Just Mimi.....The MilkMaid

Cloche Fever...again

2010-01-01T10:34:00.001-05:00

Cloche Fever...again
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Red...it was screaming to be RED

2009-12-26T18:37:00.002-05:00

BEFORE

Pine Cabinet
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

AFTER

Red...it was screaming to be RED
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Before was ok, a great thrift find cabinet as it was....but it just needed to be red. I took about 20 bottles of old red craft acrylic paints, all shades, mixed them together to get this shade of red.

Lantern Fun

2009-12-23T22:21:00.001-05:00

Lantern Fun
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Fun times!

Sweater Stockings

2009-12-15T12:11:00.001-05:00

Sweater Stockings
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Merry Christmas!

Muffin in the Leaves

2009-11-08T09:42:00.001-05:00

Muffin in the Leaves
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

♥

Treasures

2009-10-18T09:53:00.001-04:00

Treasures
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Because I don't have enough treasures....we cut our San Antonio trip down to a quick one day and didn't stay over night. So...I splurged on these treasures. The tray is from the old meat market in Navasota Tx. I'm moving some stuff around in my office and I think that my computer monitor will rest on this wonderful old part of local history. The basket, is the exact clone of Caroline's egg basket, really...look next time you watch Little House...I KNOW you do. :)

Sewing Room Makeover

2009-10-11T20:21:00.001-04:00

My Room
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

I have abused this room for all of the twenty + years we've lived here. We don't have a garage, so I dumped a lot of crap in here, that were projects, tools....etc. It's a real room now, including a day bed where I plan to nap and read and sew.....and dream. ♥

Fall

2009-10-05T07:57:00.001-04:00

IMG_9813
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

I played house this weekend....it's official, I need no more pumpkins. Well....unless one speaks to me along the way...LOL

Plants

2009-09-27T10:26:00.003-04:00

Plants
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

When I was a very little girl, I remember going to my Mema's when she lived off of Montrose in downtown Houston. She had a glassed in front porch, probably a three season porch, that was mostly filled with one very long table and it was full of all kinds of plates in pots. Most of them were African Violets. It's a good memory, we were allowed to take home cuttings in a styrofoam coffee cup cut in half if we were really good on our visit. I killed every one of them lol, but I tried. So from that memory, I gathered all of my obsessivly collected glass cloches in on spot, a long table in my sun room. I like it, it's a good memory, but...what the hell am I doing with all this stuff and clutter.....arg.

Bike Project

2009-09-22T06:16:00.001-04:00

Bike Project
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Still working on my $10 thrift bike. That was about all the spray paint I could take today. Dropped the fern in just to take the photos, was thinking more like flowers. And.....pumpkins. Gotta find it's home in my yard. MilkMan suggested the back fence, behind all the trees and brush. He's....so....funny. Not.

Garden Cloche in my Sunroom

2009-09-12T21:37:00.001-04:00

Garden Cloche in my Sunroom
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

I know..I suck, I didn't take a before photo, but this hanging lamp was nasty and had an old fixture hanging out, with 5-6 little candle lamps. Scraped off all the spattered paint, wiped it up and piled a bunch of clay pots under it. I LOVE IT. It looks like some of the old french ones you see for a bazilion bucks. .......$5. SCORE!

In the middle of painting and distressing the old desk. Can't find the handles I want on there...still searching.

Morning Glories

2009-07-01T19:12:00.001-04:00

Morning Glories
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

My favorite place in the henyard.

Muffin in the Hen Yard

2009-04-26T16:40:00.001-04:00

Muffin in the Hen Yard
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

We have hens!!! And two roosters...that should be fun.

Muffin and Sprocket

2009-04-21T08:45:00.001-04:00

Muffin and Sprocket
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Spring is in the air!!

Muffin Snooping

2009-03-31T07:52:00.001-04:00

Muffin Snooping
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Spring.

Laughing!

2009-03-17T12:31:00.001-04:00

Laughing!
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Happy Green Day!

The Tree

2008-12-12T08:59:00.001-05:00

The Tree
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Are you ready?? We are!!!!

Crooked wings

2008-11-01T09:24:00.001-05:00

Crooked wings
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Happy Halloween from my Tinkerbelle. ♥

Marilyn Kim...she's growing. Fast.

2008-09-25T10:18:00.001-04:00

Marilyn Kim...she's growing. Fast.
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Like a weed.

POOPIE

2008-09-10T11:25:00.007-04:00

Sunflowers on the Backdoor
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Nester is having a P.O.O.P.I.E Party. That's for "People Opposing Objectionable Pretend plants In the Environment".

Well....I like my fakes, I cram them into my baskets like I would if I had a bunch of real sunflowers. I just get to enjoy them longer. :)

Fall Table

2008-09-08T12:36:00.001-04:00

Fall Table
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

I'm soooo ready for fall.

How bout you?

Sewing

2008-09-03T16:26:00.001-04:00

Curtains
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

I can tell the seasons are changing, cuz I dusted off my sewing machine.

Found the curtains at the thrift shop Saturday morning and I really like how they finish this window off. However, they were too short when I got them home, so I took some of the remnants from the curtain on the dish dresser and lengthened them. PERFECT! The curtain rod is PVC pipe painted black, shhhhh, it's cheap. And looks good. Wooden finals on the end from......who knows where, dinking around in my junk drawers.

Moss Eggs

2008-08-21T15:01:00.001-04:00

Moss Eggs
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

I can always tell when fall is aproaching, my glue gun calls my name.

Dog Days of Summer

2008-08-17T10:42:00.001-04:00

Dog Days of Summer
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

This is how we spend the hot hot, dog days of summer.

Well, this and scratching those damnable fleas.

She Walked~

2008-06-14T11:45:00.001-04:00

She Walked~
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

:-)

Love

2008-02-12T14:22:00.001-05:00

Love
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Happy Valentines Day! ♥

The Wagon

2007-12-31T12:01:00.001-05:00

The Wagon
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Yes, life is good.

Naughty or Nice?

2007-12-05T09:14:00.001-05:00

Glass Gift
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Have you been naughty or nice this year?

Santa's watching!

Puppy Love

2007-11-26T09:40:00.001-05:00

Puppy Love
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Fun times

Happy Turkey Day

2007-11-21T13:00:00.001-05:00

Wild Turkeys
Originally uploaded by jrophoto

Gobble Gobble!

