Here you go, my Sweet Violets! Another new home for our daily musings....

"Thus nature has no love for solitude, and always leans, as it were, on some support; and the sweetest support is found in the most intimate friendship."

- Cicero

Good morning, Violets..

It's a semi-lazy day here today. I have my hospital shift this morning and then nothing until rehearsal this evening. Jen isn't going to Zumba today so no Ethan.

The Bobster left here at 8 a.m. yesterday and didn't get home until 6 p.m. During that time he had a church service, two home visits and two funeral calls and traveled 160 miles. Today he has a funeral, tomorrow a funeral and possibly two more this week, plus it's Holy week so a service on Thursday, Friday and Sunday. I'm going with him on Thursday for Maundy Thursday service at his church. Then on Friday we have a Tre Ore (3 hour) Good Friday service here. I'm playing flute and singing with the massed choir and also singing a solo during that service. Busy week for both of us.

It's supposed to get into the 60's by the end of the week! I did a little raking yesterday when Grady was here with his mommy and daddy to watch the Spartans WIN! I will probably get a little bit more raking done today while the Bobster is gone.

Off to find some breakfast and check emails and Facebook.

Everyone make it a good day!!

Buenos Dias Chicas~

AAHHHH....Life is good! Slept in until 5:30 this am (after a wonderfully juicy naughty dream), coffee w/ a beautiful sunrise...aahhhh! I think everyday should be a day off (19 years until retirement).

We saw the movie Chloe yesterday. It was good and VERY SEXY!

Today we've got 3 guys coming over to do this and that...alarm, roller shields, fix the washer button. Then off to Palm Springs (PS from here on out) to do a short laundry list of misc things. I need to go back to the doctor to get crack-a-lacked! My back is better, but it still kills me. We have a new couch and new bed...sooo I think that contributes to the problem. Gotta get used to it!

I want to plant some flowers today or tomorrow in our big watering pots. Sus and I are already arguing over which ones to get. She should just let me do what I want...right? LOL!

Jane, what time are "early meetings"? I'd tell 'em to have them on a Tuesday or a day when you are already there...it is not a day off if you have to go in.

Michelle, how are the kids doing w/ it? What about DH?

I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU GIRLIES...NEED A VIOLET FIX FO' SHO'! OXOXOXXO

Michelle, I have been in the same situation where there was no focal point to the loss of a loved one. In that case, we just did something as a family such as a nice dinner, lighting candles, looking through photos, talking about old times. Also every year we spend an evening to "honor our ancestors" where we talk about and pay tribute to those who have passed before us. However, not everyone is an ancestor, sometimes it includes friends who have passed that had a special impact on our lives. Every family does things differently, but this aspect was important to us. My heart and prayers are still going out to you and your family.

Haydee, You are my idol this week :0). Please send some of that motivation my way, it would be most appreciated. I could sure use bootcamp first thing in the AM.

Oh MY Gosh!!!!

Such DRAMA at the meeting this morning!! The Mayor hurt someones feelings again, and that person just left in tears. I thought this only happened in junior high!!!

The meeting is only at 8:00, not early for most people!! I am meeting a friend for lunch and then coming home and getting some tax work done!!!

Pamela, what I could do with 3 guys coming to my house!!..........

Oh MY Gosh!!!!

Such DRAMA at the meeting this morning!! The Mayor hurt someones feelings again, and that person just left in tears. I thought this only happened in junior high!!!

The meeting is only at 8:00, not early for most people!! I am meeting a friend for lunch and then coming home and getting some tax work done!!!

Pamela, what I could do with 3 guys coming to my house!!..........

Haha Jane...ju cracka me up!!

Okay, now I am back and need to get to my taxes!!!

I am going to YUCK!!!!!!!!

Okay make that say

I am going to say YUCK!!!!!!!

Good afternoon, Violets..

My hospital shift was only 15 minutes today. There were no packets that needed to be made and the copiers were down anyway. Soooooooo back home and hitting the laundry. Got some house cleaning in, 30 minutes on the glider and an hour raking outside. I can't believe all the leaves in the flower gardens. I had all of that done last Fall. Where the heck did all the leaves come from????

Michelle... lovely memorial document. The picture with reindeer headbands was perfect!

PamELa.. are you lounging by the pool today? It's 43 degrees here right now and perfect weather for being outside without a jacket.

Hey.. I have a question. Do any of you have issues with belching? I mean constant belching after drinking anything??? Bob says I need to go to the doctor, but I keep saying, it's not an illness.. it's just belching. I've switched to drinking from a glass instead of sipping from a water bottle, thinking that would make a difference, but it hasn't. I haven't had anything carbonated since April 2007 so it can't be that. Just wondering if anyone else has an issue with this.

Off to check out Facebook and emails. Community Chorus rehearsal tonight. I'm spending the day with Kris and Grady tomorrow!!

