I have a new name.......

It's Nana. This popped into my head yesterday as I was driving to work. It's not a "new" name, I've had it since May but it's one I didn't have before then. I wear that name proudly. But then it made me think of all the names I've had over the years. I was born Bonita Fay Denault. Family have always called me Bon. My brother Kevin called me BonFat. He's my brother, what can I say, lol. Then in middle school it was Bun. Stayed that way into high school. When my sister had kids I became Aunt Bon or Aunt Bonita. Then I got married and became Bonita Fay Scianimanico. My in-laws called me Nita. In 1984 my name changed to Mom, Momma, Mommy. I still carry that name. In 1992 I married a wonderful man and my name then became Bonita Fay Hutto. But Hut's family started calling me Bonnie. That name has stuck. Then came my stepdaughters first born, CJ. He called Hut PopPop. So for me, I became MopMop. That is what CJ and Alairah call me. And now, sweet Layla has called me Nana. I've been called a few other names that I won't mention here but I'm sure you could all figure out. I just didn't realize until yesterday how many names I have.

Layla is my saviour....

With everything I have been going through with my youngest son lately, I believe God sent me Layla to keep me sane and give me happiness. Layla is such a treat. She came and stayed with Nana and Grampy yesterday afternoon and evening. Wade's band practices at our house, so we see her at least once a week now. After a disappointing day in court yesterday, it was good to spend some time with my little "angel".

We went Sonny's because Grampy was hungry. I got a salad bar and got Layla some black olives, because she just loves them.

Here she is with her olives on her fingers.
She had stuffed her mouth full of olives. I couldn't believe she had stuffed them all in there.

After eating, we really didn't want to go back to the house too soon. So we took Layla to one of the many parks we have here. She had such a good time.

Sliding down the slide.

Climbing up the slide.

Swinging on the top of the slide. Some little boy who was there earlier showed her this.

There was a big plastic tree to climb.

Here she is at the top....just like a monkey.

There was a rock wall to climb.

I am QUEEN of the mountain.

And there was this jungle gym kind of thing to climb. Layla had such a good time. And we did too. For those of you in the Winter Haven area, this park is on Lake Hartridge, right off of Havendale, where the drive-in used to be. We stayed and played until dark. What fun. Can't wait to do it again.

Blogosphere Stinks...

Especially on weekends. I know people are busy on weekends, but I've noticed more and more people are not blogging even during the week. I've complained about this before, I know. But DAMN Facebook, mySpace and Twitter. That's all it seems like the rest of you want to do anymore. I work a full time job, have FaceBook, mySpace and Twitter and I still blog. Even on most weekends. I miss my friends in the computer (although most of you are friends on the other outlets). It's lonely here....is anyone out there??????

REALIZE

To realize
The value of a sister/brother

Ask someone

Who doesn't have one.

To realize

The value of ten years:

Ask a newly Divorced couple.

To realize

The value of four years:

Ask a graduate.

To realize

The value of one year:

Ask a student who

Has failed a final exam.

To realize

The value of nine months:

Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.

To realize

The value of one month:

Ask a mother

Who has given birth to

A premature baby.

To realize

The value of one week:

Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.

To realize

The value of one minute:

Ask a person

Who has missed the train, bus or plane.

To realize

The value of one-second:

Ask a person

Who has survived an accident.

To realize the value of a friend or family member:

LOSE ONE!

Time waits for no one.

Treasure every moment you have.

You will treasure it even more when

You can share it with someone special.

This was in an email I received. I found it very moving and wanted to share it with all of you.

It's Friday!

What more can I say. I have no plans so far for the weekend. Maybe do some stuff around the house, we'll see. I'm sitting here thinking that since Layla has come along, I don't have anything to blog about if I don't see her. She is such a treat. She went to auction with us last Friday and she was the best behaved one there. Then of course we went to SeaWorld on Sunday and Monday night she spent some time with us while Daddy's band practiced. Then nothing for the rest of the week. Which is the reason I haven't blogged all week. Nothing to blog about. Hopefully, even without plans, something will spark my interest and I will share it with you all. If not...you all have a wonderful weekend.

