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Happy Birthday to me...a show and tell

The laptop purse bag in rich rust paisley print from my in-laws.  I Kenneth Cole Leather wallet from my husband's grandmother.  Now I need a laptop....hint, hint. 

 

A straw bunny sunbathing his belly...perfect for the garden, from my eldest daughter.

 

My youngest got me this vintage bicycle..she knows me so well.  I think it will look so pretty with some flowers in it.  She was so excited to give it to me..she was like, "Mom, you are going to scream..when you see it".  

 

My neighbor got me this cutest coffee cup with my initial....from my      and the prettiest blue earrrings (her mother made them)

 

Aren't they the prettiest shade of blue...she said, I need to fill my earring tree up.  That's was my birthday gift to myself.  It was on sale from  here . You know I have been watching for it to go on sale.   I am a sucker for anything that is beaded. 

Calling all Cast Members for the Wizard of Oz

 

Today..my daughter begins her journey into the art of Drama...  She has an audition this afternoon for the Wizard of Oz.  A classic.  One of my favorite movies ever....I love playing the witch..I have the cackle down....."I'll get you my pretty and your little dog too".   It will be exciting to watch as she begins her dramatic journey. 

Welcome SPRINGtime....

 

I got this sweet li'l Bluebird nesting in a Sprintime hat (Season of Cannon Falls) from   100 Wishes last year.  He has been hibernating up until now and he his, as well as I am sure glad Spring is finally here.   I love the spring season and have spent the day after Valentines  day sproucing up the Home front with Springy type decor.   

Fresh plants for my old rusty, aqua planter....love Ranuculus and Primroses (they had them for 93 cents at the Local HOME Depot) 

 

While I was at the HOME Depot...they had this Star Jasmine for 5.00 bucks...one of my most favorite flowering plants....it smells so sweet.    I've had three of them and I know they go a bit crazy and wild...but I kind of like when they do that.  Here I planted against and Old, antique wrought iron baby crib.  I'm planning on making  a sign to hang on the crib saying "Flower Bed".  

because he loves me.....

  OH I lie....these were my Anniversary flowers from a couple of weeks ago...remember I took a picture on that day but I forgot (that's a lie too...the truth is I haven't had time to post or blog much or check out everyone's wonderful blogs.  I have been working everyday subbing so that does not leave me a whole lot of picture taking/blogging time.  I do have some wonderful things to share with you all.....when I'm able to do a longer post...in the meanwhile enjoy this lovely white roses that my hugster brought home, for his Babydoll...that's me!!!

Going Green these days..are you?

I have not really been a Mint fan in the past....but lately my adult tongue has been liking the taste of mint.  Girl Scout's Thin Mint cookies do taste pretty good, especially frozen.  But lately it's been the Shamrock Shake that has been calling my name.   What about you are you a fan of the Shamrock Shake?

Dear Blog Readers,

  with the demise of so many Magazine publications and because I am between classess at school, I need your help for suggestions on a good book to read.  One of the last two books I read was A 1,000 Splended Suns and The Kite Runner.  In the past I have read the Sue Grafton ABC series and John Grisham.  I'm not a big reader but I do like a GOOD book.  What are your suggestions, I would love to hear them. 

Your grateful blogger Poster

What's HOT now? Cloches that's what.

 Here is my ever growing Glass Cloches and the best part of all, is that all of them except for one was picked up at the Goodwill or yardsale.

   

This is the baby Cloche of the group.  He protects a small white, cast iron basket with some Robin's Eggs that are nestled in  a bit of crumbly, packing strips.

 

This giant one...the biggest out of the bunch it's almost 12 inches in diameter that I got at an Antique/thrift store down the street, it came with a glass plate.  It houses one of my favorite nests from here ...they have some great ideas for springtime on their website, which lead me to put together this terrarium with my precious Lilly of the Valley from T.J.  Every year I pick up a Lilly of the Valley from there, they come in a green depression glass container.  I bought some to plant but...I need a shady spot for it, which I don't really have in my garden beds at the present time.   this  is where I got the idea for the little vignette, so beautiful and to me it says, Springtime!  I think I need to add some feathers to mine.  Better go find me a rooster or something.. 

 

Now I have seen these ones in the store for like $40.00 dollars for one.  I was able to find two for 9.99 at the Goodwill.   It was the find of the century, I do declare.  It displays my Candle Pedestal from The Gold Canyon Candle Company {my favorite}  with two Sweet Robins Egg Blue Salt and Pepper Shakers.  I have seen these Salt and Pepper Shakers around and most recently in white at this store.