Thank you, sweethearts, for the lovely flowers!

(Ignore the paper towels on the counter & the open trash can... geesh it's hard to get good help these days! :thumbup:)

I burp frequently... wouldn't call them belches... that's how my bod lets me know I've eaten/dranken (is that a word, I don't think so, and I'm the editor!) too quickly... or too much... but if I was full-on belching a lot, the kids would have a field day laughing at me!

hello there! i love coming on here and seeing pictures! michelle, you look lovely. Your hair looks nice at this length!

How was everyones monday? I hate mondays...

Well let's see what's going on with me. I got my flower girl dresses today. They are super cute!

Yesterday we went and bought all of Juan's brothers new suits for the wedding. Juan is getting his tomorrow. We decided against renting tuxes because it was the same price to buy a nice suit and gift it to them. I rented the vest/tie set for them and now they are done. One of my sisters dresses came in last week and the other ones is coming in this week.

This thursday I am going to the seamstress to get my dress altered. It's too big in the bewb area... I have small bewbies...

My dad is getting really excited, LOL. I can't wait for ya'll to meet him...

My engagement pictures are this Sunday. Then next Friday I am doing my makeup/hair trial. Then next Saturday my sisters are throwing me my wedding shower. Then the next week after that is my bachelorette weekend! Woo hoo! Then after that it's no time before the big day is here...

This week I am sending out invites! YAY!

And this week I am going to start buying the liquor! YAY! LOL

everything is coming together nicely... I am not stressing right now so thats good, LOL...

okay, love you all. I'm falling asleep here. I have to be up at 430 in the freakin morning! love and kisses...

oh judy, i dont belch that much. only when i drink carbonation. and i am just in awe that you were able to resist carbonated drinks for this long... I drink so much mineral water and that is super fizzy... i just love it... i'm just addicted to bubbles, LOL

Judy, I know that when I get my barium done, they say I back up real bad and don't I feel that? I don't think that is normal, but what do I know. I have never really been one for carbonated drinks so I can't say on that.

Got some of my taxes done today. The only thing with this turbo tax is I can't seem to figure out how to go back to something.

I like Pamela's idea of the 3 men coming to my house!!

Good morning, Violets...

I'm off to spend the day with Kris and Grady. Everyone make it a good one!!

Hey Girls~

My back is so f&^*ed up...I took a pain pill before the sun was up. Not sure what I am gonna do. SSSAAAADDDD! I have to go to Home Depot today and buy flowers...I want to plant flowers in my watering pots today. Then I want to start the spaghetti sauce early in the crocker. We are having Rob and Charles over for dinner...OUR FIRST DINNER. I am excited to do this...wish I felt better. SSSAAAADDD!

We have an eliptical machine in our new bedroom...looking out the window. I can't even use it cause of my back. I just hate waking up and crying as I am getting out of bed.

I have to drive into PS today to see the doctor cause he was sick yesterday...now that I am thinking about it, maybe I don't want to see him, don't want to get sick.

My plan was to buy and plant flowers, read my book, make sauce...and enjoy my day. We'll see what happens...maybe the pain pill will kick in.

I think my entire post I've complained...sorry girls.

Michelle, you really look great!

Haydee, I AM SO 'CITED TO COME SEE YOU!!! With my rainbow boa and all:eek:

Jane, I'd get a cute tax guy...that way you won't mind going in to see him.

Judy, enjoy your day w/ Kris and Grady!

Laura, is Carson ready for the Easter Bunny?

Susie, we need a Gia update...we want to hear the good and bad.

Heather, is Ayla ready for the Easter Bunny?

It is always so great to see holidays through the eyes of children.

Happy Tuesday!!!

You've got to be kidding me... I hate my hair right now! DD & I went last Weds to get cuts and I took a paper w/ 5 pictures of examples that I liked (one of which was actually ME that SHE cut a year ago!) and I closed my eyes and she clipped & snipped and when I opened my eyes -- well, it's nothing like I wanted! She said she just got going and wanted to try this! She did say that if I didn't like it after trying it out awhile she'd fix it... so I'm trying trying trying to like it... I try to style it different ways each morn... not really working for me. It's longer in the front than in the back, & longer on top, & "growing out" the bangs... bleh. She works just 2 days a week so it's hard to coordinate our schedules... I'm trying to suck it up 'til the end of April, when I'd need a trim anyway for May events, and having her fix it then. Bleh. But so funny that you guys like it!! :frown:

Pam, I hope you get relief for your back soon!! Say "Hi" to C&R for me!

Haydee, you sound so cool, calm, & collected!!

Judy, enjoy your day... do not be furious, please!

Janie, I applaud you for doing your own taxes!

Hi Laura & Heather!!

Everyone make it a good day!

Everyone make it a great day!