Savannah Swing Part Deux

Savannah Swing

I'm In a Reading Mood.

I really hate this time of year sometimes. All the holiday music and red and green really start to make me sick 2 days after Thanksgiving. However, I did find the illustrated edition of Marley and Me at Books a Million for 10 bucks. Everyone I've spoken to says that it is a great read, but sad. I would like to read it before I see the movie.

I also picked up

A Thousand Splendid Suns

, by the same writer who did Kite Runner. I thought it would be nice to read a couple of things this year that didn't involve Tori Spelling. I can't believe I read her book in one day. I was on vacation. That was my only saving grace.

We had a nice breakfast with my family before Christina and Alex went home. Alex seems really nice and Christina seems very happy with him. I hope they enjoyed dinner on Thursday. It was nice to have them down for once. The Boston Cream cake was the shiz-nit. My grandma treated us all to Cracker Barrel and refused to let anyone else pay for it. Unknowing to us, she said it was my dad's birthday, so she was celebrating it, even if the rest of us didn't. I totally forgot that it was his birthday. Oh well. 39 again. Nothing makes me happier than biscuits, eggs, and apple butter. And hash browns with cheese. I love a Southern breakfast. Monday, I am back on the wagon. And back to the gym.

The FSU/ Florida game is on. A big rivalry in my family. My dad and grandma went to FSU and my uncle to Florida. My dad and uncle bet each other a dollar every year over which team will win. They end up passing the same dollar back and forth over the years. Family traditions...........

Eat yer vegetables...

So, I'm trying to eat healthy and go to the gym. Granted, it is only day 1 of my program, but I feel like I'm doing good, so far. I want to do well before the convention. I just feel like my clothes don't fit as well as they used to. I have gained a few lbs, but nothing serious.

Evalyn is back from Alaska and California. She gave me a boat load of plants. I am not sure what to do with them. I planted some already in the bed next to the carport. Slowing, but surely, everything is taking shape in the front yard. Don't ask me about the back yard. It is a sty.

Harlem is at my feet, as usual. Such a sweet kitty. He doesn't act like this to me unless i am at the computer. He turns into mush kitty.

We are staying at John and Danielle's while they are away. Pool party, everyone.

Jason's mom and dad are coming up for a visit the first weekend of next month. Jason's dad has been calling every single day and he's so excited to visit. He even agree to paint our house. Knock yourself out. I guess I'll prob take Lynn out to Ikea or something. I think Jason and Bill should have some father and son bonding time.

Jason found salsa Lizano's!!!!!The Costa Rican Treat!!!!!! We need to buy it by the case, so we are never out again.

Elisha is raising chickens. She is so brave. I do wish I had access to free range chickens and farm fresh eggs. On second thought, I think I would just do the eggs. I don't eat anything I have to kill and pluck. Eggs don't count, because you don't pluck em. yuck yuck yuck

Jeremy leaves in three weeks for vet school. Another farewell lunch. I hope it's not at Steak and Ale, again. I won't eat there unless ale IS involved:)

Impromptu Family Reunion

These are a few pictures from the luncheon after grandma's memorial. It was really nice to have everyone there. It was the first time that Jason's whole family got together. It was a sad time, but it was also a happy time in a way. The rest of Jason's family will be together in July in New York. We are making our reservations now for plane tickets. I can't wait.