Prom 2012

 

It really wasn't Prom it was the

RE/MAX awards banquet.

Its a chance to put on your fancy clothes and wine and dine

among other Realtors with their fancy clothes on.

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Prom 1976

Where o where did the time go!

Aren't we cute?

Check out our hands we have

each others class ring on.

awwww

Your probably saying to yourself

"whats up with the hair?"

His excuse is it was the 70's

My excuse is... I did go to a stylish salon

and request an up do.

Something soft and beautiful.

Maybe with some little wispy curls

on the side, you know the kind that look

a little messy but also sexy?

Well what I ended up with was a

bouffant.

Even I knew that wasn't good.

 The minute I got home and stepped in the door my

younger brother sees me,

AND

right in the middle of my prom hair emotional breakdown,

he starts laughing and poking fun at me.

(Little brothers can be such a pain that way.)

WELL

 I couldn't get to the  bathroom fast enough.

I jerked out all 300 Bobbie pins

and hit the shower.

I then took the blow dryer to it.

Pulled it back in a few barrettes and off to prom I went.

(Makes you wonder why he ever asked me to marry him huh?)

"IT'S A GOOD LIFE"

Pokies Point of View

"Yeah Yeah ....I get it.

I love you, You love me,

were a happy family"

Myth Busters OR

I do it so you don't have to.

The picture your about to see may be somewhat disturbing,

and not recommended for younger viewers.

What the heck? is probably what your thinking right about now.

Or quite possibly something stronger....

and no, its not some pagan ritual.

Have any of you heard of  Ear Candling?

I first heard of this about a month ago from a close friend.

who will remain nameless

I had been complaining/talking about a recent visit

 to my General Practitioner, where I felt I had been brushed aside.

 I have been having some ear issues. I will spare you the details.

When my so called "Friend" told me about Ear Candling.

So in desperation I thought what the heck and I went to the

 HEALTH FOOD STORE

to pick up a couple.

I usually frown upon all things homeopathic, chiropractic,

eat your vegetables, rub two crystals together,

 howl at the moon, new age kinda stuff.

Butttt, what the hell.

I might add they are not cheap at $2.99 a piece.

I had to wait till the next morning to give them a try, its

recommended that you don't do it by yourself for obvious reasons.

So when the hubs got home from work I asked him to help.

 I layed down on the bathroom rug.

 I wanted to be close to the shower,

 in case something went horribly wrong.

And he lit my fire. hehehe

Any way......It took about 4 - 5 minutes for the cone to burn down.

The expert at the health food store told me to make sure I lay still

and not move the cone around, since that may cause the

vacuum/seal to break and all impurities wont be sucked out. EWWWW

So I did as instructed, with my little fireman standing watch.

When it got about 3/4 burnt down we removed

 it and extinguished it in the sink.

Then we cut it open to see if in fact impurities had been sucked out.

 EWWW

yeah gross,

again I will spare you the details.

WOW I was convinced, so I got on the computer and

tried to see if I could find a cheaper alternative then

the $2.99 at the health food store.

As soon as I googled ear candling a ton of

stuff came up about what a farce this is,

and how it might even be dangerous.

 In fact the stuff in the bottom of the cone

actually was not impurities

out of my ear, nose, brain, head.

So I went back to the health food store

 and this time bought just

1 candle/cone

to run an experiment.

 

I did everything the same, except I did not stick it in my ear,

or anyone else's for that matter.

Almost immediately upon lighting the cone

 smoke started coming out of the bottom

of the cone......alot of smoke.

It was leaving a waxy/smokey film on the foil and table.
Then it stopped as quickly as it came.

I let it  burn down as far as I had when it

was stuck in my ear.

All the time I was wondering about

that smokey/waxy film  I had blew into my ear.

After we extinguished the cone we cut it open

to see what was inside.

Yep, impurities from an unknown ear.

Or

Wax from the inside of the cone.

I tell you people, I was scammed.

I Hate it when that happens.

I'm thinking about going back to the

Health Food Store and asking for my 9 bucks back.

