HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL THE LADIES...

THOUGHT ALL YOU LADIES WOULD LIKE THIS PUMPKIN!!!!!!!!

Relaxing evening.....???

Well I got home from work and decided to have a beer,
watch t.v. and relax. That I did.

It's 57 degrees outside and all of the sudden...........
I'm hot......a hot flash comes on and it's still going on.

I'm fanning myself as I sit at the computer and it's
cold outside.
My bedroom windows are open and the ceiling on and
the fan beside my bed is on. Hopefully, if I make my bedroom
cool I can sleep good again tonight. Last night I had the windows
open and both fans going. BBW would love the room nice and
cold. Now keep in mind last winter, I would be freezing but not
now. OH NO!!!I'm burning up. I am learning alot about layers.
I have to dress in layers now, so when I get hot----
OFF COMES THE CLOTHES.
I wonder what the beach feels like right now.
Probably pretty darn good........

I LOVE YOU- A POEM FOR BBW

This is a poem a sent to
BBW-my beloved Husband,my best friend,
my soul-mate, and my lover...
I love you so very much....


Your love is ihe air I breathe,
My heart is yours it shall neverleave.
" I love you"
Together as one our spirits fly,
Never could by love say good-bye.
"I love you"
Forever could never be to long,
Loving you will never be wrong
."I love you"
One day side by side we'll stand,
To promise forever as we hold eachother's hand.
" I love you"......


From your loving wife,
Tink(Lori)

THE CHANGE

No one ever told me this would be hard.
I am going through the early stages of menopause. If there is an early stage.
I mean the HOT FLASHES and the NIGHT SWEATS. I'm just glad BBW isn't here
to reach over at night to touch me and find me soaking with sweat. I am sweating in
spots that I didn't know could sweat. It's 53 outside and I am burning up.
I have to sleep with the windows open and the ceiling fan on high or med and
a fan blowing right on me.
And the MOODS.....
I feel like I could kill somebody at times. I can wake up in a good mood and then
suddenly turn evil. What the heck?????
I just have to deal with it. I refuse to take hormone replacement pills, so I am trying
over the counter aides to help me. But are they really helping. Sometimes they do and
other times I feel like they aren't.
I guess it will end sooner or later, well for me later.
I'm just glad it's cooler outside so I can sleep well but on the other hand
I am freezing my daughter out of the house. Oh well, at least the electric bill
should be low. LOL...
Isn't life wonderful for us women?
Yea, right.

MY HUSBAND

My Husband -
The only man I've ever really loved

The only man I've ever really loved
better than all the rest
is sleeping beside me breathing beside me while
the sweet rain falls outside
a man who has taught me how to give
how to love
how to touch.
My life is lucky now and we've come so far since our first meeting over cherry pie and coffee. Now we're working side by side hand in hand for better or for worse.
You Chased away the shadows inside me,and did not let me sink.
I don't have to be told how well you understand,do not imagine that I don't know.I can see it in your smile and I believe you.
Any attempt to describe you would not be enough and the soapy cliches of love songs make me cringe because they can't explain whyI am glad at the thought of you and why
I don't want to turn away from you
and go to sleep tonight.

hello

Well yes I am still here. I have been lacking on writing on my blog and I am sorry.

I've had alot going on, even though SOME PEOPLE wouldn't think so. Oh, like the

in-laws. But that is another story for another time.

BBW is gone......again he's in Fld. until the day before Thanksgiving. At least he'll

be home for Thanksgiving. We will spend it as a "Family" and not out of town. I am

greatful for that.

"H", my daughter has a new boyfriend, that I love to death. He calls me mom and even

does chores around the house when BBW isn't here. Nice to have a young man around.

He has helped out alot especially when daughter had her wisdom teeth taken out. He

stayed over all weekend to help out with her.

Well, just wanted to say I am still here but hopefully not forgotten.

More later.

p.s.

just bug me till I write.......

MY DAY

HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
TO ME!!!!!!

BACK FROM VACATION

We'll hubby (BBW) and I went on vacation last week. We went to Ga. to visit my family. He got to meet his father-in-law for the first time. They hit it off great.
My dad called him "Son" not by his name, only when he was introducing his "son-in-law". That made my heart melt.
It was nice to get away, no animals and no daughter.
He's been in Calif. for the past week and is now on his way home. For 2 weeks.
Needless to say hubby is EXCITED about being home for my 42ND birthday on Mon. Aug. 25Th.
I have to work, my doctor comes back from vacation and we have a full schedule.
I do get 4 hours of comp time for my b-day to be used within 30 days and I'm thinking of taking off a half a day on Wed. That is my doctor's half day so I thought it'd be a good day to take time off.
I do have to say I'm rather excited about my birthday.
I think the "40's" are the best time.
We'll gotta get ready to go pick up BBW at the airport.
Talk to ya later.

