"Don't Judge My Hair"

Photo provided by Wilma at Little Toes and Cheerios





I received an email yesterday that contained a link to THIS SITE. It is absolutely HYSTERICAL! I'm still not sure why it was sent to ME...;)



We all need to pull out those '80's photos and send them in. Go ahead. You know you want to!

Wilma....if you don't submit these pics, I will be forced to do it for you! I'm REALLY curious to see what sort of caption they come up with!!!

Head Count

Photo borrowed from this site.


Alright. It's time to commit. One way, or the other. Are you coming to the Urbanna Oyster Festival?



Chesapeake Bay Woman and I need to get an accurate head count so the planning can continue. Or, possibly, begin;) If you've never been, you are in for a real treat! You'll want to plan to arrive Friday afternoon so you don't miss the Fireman's Parade Friday night. For me, that's one of the highlights! There will also be a fantastic band playing after the parade....BONUS!



The little water town will be buzzing with activity Saturday as well. Something for everyone!



Click HERE to read all about it!



Hope to see you in November:)

Compliments

Image borrowed from HERE

I have grown tired of the negativity and lack of couth that seem to be more the norm than the exception these days. I'm going to list ten compliments, and I want you to USE THEM. Compliment your neighbor, your hairdresser, the bum on the corner, or yourself. I don't care HOW you use them, just USE them!! Consider this MY small effort to restore decorum and civility to this crazy world. Or, just consider me crazy!!

1. I knew I could count on you!

2. Have you lost weight?

3. I LOVE your shoes!

4. I'm glad you're my friend:)

5. You are one of the smartest/ most talented women I know!

6. You deserve it!

7. Life certainly is agreeing with you!

8. That sweater is the perfect color for you!

9. You have excellent taste!

10. You always know just the right thing to say:)

Now, GET OUT THERE and let's spread a little sunshine!!

By the way, YOU look fabulous today:)

Heroes

WE WILL NEVER FORGET

On this day of remembrance, I'd first like to honor a very special person who blessed my life in many ways. My cousin, Billy, was killed in the line of duty on January 2, 1990. Click Here to view his "Officer Down Memorial Page" He was just shy of his 24th birthday. This hero lives on in our hearts.

I've been struggling all day to come up with a post that would be meaningful. Searching for a way to honor and thank those who put their lives on the line for us. On the eighth anniversary of the day that our great nation was brought to its knees, words just seem insignificant.

In true hero fashion, the local boys showed up just in time! They didn't seem to mind having a crazy lady ask to take their picture in the middle of a parking lot. Thanks for being such good sports, guys! Here's a GREAT BIG THANK YOU for all that you do to serve our community! May God richly bless each and every one of you.

Just Yesterday...

...my baby was graduating from Pre-School.

(1997)

Today...

...is her last "First Day" of High School.

(2009)


Oddly enough, I have not aged a bit! Bwahahahahaha!

Forever Friends

Jen and I were BFF's in High School. I married young, and she moved to California. She and I, along with another good friend, organized our 25th Class Reunion this year. The time we spent together planning the big event made us realize how much we had missed each other. We are both now kicking ourselves for letting those years slip away, but are thrilled at the possibilities that await!

Back Far Left: BHE, Front Far Right: Jen (Circa 1982)

20th High School Reunion (2004)

25th High School Reunion (2009)

Do you have a forever friend?

Yo, Mama!!

What do Bloggers do when one of their own is sad because her children are flying the coop? They come to the rescue, that's what they do.

Anddrink RESCUE we did!

Mental P Mama was scheduled to drop off Baby Bird last Saturday, so a few of us put our one combined brain heads together and decided to surprise her. We agreed to meet at an Italian joint, which would ensure plenty of wine would be available to drown her sorrows. She thought it was going to be BHE, Party of Two. Bwahahaha! NOPE! Blisters, Party of Six;)

Mom x 2 buttered up the waiter so we could get lots of leftovers great service...


A very surprised Guest of Honor arrived to find the party was well under way...

Party of Six....Bottom to Top: Bay Man, Chesapeake Bay Woman, Mental P Mama, Mom x 2, BHE & Cool Breeze...

The Gang, finally calling it a night...

The Virginia Guys & Gals are missin' you, Mama! How's Oyster Festival looking?

You're ALL invited! Check it out here: Urbanna Oyster Festival.