Blogation

I’ve been so busy at work preparing for our national sales meeting in Arizona, I haven’t had a minute to comment on the blogs I’ve quickly surfed or to post anything on my own. In the evenings I’ve been too stressed about packing or too wretchedly tired to think. When I return next week, hopefully, I’ll have something interesting to say! It’s a sunny 86 in Scottsdale - definitely something to look forward to!

PS

You can check out a close up of the ice bombs on my friend's blog-www.photome-dr.blogspot.com
Yeah, yeah, I know it's not a link - I have to learn how to do that!

War of the Worlds???

No, just a little "Georgia Snow". It was crazy when golf and tennis ball sized hail began falling from the sky last night. The pounding on our house was thunderous --- the dog and I took cover - not sure who was more frightened! I've never seen anything like it. There is a good bit of damage to our house and truck, but fortunately, nothing too major and no injuries. I would hate to be a cow in weather like that - I mean seriously - you can't run - there's no shelter - what could you do??? When it was all over it looked like we'd had a bit of a snow storm, then the "fog" started to rise for an even more eerie scene. Oh well, it was interesting!

Shake Your Pom Poms

Anyone who knows me at all is aware that I was a high school cheerleader and many years later became a college cheerleading coach. I loved it in HS, but had a much better time working with such amazing talent at the college. In my first season we began with three young ladies – a few years later, there were over 30 cheerleaders and dancers on three different teams. You can imagine my delight when my granddaughter, Kyla, decided to become a cheerleader this year. Of course, I’ve been teaching her since she was born and she spent a good bit of time at my practices (being pampered by the students) and games – maybe that had something to do with her decision. Krista says she’s the last one on the floor, last one off the floor and continually drops her megaphone. Well, she’s only 6! I’m attaching my high school cheerleading picture (notice the very long skirt – strict Baptist High School), a photo of one of my college teams and two of Kyla. Go Swordsmen, Go Bobcats, Go Jumpers! Yeah, yeah, I still have that perky enthusiasm and even now I have some cheers in my head. If I can get rid of them (and some old songs) I’d have room for important stuff.

Happy Valentine's Day

I hope you all have love in your life...most importantly...LOVE YOURSELF!!!

A Special Day

Today is my dad's birthday. He would have been 78 years old, but sadly, he was killed in a freak accident when his truck encountered black ice and flipped on December 10, 2000. I miss him every day and know that my life and my children's will never be the same. We miss his support, good nature and sense of humor. Everyone in the community loved him - there were over 400 people at his funeral and there were so many flower arrangements - over 65 - we delivered them to shut ins and hospitals for three days. That says a lot about how people felt about him. Some days I still feel so completely grief stricken I don't know how we all manage to go on. But mostly, you just get used to it and keep going day to day. I believe with all my heart that he is in Heaven with his wonderful parents and siblings. The good news - he'll be waiting to greet me when I arrive. He's still my hero.

This is one of my favorite pictures of the two of us.

Chocolate

My sweet husband travels a lot….lucky for me he always returns home with a lovely Godiva delicacy. Do I look forward to seeing him when he comes in the door – of course – even if he came home empty handed. But, I sure do look forward to his candy surprise every time! Notice how many pieces are missing...I couldn't wait to try out this new variety. Sometimes a photo op just has to wait. This box actually lasted for two weeks. I was strong! What's your chocolate weakness???

My Mother

I thought I’d post this photo of my parents taken shortly after they married, and then a recent one of my mom with my grandson, Braden. Wasn’t she working it in the pic with my handsome father!!! She’s still beautiful. Faynita might be considered a “senior citizen”, but she doesn’t look her age or act like an old lady in any way, shape, form or fashion (she’s always dressed to the nines!). Go Mom!

Thank You Bakerella!

A friend led me to Bakerella’s wonderful blog and I could not wait to try my hand at making the cake pops she has on her site. How wonderful that she posted such detailed directions and inspiring photos. I had a great time in the kitchen…for seven hours…on Saturday. For my first time they came out ok. I look forward to making them again and taking a little more time with the dipping. They taste delicious and were a big hit with my friends. I also made a cake for my Elvis loving friends (Superbowl party) and a few little heart shaped snacks for Scrap Club. I guess it’s no secret that I love to bake…and eat!!! I long for pastry school (and a better camera), but for now this will have to do.