Da beach

So I went to Silver Strand with Donna to spend time with Mamma Fair and her crew. I had a great time. We watched Donna build a sand castle and generally enjoyed the sounds and sights of the ocean, played Boggle (no, I did not win, Cyndi did), talked, laughed (a lot), and tortured/grilled Luke Harrington with "Momma" questions.

I went walking with Chloe and Cyndi and I spent time with some wonderful people that I would happily do it again. I think Chloe has finally accepted me...maybe.

Spending time with Cyndi really made me realize just how much I missed her friendship while I was away in Colorado. It's funny how quickly someone can become important to you in such a short time. I know that the Momma group is going to be vitally important to me for the next 6 months and beyond. God is so good a putting the right people together to suit each others personalities and needs. He is truly awesome.

La Poema

Per the request of one devoted reader of my blog, here is the poem my friend Suzie wrote for me:

Because I love you...

When you're sad, if you're blue
know that she's (Donna) still loving you

No matter how far, no matter how long
You'll always be her #1-one and only-Awesome Mom.

By
Suzette Drake

Now you know why we've been friends for over 20 years now.

Annnnd we're back!

So, we're back from our trip to CO and proudly proclaim that we have a new addition to the clan. Ayden James Kravitsky was born on Friday 7/20/07. And what a handsome boy is he.

We had a great time there, enjoyed family and relaxed. We didn't go much of anywhere, but that's okay cuz my favorite part is the visiting not the going to stuff. Had some great talks, warm and fuzzies abounded.

Even the travel wasn't a supreme drag, at least not for me. But I'm crazy and like to fly sooo draw your own conclusions.

Doing the count down on Donna's departure, even though I really try not to. And I really try not to. My friend Suzie sent me a wonderful poem about Donna and I that she wrote for me and a really cute stuffed frog holding another really small stuffed frog. That bad boy will be dog- earred by the time BeeAre gets home.

Work is beyond crazy right now. I literally don't have enough hours in the day to get it all done and like Big Lots, more stuff arrives daily by the truck load. Pray for my sanity at this point, cuz He's the only one who is gonna get me through this.

Gettin' on a plane

So we are taking off today on our vacation. Apparently Donna and I are the only ones excited. Les and Jo seem to think it will be the Visit of Doom. All I know is I get to see my sis, my niece, and her new baby boy...whenever he is born.

I'm packing my bible, a new development for me. I need to get a lighter travel bible if I'm going to continue this trend. Anyway, I figure Donna and I can figure out some sort of mini bible study or something.

Well, I guess what this is all about is pray for us, the Blaisdell-Ruden-Kravitsky family. Safe travel, harmonious co-existence, and safe birthing for my niece Aundrea.

I love you all my friends-God Bless

Miss me!

4th of July!

So, here it is, Independence Day. Donna is working Santee Salutes and the rest of the fambly is hanging at home. We made pork ribs (perfection!) corn on the cob, butterflied center-cut pork loin chops, herbed potatoes, and mini loaves of bread. So good!

We had a dip in the pool before Donna had to go to work and spent some QT together. It's been warm here today, but not scorching like they predicted. All in all, a good day.

Only cruddy thing about it is we have to go back to work tomorrow, ugh. I guess the bright side of this is that we have jobs to go to and that is better than some folks. I know, it's a stretch, work with me will ya!

Anyway, I'm glad I do live in the USA, lots of personal freedoms and definitely the Land of Plenty. Thank you God for your graciousness, how you bless me and mine.