Computer Problems

Once again my computer is being a putz. Yes, a putz. Hopefully my husband's friend Brenda (who is a computer whiz, thank you) will be able to look at it and figure out what's wrong. It constantly freezes up. I spend hours waiting to do anything on the computer anymore. Took me 3 days of trying off and on just to post a video of my Molly. So please bear with me. I have not forgotten ya'll. I wll do a post as soon as I am able to from somewhere other than work. Shhhh, I think the boss is listening. Gotta go. Love you all!!!

Clearwater Beach

Clearwater Beach is my FAVORITE beach. I love, love, love this beach. I'm a little sick that the oil spill may eventually reach it since it's on our west coast, but until then I am going to try to enjoy it as much as possible.

One of my favorite things is seeing the Pirate Ship that sails out of there. I have never been on it, but some day I will. If you wave at it, and they see you, they fire the cannons, lol.

Layla Sue when we first got there. She had no idea she was going to the beach until that morning when she got up and Mom had her bathing suit on.

Rossi Jean on her very first visit to the beach. I think she is definitely going to be a beach baby.

Although the water was nice...most of the time was spent playing in the sand. Here's Aunt Liz and Layla before we decided to buy toys.

Scott was a good sport by letting Liz, Diana and Layla turn him into a merman.

Aunt Liz having some Rossi time.

Nana and Rossi watching the crazy kids bury Uncle Gotty.

Rossi was pooped out. Taking a nap with Mom. I just love this picture of Diana and Rossi.

Finally Nana bought some beach toys and it was fun time for everyone....especially Layla.

More constructing. If you look in the left hand bottom corner you can see the start of Fort Scianimanico.

Another shot of sand toy fun with a bigger shot of Fort Scianimanico, which was built by the way, by Diana....Queen of the Fortress.

Rossi is happy as can be after her nap. She is such a happy baby and she had a great time at the beach...even if it did rain.

Motocross in Bartow

Saturday night we went to watch a friend of ours, Brandon Hershey, race. I have never had the opportunity before to see him race and he's been racing for close to twenty years. It was awesome. We will definitely go watch him again next time he races so close to home. Just a few shots of him jumping the hills.

And here he is taking the checkered flag! WHOOO HOOO! Standing ovation, screaming, stomping of feet, clapping of hands.

BUBBA GUMPS ANNIVERSARY DINNER

May 25, 2009 Wade and Diana got married. May 23. 2010 they asked us all to celebrate their One Year Anniversary with them. Bubba Gumps is Diana's favorite restaurant and her and Wade ate there the evening after they got married. So what more appropriate place to have dinner. I'd never been there, but I will tell you that I will definitely go back.

Bubba Gumps is located at the Universal City Walk in Orlando. Warning...if you get there before 6pm parkings is $14. After 6pm it's only $3.

Some different ways to serve shrimp.

A table of party goers...Liz on the left, Scott, Bobby and Bobby's wife Kerin in the back with their daughter Shyenne.

More partyers(sp?)...Diana's brother Casey, her mom Rebecca, in the back on the left, Diana's dad Kevin with Layla on his lap, Ethan ( her BIL), baby Jo and Jessie, Diana's sister.

Our table...Hut, of course. Next is Casey, Rebecca and on the right Wade and Rossi.

Diana socializing at one of the other tables.

Aunt Liz and Rossi Jean.

Rossi all tuckered out from the excitement.

My ex-husband and his girlfriend Christy. They were a little later than everyone else but room was made for them.

Rossi with her Papa wearing Casey's hat.

Layla Sue Hanging Ten after dinner.

Rossi Jean Hanging Ten with Daddy.

Layla Hanging "20" with Grampa Jim.

The "old" newlyweds one year later. Very handsome couple.

Yep, you can tell they've been married awhile, lol.

Grampa Jim and Layla on the Carousel.Nana and Rossi.

