A Favorite Family Tradition - Donuts With Papa

When I was a little girl, one of my most favorite things to do was go to the local donut shop with my grandpa. I use to tell him that I was going to work at a donut shop when I was older so that I could be his server. I even remember what he would always order...two old fashion cake donuts and a cup of black coffee. I always had a powered sugar covered jelly filled donut and hot chocolate with whipped cream & a maraschino cherry.

I also remember my father taking my sisters and me on "special dates". The four of us would get up early Saturday morning and eat donuts-on-sticks or donut holes and drink orange juice and chocolate milk. The three of us girls always looked forward to those wonderful times with Daddy.

Now that tradition continues with my children and my nieces & nephew. Donut "credit cards" are their favorite things to give Papa.

This morning, the kids and I enjoyed creating more memories with Papa.













Bryleigh wasn't sure what to do with her donut hole...



But once she had a taste...Pop! It was gone!



Hope you enjoyed the photos.

Now go out and create some wonderful memories with your loved ones.

My Diverse Musical Taste...

is something that people comment about all the time. At any given day, you can get into my Jeep and hear just about anything on my radio, CD changer, or i-Pod. My tastes in music range from classical (Pachelbel's canon in D) to new age (Drum Beats by All One Tribe) to kid music (Shrek's Soundtrack) to heavy metal (Deep Purple's Smoke On The Water). I know, isn't it crazy! One minute you would be listening to Roger Miller singing "King Of the Road" followed by Baha Men's "Who Let the Dogs Out?" So, when I saw this post from Nautical By Nature, I had to borrow it.

Here are my embarrassing five...

(1) Living Dead Girl by Rob Zombie - I know what you all are thinking. What a vile performer and you are right, he is...but this song has a great sound...and is a great work-out song...as long as you don't think about the words. The song is "Pure Evil" as my 4 year old likes to say.



(2) Stand And Deliver by Adam Ant - I was so completely and totally "in love" with Adam Ant when I was in Junior High. I had all of his albums and even wore face paint like his on a few occasions. Don't laugh at me...but I play his music sometimes just to drive my husband mad!



(3) Love Plus One by Haircut 100 - Just a silly little song from an obscure group that was made popular during the beginning days of MTV. It has such an "island sound" that you have to smile and sing along.



(4) Ugly Girl by Weird Al - Made the mistake of letting my daughter hear this song. She calls it the "Hungry Girl" song and requests it all the time. Cannot remove it from my play list...even if I wanted to.



(5) If Your Happy And You Know It by Barney & Friends - The song always made me smile when I was little and since my girls love listening to my pathetic attempts at singing...we have to play this one all the time too. Bet all of you know the words too...admit it to yourself.



So, who should I tag next? Why don't you admit your guilty listening pleasures and share with all of us...

If I Could Read Bryleigh's Mind...

she would say...

"Mommy, I am so tired. Can't I go to bed?"



"Sissy says that boogies taste yummy."



"I love you this much!"



And my heart swells bigger and bigger. I just love being a Mom!

Just Call Me J.E.L.L.O...

'cause I just got back from a



It was 90 minutes of massage...



that could be a bit "intense" at times...



but let me tell you this...



I feel better than I have in weeks.

And I have found a wonderful gift that my friends and family can keep buying for me over and over again! (HINT HINT)

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Update - I had a couple people ask about Thai Yoga Massage. So, here is the definition that I received from my wonderful Yoga Instructor.

An ancient practice over 2500 years old, Thai Yoga Massage combines passive yoga-like stretching with gentle pressure along your body's natural energy lines to increase flexibility, relieve muscle tension, and enhance your overall well-being. it is practiced as a rhythmic dance by the practitioner who is practicing Metta, loving kindness, while working with gravity, breath, and directed touch. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing that will allow for full range of motion during the session.

Thai Yoga Massage opens up areas that are traditionally not reached with the traditional massage. Thai Yoga Massage is highly effective fore those with lower back sensitivities. The session is performed on a special mat on the floor, leaving you with a deeply nourished, relaxed, and energized feeling. it's one of the best things you can do for your body!

Woe Is Me...

what am I going to do? I have a bad double case of "Mommy Thumb" aka as De Quervain Tendinitis.

What is "Mommy Thumb" aka as De Quervain Tendinitis?