Marilyn Kim

2007-11-18T19:03:00.001-05:00

Marilyn Kim
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

It's almost time.....!!!

Doesn't play well with others.

2007-11-10T19:19:00.001-05:00

Doesn't play well with others.
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

David, is it time to replace the belt on that rat bike??

Watching Football

2007-11-08T09:13:00.001-05:00

Watching Football
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Is there any better way to watch the game on Sunday?
.
I think not.

:)

Marilyn's Room at Mimi's

2007-11-04T11:57:00.001-05:00

Marilyn's Room at Mimi's
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

I've been a very busy Mimi, working magic on my spare bedroom. It now officially belongs to my Muffin, Marilyn. Almost everything in the room is tag sale, junk shopped or belonged to one of the kids at some point. If you want to know more, click over to my flicrk and I've put some tags and descriptions along the way.

I've wanted to do this for a very long time as I have kept so much stuff from the kids. And now I had a darn good reason. ♥

Link to Flickr

Sunrise

2007-10-30T04:33:00.001-05:00

sunrise on lake conroe
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

On Lake Conroe.

Rose Bud

2007-10-24T09:42:00.001-04:00

Rose Bud
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Been having fun with the camera and what's left of the flowers.

Happy Birthday to Doc!

2007-10-09T08:52:00.001-04:00

doc3
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Join me in saying happy birthday to one of my dearest and longest online pals.

Doc....thanks for being you, non-judgemental, always there to help or just lend an ear. You are the best and one of these days, I'll make it to Alaska to see the long awaited glacier I've yammered on about for years. And you of course.

Love you much and hope you have a great day!

XXOO
Carol

Mema Memories

2007-10-05T12:05:00.001-04:00

Fire King
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

I was writing about my Mema this morning. Tons of great memories from that bigger than life woman. She lived in downtown Houston in an old red brick cottage home. I would DIE for it now. Anyway, she got fed up with city life and got rid of all of her very beautiful victorian furniture and moved to their semi finished beach house near Galveston. She fished every day, crabbed all mornings when the moon was full and enjoyed all seven of us wild grandkids.

I remember my Mema cracking jokes about my step grandfather (her crotchety third husband) that when he did something nice, like wash her car, that he had a good week in confession. Hee hee....she converted to the Catholic religion when she married him and she went to church with him on occasion, but not real often.

One time, they had the SISTERS ( two nun friends from their church) to the beach house. After the beach time all day, we would all raced back to Mema's house and line up outside her bathroom. The door to the bathroom was an old heavy wooden door with a glass doorknob. It didn't lock right, but there was a hook latch at the top of the door we used.

There were three of us girls and then we had three boy and one girl cousins. The seven of us together was a FUN but wild time at Mema'. My cousin closest to my age, John, and I got to the bathroom first and were doing the push, shove, foot in front of your's, I'm first bitch thing and leaned on the door a little too hard. It popped open. I guess the Sister Nun didn't realize that you have to use the hook latch. So..in the bathroom with the door WHOOSHING open, was the nekkid nun standing there. That's right, we saw nun chesticles at the age of 11-12. We laughed and cried until we were out of breath and Mema grabbed us by our ears and made us sit on the porch and wait until last to use the restroom.

Is my halo straight?

Pretty Pots

2007-10-04T10:51:00.001-04:00

Pretty Pots
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Unexpected vines are the best sometimes.

Mimi's Muffin

2007-10-02T09:08:00.001-04:00

Mimi's Muffin
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

We have a tooth. I haven't seen it yet, but she has repeatedly asked to come spend the night with Mimi. How can I resist THAT?

What's you're name?

2007-09-28T08:28:00.000-04:00

Who's you're Daddy..is he rich like me.

Sorry, song stuck in head.

I stole this from Sign Gurl this morning, kinda fun and whodathunk, 43 peeps that have my exact name.

How bout you?

HowManyOfMe.com

There are
43
people with my name
in the U.S.A.

How many have your name?

Pissed!!!

2007-09-25T16:10:00.001-04:00

Pissed!!!
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

It's fall.

And we are getting teeth.

VERY soon says a very tired Mimi.

Toilet

2007-09-20T20:42:00.001-04:00

Toilet
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Remember a few months ago, or maybe you don't. I asked for and got a new toilet for my birthday. Now, if you've been around me long, you've heard me harp on wanting this new g'damn toilet for YEARS.

After many many MANY trips to the hardware store, reading my book of instructions, pestering every plumber looking man on the plumbing isle, I have successfully set my toilet. YEAH ME!

Only thing.

The supply line is like a half freaking inch too short.

I don't know how long it will be before I let MilkMan use my new princess looking, clean, shining, BRAND NEW NOBODY'S EVER PEED IN IT toilet. I mean, he can go get his own for his birthday.

(More photos over at flickr, like if you need to see more of my toilet LOL)

Water Dog

2007-09-19T08:37:00.001-04:00

Swimming
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Trey Sprocket and MilkMaid
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

It's official. Sprocket is NOT a water dog.

We took him out on the boat on Sunday morning and he did ok on the ride out to the middle of the lake. He's so big and heavy on the front end, he had a hard time swimming, even tho the boys insisted on trying several times, he left many battle scars on their flesh.

He did spend the afternoon laying around on the boat with me, a much nicer thing for him I think.

Now, I have to manage to get over to the boat store room and get all the dog hair out of the boat before MilkMan sees the damning fur. :)

The Beast and His Boy

2007-09-12T07:41:00.001-04:00

UT Beast
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

I was actually cooking dinner last night for a change and had Tyler come in to unload the dishwasher while I was cooking. Under protest, he did.

I wasn't really paying attention but heard a metal sounding thump thump thump while he was chattering with his dog as he unloaded. Then it dawned on me as I heard the kitchen drawer shut. I look over to see Sprocket with his eyes fluttering shut from the thumps and Tyler tossing my metal measuring cup into the drawer.

Yes he did.

He totally thumped my clean measuring cup on that beast's head and then put it in the clean drawer. Like it was normal.

I didn't say anything, just chuckled to myself thinking about the next time we have brownies, I don't know if I can hold a straight face watching MilkMan. Tyler and I live with and love our beasts, so this is not a big deal for us. But MilkMan, not so much. Our animal love sends him to the edge of insanity and this would totally send him over the edge.