BBW COMING HOME...........

YES! THAT IS RIGHT. BBW IS ON HIS WAY HOME..........
IT'S BEEN SINCE APRIL WE SAW EACH OTHER.
OH IS HE IN FOR A BIG SURPRIZE............
WIFEY WILL BE WAITING AT THE AIRPORT WITH
A BIG SMILE ON HER FACE AND OPEN ARMS.

I TOLD HIM EARLIER TO LOOK FOR THE WOMAN
WITH A BIG SMILE ON HER FACE.

CAN'T WAIT. AND THEN WE GET A WEEK OF
VACATION TOGETHER. WE'RE GOING TO GA.
TO SEE SOME OF MY FAMILY.

HE'LL FINALLY MEET MY DADDY AND WE'RE
GONNA PAY OUR RESPECT TO MY MOTHER.

I CAN'T WAIT. WE FINALLY GET TO TAKE A
REAL ROAD TRIP TODAY.(NOT JUST TO N.J.,HAHA)

CAN'T WAIT..................

WELCOME HOME
HUBBY,BBW!!!!!!!!!!
:)

HUBBY COMING HOME...........

Yes that's right! BBW is coming home. After being gone since April, he's coming home to wifey. I can't wait to see him. Oh, I have been able to see him via web cam and that's been nice. But it'll be nicer to see him in person and be in his arms.

Only 72 hours and counting. Not to mention the doggie will appreciate him being home. I pick hubby up at the airport on Tues. night and then daughter comes back from TX. on Wed. night. Not much time alone in the house with hubby.

But the week of the 11th we are BOTH taking vacation and going to GA. to see some of my family. I can't wait. A road trip with hubby. Wait! The only road trip we've ever made together was to N.J. to see his family.
So now, it's MY TURN FO FAMILY!!!!

Can't wait to see ya hubby of mine.
xoxo to BBW.

MY NATURE

THIS IS WHAT I GET TO ENJOY SOMETIMES
RIGHT OUTSIDE MY PATIO DOOR. MY DAUGHTER
TOOK THESE PICTURES. OUR FRIENDLY LITTLE
SQUIRREL.
(BETTER THAN THE MOUSE WE HAVE VISIT AT
NIGHT).

MY FRIDAY NIGHT

THIS IS HOW I SPENT THE BEST FRIDAY NIGHT I'VE HAD IN A LONG TIME.
MY DAUGHTER AND I WENT TO SEE HIM AT THE NAVY BASE. I GOT CLOSE ENOUGH TO SEE THE SWEAT ON HIS FACE. HE WAS TOTALLY AWESOME.
CAN'T WAIT TO GET THE PICS.... OH WHAT A NIGHT..........................

MY "BABY" GIRL

ERRIN BEING A ROCKER!!
OH! WHAT A FACE!!!!!!
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER. MOMMY LOOKS TERRIABLE.
ANOTHER ONE OF MOMMY AND DAUGHTER.

My youngest daughter is here visiting.

And how she's grown. She's a little bit taller

than me. And she's so beautiful. I love her to death!!!!!!

FAT CATS

THIS IS OUR FAT
LAZY CAT........
HER NAME IS .....

BABY!!!

WELL, SHE'S NOT MUCH
OF A "BABY".

SHE'S OUR FAT.

MINE AND BBW'S...
AND WE
LOVE HER.
EVEN THOUGH SHE'S
KINDA LAZY!!!!!!!!

HELLO WORLD, I AM STILL HERE...........

