Kim’s Heavenly Birthday

Kim and I had been best friends forever.  I feel lost on many days since she has passed.  There seems to always be a question I need answers for and Kim had a mind that remembered so much.  I will always miss her.  In my heart I know she is no longer sick and in pain. Just wish the missing her wasn’t so hard.  I love how she was momma bear too so many people.  She loved to watch cooking shows and cook. She cooked more meals in her lifetime than I probably have.  

Wanted to post pictures of her thru the years. I will never forget our friendship. 

She loved her grandchildren as much as she loved her own children.  

 

Homemaker vibes

Made a pasta salad for lunch today.  Will be taking what is left to work the next few days.  I enjoy eating the pasta salad during busy days. I only have 30 minutes for my lunch break.   Every time I make pasta salad its never the same. Tomorrow I will add sweet peppers and cucumbers to my pasta for work lunch. Will also take a small salad as well.

I used ranch in mine today.  I wanted the creamy consistency.  Mr C put Italian dressing on his pasta. He doesn’t like all the extras that I normally add to mine.  I’m actually surprised he eats pasta salad.  It’s not his favorite meal at all. I might be rubbing off on him just a tad bit. 

Trevor, Mellissa and Kyndall Mae came to visit us today.  They even ate pasta salad.  If I had known ahead of time I would have cooked a meal.  But they seemed to like the pasta salad as they had second helpings. 

Had Mellisa help me with my IPad. I need more help with it soon. Am having trouble with passwords.   

Today I wrote several letters this morning.  I also worked on our bedroom.  It really needed a good dusting and straightening.  Which I was glad to do.  Worked on my bedside table and emptied my trash. Didn’t vacuum but will do that soon.  A mini Sunday reset. 

We went to the grocery store and spent $85.00 on just a few items.  Picked up mini pepperonis, cherry tomatoes, green onions, lettuce, chocolate milk, white milk, Sunny D, Cheetos, macaroni salad, smoked sausage and cabbage.    We also picked up Savannah bacon, Cheetos, chocolate milk and Sunny D. I feel like out list was way random. I am planning on making fried cabbage and smoked sausage for a dinner this week. 

We made plans to have Kyndall’s birthday party here on April 28th at our house. She wants a Bluey themed party.  We will just make it a pizza party. We will have it outside under the carport area of the shop. Will look into a bouncy house.  Will figure out the treat bags as well. Better get to making list for party plans. 

Mr C and I are planning my birthday party for May 11th.  We will be grilling out for my party.  I will also make list for my party as well. I plan on inviting a few of my friends.  Told Kyndall Nana was going to have a Barbie party.  She thought that was a great idea.  In my mind I can see pink cake and pink punch and cookies.  Doubtful that I will go that route. Am going to check out party ideas on Pinterest for turning 57.  Should be lots of inspiration on Pinterest.  I do know I don’t want an old lady party..just saying. 

Mr C don’t know it yet but his gift tome is a computer for my desk.  He said to me that I didn’t need a computer for the house with all my devices.  I told him he’s wrong. I want it and need it.  I probably should go ahead and get it ordered.  Once I have made up my mind it’s pretty much set in stone. 

 

Rainy Saturday Day

Actually had a good hair day.  Except the rain is here for most of the day.  I need to run a few errands later today.  This morning I am writing a few pen pal letters.  I have four to reply to from my new pen pals that I requested back in March.  I have always enjoyed writing letters since I was in middle school.  Thru the years I may have lots of pen pals, depending on what all is going on in my life.  Unfortunately I have lost many good pen pals to my own fault as sometimes it took me forever in replying back to them.  This year I am giving myself 2 weeks to reply. Of course sooner is better to get a reply in the mail.  Seems like the weekends are better for me to sit down and take my time in writing my friends.  More of a slow pace and don’t  have to hurry to get the letter done. 

 

Kyndall’s 1st day at Bray Schools

Am glad Kyndall and Mellissa are back in Oklahoma. She is going to be attending the school her daddy attended.  The school is a small country school.  Her  pre k teacher also taught her daddy.  Mrs. Pass is so sweet and is a good teacher.  Can’t  imagine what Kyndall is thinking coming from a large school going to a small school.  She did enjoy her first day. They went to the library and checked out a book. Her book was about lemonade family.  If I understood correctly. 