It is an irritation of the tendons in the thumb that can cause mild to severe pain in and around the thumb, but can also radiate up the arm. Doesn't that sound lovely?

How did I get it?

From doing something so awful as to pick my Bry-girl up.

How can I prevent it?

Either stop picking her up or change the way that I do it.

What are the treatments?

Take lots of Tylenol. If it keeps up, beg the doctor to look for a stronger pain killer that won't transfer to Bry-girl when she nurses.



So, am I the only Silly Mommy that keeps getting this?

Just Some Thursday Nonsense...

to keep me from falling asleep.

Took a quiz to see who my 80s Hunk is and thought it was very true to life...

Your 80s Hunk Is

Michael J. Fox

Who's Your 80s Hunk?

My dear sweet, wonderful husband is Alex P. Keaton. Guess I married the right guy after all. We celebrate 10 years of wedded bliss in October.

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This one was just way too fun! I kept typing in different variations of my name and had to post this one...

Your Slogan Should Be

Scarlet O'Kara - Delightfully Tacky, yet Unrefined

The Slogan Generator

Do you think it describes me?

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Or is this one more like the true me?

What Scarlet O'Kara Means

You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong. You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know. You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do. You are very open. You communicate well, and you connect with other people easily. You are a naturally creative person. Ideas just flow from your mind. A true chameleon, you are many things at different points in your life. You are very adaptable. You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality. You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun. You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow. You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily. Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless - and you have a lot of questions about life. You tend to travel often, to fairly random locations. You're most comfortable when you're far away from home. You are quite passionate and easily tempted. Your impulses sometimes get you into trouble. You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life. You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you. At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself. You are a seeker of knowledge, and you have learned many things in your life. You are also a keeper of knowledge - meaning you don't spill secrets or spread gossip. People sometimes think you're snobby or aloof, but you're just too deep in thought to pay attention to them.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

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And now I'm a recipe!

The Recipe For Scarlet O'Kara

3 parts Uniqueness 2 parts Nonconformity 1 part Kindness Splash of Recklessness Finish off with a squeeze of lime juice

What's the Recipe for Your Personality?

My Wordless Wednesday Plans

were thwarted by an 8-month old teething baby girl. Did not want to share any photos of what has been happening in the house today. Pretty sure that you would not want to view them either.

Without getting into graphic detail, I have changed bedding, clothing, and bathed my cute little "poopie machine" at least 4 times today. The washing machine and dryer seem to be going non-stop as is her little digestive system. The high chair has been washed down, as well as the swing and the jumparoo. And I just have to give a "Thank You, Thank You, Thank You" to Amy for that wonderful stain remover recipe that she shared with me.

Please let those little teeth come in!

UPDATE -

It was a pretty sleepless night last evening. Poor Bry-girl was miserable. She was so tired and would fall asleep only to wake up in 2 hours crying out in pain. She didn't want her my-my (aka pacifier) because it rubbed against her sore gums. The only thing that seemed to help relax her was to snuggle in bed. And do you know what the little stinker did...after waking me up to nurse her, she snuggles next to her father!

Time Flies By...

when the baby's having fun. Doesn't seem possible that 8 months have passed since my little Bry girl was born. Gone is the helpless little baby...replaced by the giggling, fast crawling, drool bug! She is also chattering a mile a minute, pulling herself up, and trying to keep up with the older kids.

These photos were taken the night of Kaleigh's 5th birthday. She crawled over to some of the toddler toys and climbed aboard. The grin on her face was priceless.









Along with all of her other activities, she is still trying to get that first tooth to break through the surface. Everything goes into the mouth where she gums it until there is nothing left but mush. So, I took the advice of an old friend and let her chew on some very stale licorice. Thought that was better to use than the leather that she recommended. It tasted better to Bry too.



















I was just glad that the blue didn't dye her sweet little face.

Hope you all had a wonderful Monday!

It's Sunday Night...

and I can't sleep. So, I'm visiting my favorite blog-buddies and found something pretty interesting on English Tea

So...I had to try it also. It rates the reading level of your blog...and while I'm not writing on the Postgrad level like Cloggsy, at least I'm smarter than a 5th grader!

Happy 5th Birthday K-K Girl!

What's Going On...

Two Little Red Heads Snuggling On The Couch...



The Other Two Watch Tween Movies In Ky's Bedroom...



The Baby Is Snoozing...



And I'm Preparing Dinner.