Not again.

I'm pretty sure if she could talk she would be telling her big brother to "knock it off already. Four kisses is enough"! LOL

Here she is

I have received several emails asking me where the new granddaughter pictures are. Well here they are!!! And to think all those people that emailed me COULD of left a comment on my blog, but noooooo, they don't know how to. (just kidding).

Can you just see the happiness in all our faces? We LOVE her. She's Perfect!!!
Now for the test. Who is this baby below? Is it my new granddaughter or her older brother at the same age??? If they were born at the same time, they would be twins!


Grandson on left. Granddaughter on right.

News Update

We interupt this blog with some very important news....

We're grandparents again!!!

Will post picture's and future details once they are in.

Current Score:

Boys: 1

Girls: 2

Construction & Confusion

Ok, I don't know what the heck "Blogger" thinks they are doing by adding some crazy "New Template Designer" to my design features.  My set up was just fine the way it was. And besides, I have no idea how to use this wonderful new feature.  (nor do I have the desirer).  I sat at home on the computer for over 2....yes 2 hours trying to figure out why I could not change my old blue background to a new "Fourth of July" type background like I have done in the past. I was doing everything correct.  I finally gave up.

  I came into work on my hands & knees begging my "go to" person to please help me in trying to figure out what in the world was wrong with this set up. (thanks E)  Finally we got it to "kind of" look like I wanted, but it's still so PLAIN.  Bare with me people as I try to get it looking somewhat "cute" again. (even my title is gray & dull.)

 Some day I may figure out these things we call computers.

Happy Birthday Little Princess

 Someone just turned one & it was a FUN day. Is she not just the cutest little birthday Princess?  Ok, she's our little Princess EVERY day !!!

               I really want that tiera & bracelet off that cake mom & dad..

I'm really not sure what to do with this.

Hey, why is my cousin outside riding in my wagon Grandma & Grandpa got me???

Oh, it could be because I'm inside being smothered by a bunch of people that think they have to take my picture every 2 seconds. People, I got presents to open!!

First official camping trip of 2010 (where we didn't freeze)

Yes, the weather has finally changed & it's warm enough to go out & camp.  And you know what else makes camping fun?  Grandkids & family.  

It was so sunny, that we had to wear our shades just like mom.  I had everyone around me giving me a ride in the Princess wagon that Grandma & Grandpa got me for my birthday.  And then I decided to go for a ride with my dad on what he likes to ride, and I enjoyed it. (can u tell by the smile on my face)?

And this is what Grandma does camping when the Grandkids are not around.

Relax with a good book & ice cold drink.

UPOA K9 Event

Recently I was asked if I would once again help out with the UPOA K9 Trials.  Since they were held down the street from my house, how could I say no. (and I would never refuse the person that ask me).

If you have never seen these handlers & dogs during a competition, well, your missing out. Last year was my first year & I'm hooked.  These dogs & their handlers are amazing!  I say this because I'm lucky if I can get my dog to sit!!  These dogs sit, stand, run, attack & retrieve on a dime. (and sometimes they attack when they shouldn't....right Mr. T?)

Troll

This year is the 8th Annual Trials and they participate several days.  Certain K9's do different jobs. Some are Search & Rescue, some are cadaver dogs, some like to detect explosives, some like to sniff up some dope, and some just like to protect their handler & the public. (or is it the public, then their handler?) 

Apollo

Since only the big "Tough Guys" get to play at this event, I have to give a little shout out to my two

favorite K9's in the department. These 2 dogs I have played with since they were puppies. Ok, I

didn't really play with them, but they are the only 2 I have been around to watch them grow up from puppies

to full size Bloodhounds. They are awesome & when they "bay" while tracking, it's the best sound to

hear over a radio. I just love them both! Slobbers & all.

Jr as a puppy.

Are they not just the cutest? 

(I'm talking about the doggies)

Jr all grown up with his buddy Moe.

Can u tell which one is Jr?

Memorial Weekend

I hope you all have a great & safe weekend. Let's remember what this day is all about and honor those that gave their life so that we can enjoy our freedom and this great country that we live in.

Something to listen to.