SeaWorld

Finally I am able to blog about SeaWorld. Yeah!!!! Diana had planned to surprise Wade with SeaWorld passes. She asked if me and Hut wanted to be in on it. Of course we did. So we bought passes too. Wade was supposed to be off on Sunday and that is the day we were going. Diana was going to tell him they were going to church and then meeting us for lunch. Well Wade's job called and needed him to come in for awhile. So Diana had to tell him about the surprise so he could work out someway to go. He did and so we met them at SeaWorld.

This is Grampa Hut (or Grampy as he is now known as) waiting for the arrival of Layla and her court (mom and dad).

Family shot before we start on our adventures.

First stop is the dolphin nursery.

Then on to one of their many aquariums.

Isn't that green plant really neat???

It was really a front shot of this cool Sea Dragon. It really looks like a plant.

Next stop was the Shark Encounter.

There was alot of different varieties of sharks in there.

After the sharks we needed some fun time. Here's Layla and Grampy in front of the Shamu Bug.

We played a couple of games (so Layla could win some toys, lol). Then it was time for a spin on the carousal. Here's Grampy with Elmo. The blue dolphin you see is also Layla's. Wade is holding it here.

Layla is ready to ride. She rode the fish next to Nana's.

Here's Mommy and Daddy being silly and riding with us. That's Nemo (also for Layla, lol) riding with Mommy.

I just love the look on Layla's face in this picture. She is excited and scared at the same time.

Then we were off to the beat of different drummers. Layla and Wade playing together.

Guess who????

And Daddy.

Poor Mommy trying to play one handed...having to hold everything.

Even Grampy got in on it.

We found a Pirate Ship ARRRGGGGHHHH!

Is this the Titanic????

Time to cool off with Daddy.

That's enough water, Daddy. Let's go see some Polar Bears.

All the Polar Bears were sleeping. So we took a picture with the brass ones.

Off to see the peguins. Looks like snow, but it's actually waterdrops on the glass.

Off to another aquarium where this creepy Octopus was sleeping against the glass. His eye is closed. Look at all the suction cups on his tentacles.

In the tank with him was "Patrick" Sponge Bob's friend ( and Layla's favorite).

When you looked up, Manta Rays were swimming over your head. I thought they looked like kites, the long barbs looked the the string.

OH NO!!!! Daddy and Layla are in the fish tank. Look, Nemo is kissing Layla's cheek.

A different species of Sea Dragon. I just think those are the coolest. The Sea Dragons I believe were my favorite sea animal.

Diana's favorite are the sting rays. Here is the pool where you can pet them. There was one in the pool that kept stopping at Diana so she could pet his head and touch him all over. Of course I never had the camera ready when he would stop. He would get close to her and lift his head right out of the water. It was the neatest thing.

Off to the Dolphin Viewing area. Mommy and Layla looking at the dolphins.

Wade got some really good shots of the dolphins.

This must be my best side. All the pictures of me and Layla taken together are hind shots.

The manatees are next. Here's Mommy and Layla in front of the brass statue.

All the manatees were sleeping, too. Must have partied too much with the Polar Bears.

This is a Sea Squirrel. Just kidding. This little guy was friendly. Came right up to us. So we feed him and he took it right out of our hands.

I wanted to take a couple of these home for the front lawn. Hut said no.

Heading off into the sunset. A great ending to a looooooong, hot, cold, wet, fun day.

Update: Diana had a couple of pictures of me, whoo hoo.

This is Nana and Layla at the Shamu show. Yeah I know.....another back shot.

Here's a front view, although it's not a great one. Sorry the pics are so small. I had to swipe these from Diana's MySpace, lol.