It was a fun time had by all. Congratulations to Wade and Diana on their first year together and to many, many, many more.

Bark in the Park and Nature

Friday night, they had an event where people could bring their dogs to social, race and vendors were set up with pet goods. We went last year with Max and Molly. This year we just took Molly. She was a nervous wreck. Although we have 5 dogs, we don't really take them anywhere else where they can get aquainted with other dogs. So we didn't stay very long and honestly we didn't get many pictures. But there were literally hundreds of dogs there...all shapes and sizes. The event is called Bark in the Park. The highlight of the event are the Daschund Races.

Here are some of the Daschunds getting ready to race.

Poor Molly. It was so HOT! She wanted to stay on the fountain and walk through the jets, lol.

Saturday morning I worked for another employee. You all know how much I love driving around the location because there is always some kind of wildlife. Well this was my first....a hitchhiker...a grasshopper. He stayed on the passenger window a good while.
While driving around I saw the sun reflect off of something in the grass. It was this Painted Turtle. She was leaving the pond. I turned her around because I didn't want her to fall of the curb and end up upside down. I knew I needed to keep checking though, because I had a feeling she was on a mission.
And I was right. I found her a little while later in the parking lot. It was really hot and she was headed towards the orange groves. I figured she was heading there to lay some eggs. So I picked her up and carried her to the gate at the grove. There was just enough room under the gate for her to fit. Once I put her down and she realized I wasn't going to bother her anymore she hauled butt into the grove.
Then I saw this little guy. It's a baby Sandhill Crane. Not sure where his parents were. But he is a cutey.
Right as the shift was changing and I was getting ready to go home....this HUGE bird flew in front of the car and landed in a tree. It was a turkey. Here she is in the tree.
She decided to get out of the tree and find some snacks. I really am blessed to work at such a great place.

Nature Walk

You all know I have been trying to walk again. And the South Lake Howard Nature Walk is my favorite place. A week ago Sunday I was there and there was many different types of wildlife and don't you know...I didn't have my camera. Well I've been carrying my camera every since and only catching a few things here and there. I do have a camera on my phone, so once I figure out how to use it I won't have to carry my camera all the time.

As long as I've lived in Florida you would think I'd be used to gators...nope...they fascinate me to no end. This little guy was by himself in the small pond.

And the rabbits have been coming out more. I saw this guy as I was starting my walk.

And this guy on the other side of the trail as I was ending my walk. You can tell it was getting dark by then.

This photo was taken at my job location. You all know there is a ton of wildlife there too. This Sand Hill Crane was checking himself out in the window that is opposite my window. Oh how I love having a window view on the first floor.

Bill, my co worker, took this photo of a soft shelled gopher turtle crossing the road to the pond.Another shot. I love the mossy stuff he has on his back. The pictures do not show how big he really is.

I love nature and I'm so glad I get to see so much of it. But as time goes one and more shopping centers and housing developments get built that know one is going to use...the more nature has to find new places to live and undeveloped land is running out. I wish our government officials who approve developement would look at these photos and see what they are destroying.

Visit From My Fav Girls

My two favorite girls came to visit on Sunday....you guessed it...Layla Sue and Rossi Jean. Of course they brought their mom and dad with them.

Starting off the visit right. Grampy holding Rossi and Layla playing with her Barbies.
My beautiful daughter in law Diana (can't believe I cut her head off) and Rossi! I just love that chubby baby. She looks just like her daddy when he was a baby.
My other beautiful (soon to be) daughter in law, feeding Rossi. Actually it looks like Rossi is feeding herself.Layla doing her favorite "sleeping beauty" pose for the camera.Rossi just chillin"

It was a good visit. I made Cap'n Crunch Chicken & potato salad. Hut made deviled eggs. We ate, drank and were merry. Next visit is at Bubba Gumps at Universal City Walk on Sunday. Wade and Diana have invited family and friends to celebrate their 1st anniversary. I can't wait!