 25th Birthday Megan, I have posted a few pictures of you in the many different roles you play. You are such a success in all you do! We all love you more than we can say. To the MOOOOOOON and Back! Happy Birthday!

Sister to Brother Jamey

Traveler to Ireland

Movies Star Morning Coffee Drinker
Cousin
Most Precious Daughter
World Traveler to Rome, Italy

A Day of Masquerade

This is fun! Just one month! Yay! Thanks for stopping by Bev! I love the visits!