Momma and Muffin

2007-09-10T17:12:00.001-04:00

marilyn_diana
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Bored yet?

:-)

I love that face!

2007-08-31T19:15:00.001-04:00

I love that face!
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Perfection. ♥♥♥

Super MilkMan

2007-08-28T14:28:00.000-04:00

Trey
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Overheard on the cell phone in the boat this weekend.

MMan- Yeah, I ski all the time out here, you guys should come out and I'll show you how it's done.

MMan- Oh sure, one ski. Yeah, slalom.

MMan- Hell yeah, 30 mph.

CLICK

MMaid-So, you didn't tell them the whole truth? That on the way down the ladder of the boat with your neon green floatie noodle you got a charlie horse in your big toe and called it quits? Your skis are dry rotted? Your tow rope looks like a rats nest of knots?

By the way, in the photo is the Big Kid, Trey, on the wake board. MilkMan does do a hell of a fine job pulling the boys around.

Friday Night in Conroe

2007-08-27T06:50:00.001-04:00

David and Diana
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

So...Friday, we haul out the bikes and ride to dinner for some cheap Mexican.

Afterwards, we usually make the LONG LONG ride of 3/4 of a mile to our local hole in the wall bar. I like that place, they have never told us we were too loud, too dirty, hell, not even too drunk. And they put up with MilkMan and his pal David's testosteronal need to throttle their bikes until the gaskets bulge and we choke from the exhaust.

But Friday, we decided we would ride a little, and rode all the way around the corner to this old farts, stinky, tight ass'd karaoke bar that I will not name (YM ECIFFO if you read backwards, you'll know where we were).

So anyway. We had a drink and were catching up with our pals, telling jokes. Most we'd heard before, but that never stops MilkMan or David. And Diana and I, being the good women we are, laughed heartily at every one of them.

THEN...the Karaoke Master Ass with the bad cowboy hat and cheap cologne decided we were being too loud and actually came to our table to tell us so. Said his customers were having a hard time reading the words while we joked.

We QUIETLY paid our tab and proceeded out the door. David decided he needed to whisper in the Karaoke Master Ass's ear, yanno, just to let him know we really thought he was a jerk.

I might have flipped him the bird. Then, he told me to leave and not come back.

HA...I whipped back in the bar and told him he REALLY didn't think I wanted to come back here, did he? Hell, they had to practically BEG me to come to this boring hole in the wall in the first place. PAH!

We then exited the place and laughed in the parking lot about it for a few seconds. Yanno, they make all these places put that handicap ramp up for folks? A motorcycle can back up that ramp to the door, really easily too. And David backed his beloved Rat Bike Shovelhead right up there to the door. Diana politely held the door open as David kicked off the engine and let them know what LOUD really was.

As I looked over my shoulder I could see the people falling out the door choking on the exhaust. I dunno, the noise and exhaust are my favorite things about those old bikes.

And David, it's only immature if you do it twice, so you are safe El Solo Lobo. ;)

Papaw and Marilyn

2007-08-20T17:25:00.001-04:00

Papaw and Marilyn
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

This is what Papaw did on his vacation.

We dropped her off at home and went to dinner Friday night. Then we ended up meeting some friends for a few drinks. I caught Papaw sniffing Baby Magic on his t-shirt. He was ready to just go pick her back up.

I think somebody is more obsessed than Mimi.

MilkMaid and MilkMan circa 1979

2007-08-17T15:29:00.001-04:00

MilkMaid and MilkMan circa 1979
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Well, since I've known Crabby, I've heard about her bloody bull on velvet wedding photos. And she would NEVER share them with me, no matter what I promised. This week, for reasons unknown, she upped them at her blog. Go take a look if you haven't already, she was such a CUTE BABY!

So..in return, here's baby MilkMaid and MilkMan, April 7, 1979 I remember being so hot and sweaty standing there waiting and waiting and waiting for all the photos. I was a bitchy bride LOL, I wanted to just elope, but my Mother would have NONE OF THAT.

Tubing Fun

2007-08-16T11:47:00.001-04:00

Ashley and Meagan
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Ok....this is our new tube and it is a BLAST.

But.

Butt.

I'm just saying, if you have hemorrhoidal issues in your BACKground, don't do this.

I'm just saying.

The Lake and Other Rambles

2007-08-09T05:14:00.001-04:00

Britt Robin
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Ahhhh....so the rain finally has stopped. We enjoyed all of Saturday on the lake with our pals Britt and Robin.

Robin has what she calls Beach Brain. The total loss of any decent sense when coming upon the sand/water/beach. And the more she described this, I can't be for sure if it's the beach that is causing her problem, the blonde hair or maybe it's the Vodka I saw her pouring into her cup.

So...today is my birthday. That's right, 40 something years later and here I sit with tears in my eyeballs and dripping in my coffee as I read the SWEETEST card Little Kid left for me. I've been working on redoing his room (see pictures at flickr). All the while, he helped me, altho I had to call him and give him direct orders on what help he needed to provide. And he seemed totally uninterested in any decisions that I made on colors etc. Didn't matter to him. Only shoulder shrugs. So, when I read in my birthday card that he REALLY LOVED HIS ROOM...it was worth all the work. And then some. It's the little things.

And I asked for and better get, a new toilet so that I can FINALLY finish the rehab in my master bathroom. And there was a request to my Dad to make me a big, old fashioned, rope and slab board tree swing. For me. And Marilyn. And I totally expect for him to carve his name in the bottom of the swing.

Enjoy your day peeps!!

You Know You Are In Redneck Country, IF...

2007-08-06T10:52:00.000-04:00

Ugly's
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

I love Texas and I love Cut and Shoot, hillbilly rednecks ALWAYS entertain me, so I kinda fit in here.

A conversation I had this weekend, went sorta, kinda like this.

BarMaid: My granddaughter's birthday is next weekend.

MilkMaid: Oh really, how many grandkids do you have anyway?

BM: Four. Two I know for sure are mine, one is being DNA tested to be sure it's mine and the forth one that is on the way, we aren't real sure of yet.

MM: *blink* *Big gulp of her Bacardi and Diet Coke* THAT IS SUCH A CUT AND SHOOT ANSWER BWAHAHAHAHA.....

BM: *Walks away thinking she's not from Cut and Shoot, duh.*

MilkMan thumped me on the arm and told me to HUSH UP.