Now these guys shown below can be found everywhere, when I was at the Goodwill this week there were two of them.  One was in a Cheese Tray set and the other I think on a glass tray.  I almost got them but decided to hold off because I found something else that I blew my Goodwill Budget on, that I couldn't of passed up.  Stay tuned on that find.  Begins with C and has to do with Country French Decor.

 

It's that time of the year again!!

 

Anyone want some Girl Scout Cookies?  Aren't they cute?  They set up a table in the shade and set up shop.   What are your favorite flavor of Girl Scout Cookies?  I love the Tag A Longs..big Chocolate and Peanut Butter Fan but man I'm crushin' on the Lemon Chalets this year!! Totally Crushin'.

Couple Curiosities

What are your middle names?
Samuel and  Marie

How long have you been together?
11 years today!!, but I have know him since High School, we dated briefly for about 9 months, you know that song Womanizer by Britney..there you have it.

How long did you know each other before you started dating?
See above answer, we met at the Old Fullerton College Bowl...at a party


Who asked whom out?
Well, quite frankly I don't remember but I'm sure it was him..I would of never asked a man out...maybe batted my eyelashes or something

How old are each of you?
I will be 45 in a couple of weeks and he is 46.

Whose sibling do you see the most?
Neither side..it's quite a shame.  I should be seeing my side since they live here in this state.


Which situation is the hardest on you as a couple?
We "talk" mostly about money..how I need to stop spending money.  

Did you go to the same school?
We went to Rival High Schools but his school closed down after he graduated, the school couldn't handle any more kids like him (think Jeff Spicoli)...so I became friends with all his friends at my High School so that's how we met

Are you from the same home town?
Yes.

Who is smarter?
That's tough...I know more about book stuff, reading and words and he is better with numbers...hence he is better with money. 

Who is the most sensitive?
That would be Troy.  He holds it in more but I know he gets hurt more easily.  But lately I have had my hormones bouncing every which way..I was crying in the Post Office yesterday when I saw they had stamps about Alzheimer's for sale.

Where do you eat out most as a couple?
We don't have a place as a couple, it's as a family, probably Mimi's or Olive Garden . Like tonight I asked my husband would you like Chicken Enchiladas tonight or Lasagna..the girls screamed Chicken Enchiladas!!  Hey, it's not your anniversary..go get your own..no don't..I'm only kidding you can share ours!  hee.

Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple?
Again as a family to Alabama.  He lived with me in Hawai'i for a year so maybe that counts.


Who has the craziest exes?
Troy...I think if we still lived in Hawai'i, it would of been mine. 


Who has the worst temper?

Me....it has mellowed over the years for sure.

Who does the cooking?
Me, he can't even make Jello.

Who is the neat-freak?
Me but he doesn't like clutter, poor guy and he lives with a junk collecting, trash digger of a wife..well he digs up trash for me too...don't think he likes it...but loves to make me happy.

Who is more stubborn?
Definitely me...I'm easy going but when I get mad I blow up like a Volcano...I hold a grudge forever...not a good trait, I know.

Who hogs the bed?

Well, I tear the bed up.  I sleep upside down so I don't snore in his ears, he is a very lite sleeper.  I'm in menopause so I have major temperature issues going on.

Who wakes up earlier?
Troy, he has to be at work by 6:30, on weekends when he is not working Me..we let him sleep in.   I'm a night owl by nature.   He is a lark.


Who is more jealous?
Troy...for sure.

How long did it take to get serious?
Pretty fast, since we knew each other already...It's kind of funny but when I was living with my boyfriend in Hawai'i and I came back to work for one summer Troy came looking for me at my job ( I wasn't there) and come to find out he was having second thoughts of getting married (he was married before) so when we got back together we we got pregnant and when his divorce was final we married right away. 

Who eats more?
Probably the same..I eat more sweets, him more cheese.

Who does the laundry?
I do mostly..when I take on full time work, he does his own.

Who's better with the computer?
Me..he doesn't even know how to check the bank account...I have to do it all.

Who drives when you are together?
Him...I only drive when he gets tired.

 

The Athlete

 

 

Down and Ready...girl get that glove in the dirt!

 

Back bat, elbow up and don't forget to squish the bug!! 

 

Run like the wind!!  Slide, slide.....

 

She stole, she stole, she stole second base..so in, so in, so in your face....