YYYYEEEESSSS!!

So, I haven't been on here for a while...(like I need to tell my loyal follwers)! This morning while talking to my sister, the diva, I said...
"hey, I know you can get me for Christmas".
She said, "what?"
I said, "my blog page design updated".
She said, "when's the last time you've checked your blog page?"
"It's been a while", I said.
"Well, maybe you should check it", she said.

So here I am...and guess what...SURPRISE. A nice surprise. Just don't look at my signature block. It's still got a baby chick.

PS...Thanks to you both!

My shoping experience

So yesterday, I went to my favorite shopping store...Wal-Mart. I frequent that store, sometimes going more than once a week.

I needed some Clartin-D the prescription kind, which you have to get from behind the counter. First you have to get a card from the shelves in the pharmacy area and then go and stand in line to "pick it up" from the cashier. So, I get in line to do just that. It's my turn, and I go up to the window. I hand her the card, the cashier reaches behind her and grabs a box from the shelf. I hand her my ID. She looks at it and says,


HER: " Oh, I can't take this".

ME: "Excuse me I say".


HER: "Yeah, I can't take military ID cards as identification...I need to see your driver's license".

ME: "I don't have my driver's license on me...it's in the car".


HER: "Well, I can't take this" (referring to my military ID card)


ME: "ARE YOU KIDDING ME"?


HER: "No madam"


ME: "Why NOT"?


HER: "Miss so and so (referring now to the PHARMACIST), can you explain to her why we can't take her military ID card".


PHARMACIST: "I don't know why she can't accept that...if she say she can't accept it, she can't accept it".


ME: "What if I didn't have a driver's license"? "What do people do that don't drive"?


PHARMACIST: "Well, they have a STATE ISSUED ID CARD".


ME: (looking DUMBFOUNDED AND NOT BELIEVING WHAT I AM HEARING) "Well, I just used my military ID card at the other Wal-Mart (on my side of town) just last week and bought some".

HER: "Well, that's on them". "They're not supposed to accept it".


ME: "This is the most ASININE (extremely or utterly foolish) thing I have EVERY heard"


And with that I walked away STEAMING. All I could think is...somebody is going to HEAR about this!


I left the store, the whole time thinking, I think corporate headquarters needs to hear this one!


So when I got home, I called up twin and told her what happened, and she said...why aren't you calling Wal-Mart? I said...I don't know...I will. She said..do it NOW!


With that I got on the phone (she had to listen too on the other line) and I got customer service representative "Sydney". She listened to my "story" and was very apologetic, and reassured me that a GOVERNMENT ISSUED MILITARY ID CARD IS A VALID FORM OF ID, and that she was SO SORRY that happened to me. She took my phone number and said that someone would be contacting me.


Then I made another phone call (twin prompting me too) so to the Wal-Mart manager of the store that this happened in. He too assured me that a GOVERNMENT ISSUE MILITARY ID CARD IS A VALID FORM OF ID, and he too was sorry that happened, and he was going to go and speak to BOTH OF THEM right then. I told him that I had called cooperate and that they would probably be contacting him about his incident.


Bill Engval, the comedian, has a routine titled, "here's your sign". I wish I had this sign to give to the both of them.

Tell me what you think...was this crazy to you, or has this every happened to you?!

I'm back?

I know..it's been a while (well longer than a while)! And yes, I am still alive, and kicking! This has been some more busy summer (well not REALLY busy, maybe somewhat, and that sounds like a good excuse to me, or rather that's the excuse I am going to use)!

Anyways, I have missed reading my loyal readers blogs..and I will try and be better now!

"Obama Man Can"

This is just TOOO funny not to share!!!!

Are women born this way?

Aging Report

A doctor on his morning walk noticed an older lady with a crown on sitting on her front porch step smoking a cigar, so he walked up to her and said,

"I couldn't help but notice how happy you look! What is your secret?"

"I smoke ten cigars a day," she said. "Before I go to bed, I smoke a nice big joint. Apart from that, I drink a whole bottle of Jack Daniels every week and eat only junk food. On weekends, I pop pills, get laid, and don't exercise at all."

"That's is absolutely amazing! How old are you?"

"Thirty-four," she replied!

And let that be a lesson for us all!! LOL!

Sunday Paper

Hi there folks...it's me. Yes, I know I have been in hiding for a while now...but things here have been just a little crazy! I won't bore you with everything..but just know when I say busy, I mean busy! Ok. OK.

