Flaming June's Love

We made a turkey for dinner.  With all the fixins.  Its October.  Allie mashed potatoes, I basted that bird and stuffed it with oranges and apples.  It turned out pretty well. More than the turkey I like the cozy warm kitchen and the SMELL of the turkey.  It feels safe, warm and comforting. Sunday Andy and I are going wtih our friends on a Wine trip day.  I dont know what to expect but I know we will be away for the day and feel grown up.  Im happy for that. Having a garage sale Saturday, selling as much stuff that we dont want or need.  saving the money and going to Vegas. Should I go to Vegas.? Well Im going. Should I? probably not.  Leave Jack with Andy for three nights is a long long time in Jackworld. Along with having no Nana or Allie. Its going to be a long time. But I am going. My nephew is going, and I want to see him, Happy, with his family and relaxed.  I want to see that.  Be a part of that memory for the rest ...

Now I`m aimin' for heaven But probably wind up down in hell Where upon this alter I will hang my guilt ridden head But it`s time I`ll take before I begin Three sheets to the wind, Three sheets to the wind Rebels are we, though heavy our hearts shall always be Ah, no ball or chain no prison shall keep We`re the rebels of the sacred heart I said no ball or chain no prison shall keep We`re the rebels of the sacred heart

Danny was greeted by my brother, Anzie and Ben last Monday afternoon.  He is now on US soil and not in danger of Afghani's shooting or bombing him to bits.  As an Aunt I have some right to cry, and breath heavy about his whereabouts, but I am not his Mother or Father.  That.. my friends would be a heartbreaker.  I have shed tears during his deployment, tears of unknown and the reality of danger in his path.  I cried for his parents feelings of no control and fear that wakes you in the middle of the night.  These tears I shed in fear taste the same as the tears I shed when I saw pictures of his smiling face as he greeted his family after 8 long months.  I cried salty warm tears of joy at his healthy body, and sparkling eyes.  The tears I cry for the loss of my friends husband are the same tears I cry when I retell the story to my husband, how grateful I am to have him in my life. Tears of joy and loneliness, tears of pride and loss, drops from...

Here are our nightly prayers. Name of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit God bless Mommy and Daddy Allie and Missi Nana and Bobchi and Pop pop in heaven All my Aunts and Uncles All my cousins, watch over Danny tonight keep him safe until he comes home to us real soon. God bless my teachers Miss Bonnie Mrs, C And Miss Jyllian. Give her courage, patience and the patience to help me everyday. Most of all God Bless Jack. Thank you for watching over me today and keeping me safe and healthy. Thank you for taking care of my family Help me tomorrow to continue to grow and learn new things. Help me make good choices and be kind and helpful to people that need me. Good nite God I love you. Name of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit   Amen. Then we say I love you's kisses hugs. He rolls over towards the wall snuggles up with his KIKI and mr Flumpie and goes to sleep. That is most nights. A few weeks ago he fell asleep early and we didnt say our prayers, he woke ...

This day in Kindergarten was picture day.  I totally forgot about it until this morning when I was checking the lunch schedule and glimpsed the picture day notice.  I ran around and found my favorite red golf shirt and khacki's for your big day.  Before you left for school Daddy pulled out his new frames, and we tried these beauties on for size.  They are perfect, that is because you my dear are perfect. So how is Kindergarten going? Im imagining you as being a big boy when you read this for yourself someday.  Maybe even a grown man, and this is what you did this day in kindergarten. You smiled just like this picture for your picture sans the glasses. Your hair was slicked to the side with gel, very young republican although Mommy is a democrat. The topic the last few days of conversation was about how cats have kittens and they feed them milk from their bellies.  You were sure to tell the candidate for Luzerne County Judge that stopped at the house ...

I woke up about 630 this morning.  Thinking that the boy would be in at any time I just lay there.  I tossed a bit snuggled up against the big guy and couldn't get back to sleep.  I figured why just toss and turn Ill go for my walk early.  So I woke Andy enough to tell him I was leaving, and to listen for the boy getting into bed. Hmm mmm. ok .. take your phone... So I tossed on my sweats, bra and a tank top.  It was a humid, muggy morning so I fi gured a refreshing walk it would be. So I got the Ipod, put on the sneakers that dont fit stuffed my junk in my bra and I was OFF> I headed down the street.  The entire route is three miles.  I am still hooked on the shuffle idea on the pod.  Music is a surprise which is cool, but then again if it doesnt suit me at the moment, ITS GONE with a hit off the shuffle button. I'm walking, walking, thinking about the weekend out the mountain for labor day.  I had a good time, nice to see everyone. ...

Right when I thought it was way too hot to come out of my room, The heavens smiled down and cooled things off. Well lets just say the heavens looked down and threw us a few curve balls. Last Tuesday, Allie, Missi, Jack, Jyllian and I went for a late lunch at a local little diner/restaurant. While sitting there enjoying our salads and awaiting a few turkey clubs-the table began to rock. Nothing too astounding since I live with a family of leg shakers-bouncers. It was a rolling table to best describe it. I suddenly felt dizzy and nauseous as if I was going to pass out. It took about ten seconds of the patrons all looking around at one another to realize... EARTHQUAKE!!!! I looked up and the lights were swaying, a slow swing.. but they were rolling along with the tables. I looked in a split second at my daughters across the table from me, my son to my immediate left and Jyllian who I love as a daughter next to him. "get out!" "Get out get out!!!" I grabbed ...