Rut roh!

 

So I may have '’just cause” to fire my trusty office assistant.  KC decided it would be fun to teethe on my iPhone sync cable yesterday.  See the exposed wires?  I can attest to the fact that it will short out and overload the port when bare wire is exposed.  Do not let this happen, ppl!  There goes KC’s pay raise, if he gets to keep his job.  He is being a paperweight now, to show what a good and useful boy he is.  Gotta love him!

I am happy to report that I found white electrical tape at the big box store, so my cord should be good to go again.  Black tape on the white cord would have been sooo TACKY, right?  At least the port works, after rebooting my machine.

Scooter came over for a visit late yesterday, followed by a burst through the door from his mom---busted!  He did NOT have permission to leave his yard, despite his intentions being honorable.  He got into a wee bit of trouble.  Boys seem to do that.

Life is certainly never dull here in Paradise.  May you have sunshine in your heart today.  I sure will.

Birthday bash!

This was the calm before the crowd arrived.  Amy kindly used a shower chair, rather than a potty chair, for the birthday gal’s place of honor!

Haley was VERY surprised (or so she seemed!).  Logan did a great job pulling it all together with his assistant sister-in-law:

Amy found lots of old photos to decorate the table:

And of course there was cake (and Key Lime pie):

And lots of gag gifts, in addition to some very good stuff:

It was a mighty fine evening with family and friends…the very best of folks to celebrate with, of course! 

How blessed we all are.

Haley, the next 40 will fly by.  I know.  Life is grand, y’all!  Enjoy every minute of it.

Monday in Paradise

Mr. Sunshine is trying to burn off the last of the morning fog. Birds are chirping, kitties are going in/going out. They do not mind the cooler temps. Me either, since it warms up as the day progresses.

Lots to do today, including an MRI on this pesky hip of mine. MM's eye is doing well, Scooter is doing well...and so will I. I declare it SO.

Hello, dogwood. Your leafy partners are trying to catch up with you. Hmm, a wine bottle has fallen. Where's my yard boy?

Have a great Monday, y'all!

Holy Humor

The minister was  preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to  ask the congregation to come up with more money than they were expecting for repairs to the church building. Therefore, he was annoyed to find that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had  been brought in at the last minute. The substitute wanted to know what to play.

"Here's a copy of  the service," he said impatiently. "But, you'll  have to think of something to play after I make  the announcement about the finances."

During  the service, the minister paused and said, "Brothers and Sisters, we are in great difficulty; the  roof repairs cost twice as much as we expected and  we need $4,000 more.  Any of you who can pledge $100 or more, please stand up."

At that moment, the substitute organist played "The Star  Spangled Banner."

And that is how the substitute became the regular  organist!

Put a smile on your face…and share it with someone today.  No foolin’!!!  Happy April, y’all!

Scooter and Saturday stuff

This sweet boy did not like his IV one bit!  Who does?!  He kept trying to pull it out, so the nurse had to REALLY tape it up.  It’s not easy being 3 and having unwanted things stuck to the body.  He enjoyed a Coke as a treat, and his request when his parents got him to the hotel?  Mac and cheese!  Check.  He got it.  And applesauce.  Good boy.

He is doing well and will be home today.  Thanks so much for all the good thoughts and prayers!  You peeps are important to me!!!

So the goal today before dinner/marbles is to download birthday photos and do neglected paperwork.  Neither got done yesterday, because I seriously needed to get the heavy (old) TV off the guest bed before anyone larger than a wee boy could sleep on it.

Isn’t that where you store your TV?  Well, it HAD been sitting on a desk that Amy needed as a desk, rather than a TV stand, so I made MM go with me to shop for something as a replacement.  A sturdy real wood bookcase did the trick.  The bed is available again…family and friends are welcome. 

Life is good at the fun factory, y’all!  I hope yours is, too.

Sweet Scooter!

 

Can’t you see the pride in this sweet smile—I got dressed ALL by myself!  Amy, of course, let him go to school like this, being the good mommie she is, but being the smart aleck she is, she had to document this to be displayed at his wedding rehearsal dinner.  It’s the right thing to do.

But right now I ask for prayers and good thoughts for our wee snazzy dresser.  He is having his tonsils and adenoids removed and tubes put in his ears this morning.  Me no likey that he has to go through this, but he will be healthier with this fix.

Thanks for the birthday wishes for Haley.  I  will get photos downloaded and posted.  You bet her hubby gave her a surprise birthday party last night!  It was a hoot.

Stay healthy everyone and have a great Friday. 

Life is short.  Smile while you still have teeth!

Happy birthday, Haley!

 

Our firstborn is having a “big” birthday today.  She is still looking mighty good…and will certainly survive the shock of entering a new decade.  Dad and I love you!!!

So today for my big welcome home I have two wee helpers (?) all day while Amy goes on a school field trip (thanks for dinner last night!).  At least the moho fridge is unloaded, and laundry is at least started.  What doesn’t get done today can wait until tomorrow.  There is no deadline to finish up…two boys are more important than chores, any day. 

Birthdays are a movable feast in our family, so Sunday will be a more convenient day to celebrate when the family can all get together.  Right?

And now, back to the regularly scheduled laundry, wiping a runny nose, and entertaining two energetic rascals.

Anyone want to join the fun?