So yesterday DH was reading the Parade Magazine that comes in the Sunday paper and found and advertisement for the new Michelle Obama doll (I know you want one..right) and gave the me the section with the ad. Well, after looking at the picture of the doll, I decided to take a glance at the rest of the few pages that he gave me. I came across a most interesting article entitled "The Biggest Yard Sale in America". Me being a yard sale fan, decided to take a closer read. It was sooo interesting! The "yard sale" runs from West Unity, Ohio, south to Chattanoga, TN, then switches to Lookout Mountain Parkway and ends in Gadsden, AL. It goes along the route I27 and has been going strong since 1987! It runs in August for four days. I did a google search and found this website.

It looks like it would be a cool thing to do and I am all game, if anybody wants to go. You have to drive though, I don't like having to drive through back roads. Just let me know! LOL!

The Ecomony is so bad!

How bad is it you ask. I'll tell you.

1. I went to buy a toaster oven and they gave me a bank.

2. I got a pre-declined credit card application in the mail.

3. CEO's are not playing minature golf.

4. Hotwheels and Matchbox cars are not trading higher than GM.

5. Obama met with small businessess- GE, Pfizer, Chrysler, Citigroup and GM, to discuss the Stimulus Package.

6. McDonalds is sellingg the 1/4 ouncer.

7. People in Beverly Hills fired their nannies and learned their children's names.

8. The most highly-paid job is now jury duty.

9. People in Africa are donating money to Americans. Mothers in Ethiopia are telling their kids, "finish your plate; do you know how many kids are starving in the US?"

10. Motel Six won't the leave the lights on anymore.

11. The Mafia is laying off judges.

12. If the bank returns your check marked "insufficient funds," you have to call them and ask if they meant you or them.

Missing

Many of you (well some) have been asking where have I been. It feels sooo nice to be missed! I have been up to my eyes balls in LIFE! Yes, that's right, LIFE! This is what my list looks like.

And I haven't even skimmed the surface yet! So for those of you still following me...I leave you with this HILARIOUS video! I hope you enjoy it! I would love to do this to my DH's tiger!! LOL!

Happy Mother's Day

The Beauty of a Woman

The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears,

the figure she carries, or the way she combs her hair.

The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes,

Because that is the doorway to her heart,

The place where love resides.

The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole,

But true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.

It is the caring that she lovingly gives,

the passion that she shows,

and the beauty of a woman

with passing years only grows!

Real Mothers

Real Mothers don't eat quiche;

They don't have time to make it.

Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils

Are probably in the sandbox.

Real Mothers often have sticky floors,

Filthy ovens

and happy kids.

Real Mothers know that dried play dough

Doesn't come out of carpets.

Real Mothers don't want to know what

The vacuum just sucked up.

Real Mothers sometimes ask 'Why me?'

And get their answer when a little

Voice says, 'Because I love you best.'

Real Mothers know that a child's growth

Is not measured by height or years or grade...

It is marked by the progression of Mommy

Breaking Eggs

For those of you still following me, (which I am happy about) you know that I haven't been to your blogs lately! It has been soooo crazy here! I don't know if I'm coming, going, or already been!! At any rate, I promise I will be back soon.

Until then, I have a little funny for you today.

This picture is priceless! Reminds me of twin and I!! LOL!

So enjoy.

Be patient with me.

I promise you are still my friend,

and I have NOT forgotten you!

A six-year-old boy told his father he wanted to marry the little girl across the street. The father, being modern and well-schooled in handling children, hid his smile behind his hand.

'That's a serious step,' he said. 'Have you thought it out completely?'

'Yes,' his young son answered. 'We can spend one week in my room and the next in hers. It's right across the street, so I can run home if I get scared of the dark.' '

How about transportation?' the father asked. 'I have my wagon, and we both have our tricycles,' the little boy answered.

The boy had an answer to every question the father raised.

Finally, in exasperation, his dad asked, 'What about babies? When you're married, you're liable to have babies, you know.'

'We've thought about that, too,' the little boy replied. 'We're not going to have babies. Every time she lays an egg, I'm going to step on it!'

Oh if life were only that simple!

Enjoy your Mother's Day my friends!!

Come What May

Fortify Your Home

Perfect Love

And baby makes #5!!

My newest grandson, Kaydyn, was born Wednesday morning

at 6:46 AM! He weighed 7 lbs 9 oz. and was 19.7 inches long.

My daugher-in-law and baby are both fine.

He is perfect in every way!

In case you were wondering...