LOL...sorry, I couldn't help it, it just came out of my lips before I could snuff out the thought. But I mean, really.

A dose of Sugar

2007-08-03T12:50:00.001-04:00

IMG_2138
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

A small dose of sugar to get you thru the weekend!

BE SAFE OUT THERE...watch for red heads on red hogs! ;)

Tyler and Sprocket

2007-08-01T09:07:00.001-04:00

Tyler and Sprocket
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Happy birthday to the best surprise I ever got in life, my big ole Little Kid. He turns sweet 16 today.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TYLER!!

Friday Friday!

2007-07-27T11:15:00.001-04:00

David and MilkMan
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

So...I've been kinda busy with a sick MilkMan. He's better, but still feeling pretty crappy. He had a BAD bout with diverticulitus starting last Friday. The bitch lost 15 pounds. Of course, it was the hard way.

I FINALLY got out on my bike last Saturday. I rode with our pals David and Diana and had a really really fun afternoon and evening. I always always forget how much fun I have on my bike, until I get back on it. I start thinking...MilkMan doesn't ride much anymore and as time goes forward (and he gets older LOL) he rides even less. Maybe I should sell my bike.

Then.

I wipe down her long and shiny chrome exhaust pipes. Dust off the gas tank and wipe down the rear fat fender. Make the big loud first crank on the key and I begin to remember why I ride. And by the time I hit second gear with the wind buzzing by my ears, whistling in my earrings, I TOTALLY come to my senses.

Hope you all have a great weekend and my yankee pals STOP RAIN DANCING ALREADY. ♥

CLICK HERE TO GO VOTE A THUMBS UP FOR MY PAL CRABBY Otherwise, I'm gonna get tofu cookies from her for Christmas! VOTE EVERY DAY!

Sugar

2007-07-21T10:36:00.001-04:00

Sugar
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Ok...hadn't done a meme in a long time, so here goes. If you do it too, tell me and I'll come read about you.

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? My Mother and Grandmother.

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? This last week when I had a fight with the Big Kid.

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? No, I'm sloppy.

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE LUNCH MEAT? Cajun Turkey and I love a good pastrami with mustard.

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? Two hairy legged almost grown boys. And my delight in life, Marilyn.

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? yes

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? Yes and it often slips beyond my brain before I realize... I SHOULD NOT SAY THAT OUT LOUD.

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yup.

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? No, hell no.

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Frosted mini wheats.

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? yes

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? No, not usually.

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ICE CREAM? Rocky Road

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Teeth

15. RED OR PINK? Red

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVOURITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? I'd kill for Shania Twains body in my Levi's.

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? Mema

18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? Sure

19. WHAT COLOUR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Barefeets and a thin and worn out pair of Old Navy flannel jammie pants that have cupcakes on them.

20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? Peanut buttered toast

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Sprocket begging for me to fill his dish and my box fan blowing air on me.

22. IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOUR WOULD YOU BE? Red

23. FAVOURITE SMELLS? Leaves burning and Marilyn after a bath

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Trey

25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Of course

26. FAVOURITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Ice Skating

27. HAIR COLOUR? Red (I see a pattern lol)

28. EYE COLOUR? Blue, like Mimi's Muffin

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? no, but I have and probably should go get at least new glasses.

30. FAVOURITE FOOD? Mexican

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? happy endings

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Easy Rider was on one day this week when I was awake in the middle of the night. What a crappy ending.

33. WHAT COLOUR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? gray tank top

34. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer all the time.

35. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs

37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? (hey, where's #36?) whoever is looking for a little material for their blog today

38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? those who have done this already

39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? Uh. None. Nope, I'm not a Harry Potter fan..I tried..but...nadda.

40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? don't have one

41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT? Law and Order, is there anything else on the tube when MilkMan has remote control?

42. FAVOURITE SOUND? Today, Marilyn's new noises she's making. Baby sounds...the sound of the future.

43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Stones.

44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Acapulco

45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? Uh...no.

46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Houston, Tx

47. WHAT SUPERPOWER WOULD YOU LIKE? I would like the invisabilty cloak for a while. And that flying broom thing, Nimbus 2000 with a booster seat for Marilyn.

Rain Dance

2007-07-20T09:28:00.001-04:00

Storm
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

In case anybody was wondering...YES, it's still #$(%& raining here in East Texas.

Retirement

2007-07-17T13:44:00.001-04:00

UT Kid
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

This morning I was on the phone with MilkMan talking about our 401K retirement account.

Little Kid was sitting behind me and asked me what I was doing when I hung up the phone.

me: Upping our contributions to our retirement account.

lk: How come?

me: So we can retire without having to come live with you.

lk: Oh.

me: Would it be ok if we just come live with you?

lk: *shrugs shoulder* mutters "sure".

me: Would you want Grandpa [that would be The BIG MilkMan who can be a cantankerous old coot] to come live with us?

lk: Spins his chair around and yelps NO.

me: Point made.

Fishing

2007-07-12T08:59:00.001-04:00

Fishing
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Little Kid ( I know he's six foot tall, he's still my Little Kid) went fishing Sunday morning. Ah, life is good, what the boat is REALLY for in his opinion. :)

I tagged along. Even tho getting up at 4AM was NOT my idea of a way to spend Sunday morning and I fully think I've earned the right to stay in bed and let MilkMan get his his kid time in. I mean, I have it WAY up on him, all the time with the diapers, shopping, cooking, cleaning, art and cleaning his toilet....yanno? But Tyler asked if I was coming and that's all it took. Besides, the back of this boat has a cool big soft cover that covers the motor that promised sweet sleep while rocking in the waves and sucking up the sweet lake breeze.

So anyway...by the time we launched it was about 5:30-6:00 am. JUUUUSTT starting to be light so I wasn't too nervous about being on the lake in the dark.

To back up a little, we hear so many horror stories about all the NUTS on Lake Conroe in the ski boats and personal water craft and it is the truth that you do have to be pretty aware while you are boating on the weekend. But for the most part we find that everybody is aware and we've had no problems so far.

Sunday morning at 6:00 am, unbeknown to us, there is a fairly LARGE fishing tournament held every weekend. So as we were gliding across the smooth lake at the fastest speed we've gotten to take the boat so far, enjoying the morning, suddenly, we were being faced with more and more bass boats. Hauling ASS. Towards us. And let me tell you, those bastards do NOT yield one single second.

