Racoons eating my cat food

We get these nightly visitors.....  Lately we get the whole "Raccoon Family".....  Bye Bye cat food!

Sorry it's a bad photo..... It's my iphone in the dark......

Look at those eyes......So cute yet so "Don't mess with me" all at the same time.....

There is momma Raccoon......and Hunks weedeater....

Another awful -quality- photo but I was zooming in with the iphone in the dark....

He got a little freaked out with all my photo taking and ran up in a tree.... Hunk shined the flashlight on him so I could get a photo...

 He came back and ate for awhile.....when the bowl was empty he decided to go meet up with the rest of his "gang"

 

EVERYTHING IS AMAZING AND NOBODY IS HAPPY

My son called me Friday from college.  When he was home he and my daughters would spend hours (calling us in constantly) watching funny you tube video's.  Well, Friday he said there was a you tube video I just had to watch...and he wanted me to put it on and watch it while I talked to him....


I laughed so hard... I honestly didn't know what to expect, figured it was something silly but this flat cracked me up...  I had to share it with Hunk when he got home...and the girls gathered round to watch it again (they watched it when I watched it the first time)...  Hunk was cracking up...


I think if you are "of a certain" age, it will make you laugh even more....  He's talking about all this technology we have and yet nobody is happy....it's hysterical....  And it took me back to a time, not so far ago, where things were a lot different....  It's so easy to forget how quickly technology has changed..  The cell phone (since we install and work on communications tower) is something I am aware of on a daily basis but there is so much we take for granted...


Hunk and I got such a laugh I just had to share with you all... (I'm like the kids... "Come in here YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS!!")

By the way.... When my son called on Friday he had me go on my computer and he called me on FaceTime on my computer from his...Talk about technology! Was awesome to see his cute little face!  His hair is so short and he looks like he's aged a year in the last month!


Hope you enjoyed the video....  Is that so true or what??


~Ciao Bellas~


~Momma~

LW MILLER-SOUTHERN MODIFIED DIVISION-MOST POPULAR DRIVER

LW Miller and wife Kelley Earnhardt

Not sure how many of you are into racing.  Those of you who follow my blog know that we are.  Well, I have a favor!  A BIG FAVOR.  A favor that would mean a lot to me....  An I'm on my knees beggin' ya type of favor....  Ok, maybe not THAT big, BUT it really would mean a lot.

A friend of mines Hubby races in Southern Modified Division and they are voting for most popular driver right now through November 20th.  Would be so awesome if he won!

It only takes 3 clicks!  Click on this link Click on the name LW Miller and then click Submit.  Done!  No signing up for an account or receiving emails or coupons or any other stuff we just can't wait to delete.

You can click HERE to see more information about LW.  

The Noteworthy information they have is:

Married Kelley Earnhardt following the 2010 season ... Dad was a Modified team owner for years in the northern part of the country and fielded cars for such drivers as Brett Bodine, Satch Worley and Jimmy Spencer … Got his own racing career started on dirt tracks in the Pennsylvania area … Has made 13 NASCAR Nationwide Series starts and six appearances in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series … Started competing in Modified cars in 1998 … Has one win (Martinsville) and 10 top 10s in 75 career NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour starts.

My noteworthy information is:

LW and Kelley- Aren't they the cutest couple you have ever seen?  (Thanks for letting me use the photos Kelley!)

 He is a stand up guy.  He is an amazing hubby to my friend.  He treats her like a princess (as he should! LOL) and he treats her daughters as if they were his own.  He is the husband we all hope our daughters will grow up and marry someday.  Because of all these things along with his talent on the racetrack it would just be AWESOME to see him win!

Like me doing back flips type of AWESOME.  Ok, so I can't actually do a back flip but I can do a huge jump.

If he wins I will so be doing this again....

You can vote once a day until November 20th, when the voting ends.  

Click HERE to vote now!

Thanks soooooo much!!!  You guys rock!

~Ciao Bellas~

~Momma~

My Facebook Page Blew up from this Post

This totally throws me under the bus BUT.....


My nephew reads stories at school (1st grade) and he has to explain how he relates to the story.  Our trip to Maui last summer I got knocked down by a wave (some of you may remember the video....I'll share again)....  So when my sweet little, adorable, love him so much I can't stand it, nephew was asked and recorded by my sister last night, how this story related to him, this is what he said.... (and she sent to it me).....  Keep in mind a story last year reminded him of this too and he told the story to his class last year.  My sister was working in the class when it was time to share the story..... She by the way was laughing to hard she was crying....


So here is last night's video... (Please remember to scroll down on the right hand side of the page and pause the music to hear the video)

Now what is he talking about?  Well, my sister got that on video too.  In fact I posted about it after it had happened.  For those of you who don't remember OR who just feel like a good laugh (at my expense) today click here to watch.   I have to also say on my sisters behalf that she hates that she said OMG in the video she would want me to tell you that.

What I would like to point out is the my little sister BLESS HER HEART was laughing in both videos that she taped...  She just felt so sorry for me...

Have a great day!


Ciao Bellas~
~Momma~

California Lake Day

I think everyone needs a lake day from time to time.


Hunk and the girls are always "game" for taking the boat out.  I'm usually feeling "too tired" or "not in the mood"...  But one thing is always true......every time I step up and go with them I have a great time.  It's so fun and really refreshing on a hot California summer day....


When you have had a long day it really helps to sip a nice glass of cold wine on the boat while you watch your Rugrats cry because dad pushed them in kneeboard, wakeboard or just swim around. 

