Summer Vacation 2009

Finally this past weekend was our summer trip to Panama City Beach Florida. We spent almost a full week there and really enjoyed ourselves! I always love my trips to the beach. I get to rest and relax and not worry about the everyday life issues. And, like DeAnn said on her blog, there are just too many pictures to post at one time, so they will come in different blogs!

First things first, after 5-6 hours in the car, one gets very hungry and thirsty, so a greatly anticipated visit to Margaritaville is in order! Here is my margarita...isn't she a beauty!

Tim and I did actually order food, which was delicious, but sadly no pictures were taken of that!

Now, with tummies full and a beach calling our name, we just checked in, got our suits out and went directly to the beach...no unpacking for us at this point!

Although it was later in the day, about 4:30 when these pictures were taken, you can tell it was a very beautiful day to be at the beach.

Tim tried his hand at boogie boarding, but the waves were very calm on this day...better luck tomorrow Timmy!

Monday morning we woke up to a beautiful, although stormie day...but not for long, the weather cleared up and we enjoyed the rest of the day. This is the view from our room on the 6th floor.

Now, when relaxing on the beach, you must have ALL the proper beach equipment. That includes, boogie boards, floats, cooler, drinks, food, chairs and umbrella. And how is one suppose to carry all that you ask? Well, with the Wonder Wheeler of course! It's a life saver!

Here Tim is setting up house on our little piece of temporary beach property...ahh, the joys of beach front property!

Next time I will have more pictures. I hope everyone has a great week!

New Week, New Post

Nothing too new to report this week, so I though I would blog about the summer. It seems as though the summer goes by so fast, and it gets faster and faster each year. I try to savor every minute, as many of you know, summer is my favorite time of the year.


(A curious on looker during our bike ride at Berry College...isn't she cute)!





This year we have spend a lot of time with friends. We have had bike rides at Berry College, camping in the back yard, time at the lake and added a new family member! Here are some of the Summer of '09 memories...


Here Tim is at the lake on Memorial Day with the kids...


And camping with Scot and the boys...


And our new little man...Emmett, the final addition to our feline part of the family...Emmett has the most unusual facial expressions.


Guess I fell asleep after work one day and Tim was quick with the camera!!


My handsome Maverick Renegade...


Bike riding at Berry College...


DeAnn and me at the Old Mill, taking a much needed rest during our ride...




Of course there are other memories as well, and more pictures to come, as summer is not over yet!! Hope everyone has a great week!

Birthday Month!!

Tim decided very early on this month to celebrate his birthday all month...ALL MONTH. And so he has!! Today we were able to meet Scot and DeAnn for a nice afternoon birthday lunch at Joe's Crab Shack!

It's so awesome to have friends that will celebrate anything, anytime anywhere, and indulge in a Birthday Month!!


As some of you may, or may not know, Tim has been...shall we say, intrigued by the 2012 theory of The End of Time situated around the Mayan Calendar and Nostradamus writings (and many other galactic alignments). So Scot and DeAnn found him the most PERFECT book to read up on the matter. Beyond 2012, Catastrophe or Awaking? Cool!!

They are also kind enough to support his cigar smoking habit with a couple of really cool cigars. A Ghurka Black Dragon Fire and K. Hansotia Ancient Warrior. Umm...decisions, decisions....

DeAnn even made Tim a chocolate pound cake, which was delicious. Tim has it hidden in the fridge somewhere as I type...probably planning to eat the rest of his after smoking his cigar!

Evan our loving felines are willing to celebrate...well, not really. You can see how excited Jessie and Emmett are to celebrate...



And Maverick....

Here I am with two of my boys! Mavie and Emmett are battling it out for lap space, which mommy just doesn't have a lot of!!

Anyway, as the month of July comes to an end. I think it is safe to say that Tim has had an awesome birthday month!

Summer time!!

I just LOVE summer. I can't think of a better time of the year for me, except for maybe Spring. I do love Easter...however, summer time really makes me happy. I love everything about it. The weather, the foliage, the food, the drinks, the beach (if we ever get there this year)...

Tim and me, Panama City beach, circa 2007...

But for now, I am going to blog about my cats....what else! Everyone is doing great. Emmett is fitting into our family just perfectly. For a 9 week old kitten he sure can hold his own, yet he still has that kitten playfulness in him.

Sound asleep, all four feet in the air...silly kitty!

Here is he trying to squish in with Maverick. Maverick, as you can tell, is really concerned about the 2lb growth on his belly...Nice smile there, Lil' Em...

And what's wrong with this picture, besides Tim at the dinner table with no shirt on? Emmett found his way up on the table. Wonder who taught him that?

Not many of the other felines would cooperate with picture taking this week but this is what I could get...Ed guarding the back deck...he looks really busy.

Maija posing with her eyes OPEN for a change.

Jessie, the toothless wonder...he loves to show off his gums!!!

Sammie, also on the deck for some afternoon sunbathing...looks like he's more on the prowl to me.

And, I cannot forget Hagrid. I love my hermit crab. He has managed to stay in this particular shell for about 2 months now. He really needs a new one, but I can't find one that is the appropriate size. I need to find one soon though, I would hate to see him walking around naked.

Mommy and Emmett. He's my (final) growing boy!

Hope every one has a great week and is enjoying these "dog days" of summer as much as I am!!

Happy Birthday Tim!

This week was Tim's birthday week. He had sushi for his birthday dinner, got presents and really enjoyed himself.



He got some clothes and a G-Shock watch from me. Tim likes to have a different watch for many occasions and this one is for his visits to the lake and beach.

On Saturday morning, Tim decided he wanted to go to I-Hop for a pancake breakfast.

Then he wanted to go spend the birthday money that was burning a hole in his pocket. He has had his eye on a Spanish Guitar and now he has the money to buy it!

It's a Manuel Rodriguez e Hijos guitar hand crafted in Madrid, Spain. It has an absolutely beautiful sound and I cannot wait for Tim to learn some Spanish songs!

Then, following the theme for the day, Tim decided he wanted a Cuban sandwich which he made himself. He even slow roasted the pork it was super delicious! Tim is quite the cook!


All in all, I believe he had a really nice birthday! Happy 39th birthday Timmy! I love you!