So, if you are on Lake Conroe, watch out for the bass fishermen, the jet skis are nothing compared to a man on a mission on Sunday morning looking for a fish.

Do you love your cat/dog/pet $1000 worth?

2007-07-09T13:03:00.001-04:00

Caught
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

How about $2000 worth?

Sigh.

I HATE this part of pet ownership, almost worse than their deaths and all of that heartache.

Sprocket has a salivary cyst that is now about the size of a good baseball on his neck. It's a common thing apparently in Boxers and a few other breeds of dogs. No pain but eventually if it continues to grow (and it most likely will) it will hinder his ability to eat, swallow and even breathe.

Major surgery at A&M, our vet won't even consider doing it.

Tyler better start saving his money now, it is his dog. I just love him more.

Princess

2007-07-05T09:52:00.001-04:00

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Lady Bugs for my Lady Bug

2007-06-29T12:56:00.001-04:00

IMG_1883
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

My GOODNESS shopping for girls is just a whole nuther world.

I've been busy making up for the two big old hairy boys I've raisied. I mean, shopping for their jean overalls was fun, but nothing compared to the racks and racks of fun stuff for the little girl kidlets.

Life is good.

Well. Except, whomever is doing all the rain dances up north, can friggin STOP NOW.

Happy Weekend!

Rain on My Roses

2007-06-27T22:13:00.001-04:00

Rain
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

My brain is....on vacation I think. I have nothing to entertain with today.

It has rained every single day since we got the boat, but we still managed to go out Friday, Saturday and Sunday this weekend. And we didn't get hung up in any of the storms, made it back in just in time.

Our bike pal David came by Saturday morning. His favorite thing to yelp at us as he's getting all his 'bike peeps' together is SADDLE UP, LET'S RIDE. So he comes in the back door and I hear him yell thru the house, SADDLE UP, LET'S FLOAT. LOL...he's a goofball. I think he misses us on our bikes. They are in the shop but should be ready tomorrow, I need to call the guy. But. My brain. It's on vacation and all I want to do is lolly-gag around and do nothing.

Ok. The sandman is here. Night night peeps.

Flickr Surfing Again

2007-06-26T10:08:00.001-04:00

Oaxaca
Originally uploaded by dkimelman

Ok. This photo had me cracking UP.

How to properly haul ass.

Who needs a livestock trailer when you have rope?

I hope they don't take a dump back there.

Tyler the Big Little Kid

2007-06-25T14:24:00.001-04:00

Tyler the Big Little Kid
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Ok, today, the Little Kid officially starts driving school. (OH MY FREAKING POCKETBOOK and insurance premium)

Please be on full alert, if you see this long haired, good looking kid, speeding, playing the radio too loud or using my American Express for gas without permission, please call me.

Thank you. Very much.

(I'M GETTING SO OLD..THIS IS GOING SO FAST AHAHAHAHA!)

Shut it Crabby.

Family

2007-06-19T08:53:00.001-04:00

Family
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Hmmm.

Yes, I see it.

Do you?

The MilkFamily gut.

Tyler still has a few years to grow it.

Spent the day on the lake yesterday and had more fun. Sunshine, rain, tubes, water and plenty of laughs. A fun late Father's Day excursion.

chicken snake

2007-06-12T08:46:00.001-04:00

chicken snake
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Snake in the window
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

So, on Friday night, I was in the bed, me and the mutts, it was almost dusk and I was gazing out my new matchstick blinds that I really have grown to love cuz I can see outside. WHY OH WHY did I spend so many years shut up in that dark stuffy old bedroom??? Anyway, so I'm kinda drifting in and out of sleep, watching TV, enjoying the fan and watching out my windows at the sun setting. Totally lost in thought and relaxing.

Then.

All of a sudden.

I see a shadow on my patio window that is directly across from my bed. Yanno, I can lay in the bed and look out the patio window. Well, we have a ton of trees and the breeze has many many MANY times looked like various critters, people, and perverts lurking. So I kinda just blew it off and returned to my daydream state.

And then.

I see it again, moving at the top of the glass. THE. TOP. OF. THE. GLASS. PEOPLE. And then I recognize it as a snake, big lizard or some kind of crocodile.

Jumped out the bed, hesitated, thinking what if this bastard is on the INSIDE of this window?????? I focus my eyeballs the best I could and then realized it was indeed on the outside. RELIEF.

For a second anyway.

I get my glasses, my flashlight, my camera and MilkMan. Altho..I don't know why I needed MilkMan! ;)

Went out the patio door in the living room and sure as hell, a black snake, about a foot and a a half long, slithering along a lions head clay pot that hangs on the wall next to the patio door and then around the wood frame of the window and then his head, hanging down like some cartoon, looking into the window.

After I snapped a few pictures and identified it as a non poisonous chicken snake, I went and got my trusty, extended-handle webster duster I use for my fans. It is like ten feet long. Extended the handle and knocked him off of the wall and then turned him to go into the flower beds.

MilkMan wanted to kill it but I told him, my internet pal Gran will be pissed if we do. LOL, she fusses when we kill anything, spiders and snakes included.

Sugar and Spice

2007-06-06T09:18:00.001-04:00

IMG_1645
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

Cuz she is so cute and I can't hardly stand it. :D

We've lived out by this large well known lake for over 15 years now and only had a boat (if that is what you want to call that rickety hunk of fiberglass) for a very short while.

Well, the boat fever has struck the MilkPeople's household. And hard. We are scheduled for a ride in one possible buy this evening and I suspect that will seal the deal. If not on this particular boat, then another to be found quickly.

I'm worried. Excited yes...but worried. You know all those boat stories you hear, we paid all that money and then never used it....blah blah. So, lay yours on me.

See the Bee?

2007-06-03T09:36:00.001-04:00

Sunflower & Bumble Bee #2
Originally uploaded by Dave-F

We had a really nice ride Friday and Saturday both. Perfect weather. It was nice to feel the sun beating down on my shoulders, the wind nice and warm.

Saturday we rode out to a new ice house they've just built called Drifters. Any of you locals, it was a nice ride thru the Sam Houston National Forest into Richards, Tx. and thay had pretty good burgers. Nice folks own the place and have put together a great setup there. We will be going back there, I'm sure.