Ahhhhh.....  Relaxation time has begun..... Thank you Jesus for blessing me with wine living on this lake....

Kneeboarding anyone? I don't allow photos of my fat butt bikini body out there kneeboarding....  This is just not (usually) that kind of blog....The kind where I humiliate myself

And my Hunk is going back in the water....  


I may or may not be sitting at the back of the boat enjoying my glass of wine.....

My little rugrat kneeboarding......  I think she could do it all night...

Still going at it..... Little Sister sits watching for the thumbs up (go faster Dad) or the thumbs down (go slower Dad)  OR her favorite....the CRASH...


Since we are on a private lake it's so much more relaxing for this spazin mom because we are the only boat on the lake....  Unless the neighbor comes out, but we take turns, so we each always have the lake to ourselves...

After all that wine swimming, it's time to head to the barn for a yummy Hunk bbq'd ribeye steak and Grilled Peppers and watermelon... 

Diaper Cake for Baby Shower. So Cute!

 A friend of mine was having a baby and a few of us got together and made diaper cakes for her.  This is a photo of the one I made.  It was sooo fun!  I'd never done this before.

I tried to put practical stuff that she would use, but still make it look as per-ty as I could...

When my friend called and asked me to come over and make diaper cakes for our other friend I was like sure!  Then she said "Costco has cases of diapers and then just get whatever theme you want...My sure went to "huh? REAL diapers? What?"  I thought she meant we were going to make cakes in the shape of diapers. Then I searched online for ideas and found out this is apparently a very common thing to make for baby showers... (I started to think how fun it would be to decorate one for bridal showers too and then I realized they probably don't need the "diapers"...well, maybe)

I need to get out more...

Anyone else never heard of diaper cakes?  Comfort me now people...  LIE if you must... Just kidding, you don't have to lie to make me feel better...

Unless you want to...

Then you can....  

Do you get out much?

~Ciao Bellas~

Conversation between Momma and College Son (lecture or support...balancing act)

Rugrat:  Hi Mom

Momma:  Hi Sweetie!  How was your day?

Rugrat:  It was good!

Momma:  I miss you!  I haven't heard from you for about 3 days now and I'm going into withdrawals.  I tried to NOT call so I don't bug you but it's hard!  But I'm really glad you are having fun... (telling myself not to GUILT him)

Rugrat:  Ya, I've just been busy.  I guess I'm getting used to my independence...

Momma:  Meaning?

Rugrat:  Meaning...I haven't really missed my mommy and daddy yet.... I'm getting used to doing everything for myself and being on my own, still.  It's fun.

Momma:  That's good.... (and here it comes I can't keep my trap shut)  BUT....I'm not used to it yet.  I birthed you and raised you for 18 years, doing stuff for you every day and then one day you are gone and not only do I not see you each day anymore I don't talk to you for 3 days and then it's because I call you.  (Now I'm thinking CRAP, PULL IT TOGETHER and be happy he is having so much fun and doing so well)...

Rugrat:  Well, normally I'd say something right now like "I can understand how you feel" but since I don't have kids I can't really say that.  But I understand what you are saying....

Momma:  (Wow he handled that great, so mature....ughhhhh)  Thank you son.  Don't get me wrong I'm sooooo happy for you and I'm really glad you are homesick and all that.  This is the time in your life that you are there to get an education but it's also time to make special memories and meet some lifelong friends..  I really am soooo happy for you.. (now it's time to get off of the phone cuz I'm a dang sap and I'm going to cry!)

Rugrat:  Thanks Mom.  I am here to get a good education and that's my number one priority and I'm doing my best not to procrastinate and put things off because I know I used to do that sometimes in high school.  But, I'm doing really good.  You don't have to worry about me.  I'm getting my work done and I'm having a lot of fun..  I do stay up a lot later now though..  My sleep schedule has changed.  My roommates like to stay up.  Sometimes until 3 am.

Momma:  (thinking to myself SHUT UP DON'T SAY IT)...  Oh, wow.. that is a change... What are you doing until 3am?

Rugrat:  We hang out in front of the dorm, play ping pong, Volleyball or Basketball and then we usually come back to the room and kill zombies.

Momma:  Kill Zombies??

Rugrat:  It's a video game. (He laughs like it's so obvious)  Everyone comes to our room and hangs out.  It's a lot of fun.  And my classes aren't until later in the day so I can sleep in.

Momma:  (If I were his age how fun would that be?)..  That's awesome son...  Just remember to keep  up on your homework... I'd hate for you to have to come home because you started playing too much.  I have faith in you that you won't do that... I just want to make sure you understand that's what will happen if you do....Not saying you will do that, Like I said I trust you are doing the right thing AND having fun...it's a balancing act.. (SHUT UP STEPHANIE! Totally rambling..fighting myself to lecture and to support..back and forth...ughhh)

Rugrat:  Ya, I understand that Mom..  I'm doing it...chuckle...don't worry.

Momma:  (I"m thinking...How did I raise such a mature boy at only 18?  I was never this mature then!  I would have been like "I KNOW MOM...gosh, get off my back....")  Awesome...  Okie Doke, I'll let you get back to your friends and homework...  I love you and can't wait to see you.

Rugrat:  I love you too mom.  Talk to you later. Bye.

Momma:  Bye... (hang up the phone and feel sad and proud all at the same time....then I think.. CRAP I NEED TO START DINNER!)