Our very own Shelly aka Roxy has had an unexpected death in the family - her brother. I know she is needing our prayers and support.
Shelly I LOVE YOU and wish I were there with you to give you this
ALSO a lighter note is that birthday wishes will go out on Saturday to Sharon (boogieboo1)......21 again!!!
Yep our very own BRIDEZILLA in J-land is having her what?? 22nd birthday??? Hey, I'm Engaged - Amanda
I've been thinking on this award.......I couldn't narrow it down to 5 and just FIVE. So my mind is saying the "previously awarded" does NOT count as one of my five.
According to the Rules of the Award, I'm to pass the Award on to 5 other "girls" whose blogs I read and enjoy. And they, in turn, pass it on to 5 girl's blogs that they enjoy.
Last week, I was honored by Missie of MissiesUpsideDownWorld as a Rockin Blogger. Well, she encompassed 4 of my fav's too (Cindy/CindysLife ; Penny/ Penny`s Pieces of Ohio; Lisa/Adventures From Florida and Lisa Jo/ Damaged Goods Too ) plus she was nominated by another goodie Sonya/ My Southern Home - Sonya .
So........it is a hard decision. I have been thinking about my first entries.
My very first entry was from Dwana Moonlight Drive - now there's a Rockin Gal if there ever was one. She has taken a hiatus from blogging lately but I still check in on her from time to time. Great gal married to the love of her life.
Then I went on a search for Florida .....that's where I found Lisa. Then I found 2 great gals Martha Just Visiting and Shelly XX Roxy Mama XX (previously awarded) who I dare say would probably get me in lots of trouble if I lived near them.
Then came Chris A Day in the Life (previously awarded) and Joyce Treasure ChestFull of Life (previously awarded) totally great gals very deserving of the award. Both make up adorable graphics that I've snagged from time to time.
One day I ran across Melissa Melissa's Motivation who has overcome an addiction to alcohol and is raising a beautiful girl. She is a Rockin Gal for sure and has a love of people. Many thanks to her for her great words of wisdom.
And I could not forget one of my most favorite voices in J-land, Barbara, Confessions Of An Angel Waitress (previously awarded) who will one day surely be a star! I'm so jealous because she has a SON who is a professional chef.
Rockin Gal Robin....hey -- there's a new name for her! Robin-Days of our Lives This gal is a hoot. Living the life of a Trailer Park Princess while traveling from home base to home base (hubby is military) and mother of a beautiful girl.
Another previously awarded fave is my gal Ellen New York State of Mind Too who I barely missed meeting face to face on a trip she made through NC. Darnnit...next time!
If you like sun and coffee (and need a boat) go over to see my gal Tracy Latte' Dah ..... there's lots of fun going on in her world.
Gee, I could go on and on, Amy, Angie, Terry Ann, Noelle, Rayne, Sharon C, Jan, Sugar, Allison, Mosie, Donna, Angelique, Gretchen, Barb, Dee, Lisa, Katie, Monae, Chrissie, Christy, Faye, Mandy, Louise, Shay, Denise, Mary.........................previously awarded of course!
welllllll...................
Lanny aren't you proud of me?
Tom's sis called and said "you're the only one we're waiting for". So I talked it over with Miss T...she said OK after I assured her that cruise ships DON'T sink (anymore).
So I guess we'll be off next June for the big birthday bash for Tom's Dad.
My Dad tried to call me all day yesterday only I was MIA...he finally caught up to me this morning.
I got a lovey card from Lisa Jo (thank you girlie - love you); there were many many emails and e-cards (thank you each and every one!!) my parents gave me some money (I want a new camera) and today my girlfriend took me to lunch at Red Robin (burger joint) and brought me an iron cross for my cross wall (Louise you'd love it!!).
Miss T has a sleep over tonight at a friends house - some of the dancers are getting together. It would be a perfect night to celebrate "alone" but I am soooooooooo tired I feel like I could sleep for a week.
Maybe I'll just go home and hit the pool......
I need to have my nails filled.....yeah, that's what I'll do this weekend! Maybe a pedicure too!
Have a great weekend guys and thanks so much. My J-lander's are the best!!!!
Mmmmwwwwwaaaaah!
#42.....and that's age not the Nascar number!! I certainly hope everyone had a great and safe 4th.
What a wonderful holiday to be celebrating. Freedom....it's not free! and I salute all the soldiers and family members who are helping to keep our freedom and our homeland safe!
I began my countdown about 3pm on the 4th.
Speaking of the 4th....Tara invited my parents over for a cookout and pool dippin.....I fixed shish ka bob's of beef, chicken, peppers, onions and pineapple (love grilled pineapple); brocolli slaw, baked beans, skewered shrimp, strawberries and fresh pineapple. Roomie had made some killer chicken salad and deviled eggs. Miss T made a cake all by herself.
Later we had some lounge time in the pool.
Then we headed downtown to the river to watch the Fireworks display. I LOVE FIREWORKS!!!! It's the perfect start to MY BIRTHDAY!
Still I WILL MAKE A BIG DEAL over myself ALL DAY. I can be obnoxious about it...................oh well! Now I gotta find my birthday buttons to wear.....................
Love to all!!!
Yes, my birthday is Thursday..........42!
I love my birthday.....I usually have a great attitude for a good 2 weeks.....not lately. I used to sing and dance and make sure EVERYBODY knew it was my day.
I'm still announcing it every chance I get lately....to our subcontractors. They say "have a good Fourth" and I say "and birthday" .....confusing them cause my day is the 5th.
Have a 5th on the 5th my father-in-law says to me while laughing.
Maybe on Wednesday, the 4th, we'll cook out on the grill and invite the family over for burgs n dogs n shrimp n such and swimming. It was a bit cool last night (62) and the pool water lowered to around 74. I'm sure it will heat up well for Wednesday.
I desperately need some pool / outdoor time!