  I love this song & didn't think anyone else could sing it better than Jeff Buckley, but last week, I fell in love with another version of this song. Let me know what you think. **just click on the Hallelujah link**
Hallelujah

Not sure what to make of it.

I read something somewhere, and I'm not sure what to make of it.  But I have a feeling that in a non direct way, I play a part.  I'm not positive, but in the back of my mine, it's what I think.

No computer & no cell phone.

Yes, my computer is back in the shop! (ugh) So that means I can only check my mail/blog  when I'm at work.  Which just sucks, because I can not post comments at work to my fellow bloggers & I won't be able to check my mail over the weekend.

Now I am becoming somewhat suspicious of the place I am taking my computer.  Does this guy really know what he's doing, or is he just using me as his own personal ATM machine?  This is the 3rd time I have taken it in within a months time.  I told myself....3 strikes & he's out!    I'm at my wit's end. What should I do?

Also, my cell phone broke wednesday, so I'm without a cell phone.  I wanted to post a picture of what use to be one solid piece, but is now in two pieces. (kind of looks like this one).

 I've lost everyone's cell numbers & I'm beating my head trying to remember who's numbers I need to replace.  What a headache.  What is even funnier, last night I went onto my cell phone carriers web site to price a new phone, and in order to get my information, they sent me a "text" with the code I need to enter into the computer.  HELLO, I DON"T HAVE A WORKING CELL PHONE!!!!  I just thought that was funny.

I'm just not meant to be a electronic geek. I'm not computer smart or a big fan of fancy cell phone stuff.

I don't play games or have internet connection on my phone to pull up my emails (althought it would come in handy right now).  I'm lucky I figured out how to get & receive texts. LOL.  Hopefully I will get a new cell phone this weekend, as I'm using my mom's  cell phone right now for emergencies.  Thank God I'm still "old school" and have a house phone!!

NBC - I'm not happy with you.

OK, I just heard a rumor yesterday that NBC might not continue with one of their long time running drama's, "Law & Order".  I was so hoping that the rumor was just that, a rumor, and they would pick up the show for another year so it could tie the all time TV record.  But looks like last night, the news broke & they are not renewing it.  I am not happy with this decision.

Why does NBC (or really, any other network I guess) cancel these great shows?  Is it so they can fill the time slot with some stupid reality show?  I'm sure it's a money issue, but really NBC.... "Law & Order".  It use to have it's regular showing on Wednesday nights, and then you start messing with it & moving it all over the place.  From Wednesday to Tuesdays, then Fridays, now it's Mondays.  I say you should of left it alone.  Thank goodness "Law & Order SVU" will still be on, and now I hear there will be a new "Law & Order" show called "Law & Order Los Angeles"?

 Well, I really don't watch NBC that much.  I said I wasn't going to watch anymore when they canned my all time favorite show "Third Watch".  Other shows I loved & they did away with..."Boom town", "South land", "Life".  (yes I see a pattern here.  All cop type drama's). 

So, I will close with this.  Good-bye Law & Order. It was a good 19 years & I will miss you.  (insert that little  "dum dum" music that they play at the end of every little clip)

Happy Mothers Day

What I figured would be probably just another normal day for me, turn out to be fantastic!!. (I wonder why? ).

My husband started calling my boys around wednesday to see what they wanted to do for mothers day. No call back that night or the next day. In fact, no mention of Mothers Day at all from them.  As any mother of married boys knows, the wife's family comes first, and if there is any time left in the day, then maybe the husbands family will get a visit.  I am coming to terms with this & understand. I would not trade my DIL's for anything, as they make my boys happy.(and they make the cutiest kids)  What also makes me happy??  Any amount of time with my grandkids would make me smile from ear to ear, even if it's only a 15 minute stop to say "hi Grandma".

Also, my boys do work the weekends, so I understand they don't have much spare time. As I too use to have to work the weekends and didn't get off work till 4PM & then had to scramble from house to house to visit.

Long story short. We decided to take my mom to Olive Garden for an early dinner & invited the kids along. The declined, but said they would be over later.  So what I thought was going to be a day with just me and my mom, turned out to be the Best Mothers Day I could ask for.  Time with my parents & time with my boys, my daughter in laws and my grandkids.  Could not be better than that!!!