Yes I am still here. Alive and somewhat well.
Sorry I haven't written in awhile. I was ill for a few days and needed to
recover from that. But now I am well and kicking strong, for the most part.
I have been dealt a pretty crappy hand of cards lately. As most of you, know
BBW is my hubby and he is away in Washington state. Well, it seems that
any and everything that could go wrong... HAS. First one car was down and then the second one along with the A/C not working in the house.
It's been hot and humid and very smoky here due to the fires in N.C. and the
dismal swamp in Suffolk. But I managed through it all. Got both cars fixed and the A/C in the house.
Oh, it's nice to have air conditioning again. I have learned a lesson and I hope that my teenage daughter has too, "DON'T TAKE THINGS FOR GRANTED."
I have missed the air and now appreciate it more than EVER!!!!!
I actually sleep better and come home in a better mood knowing that my house will cool.
Over the weekend I even re-arranged our bedroom. We have oak furniture and it is heavy. I'm very small and only weigh 106lbs. and moved the furniture all by myself. Needless to say my hubby was surprised when I told him. But I am sleeping better and like a baby--through the night.
This is a short work week for me. I only have to make it through Thurs. and then it's a 3 day weekend.
Speaking of babies, there is a new show on that caught my eye, "The Baby Borrowers".
It seems very interesting and I think every teen should see it. For that fact, every parent should.
My kids are older 23,16, and 17 but watching this brings back memories.
Well, take care. Have a safe and happy fourth...........

The Smoke

Well, if you've heard by now, N.C. and a part of Suffolk, VA. are burning.
The smoke is so bad from these two fires that we can smell it at the beach.
The sky is filled with a haze and the smell chokes you. Not only is it hot and
then we have the smoke from the fires.
If you walk from outside to inside it comes right into the house.
I went out a little bit ago and could still smell it at 8:30 p.m.
They say that the only thing that will help us is some rain.
So, I sat down to enjoy looking at my flowers and the wind picked
up and a cool breeze started blowing. In the distant faint air you
could smell the rain. Oh, only if it would rain. We desperately need it.
Not to mention that it'd help with the fires and clear some of the smoke
out of the air.
It is so bad you can't even ride with your car windows down or cracked.
I could smell it at 7 a.m. when I went out to check out the sky and weather.
It's so bad it burns your eyes, even in your house.
Please bring on the rain...........
We need some relief.............

ARMY WIVES

Does anyone out there watch the show, "ARMY WIVES."

Well, since I don't have Grey's Anatomy or Desperate Housewives, this is my new "soap" show.

Season 2 has started out so emotional.

If anyone watches it, I'd love to hear from you and what you think about the show.

Hope to hear from ya soon.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
to all the dads and step-dads out there.
I'm lucky to say I have a wonderful daddy
and a father-in-law.
I wish they lived closer so that I could do
something for them.
But it will have to be a phone, since my
dad lives in GA. and my father-in-law
lives in AL.
So later they will get a phone call.
And so will my hubby, he's a step-father
and not to mention daddy to the cats
that we have.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL THE WONDERFUL
DADS OUT THERE!!!!

HOT! HOT! HOT!

It has been in the upper 90's here with the heat index it feels like the triple digits.
And not to mention that gas hit $3.93 today. OMG!!!WTF!!!!!
Seriously, I'm gonna be working just to put gas in my car. This is getting out of control.
And not to say, I've had a sore, itchy, scratchy throat for almost a week now. So I got an antibiotic. No it's not strep. I thought it was may my sinuses but I don't have headache or runny nose. So I thought an antibiotic would kill anything that is going on.
I come home from work and the daughter wants to give me grief. Crap is more like it. First, she made a cake, and the kitchen was semi clean. But then she cooked dinner and I told her I wasn't feeling well. Well, she says, "SINCE I COOKED YOU HAVE TO CLEAN THE KITCHEN." That is OUR rule in the house, even when BBW is home. Well, he almost always has to clean the kitchen, come on honey you rarely cook. So I started cleaning and all of the suddenly, she says to me, YOU'RE IN BAD MOOD.
THAT IS SOMETHING I HEARD FROM MY EX-HUSBAND FOR 20 YEARS. IF YOU TELL ME I'M IN A BAD MOOD THEN I'M GONNA BE IN ONE.
So left went to go see this boy she works with.
I cleaned the kitchen and then proceed to vacuum the upstairs and downstairs too.
She thinks now that she has a full time job she doesn't have to do anything.
Okay, she does work 5 days a week but only works 5-7 hours a day not 9 or 10 hours a day.
She 17 yrs. old and thinks she's 25 yrs. old.
To me, boys are so much easier at least mine was.

Well off to the sofa with some hot tea with honey.
More later.......................

Errin

My youngest daughter just got new contacts. The colored ones, they are blue.

Here are some pics of her. I still think she looks BEAUTIFUL AND AWESOME.

I think so anyway. They also have a pet ferret.

She will be 16 yrs. old in Aug. That's my babygirl.