Expats

From time to time I consider the idea of living outside the US. I think about living in Europe...either England, Spain, or France (though not so much France because they dislike Americans so very much), and, on occasion, Canada. Sometimes...I think about living in Scotland, or Ireland, but I think it's much colder in those places than the others. I research places, living expenses, and so on, and get this 'itch' to go for a year...2 years...3...maybe 5 years.

You kids are spread out now. Visiting is difficult for us with everyone living their own lives. So, would now be the time for me to do something like this?

Gardening

Ok...my garden...well, the number one raised bed is done. I made another one today. AND!!! I learned how to use a jigsaw, and used it, too. WooHoo!! I finished planting the larger of the two raised beds, and will fill the smaller one with dirt, and plant it throughout the next week, or so. Anyway...pics of my yard following. It's really different than when you saw it last honey, and will be more beautiful when you come visit again...all bloomed, and veggies growing. I used my gate today...twice...thought of you both times.

Love ya babes...Mom.

More pics

Family visits

I've had such a great time with the Sgt, mini-Sarge, Puss, and Boots. Chuckles...new nicknames for Bumbies, and Ms RoB. Here are some pics.

Freaky's Friday Favorites

My chakra/protection bracelet

My bracelet

Earrings I've made recently

Meggie...she wore my bra on her head all during dinner.

LuLu

Missy

So...not much new. I have my new recharger now, so will probably be adding more pics here, particularly once I start gardening. My yard was soooooo pretty last year. I worked hard for it to be so, and I have no pics of it...or too few anyway.

Just another day...

So, I've been thinking of adding some neon green streaks to my hair this winter. Change is good. Yes? Hmmm...

Aunt Denice is trying to kill me!!! I swear!!! She IS!!! Ask her...she'll tell you she is!!! She FORCED me to join the Y, and MAKES me go every night. She TWISTS my arms, and PUSHES me onto the weight/treadmill machines, then GLARES at me till I do a WORKOUT ROUTINE!!!! Gods!!! She's a bossy wench. Chuckles...we're havin' fun doing this. I'm gaining weight with this not smoking/drinking coffee shit. Damn!!! I'm gettin' fat!!! *SOBS LOUDLY AND UNCONTROLLABLY*

So, I'm trying to arrest this fat attack. Right NOW!!! Handcuffs at the ready *snickers*...knew those suckers would come in handy one day. Whip in hand...*snickers*...again, knew that sucker would come in handy one day. Auntie Denice makes a fine domme...sheesh...get her the whole stereotypical leather gear, and she'll be good to go. *cringes*...not a happy image.

I made lasagna today...it's in the fridge. After our workout tonight, we'll come home for dinner. I've pretty much stopped cooking with red meat of any kind, so this is made with ground turkey breast...99% lean, "no salt added" tomato products, heart healthy whole wheat lasagna noodles, lower fat Moz cheese, no fat cottage cheese, an egg substitute, regular Italian cheese mix, and regular parmesan cheese. The sauce was to die for...I tasted it. So...made some changes, and will see how it turns out. I'm sure I'll have to cut the actual amount of cheese used in this recipe...yeah...but not this trip.

K...the girls and I are off for a walk. It's a lovely day today...in the high 40's...low 50's maybe. Supposed to get up to 58 tomorrow...almost summer weather. Go figure. Illinois weather is whacked.

Love ya's...the Mutha

Oooooooooh...gotta add one more favorite...

Enjoy this year's trees. Last year for the lil pink one. I gave it to Meggie for her room.

Ummm...the date on Denice's camera is wrong...we don't know how to fix that. These were taken in December.