Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Not so funny........

I suppose everyone who reads this knows what a tick looks like....right? Well, I have seen pictures of them, but never met one up close and personal. YesterdayI had my first introduction to the little buggers. I did not meet just one, I met two!
I spent sometime in my yard yesterday, just communing with nature. I communed alright. Later in the evening I took a shower, got ready for bed. Settled down and was scratching my leg when I discovered something on the back part of my leg at the knee. I thought I knew what it was, but not sure. SO, I called my neighbor, got her out of bed. Trapezed over to her house in my nightie and robe so she could look. YEP, two of the little suckers had taken up residency. I am sure it would have been funny to watch, two old ladies with a magnifying glass, flashlight and tweezers. Long story short....she got them out. Today I got some high potent bug killer, a sprayer and set out to kill them. Yes, I said KILL!! I sprayed every inch of my yard, wore a mask, put deep woods on my shoes, my legs, my socks, and my jeans. I am sure the people who watch people peed their pants laughing. We have used this high powered stuff before, and it works magic. I sprayed the porches, the windows, so now nothing lives in my yard. Hee hee!
Just thought I would share this exciting "adventure"!!

Saturday, April 18, 2009

HAPPY 13TH BIRTHDAY SWEET EMILY ANNE!!




My sweet Emily is 13 today. What an absolute JOY this young lady is. She has a smile for everyone, and is never to big to give her Gram a hug. Emily is loyal, funny, strong in her beliefs and one of the sweetest young ladies you will ever meet. Emily dances jazz, she is a good volleyball player, a great basketball player, and runs the hurdles in track. She has her first meet of the year...today on her birthday. I love the time I get to spend with Emi. She makes me smile. We spent the day together earlier this week, and it was wonderful. Happy 13th Birthday sweet Emily, I love you with all my heart.