Flower Surprise

Ron came home today with this beautiful bunch of flowers for absolutely no reason at all. It was such a sweet and welcome surprise because it was so gloomy and crappy out. Ron told me he told the lady at Hyvee to make up some flowers that are bright and cheerful and happy and fun like his wife, well something like that, that is pretty close to what he said :) and this is what she made:

While Ron was surprising me with Flowers, we were surprised our friend Mark with Super at Shaky's for his 50th Birthday. Our lake friends are so awesome. Mark's wife Trish planned the whole thing and he was surprised, he had no idea. The whole weekend was spent celebrating Mark's birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK!!! Here are a few photos that Ron snapped of the event. 

Cuddle Time....

is everytime Cheerio comes in the house. It was cold outside and Cheerio didn't like it one darn bit!! So as soon as he came in the house he headed straight for the heated blanket. Yes, I admit it. Sometimes I actually turn them on when he goes outside so they are warm. Can you say spoiled rotten little dog? This particular day he managed to make himself quite a nest in my blanket that my friend Cindy gave me. I guess a checkered flag blanket would be his favorite considering he was named after the Sponsor of my favorite NASCAR driver. So here is our little prince all nestled in his little nest.

but now you see why it is so hard to not let him do it. Who can resist THAT face?

I never knew....

that four years could go so quickly. That what seemed like an eternity was gone in a flash.

Wrestling has been a part of my for a long time. It started with my brothers, went with my Best Friend Tommy and ended with my Nephew Sheldon.

I am not sure my heart will heal from this loss. Not the wrestling loss but the loss of my little star in a sport I love. This is an end of something very special for me.

I was going to try and top the last Football post but I am not sure I can, because I keep bawling.

After all those years, all those matches, all those meets, all those medals........it came down to this. Maybe those six state qualifiers that got my Brother one of the coaches down on the floor was meant to be. Dad and Sheldon.............this just broke my heart....I cried for 10 minutes after this. I was so glad Ron was there with me to control my hysterical bawling........

I can't do it....I thought I could but I can't........I had all this stuff I wan't to say and it comes to this..............

I LOVE YOU SHELDON! I am so proud of you! A four year state qualifier and one outstanding young man. 

To my friend Julie....

Happy Birthday. I hope your day was wonderful and special. You are one of the special people that make my life better............PRAISE the lord we found Duncan Lakes. I love ya girlfriend.

Happy Valentines day and Happy Birthday...

First.....Happy Valentine's Day to my favorite Valentine Ron Stock. I love you more then ALOT of things. I am so proud of you and happy to be your Valentine.

and the a big Happy Birthday to our friend and Lake Neighbor Lee. We love ya Lee. So glad you had the key to our place or there would be no us :) 

Hands down....

Nothing ticks me off more than this...............

Yesterday I was in Target picking up a few things that I had planned on ordering online. I do not like when a cashier has to question every one of my items that I set on the belt. I had the SAME THING happen at JcPenney's before Christmas. Yesterday, I purchased what I consider to be some very straight forward items. Keep in mind that Ron and Santos were waiting for me outside in the vehicle. Check my crap out and let me go.

Here's the first item:

Cashier: "What are you going to use that bag for?"
My actual Response: "My other one is ripped and torn and the handle is coming off, I need to new one"
How I really wanted to respond: "I plan on robbing the local liquor store and this is the bag I am going to use to carry out my cash and booze"

Here is the Second item:

Cashier: "Are you going to use these towels?"
My Actual Response: "Yes, I have been waiting and waiting for them to go on sale, my husband really wanted some oversized towels"
How I really wanted to respond: "No I am going to take them home, cut them up and use them to bind and gag the family down the street"

AND FINALLY the kicker....and why in GODS NAME would you seriously ask someone this:

Here is the Final Item:

Cashier: "Are these all for you"

ARE YOU SERIOUS!!! REALLY COME ON......I seriously about fell over dead!!!

My Actual Response: ".....(Insert awkward silence).........."
How I really wanted to respond: "No I am handing them out to my neighbors as Valentine Day treats you freakin moron!"

You know who I felt sorry for............................................




The poor lady behind me who had Hair dye and KY Intense Warming cream :)