After we finished our burgers, we decided to cut back across the forest to another hangout closer to home. As we turned onto the long, narrow, two lane highway, you could smell the fresh cut grass and see the big blue mowers in action. We eased thru them and I was happily taking in the puffy partly cloudy sky, the summery cut grass smell, the heat of the asphalt rising to my face, the wind whistling in my ears and the aroma of MilkMan's old shovelhead blasting down the road in front of me.

All of these great sensory feelings were suddenly and rudely interrupted by a sharp, SHARP.....fucking PAINFUL searing burn on ...MY CROTCH. Right on my peachka. Now, I'm doing 60 and struggling to keep up with all the boys in our group that live to make fun of me for riding too slow, like a girl. And now...with a bee stuck to the most sensitive private part on me. AND IT HURT. Bad. I reached down while not losing control of my bike and pulled the winged beast off of me. Of course I'd slowed by now and MilkMan dropped back to see what was up. I yelled at him and he...burst out laughing.

WTF?

Do you think I'd be laughing if he had a big yellow bumble bee stuck to his tallywacker?

Ok...maybe I would. :)

I sucked it up like a buttercup, caught up and made it to our next destination, with only my pride a little wounded. And a slightly puffy peachka.

Three Amigos

2007-06-01T10:34:00.001-04:00

three_amigos
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

I got nothing.

It's been a long working week here, trying to finish up stuff for the end of the month is always SUCH FUN. Not.

Between rain, babies and STUFF, we haven't had the bikes out in over a month now. So today, I'm calling in sick, washing and polishing my pretty red scooter and riding. Riding to nowhere in particular. It's my favorite way to ride. No destination.

Although I am sure I'll be making it by my angels house for a kiss and big sniff of her sweet face. :)

Have a safe weekend!

Lazy

2007-05-29T10:47:00.001-04:00

Tyer and Sprocket
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

A lazy, rainy weekend.

The only time we left the house, was to take Tyler, Trey and Diana (AND my Princess) to the Japanese steak house Sho Guns. This was what Tyler wanted for his celebration on making the honor roll for the year. Such a smart kid...I just wished he'd brush his teeth, yanno?

Memorial Day

2007-05-28T10:01:00.001-04:00

Little and Pink

2007-05-25T06:48:00.001-04:00

Pink Pigs
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979

For today's SPF, Kristine at Random and Odd said pink and little.

Lets see.

Do I have anything pink and little around here?

Hmm?

SCORE...another chance to put my Little Pink Princess up here. Did you play, tell me, I'll come look at your Pink and Little. Have a SAFE holiday weekend!

Eye Candy

2007-05-24T09:22:00.000-04:00

MMmm mmmm MMMMM!

:)

Marilyn and Sprocket

2007-05-23T08:46:00.001-04:00

Marilyn and Sprocket
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979.

I found this bassinet at a yard sale this last weekend. Cleaned up really nice and I made a skirt that I'm not quite thru with yet. Our Sweet Pea fits nicely in there. And Sprocket the Mommy Dog, can jjjjjjjust see over the edge of it, allowing him to do his Mommy duties within safe distance.

Even after she's gone, he still walks by the bassinet and puts his nose up there to sniff. Yanno...just to be sure I haven't forgotten her in there or something.

The Weekend

2007-05-21T10:47:00.000-04:00

Shishkabobs
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979.

KA BOBS! This weekend was my Big Kid's birthday, 26 flipping years, where the hell does time go anyway?? His wife Diana, also has her birthday on the 18th. They brought me my Angel Baby on Thursday afternoon and left to spend the weekend in Galveston. So I don't have to tell you what I did all weekend, huh? LOVES AND KISSES.

We decided to grill Saturday afternoon, it was GORGEOUS outside. Yes, MilkMan had a little bit of a time, NOT being on his bike LOL... My shish-ka-bobs turned out SO pretty, donchathink?? They were sooo good too.

Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979.

As I was walking around the deck, making mental notes of all the things that needed to be done (it never ends) I spied a slithery creature. The one and only thing I HATE about this house, we never miss a summer without at LEAST two or three copperhead sightings. This one was close to home, RIGHT on the edge of the deck, snuggled in my crepe myrtle. I have a knack for spotting them, I think because they heeb me out SO badly. It took MilkMan and Tyler few minutes to actually see it after I showed them where it was. Tyler got his airsoft BB pistol thing and I guess all that time he spends on his Battlefied online game paid off. One single BB, right to the head. The snake never moved. SHIVER.

Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979.

And here's an obligatory shot of the Angel Baby of my life.

PS - 2am feedings still suck, even with the grandkidlet.

Loving that Little Girl

2007-05-18T09:07:00.001-04:00

Loving that Little Girl
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979.

Marilyn came to spend the night last night. Actually all weekend.

Getting ready to take Tyler, my big Little Kid to school, he said to me this morning as I was reliving all those long and nearly forgotten mornings of trying to get out of the house with a little baby in tow...Mom, are we taking her with us?

Uh. Yeah, I don't think Sprocket is ready to babysit just yet.

Happy and safe weekend!

Hairy Men

2007-05-17T11:20:00.001-04:00

biker_face
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979.

I've got many shots of 'hairy biker men' that I don't know. There is something in these kinds of faces that draw me in. Sorta like my penchant for old mirrors, beat up but loved furniture and all things that tell a history with it's lines, cracks and wrinkles.

I'm thankful my new camera has such a good zoom on it, I can take more photos of these gnarly faces without being given THE LOOK, yanno?

Progress in the Neighborhood

2007-05-15T10:22:00.001-04:00

Progress
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979.

I've talked before about the building of houses out here in our area. When we first moved here 16 years ago, it was us and our Redneck Neighbor next door. (RN). And we kinda liked that.

This last year they have been building homes as fast as they can and are finally across the street from us. I've met one of the neighbors and he seems like a nice guy. This is all really ok with us, as this will help our property values and we have a lot of our retirement banking on the eventual sale of our home. So, bittersweet.

RN thinks this SUCKS. LOL

So badly so, he was totally bent out of shape and called the fire department on this contractor this weekend for burning. And then went to visit his insurance man on Monday to see about all the ash falling on his house. He cracks me up getting so bent out of shape. Entertainment for free. Deputy Dog.

Monday afternoon, as I drove out to pick up Little Kid from school, this blaze was still VERY much going. But now, our newest neighbor right across from this also has his big front yard all set on fire, clearing brush, trees and rubbish. I know RN had his hair standing on end. LMAO...