I have been SOO busy this week and last, that I haven't been keeping up with posting. I got this little ditty this morning from a friend and this describes about how I have been. Hope you enjoy!

Prayer

You have to see this

So I am a fan of the show "America's got Talent"! And I love "Britians so Talented" as well. In 2007 Paul Potts won. He gave me goose bumps. I have some of his songs on my itunes.

Tonight I was doing some reading and catching up on my peeps and found that Merrianne posted about "Britians so Talented".. It is in the tryouts phase. It reminded me of a very important lesson...

NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER!

So head on over to see Susan Boyle.

And let me know what you think.

I think you will be amazed.

It's that time of year AGAIN...

The Open Toed Shoe Pledge(repeat after me)

As a member of the Cute Girl Sisterhood,

I pledge to follow the Rules when wearing sandals and other open-toe shoes:

I promise to always wear sandals that fit. My toes will not hang over and touch the ground, nor will my heels spill over the backs.And the sides and tops of my feet will not pudge out between the straps.

I will go polish-free or vow to keep the polish fresh, intact and chip-free.
I will not cheat and just touch up my big toe.

I will sand down any mounds of skin before they turn hard and yellow.

I will shave the hairs off my big toe.

I won't wear pantyhose even if my misinformed girlfriend, coworker, mother, sister tells me the toe seam really will stay under my toes if I tuck it there.

If a strap breaks, I won't duct-tape, pin, glue or tuck it back into place hoping it will stay put. I will get my shoe fixed or toss it.

I will not live in corn denial; rather I will lean on my good friend Dr. Scholl's if my feet need him.

I will resist the urge to buy jelly shoes at Payless for the low, low price of $4.99 even if my feet are small enough to fit into the kids' sizes. This is out of concern for my safety, and the safety of others. No one can walk properly when standing in a pool of sweat and I would hate to take someone down with me as I fall and break my ankle.

I will take my toe ring off toward the end of the day if my toes swell and begin to look like Vienna sausages.

I will be brutally honest with my girlfriend/sister/coworker when she asks me if her feet are too ugly to wear sandals. Someone has to tell her that her toes are as long as my fingers and no sandal makes creepy feet look good.

I will promise if I wear flip flops that I will ensure that they actually flip and flop, making the correct noise while walking and I will swear NOT to slide or drag my feet while wearing them.

I will promise to go to my local nail salon at least once per season and have a real pedicure (they are about $15 or 20 and worth EVERY penny).

I will promise to throw away any white/off-white sandals that show signs of wear... nothing is tackier than dirty white sandals.

Enough said...carry on about your day!

It's about TIME!!

Finally, she looks more REAL! This is Barbie at age 50! I want her for my 50th birthday in November. If you see her on the shelf...please remember me!!

I was wondering how long it would take!

National Good Looking Day

Today is National 'HOLY COW, YOU'RE HOT' Day!

Post this to someone gorgeous, but not back to me.

I've been getting this message all freekin' day!!!

Easter Sunday

We had a wonderful Easter. Although all my kids weren't able to make it in. But I got pictures from them. We did have a Easter Egg Hunt at Nana's house after lunch. I had found the Hide Em and Find Em Eggs for my grandbabies and they were a BIG HIT! I don't know who liked them more...the kids or us!!

After we got home from church, we had a big lunch with my oldest daughter, her husband, and two of nana's babies and also invited an older widowed sister from our ward over. She had a really good time with us.

After they left DH and I cleaned up and then had to take an afternoon siesta!

I hope you enjoy the slide show. I tried for HOURS trying to put it to music, but to no avail!

BubbleShare: Share photos - Play some Online Games.

I hope you all had a happy Easter and remember the importance of this great day!

Here's what she's won...

A LONG time ago I won a "Pay it Forward" over at Shauna! I am SOOO bad that I haven't posted about it...till now! Wanna know what I got? What's that, of course you do!

I got a little notebook, a photo album, a cd with peaceful sounds of the ocean (I SOOOO ♥♥♥ THIS) and a $10 gift certificate to Wal-Mart!! And with that gift certificate I got me this...

Thank you SOOO much Shauna!

(Please forgive me for taking so long to post about it!)

UPDATE! How could I forget? She also made me a pair of dangling earrings that are red! I forgot to mention them. I don't know how I could do that, (since they were made with ♥ especially for me) b/c I bought the red shirt so I could wear them with it!? DUH! Sorry Shauna!!

I KNOW that My Redeemer Lives