Dear Diary

Dear Diary,

I just got back from vacation in Palm Island, Florida.  We spent a week there.  It was HOT.  And, I do mean HOT.  It was so hot, that the swimming pool water felt like bath water.

The boy to girl ratio was 2:5. But, there was this one really cute boy there, he had an English accent.  I thought he was so c-o-o-l when he went kayaking.  He went with my friend, but I do think he likes me. 

Diary, I ate like an absolute pig.  I had more bacon than a human should be allowed.  I ate steak bites, potatoes, stuffed chicken, fried egg sandwiches, Angry Pasta!, KeBobs, Buffalo Chicken Dip, Breakfast Casserole, chips, dip, cookies, just to name a few.  I hope I'll still fit in my back to school clothes.

The bugs were seriously the worst bugs ever Diary.  They ate us up like I ate all that food.  They would land on our faces and didn't care if we went under water.  They have serious bugs in Florida.  They might want to think about screening in that whole part of the state.

Diary, I went golf cart joy riding with the gals.  We giggled and looked for boys.  That Taylor sure can dodge the authorities when the time is needed.  We looked for parties and ended up racing some other cool kids. I think the younger girls were kind of embarrassed of me and Tracy. Probably because we're so cool.

Diary, I just fell in LUV with all the cute animals.  We had Manatees swim around the dock.  There was an eagle who ate his dinner at the dock, and he would leave the fish guts behind.  GROSS.  There were pink flamingos.  I was surprised, because I didn't know they could fly.  DUH.  Tracy tried to catch crabs, but only caught starfish, conch and a few minnows.  Oh well, at least she tried! 

Diary, don't tell my family, because I'd be all embarrassed and junk, but the best part was just being together.  It was fun to splash in the pool, have family dinners and complain about the bugs. I wish I could have all my friends come along, we'd have sooooo  much fun!  I hated the heat, but that's because it makes me sweat and look ugly.  I bet I get some zits too.

  (Next year Diary, I'm going someplace COLD!)  

Mid Week Mute (Florida Edition)

Wish You Were Here

No really.

I'd love to show you all the cool stuff we've seen so far; like this ferry we had to take to the island.  It had a little sign on it that said, "Little House on the Ferry."  Awwww.

I'd like to show you the view of the house from the dock.  

 Let's go into the pool and look up into the sky.  This is what we see.

 I think these two shells look like boobs.  

Heh Heh.

 Young Women's Swimsuits.

I'd show you the Gopher Tortoise Crossing sign and the cool way it's decorated.

 While we're at it, let's check out the Gopher Tortoise.

 We finally made it to the beach today.

 I prefer this view at the pool.

Yep, I wish you were here with us.  Come on in, the water's great!!

Going On a Little Vacation

Yep, it's time for REAL vacation.
No makeup. No bras.  Chill by the pool, eat all day vacation.

I'll be thinking about you!  But, not a whole lot else.

I'll probably send you a postcard or sumpin.  But, in case I don't, have a great week!  Wish you were here!  (once I get there!)

Mid Week Mute

 

Let's Catch Up, Shall We?

Wow, busy week.  Another one on the horizon.  I can barely find time for naps!  So, let's catch up with what's been going on, via the bullet format, shall we?

• Taylor turned 19 last Monday.  We had the most divine birthday cake ever.  It was lovely lemon curd topped with sugar blueberries.  Oh.My.Word.  It was heavenly.  It was a real cake from a real bakery.  I felt so chic.  
• My grandmother turned 95 yesterday.  She spent the evening with my brother and his family.  They dined at The Cheesecake Factory, and she enjoyed a glass of wine.  Awesome. I asked her how it felt to be 95, and she said it was no different than 94. Go figure.

• I saw two sets of fireworks this weekend, but was way too pooped to stay up last night for the "real" ones.
• We traveled to Cary, NC this past weekend.  It was a mini family reunion in the name of USA Baseball.

• Brother is coaching Team USA this summer.  They are the best of the best in college baseball.
• Nephews are growing up too quickly.  I can barely steal kisses anymore.

• Is there a better place to be on 4th of July weekend, than at the ballpark?
• Steven was so darn happy that they sold beer at the games.  
• There was a family reunion in our hotel.  Family had 130 people in attendance.  WOW.
• Eight more hours in a car.  Eighteen MORE in the next week.

• The Morris Family has moved back from Oklahoma.  Yeeha!  The besties are back!
• Vacation in Florida next week.  I plan to sit, swim, read, eat and giggle the whole week.

• Had to skip bowling tonight--time for planning and list making prior to vacation.
• Team USA is currently leading Team Japan 1-0.
• Not sure what to think of all this Casey Anthony stuff.  
• LOVE my Kindle.

• What is the most beautiful thing you've ever seen?  (take children out of the equation)  I think mine is the mountain view outside Eagle's Nest Hideaway in Bryson City, NC.
• Bleachers are NOT comfortable.
• This bullet format is getting me in the mood to make my lists.
• Happy Tuesday/Monday!

Happy 4th Of July!

Here we go again!  And this year's theme seems to be ugly kids.  I don't know what our country's birth and ugly kids have in common, but there was apparently a time in history when ugly kids were all the rage.

Example One:

 This kid is so ugly, they handed him/her (?) a lit firecracker.  Good idea.

Example Two:

 

 Another is it a boy/girl child.  And another freakishly dangerous situation.  Pantaloons just aren't a flattering look.  The shoes are almost kinda cool, but not quite.

Example Three:

Whoa.  This one's so bad they stuck his head inside the lit fireworks?  Wow.  Rough crowd.

 Example Four:

 

What is it with the turtlenecks?  It's July people.  

Example Five:

 This is like the grand finale at the local fireworks show.  You've got all the uglies together, wearing their turtlenecks, holding some big old firecrackers and BAM!  

 Now, this is much more like it.  I am going to this party today.  That cat in the red looks like he's having a blast. And not a turtleneck in sight!

Happy 4th to one and all!