Mellissa always dresses Kyndall so cute. She makes sure that her hair is cute.  Love how she is teaching her good hygiene skills as well. 

I need to look for a few more outfits for Kyndall. I really enjoy buying her cute outfits when I see something super cute.  Just got a cute dress in today for summer.  Seems like I do order her clothes in pink or purple.  Pink is her favorite color currently.  

 

Kirsten & Bryson wedding

Mr and Mrs Hare

My brother Tyler is the officiating the wedding

Congratulations to Kirsten and Bryson

Am so proud of Kirsten. She has grown into a beautiful woman with a heart of gold. Bryson has brought her love and joy.  They are good for each other.  Love looks so good on them.

My plus one is Kyndall Mae.  She had the best time ever. All my nieces came up and talked to her and gave her hugs. Of course she even played with my great nieces that are closer to her age.

One of my beautiful nieces.

The memorial table.  My eyes teared up when I see the picture of my dad. Then the other family members we lost too soon. 

The gift and card table.

The gift I put together for the couple.  

 

Grandkids at park

 

The grandchildren playing at the park.  Our small park at Marlow Ok has been a source of joy for so many children.  It’s called the Hideout due to the Marlow brother’s and their legacy.  The school’s mascot is the Marlow Outlaw.  So lots of cool history in our community.

Clifford, Angel and Max.  Max is going everywhere since he has started walking. The weather was perfect today.  Love the fact that the kiddos are out and running and having fun.

Max is such a cutie pie. He is still trying to find his balance while walking. Pretty soon he will be walking with more confidence. 

Max is my youngest grandson.  He enjoys his hugs and cuddles from his siblings.  Angel treats him like he is her baby doll.

My cute Clifford. He is growing up way too fast.  He is talking so much better. He really enjoys playing at the park. He has so much energy and is full of happiness. 

This is me!

This is me!  Am so glad to be at work full time.  It goes without saying routine is better for me.  At least I’m sorta smiling here. 

Working in a call center isn’t for everyone.  Most days all is good.  Then you get a member who tries their best to belittle you or humiliate you or the normal screaming and cussing at you.  When I get one of these members I tell myself they must be having a horrible day.  I just pray that’s not their normal sourpuss behavior in dealing with others.  

Things about me you may not know.  I think I could have been a comedian, especially if I have something funny to say.  That may be coming from the slight beer buzz I get every great once in awhile.  My favorite colors is pink and purple.  I don’t like wearing makeup much.  But always feel better once I have it applied.  I always like getting my full set of nails put on,  then tend not to want to maintain them.  I have been going to Jon for years.  I have a large family.  My mom had 5 siblings and my dad had 8 siblings.  I have cousins out there that I haven’t seen in many years.  Can’t remember a lot of their names.  That’s just shameful but the truth.  Most of my cousins on my dad’s side is way older than me and my brother.  My dad was one of the younger siblings.  I stress eat more than I like.  I enjoy working in my journals for swaps over at swap bot.  I need to do more family activities when they come up.  Sometimes I don’t like walking into an already filled event because I feel like all eyes are on me.  Mostly due to being so overweight.  Am very self conscious about my body deep down.  Death by chocolate will probably apply to me (definitely diabetic but on lower end of scale). Debbie Macomber is my favorite author hands down. 

My dream cruise is to see Aruba.  My favorite cruise was seeing Keywest and Nassau.  All my life wanted to see Atlantis and it came true in 2022.  Am booking a cruise for 2025.  Am leaning on going out of Florida.  That way I can save up money and have a decent time.  2023 I did self care which included new eyeglasses,  many trips to dentist, then chiropractor (so many trips and lots of money out of pocket)  well worth it, then shoulder surgery.  2024 will be working on getting out of debt. Especially with not working for over 2 months.  My checks will be short for the next 3 months or so.  I want to start some DIY projects.  Still need to finish my photo canvas prints.  I also want to make a T-shirt quilt out of the boys old school activity shirts.  

So there you go, some fun stuff about me.  Thought I would share part of me on a deeper level.  Thanks for reading my blog.  I appreciate each and every one of you.