Pink Pigs

2007-05-13T13:05:00.001-04:00

Pink Pigs
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979.

Happy Mother's Day!!

Mother's Ragdoll

2007-05-09T09:37:00.001-04:00

Mother's Ragdoll
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979.

It always happens this time of year, Mother's Day and my thoughts turn to my Mother. Like most everyone.

My Mom and I were very very close, as typical with most oldest female children and their Mom's I suspect. Or at least us lucky ones. She died when I was 19 and newly married. It was a very difficult time to say the least.

Over the years time has softened that loss, no doubt about it. For the last 6 or 7 years my memories of her are good and easy to visit and no longer lots of pain and tears.

I found this rag doll when I was a kid, digging thru the old cedar chest in Mother's bedroom. It was hard for her to get on to me, as I was not destroying, I was searching for those parts of history that made up us. Even all the way back then, it was something I needed to see and know about. When I discovered this doll, Mom picked it up and held it and then told me about her grandmother (who lived with them) made it for her. Hand drew the face and tied on the hair ribbons. (click the photo to see others of the doll)

I've always kept it in that same cedar chest that was handed down to me at the time of my Mother's death. I've decided with the arrival of Mom's namesake, our baby Marilyn, the rag doll needs to come out. I have to find a safe way to display her, under glass most likely. Just think of all the memories and stories that are in every tear stain on the old fabric.....

Hope you all have a great Mother's Day!

RedNecks with Trailers

2007-05-04T09:53:00.001-04:00

IMG_1379
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979.

I finally got the few pictures up from Sommerville last weekend. They are on my flickr (link to the left over there). Be warned, there are a few chesticle photos, can't get on the bikes without some girls showing their chesticles, now can we?

When we drove in Saturday afternoon, the place was already rocking pretty good. I'm not even one to judge all that RIDE YOUR BIKE PUSSY, trailers are for skeerty cats, all that crap. Not even. However, I do get amused when people take their beloved, HIGH DOLLAR Harley Davidsons and tie them to whatever broken down, hunks of crap, trailers they can find.

Like the one in this picture. That we camped RIGHT NEXT TO.

My little toe was slightly in my mouth, as we all came into camp, parked our bikes and my eyes laid upon this .... trailer. Out came 'who the hell hauls their bikes on a broken up trailer like THAT??'. Of course, Robin my pal, was laughing loudly behind me, pushing me and trying to shuush me. Basically trying to ease the situation as THOSE PEOPLE were two feet next to us.

So I just added on that only 'us folk from Cut & Shoot haul our shit around on trailers with broken lights like that'.

But not really. ;)

Which I don't think helped any LOL...we didn't make many friends from that side of camp. Their loss.

Have a good weekend peeps, enjoy the photos, it was a really fun time!

Hogs

2007-04-30T07:01:00.001-04:00

Pig snout
Originally uploaded by ReyGuy.

I'm beat to death and look like a sunburned raccoon.

At the last minute, we decided to ride the bikes over to Sommerville and join the party at The Hogs of Texas bike rally. We had a good, safe and dry ride there and back. And had one heck of a good time laughing with and visiting some old friends.

As soon as I get my camera off the bike I'll load some pictures at flickr.

Taking the Kid to the hand specialist today. We unwrapped that thing Friday evening....and.... fucking ouch. Poor kid, nearly passed out. I hope the doctor is careful with him, I'd hate to have to kick him in the family jewels to remind him that is my baby! :)

Ok, off to get thru Monday, what kind of fun did you have this weekend?

About Last Night

2007-04-26T07:49:00.001-04:00

tyler_finger
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979.

So I was all settled into the bed.

Magazines? Check.

Glasses? Check.

Diet Coke? Check.

Remote control? Check.

Foot spray for stinky MilkMan? Check.

Waiting for Idol to come on and snuggling my beasty critters. Life was good.

In comes a panicked Little Kid. Holding his left hand in the air. White as a sheet. Blood running off the end of his elbow like a bloody nightmare.

What the hell?

Seems he was doing a surgical procedure on his "broken hunk of crap" microphone on his computer before a big game match on one of his online games. A little slip of that brand spanking new, freshly unwrapped, single edged razor blade and right thru the thumb, all the way to the bone.

Yeah, it was a fun night at our po-dunk emergency room. Tyler was a good sport and did stop the panic when he realized that his Mother would not let him bleed to death. Well....until they unwrapped the needle for the eight stitches.

And I missed Idol.

Yard Sale Find of the Weekend

2007-04-25T06:13:00.001-04:00

Yard Sale Find of the Weekend
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979.

Saturday morning, we were up bright and early and on our way to Lowe's for some mower blades.

The bright green neon sign SCREAMED very loudly to me, in bold black letters. BIG MOVING SALE.

TURN...turn turn turn. After many cussing phrases, MilkMan turned the truck around for me. And what a bonanza! This red glider is my favorite for the day. Thirty bucks and it's in great shape. I also found two braided rugs, several clay pots (the man begged me to take them ALL, all of them, please) Ok sure, fine, I'll do this. But only this time LOL! Many other things I couldn't live without.

Ah.....nothing like a great yard sale on a Saturday morning, yes sir!

On the baby front, she is home and all is well. I RESISTED the temptation to run over there yesterday. This is going to be hard. ;)

Whaa??

2007-04-23T17:16:00.001-04:00

WHO ATE ALL MY OREOS?!?!?!

Crabby, it was YOU, wasn't it?

Givem back.

Daddy's Hands

2007-04-20T09:10:00.001-04:00

Daddy's Hands
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979.

Life rolls on.

I've been a busy Mimi this week at Marilyn's house. Washing, folding and sorting all the incredible things that this little girl has to wear. She will never be nekkid. IF she ever grows up a little, she might fit into some of the newborn stuff. :)

As I left their apartment yesterday, TIRED AS HELL, my phone rang and it was Diana in a panic. The doctor had called and said that the baby had tested positive for some kind of infection and for them to rush her, right now, to the emergency room. Poor kids, in that panic, they took her directly. No bottle. No diapers. No shoes. No socks.

I can laugh now that we are over the panic hump LOL....