It now makes me question the whole theory of

8 servings of fruits and vegetables a day.

"JUST SAYIN'"

No pretty pictures today.

I stumbled across this Maya Angelou quote on the internet this morning and I thought I would share.

“I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life. I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life." I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ― Maya Angelou

OK maybe just one pretty picture.

or two

"IT'S A GOOD LIFE"

Hangin' with my peeps

For Easter this year my crazy sister decided to for go all

the baskets filled with chocolate bunny's

and sugary treats.

Instead she surprised her Grandchildren

with real live Peeps!

Never mind the fact that she lives in town,

and there are probably city ordinances

against keeping farm animals in your garage.

They were a huge hit.

Her Grand baby's of course understand that

their presents have to stay at Grandma's house.

They also understand that they are just acting as foster parents

to the chicks, and that when they get bigger

they will go to a nice farm.

Somewhere they can run free and live out

the rest of their lives in Chicken nirvana.

(and never wind up in a can of Campbell's soup)

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So yesterday I played hookie and

took my little Girl Friend

to see the "Baby Chickens"

She fed them.

She squeezed them.

She loved them,

and wanted to take one home.

AND NOW

 I cant get this stupid John Denver song out of my head.

Well, Life on the farm is kinda laid back

Aint much an old country boy like me cant hack

It's early to rise, early in the sack

Thank God I'm a country boy.

"IT'S A GOOD LIFE"

Pokies Point of View

"Go Away"

" I don't do Mondays"

Happy Easter

"Dear Heavenly Father, Please do not let this little girl grow up to hate me for all the crazy photo shoots I have asked her to endure.

Amen"

"IT'S A GOOD LIFE"

I'm Back

You know how you let things go and they keep piling up and you want to get started but just don't know where to begin?
Well that's where I was. I had so many events I was attending back to back, hundreds of pictures I wanted to share. So many stories I wanted to tell. I couldn't get caught up, so here goes.

Hold on its going to be fast and furious.

My sister in law threw a surprise party well actually it was a 2 for 1

My Nephew finished his service with the Navy and is now home

you can read about it here.

 The first born Patterson Grandchild turned 30.

(say what?)

Can you believe these are actually hand made cakes?

Scott's Girlfriend just happens to be a Pastry Cook,

a handy person to have in the family don't ya think?

The best part was that Scott thought the party was for Sarah's 30th

 and Sarah thought the party was for Scott.

Not an easy task to pull off, but it went off with out a hitch.

 Great Job Peg!

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We also celebrated the birth of this guy.

He's now officially legal to retire.

(say what?)

Since the day was so unseasonably warm
 I put some burgers on the grill
invited the kids over

and threw my own little party.

I got so wrapped up in taking pictures of her
I forgot to take other pictures documenting the event.

Sorry Babe

She painted him a bird house for his gift.

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I did a photography gig for a friend who is retiring from
EXXON MOBIL after 29 yrs....
Congratulations Vic

The Misses and his step children.

His absolutely gorgeous daughters and his Grand baby's.

But this was my favorite shot of the night.
So Sweet.

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I also got a purdy new kitchen table

well its actually 2 new tables....what do you think?

We couldn't decide did we want counter height

or did we want table height.

So we did both!

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This past weekend was just as chaotic.

Drama flew out to California to compete

in the Pan Am Jiu Jitsu Tournament

And brought home a medal......Yay Steve, Awesome Job.

You can watch one of his fights here.

http://youtu.be/dv0wH3p_P2A

On Saturday Evening the youngest of the Patterson Grand children

competed in a Body Building Contest.

(say what?)

Shes the one with the "tan"

Check out the girl on the right.

Wonder what shes thinking?

Seriously when  I grow up I want to look just like her.

It was actually the "figure competition" that she had entered.

(again check out the girl on the right,

I think she may have been a little intimidated)

JUST SAYIN'

She brought home a 2nd place medal ....but I still say she had the best figure there.

After she washed some of her color off

we all went out and celebrated.

Great Job Laura!