Clifford!s 1st birthday

  I can't even believe that my little grandson is already one year old.  I love how he studies everything and everyone so intensely.  Makes me wonder what he thinks.

Cruise fun

Karen love this place!

Cherrie 

I still can't believe I finally got my friend Cherrie to go with me on a cruise.  Going into this cruise I was fully aware that this wasn't her happy spot.  So far we have explored the ship.  We have ate good food and watched the people.  

I always enjoy the piano bar on every ship I get on.  Seem to take many photos in this area before it opens.  Cherrie probably didn't have a clue that on cruises my inner photographer comes out.  Although when I get home I'm like I wish I had taken more pictures.  

So very glad to be on a cruise this year! 

Carnival Dream room 9201

Loved our room.  It was very spacious on deck 9.  We were at the very front of the ship.  Which means we did a lot of walking.  Our dining room was at the back of the ship on deck 3.  I hope to always get this type of room.
It had a window.but was considered a interior room.  When Cherrie seen the interior rooms she was like wow this is a big room.  Very worth the money!

Starting Naturally Slim

Day one

I am starting the Naturally slim Program this week.  So I decided to go to my Dr.   I wanted to get weighed and measured.  It was a real eye opener.  I know that I am big...but seeing the numbers made it all so real.   

What I really am working on this week is no soda pop's.  Which will be the hardest part of this program.  I also am going to try just cutting down on amount of food I am eating.  I also am continuing to walk each day.  Some days it more than others.  But I am trying to get my exercise in each week.  Haven't done that in years.  

Need to get my blood pressure under control.  It is 165/112.  Yikes!!

wish me lots of luck!!  

National sibling day

Stacy, me Thomas, Lonnie, Karen Sue, and Tyler

This photo is four years old.  But I will always love this picture of us together.  It is probably the only picture of all of us together.  How crazy is that?   I am not sure why we didn't take more pictures thru the years.   I can almost guarantee that there will never be a picture of all of us together. 

The main reason is Stacy will never come back to Oklahoma.  He is having health and legal issues. If I am ever going to see him again  I need to plan a trip to El Paso Texas.  It is around 10 hours away.  Maybe I can plan a long weekend to see him this summer.  Trying to figure out if it is cheaper to drive or fly.  Would have more time if I fly to to see him.   

This family is my world! 

Aunt Ginger

Aunt Ginger, Casey and Lynn

Aunt Ginger Wendy and Brian

Barney, my mom and Aunt Ginger.

Aunt Ginger and Uncle David

With a heavy heart my Aunt Ginger passed today.  She has been in bad health for awhile.  Aunt Kathy and I was planning a trip to see her in May.  Aunt Ginger was full of life.  She loved to joke around and have fun.  Every single trip to visit with her she always shares great memories with me.  

Aunt Ginger was always offering us Little Debbie's snack foods.   In fact when she passed she had so many boxes of assorted snacks that it was almost comical.  

I know she is no longer in pain.  Fly high sweet angel your going to be missed greatly!!! 

Dinner with Aaron's family

Aaron, Clifford, Angel and me

Angel Michelle and baby Clifford

Baby boy Clifford

Angel being a big girl!

A perfect evening with Aaron and his family!  We met at Applebee's in Duncan Okla around 4pm. Was very nice to spend time with his family.  I need to be more involved with my boys and their families.  

Wesley was sick so he stayed with his great grandparents.  Hope that next time we can get all the family to go eat with us.  Truth be known I wouldn't mind taking them to McDonald's or Braums 

so the little kids can play on the playground.  I'm not sure if Aaron and Michelle take the time to let them run and play at either fast food place. so that would be a treat for the kiddo's.  Maybe I should take Angel and Wesley for a afternoon to give the parents a break. 

Visiting Grandchildren

Baby Grigsby

Ms. A and Mr W.

Ms. A

Mr. W 

It was time to go see the grandchildren.  They are so cute and lovable.  I am very fortunate to have these kiddo's in my life.  They have so much energy that a visit with them wears me out. Just kidding.  

I am trying to spend more time with my family.  It is so hard to take time out of my already busy schedule.  But I don't want them not knowing me or thinking I don't care about them.  So every week I am going to try to see all three sons and their family's.  That is my personal goal for this year. 

New Orleans bound!!

Madri Gras here we come!! I am so excited!!!
Kathy and I are headed to Shreveport tonight.  She will pick me up at 7:15pm from Legal Shield and we will head toward La.   We will stay at the Horseshoe Casino and Resort.  It's my absolutely favorite place to stay when in Shreveport.

We will get up early and head to New Orleans.  We are going to get on the Creole Queen at 1:30 pm.  We are taking the historic cruise.   We are headed to Chalmette Battlefield.  That should be lots of fun.  I am extremely excited about our trip to New Orleans!!!

