Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Jamaica Slide Show
Several of you have asked all about the trip, and I really have very little to say. We were basically lazy as hell for 5 days straight, and that's all there is other than how beautiful it was. So, here is a slide show with WAY too many pictures. Don't worry, this isn't all of them. :)
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Home again!
Well, we have reluctantly returned home from our glorious vacation to Jamaica. The island was beautiful, the people were friendly, and the rest was perfect. We stayed at Sunset at the Palms in Negril, a small all-inclusive resort renowned for its beautifully maintained, tropical landscape and extremely laid back nature. And we were not disappointed one little bit. If you are looking for a quiet getaway, this is the place to go. If you want wild parties, you might want to go somewhere else. We did everything we wanted to do - rest, swim, sun, enjoy. Who could ask for anything more?
Although we were depressed to leave paradise, it is so good to be back home with my little buddy. He was so happy to see us this morning when he woke up (we got home very late last night after he had already gone to bed), he did a double take when he woke up to the sight of Joe's face.
Although we were depressed to leave paradise, it is so good to be back home with my little buddy. He was so happy to see us this morning when he woke up (we got home very late last night after he had already gone to bed), he did a double take when he woke up to the sight of Joe's face.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
Funny Faces
Jacks can make funny faces on cue, now. Also, he can imitate an expression from someone else or from a photo. We will probably be taking lots of funny face pictures from now on. Think of how cute these will look all together as a collage.
Attention family members: don't be surprised if your Christmas present looks very similar to this blog post.....
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Hummingbirds
Joe and I put out two hummingbird feeders very early in the summer, and we have been disappointed at how little flight traffic the feeders have been getting. But, in the past couple of days we've had some fleeting fly-bys. They peruse the feeder, then quickly move on before eating. So, I refilled the feeders with fresh nectar to tempt the little guys, and we've been having very frequent guests ever since! Jacks loves to see the birds come an go in an instant, and we are thrilled to have lots of hummingbird visitors.
My grandmother especially loved her hummingbird feeders. Later in her life, as her mind started to fail her, she started writing down each time of day when she saw a hummingbird at the feeder so that she could remember to tell her friends. Each time I see one at the feeder, I think of how excited Grandmama would be to see it.
Joe has started keeping his camera poised and ready late in the afternoon, when we see the most traffic, to try to catch some shots of our feathered friends. We've gotten a few good pics in, and we hope we'll get more soon.
My grandmother especially loved her hummingbird feeders. Later in her life, as her mind started to fail her, she started writing down each time of day when she saw a hummingbird at the feeder so that she could remember to tell her friends. Each time I see one at the feeder, I think of how excited Grandmama would be to see it.
Joe has started keeping his camera poised and ready late in the afternoon, when we see the most traffic, to try to catch some shots of our feathered friends. We've gotten a few good pics in, and we hope we'll get more soon.
Yard Sale
Joe and I had our annual yard sale yesterday. We actually don't intend to have an annual sale, but it kind of turns out that way every year. With each new purging, more crap begins to build up for the next year! In fact, a few hours after concluding our sale, my friend Bethel and I went to Gidget's Antique Mall to see what they were trying to give away (they're going out of business). Luckily, there wasn't all that much to pick from, but I did find a precious little toddler bed frame for $30!! (You knew I couldn't leave a 75% off sale without picking up something - hence the need for an annual sale)
Anyway, Jacks was a wonderful yard sale helper. He ran toward each new guest at top speed and greeted them with a loud, "Hey!" Most everyone was very nice, and we actually sold a few things. The yard sale regulars get a little annoying, complaining about your inventory as if you stock items for the pleasure of the general public. However, their complaints actually come off as veiled criticism of your rat packing habits. I often wonder what their houses look like. I mean, yard sale regulars make the rounds every week. Can you imagine the crap they have stowed away?
Jacks did a good job of retrieving items that really needed to go, and he ensured that they stayed in our house. He saved an oversized 'teacher' brooch (attention parents - please never give your child's teacher one of these as a gift), a natural stone necklace from 1992 (most likely from the Limited), and a handful of pieces from an old game of Risk. Hoo-freakin'-ray, I'm so glad we still have those things in our possession!
A good time was had by all, and now we have some pocket cash for our trip. Good stuff!
Anyway, Jacks was a wonderful yard sale helper. He ran toward each new guest at top speed and greeted them with a loud, "Hey!" Most everyone was very nice, and we actually sold a few things. The yard sale regulars get a little annoying, complaining about your inventory as if you stock items for the pleasure of the general public. However, their complaints actually come off as veiled criticism of your rat packing habits. I often wonder what their houses look like. I mean, yard sale regulars make the rounds every week. Can you imagine the crap they have stowed away?
Jacks did a good job of retrieving items that really needed to go, and he ensured that they stayed in our house. He saved an oversized 'teacher' brooch (attention parents - please never give your child's teacher one of these as a gift), a natural stone necklace from 1992 (most likely from the Limited), and a handful of pieces from an old game of Risk. Hoo-freakin'-ray, I'm so glad we still have those things in our possession!
A good time was had by all, and now we have some pocket cash for our trip. Good stuff!
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