I Hope Everyone Reading the Obituaries Today has a Big 'Ol Smile on Their Face

Leave it to my Mom.

Even in death she can make people laugh.

Remember the pic' I posted of her a few days ago?  Please scroll down two posts.

THAT one.  Seems it was her final request that it be used for her obituary in the Washington Post and Sun News in Myrtle Beach.

It was probably because she couldn't find the one of her doing a beer bong with a bunch of frat boys a few years back.

That's my Mom.

Nice Move Mom

I have to hand it to my Mother.  She got even in the end.

The second line of her Will reads:  "I wish to disinherit my son, [his name], from my estate."

Now please don't go thinking my Mom was a vindictive woman.  She was just fed up with my brother and his shenanigans.  And by "shenanigans" I mean that he is the biggest jerk I know.

I swear if he comes near me at the funeral I will whack him with my cane.

That is IF he shows up.

I Don't Know How To Title This

 Always the life of the party.
She would be happy I posted this picture.

My Mother passed away on Sunday.

I don't really know what to say except I will be leaving on Wednesday morning to help my sister. [I know that sounds incredibly selfish and I should write lovely things about my Mom - she deserves it and I will.  Soon.]

But can you feel like an orphan at 44?

I think so.
Thank you for all your kind words. I can always count on you tadpoles.  Thank you.

I love you my Momma.

Not Quite Emergency Room Worthy, But.....

Yes.  Wallene.  Again.  When isn't it this kid?  Please go check out what she has done now.  Thanks.

She had to change her blog because it was interfering with mine - you can find her here:

If You Knew My Mother You Would Understand Why

Catchy title, eh?  The Will is being rewritten as I type this.

Now You Might Understand Why....

.....I love my In Laws so much.

Pooldad, Wallene and I drove over to their new home today to help unpack a little more. My beloved MIL was there but Daddy O was out and about at a KOC function and wasn't expected for a few more hours.

We finished unpacking and placed all their lovely collectibles in their glass curios.

[Tadpoles?  They have some sweet pieces - delicate, old world pieces - I was a wreck at the end of it, afraid my hands would drop something.  She could not have cared - she was more worried about my pain than [then?] the china.]

We sat back to relax on the sofa when the phone rang.

Wallene picked it up and handed it to me and I asked my MIL if she would like me to answer it - we knew it was Daddy O.  She said sure, so I did.

Skippy:  "Hello?"

FIL:  "Hi Honey."

[I just about melted - because he thought I was my MIL. Awww he calls her honey! eek! Sweet! Oh and they have been married 55 years this month. Go Mom and Dad!]

Skippy:  "Hi Daddy!"

FIL:  Recognizing my voice ...."Oh I get to hear this lovely voice today do I?"

Skippy:  "Yep.  Hi Dad.  How are you?"

FIL:  "Even better now.  I am on my way home.  Tell your Momma I will be home shortly.  Love you."

Skippy:  "Love you too Dad."

Is it any wonder why?

Before Digital Cameras Existed

My wonderful husband has been excavating the garage this past weekend - truly there is no other word - and here are some of the charms he has come across.  You can begin your laughter at the second picture, continue onto the third but then...no laughing at my kids. :D 'Kay?

My Dad circa 1962.
Isn't he so handsome?
I miss him.

My first job.
Polyester rules baby!
[I always smelled like a Big Mac after a shift.
That material retains all smell .
 And please, dig the hat.  Styling.]

The caption on the back of this picture says "Best Friends" and we are.
1986
We were also quite tipsy.  Especially my buddy in the middle.
It explains his shirt choice.  24 years later?  He is still getting hell for it.

This lovely woman is Mrs. Smith.
She played the organ at my first wedding.  She was 78.
I was so happy to find this photo as she passed away this summer [at 98].
I am lucky to have her memory to cherish.

Pooldad and I married at last.  YAY!
[He found my wedding dress and shoes too!]
This was at my parents' home.
Mom did the decorating. :D
Daisies!!  Love em'.
[This picture is in really poor condition.  Sorry]

Wallene.  Halloween.  2 months old.
Pooldad and I took her to his work that evening [he was deejaying.]
The one costume I did not make.
I was busy nursing my lil' pumpkin.

My Dad with Wallene.
I think she is around  1 year old.
She loved her Papa.
He was a good Grandpa.

JR at about a year old.
My baby sweetheart.

Tee-man at two years old.
His smile is still THAT sweet.

Our princess, Dee.  4 years old.
Those boots were made for walking.

I started her at an early age cooking in the kitchen didn't I?

Pooldad at his 40th birthday party in our backyard.
My sister made the cake. :D

Because I love her red hair.

My first Chesapeake Bay Retriever.
Love you Rudy.

New Year's Eve [at home with the kids]
1998
We did it up right!
[He still takes my breath away.]

Melts my heart.

Not found in the garage but sent along to us:

This actually is digital.
Squirrel and her friends in the JMU Royal Dukes Marching Band.
Aren't they gorgeous!  Love them.

Well?  That is my little walk down memory lane.

Hope you enjoyed it.

Have a great Thursday!

Sunday Adventure In Pictures [Sort of]

Seems these two....

....were missing this one.

So these three....

....packed up this one

....into this thing but...

....we had to leave that one behind.

We hit the road at ...

....and drove this many miles.

We arrived here!

To deliver this....

Not her actual box - ours [because of yout help] was cooler

....to her.

Then we took her to....

For the favorite....

....sides....

....more sides....

....and dessert.

Of course we all had the refreshing....

....with none of this for Momma.

Then we made a pit stop at....

....seems somebody needed this.

Then they...

....decided THIS would be fun.

Actual rock climbing wall at JMU URec

But then it was time to go....

....and so we drove the same miles...

....in this.

We tried to make up for the long ride with a treat....

It worked. DQ!

We arrived home in the PM....

...and promptly....

I was so proud of myself for remembering my camera.  

Unfortunately? I forgot the memory card. Duh

All the pics [of us] are ones you have seen before and the rest are stock photos.

Hope you all have a fantastic Monday!