Baby Grigsby

Baby Grigsby

I can't believe how fast Baby Clifford is growing.  He is so happy most of the time.  He makes my heart happy.  I need to get his picture taken pretty soon.  

There is nothing like having a grandbaby.  As much as I love my children  the love for my grandson is a whole new level.   

I am beyond blessed!!  I love the fact that his momma and daddy take such good care of him.  

Happy Valentine's Day!

I can't believe it is Valentine's Day already.  I gave Mr.C his valentine gifts last night.  He isn't one who likes or accepts gifts easy.  I am wanting him to take me to Interurban for dinner this weekend.
I like flowers but would rather have time with him.

What is your normal for Valentine's Day?  This is my second year of NOT working at the flower shop.  Which is bittersweet but yet I am looking forward to my future. 

"I like not only to be loved, but also to be told I am loved."
                                   ---George Eliot----

"Life is a flower of which love is the honey."
                           ---Victor Hugo---
"Love is like the wind, you can't see it but you can feel it."
                      ----Nicholas Sparks----

Quotes are something I have always enjoyed reading.

I hope everyone has a great day today.  Be sure and find your love ones and give them a hug and tell them you love them!!!

Valentine baskets

These are a few of the Valentine baskets I put together at Linda's Flowers this weekend.  As many knows I quit working at the flower shop last January.  Best decision I had made in many years.  I called Tammie and asked if she needed any help for the weekend.  Of course she said yes.  I have missed the creativity side of the flower shop.  I enjoyed visiting with Tammie, Mildred and Sharla.  

Would I consider going back and working in a flower shop...Nope not at this point.  Was very nice to put together the baskets but don't want to go backwards in my journey.  As I am thinking to the future.

Onward Bound!!!!!!

couponing

My Saturday coupon haul.

I only paid only $23.09 for my items.

I am trying to slowly get my stock pile built back up. As you can tell this week it was all about laundry soap.  We tend to go thru laundry soap like it's water.  Am hoping this will last us a couple of weeks.  

I am currently only using digital coupons.  This is the second time I have tried using Family Dollar.   I have found that the store seems cleaner than Dollar General.   But I will coupon at where ever I can  to save money on items that we use regularly.  

I am thinking I pretty much saved 50% or close to it.  

Beach theme cubicle

I love my little area of peace and relaxation.  I love the beach and going on cruises! 

So I brought it to my cubicle.  I have several decorations still at home that I haven't brought up here yet.  

We are getting a new building and I really need to think of a theme for when we get moved over there. Unless I want to buy some new beach items for my cubicle.  I got several of these pieces at Hobby Lobby. 

If you have ever worked in a call center you know how stressful it can be.  No two calls are the same.  This little zone helps remind me that I am saving for my next cruise. 

Aaron"s house

Aaron and Michelle's room  just a little of the room.

This shelve will be painted in Angel's colors for her room.

Kitchen view. 

Living room 

Wesley's room

The hallway

They got the new tub in but still need toilet and sink.

Out with this mess. Michelle wants a pedestal sink. 

Kitchen area. They are unsure about the paint choice so that may change. 

My son Aaron and Michelle house they bought.  Aaron is doing a total remodel on it on a budget.  These are the pictures I took today.  I can't wait to see the finished house.  

I plan on buying a few new items for them.  I know that Michelle wants some stand up lamps for their bedroom and Living room.  So I need to get busy and find some that we both like.  I do know that she likes the black base better.  

I also plan on buying some new blinds and kitchen items for them.  

I am so excited for them!! Lots of hard work going into their house.  I love that Aaron has bought them a starter home.  Way to go Aaron and Michelle!!! 

Bff day out

The Olive Garden

Bath and Body works

Barnes and Noble

Cherrie and Lexi and I went to Norman Okla for a girls day out.  We had so much fun!  We love eating at the Olive Garden and having a watermelon margarita. They are so yummy! 

Then we went to the mall and bought lots of goodies!   I even opened up a Victoria's Secret credit card! Oops my bad!!

Happy New Year!!

I am so glad to start a New Year.  I have lots of goals for this year.  My main one is getting my budget under control.  I really need to get my credit cards under control.  I like to spend money and then worry about the payments later.  I have two high interest cards I need to get paid down within the next six months.  Then I have a loan that has high interest rate that I will be paying on for 2 years. I did this to myself.  Time to start being a adult and get busy with my budget. 

Do you stick to a budget? I can do this because I want to keep my good credit rating that I worked so hard on getting. 

I also am wanting to go on one decent trip this year.  Which will be to New Orleans in February so I can see some of the Madri Gras parades.  Am super excited about this trip. 

I also plan on spending more time with my family.  I feel like I need to put them all on the front burner.  I am getting older and I really need to enjoy them as I grow old. 

Was nice to have today off for the New Year!!