Diana had some kind of infection going on during delivery, running a fever. Seems Marilyn had that infection as well and when they are that little, they do not play around. She can get very very sick, very very VERY fast. So she's back in the hospital on an IV filled with antibiotics for two days at least. Longer if the infection is still present after two days.

So for now, all is well, other than they were just getting settled and now are back at the hospital for a few days.

Ok, I have a TON of life that has piled up this week while I sat and held my angel. I have to get back to it, Marilyn has requested I bring her a Snickers and Diet Coke when I go see her this afternoon. That's Mimi's girl.

Enjoy your weekend and be safe!

My Angel

2007-04-16T17:39:00.001-04:00

Marilyn
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979.

She's here.

:))))

Night Night
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979.

Sugar and spice, and everything nice.

Tea or Coffee?

2007-04-16T05:23:00.001-04:00

Tea or Coffee?
Originally uploaded by Patchwork Pottery.

I've been sewing. A little. Ok ok ok, so I have only made one bootie, but the other one is almost finished. LOL

But for inspiration, I've been searching flickr (of course) and look at these CUTEST pouches this gal makes.

Link for CRABBY, CLICK HERE. Cuz, I know you'll be clicking all over the damn place.

So, today is the day. Off to the hospital. Warning, MANY Asian Baby pictures to come. The cutest baby in the whole wide world. Cuz her Mimi said so.

Love,
Mimi

SPF

2007-04-13T08:34:00.000-04:00

For SPF today, Kristne at Random and Odd has assigned today as STUFF. Show your stuff, what is your stuff, when you see this stuff, you see YOU. Well...I dunno if I would call them STUFF, but when I see my boys, I see me. In all levels, the things they do, the things they say, the way they laugh, the damn mole they both have on their chin like me, like my Mema, one has a little toe that lays on it's side like mine....they are me.

These photos were both day care photos of them, ten years apart, but oh so alike. But oh so different.

The left is Big Kid, Trey. This was about 1985 and he was about 3-4. I had TOTALLY forgotten it was picture day until we entered the day care and all the kids were in dresses, suits, bows, ribbons, combed down slick hair. I hesitated but only for a moment. They even asked me if I wanted to come back and bring other clothes. Nope, this IS Trey. This is who he is. He was most happy in his overalls, flannel shirts and velcro blue sneakers. And they totally captured the sweet toe-headed boy of mine.

Ten years later, our surprise in life had his picture day at day care, but we were prepared that day. I KNEW just what Tyler was going to wear. And like his brother before him, he also wore lots of jean overalls, flannel shirts and tennis shoes. I was again looked at when I came in but promptly said we were prepared, this was the photo I wanted.

These two photos are my favorites of all the years of photos of the boys and I see me, when I see them.

Did you play, post so I can come visit! Happy weekend!

28 years

2007-04-11T21:10:00.001-04:00

IMG_1060
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979.

Last weekend we quietly celebrated the passing of time. 28 years of wedlock.

It's not been all fun, smooth times, but I have to say, I'm not sure how I could have made it thru some of the years without him. And I KNOW he couldn't have made it without me. ;-D

No fancy gifts, I insisted. And we were going to go off on the bikes for a quick weekend, just a ride, hotel and another ride home, but as you may know, the south froze over. So that is on hold for another weekend, very soon.

Update on our soon to arrive Mud Puddle. DIL is on bedrest with borderline toxemia, so we should see the wiggling little toes in a few days as they are going to induce her. Date to come.

Out with the old..

2007-04-10T16:25:00.000-04:00

...not that my blog or template was old, but...Too. Much. Brown. Had to go. I'm still getting help on getting the top photo sized correctly, but in the mean time, you might want to visit the lovely woman's site where I got the picture. She graciously gave me permission to use it here and she has a TON of excellent pictures. Who knew Brazil was so absolutely gorgeous?

Easter

2007-04-05T00:59:00.001-04:00

IMG_1110
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979.

Our first Grandbaby is due the end of this month and all of a sudden, I TOTALLY cannot even begin to wait for her to get here. Diana had a doctor's appointment yesterday and she weighs in at 4 lbs 3oz. Not even a sack of sugar yet.

So I decided that she needed an Easter Basket and Bunny at Mimi's house.

I CAN'T WAIT! :)

Heart Kitties

2007-04-01T09:43:00.001-04:00

Got milk?
Originally uploaded by OLD SKOOL Cora.

I'm not a great big kitty fan, but these kitties would have all four been in my Jeep going home had I been here. Lookit those faces!!!

Photo found on Flickr.

How Old Do Ya Feel??

2007-03-30T13:39:00.000-04:00

Eddie, Beaver and Wally. God does this make me feel my wrinkles. DAMN...they got old LOL

Happy Birthday Iris!!

2007-03-27T20:15:00.000-04:00

One of my all time favorite net pals is celebrating her birthday. Iris VonKornea, happy birthday ya old biatch. Now, take a bath, you smell like fish sticks.

Flickr Addiction

2007-03-24T09:14:00.001-04:00

Temples
Originally uploaded by focalplane.

I love to surf flickr and can lose myself for many hours there, surfing the wonderful pictures. Like a trip without every leaving my desk sort of.

Some of my favorites are always of Texas, my home state. This photographer has managed to capture everything in my minds eye that IS Texas. If you have time, surf his Texas set!

Oops

2007-03-21T05:48:00.001-04:00

Oops
Originally uploaded by milkmaid1979.

MilkMan is on vacation this week.

I'm swamped with work, sitting here in my office, I can see out the sunroom (which has three large sliding glass doors in it) from my desk. It's was a hard day as the weather was gorgeous and I really wanted to be in the yard too. So I sat and watched him go by on the mower and listened to the muffled roar of it most of the day. As I was finishing up and heading out to tinker with some flowers, I hear this very loud ka-BOOM. I knew instantly what the gunshot was as I heard it quickly followed by the shattering of glass.

Have you ever heard glass like this shatter? It continues to snap crackle and pop just like Rice Krispies for several minutes after. Actually kinda cool.

We found the spent CO-2 cartridge that he ran over, entangled in the swag curtain hanging over the window. I guess it could have been worse. And for the record, Little Kid said that was NOT his cartridge, he always picks his up. So, since he's the only person living on this two acres with a paintball gun, powered by a CO-2 cartridge......

See more interesting pictures of the glass (and my flowers that are blooming so PRETTY), at my flickr site, link on the sidebar.