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Disney Dreaming.
I bought these ridiculously cute AG sized Minnie Mouse ears from Etsy. Joss is modeling them. She might be the doll I take with me in November, if I can figure out a way to keep her hearing aid from...
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Planning and dreaming!
I bought the Fodor's Guide to Disney World this week. It's never too early to plan! Joss is disappointed that she has to wait until November.It's a lot to absorb. Katie and I will have to make a lot of...
View ArticleWeirdness.
For the past three days, my chemo port scar has hurt. It hasn't for a while. Then I remembered that Katie is having her port removed on Wednesday! I wonder if just thinking about that made my own port...
View ArticleAchievement unlocked for my sister!
Katie's port is out. She's a little sore, so I stayed with her for two days to help her walk Giada and water the garden. She's much better now.Aunt Pauletta is still with us. Uncle Brad said she's...
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I want it to be November NOW!!!
This is where Katie and I are staying when we go to Disney World: Disney's Coronado Springs Resort. The pools look so amazing. We won't be in the hotel much, especially the last two days, but I'm sure...
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Lovely garden.
The roses and peonies are gorgeous.Joss, wearing the new World Travelers Italy outfit, stands in a bunch of snapdragons.
View ArticleLatest Fuck Cancer news.
My latest follow-up with the oncologist was good. No changes! I don't have to go back until Novemeber. Getting closer and closer to the five year mark.
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Too damn cold!
The last three days have been unseasonably cold. I've had to use extra blankets at night! We did get some much needed rain, at least.It may be cold, but the red hot poker flowers were, well, red hot!...
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The post I've been dreading.
Aunt Pauletta died a few hours ago. She'd been in a coma the last few days. I'm guessing it was peaceful. I'm so sad right now. I can't really put into words what she meant to our family. My mom has...
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One more thing.
I'm watching Giada. Katie went to see her friends. I'm glad she got to go, even if she had to cut her trip short. She has a sitter lined up for after we leave Sunday.One tiny, tiny little bright spot...
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A favorite photo.
Mom, Uncle John, and Aunt Pauletta. From a few years ago.Happier times.Katie is still at her friend's house. We're picking here up there, and heading to Louisville. She's leaving her truck with her...
View ArticleI hate Facebook reminders.
Got a notification today to wish my cousin Debbie a happy birthday. I forgot it was the 6th and not the 5th. Thanks, Facebook, for making me feel sad all over again. Debbie and I should have been...
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A draining week.
I was away from home for an entire week. Two days at Katie's house watching Giada, then on to Louisville with an overnight stop in Charleston, West Virginia. Aunt Pauletta's visitation at the funeral...
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The finches are back.
There is a new nest in one of the ferns. Four finch eggs, two cowbirds. The neighborhood cats seem to be gone, so maybe these babies will have a chance! One of the cowbird eggs was cracked, though, so...
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This happened today...
Sam is officially an Emmy winner! The Southeast Regional Emmys were announced today. His morning news team from Charleston won best morning newscast- smaller markets. He's the producer and if I...
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Growing bird babies!
A total of four finch chicks hatched. The cowbird never hatched. The babies are growing so fast! I watched the first chick break out of the shell.Four little birdies!Looking more like birds every...
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Boom boom boom!
I had a nice Fourth of July with my family. After church we had lunch at Red Lobster instead of having a cookout. We went to Belk after lunch to shop, and I found some great new tops. Then at home, we...
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One early birthday present!
I bought myself the 18 inch Hairdorables Noah, and she came today!So darn cute. I'm also going to order the American Girl doll I've wanted for a while- Truly Me 89, plus one outfit.I have a big rewards...
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I swear I didn't do this on purpose!
Accidental Mickey Mouse breakfast!I've got Disney on the brain. LOL! Rory joined me for breakfast. It's too hot. Hopefully we'll get some rain when the remnants of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Elsa hits us...
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