VACATION PLANS

It is finally here. My vacation . It was a 5 day cruise to Cozomel and Pregro . Well as everyone knows the Swine Flu made its appearance and the cruises were changedso no ships were going to Mexican ports. I was very upset because I had worked so hard for this trip and really felt it would have been so relaxing. We got the best new ever. Carnival changed our cruise from a 5 day to a 7 day and we are going to Key West, Freeport and Naussa all for the same price. WE are overjoyed and can't wait to leave. We will be leaving on Saturday morning and returning the following Sasturday. I hope to have many beautifulnew pictures to add to my blog.

COUNTRY ROADS

Where else do we see these flowers except in the country. I had to stop on the way to work this morning to take a picture of this patch along the raod. It was so pretty.

Sad news today . My neighbor Jean Landry lost her father this morning. He had cancer and this was his second round. He did put up a fight. I feel so sorry for Jean and her family but I know Jean is close to her father and will take this hard.

Shirley lost her pass port but found it last night at 11:oo p.m. We leave this Saturday and its up to the cruise line if we go to Mexico or not. We are suppose to be goinbg to Cozemel and Progresso. We have not heard of any virus there. I am packing a lot of wipes and Lysol just in case and of course our own water.

Haven't heard anything about my pictues I entered in the contest in Houma. Guess I will have to call them and will ask Earline to pick them up for me. Stampin up orders are in also so I will pick up Earline's order for her.

A MOTHER IN WAITING

Look what we have here. We were sittng by the pool at Renee's and I kept hearing what sounded like a hoarse cooooo. We kept searching for the sound. Was it a frog? Was it a sick bird? The sound seemed to come from above where I was sitting so I got up and started searching the palm tree to my right and there she was, sitting on her nest protecting her home and babies. She never flinched and just an occasional blink of the eye let us know she was ok. Now we will be watching for the babies to start polking their heads up for feedings.

SUMMER TIME

What is good about summer. Sitting on that swing under the big oak tree and watching the kids or even joining the kids when they ride their bikes. The grandkids were here and left their bikes standing out in the yard and the swing under the oak is on the highway on the way home. Those are two great summer pass times though. Well I don't guess my photos placed at the Spring 2009 Bonne Terre Garden Fair. I have not heard a thing today, so tomorrow I will go to Southdown and pick up my pictures. We were suppose to be notified today but I never heard anything. The pictures have to be picked up on the 25th. It's the Labadieville Community Fair this weekend. Samuel has been helping and will be working tomorrow morning. Six days left till I leave on my cruise . I am getting excited. I need the down time to relax. I am brain tired. Speaking of tired its time for bed. Oh I forgot that my beloved brother-in-law Danny had a mild heart attack last evening but is doing fine today. In fact he was allowed to go home. Thank the Lord.

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

I have selected two pictures to post. On my way home from work the other night, the sun was lined up with the highway and I was trying to get a photo of the sunset. When I looked at the pictures later all I could see were the crosses in the sunset. It did not matter that they were utility poles. They represented something else to me. He is present everywhere, we just have to see with our heart. The other picture is a card for my daughter for Mother's Day. I had fun making it and I really like the colors. Its another one of those things you "see" but don't see. The light purple paper in the center of the card comes from the bib that the dentist uses when they do work on our teeth. My dentist uses this pretty purple with a cute pattern and right away I thought of a greeting card. It came out great.

NEW MEMBER OF FIELDS FAMILY "ROLLO"

This is the newest addition to the Fields Family. His name is Rollo. He is a Dashhound. Isn't he just to cute. He is so tiny that when he squats to poop his rear end hits the floor. He does have a bark though. He is so sweet. The kids love him and so does Killer Jr. I think he will be a good pet.

Busy day today . I went feed the little rascal with my friend Shirley and accidently locked my keys in Renee's house. Had to text her and ask her to call me when she got in from school. She brought me my keys. Shirley and I had gone to J.C. Penny for her to purchase a luggage set for her two trips coming up. She purchased two sets and gave one to me. I feel quilty accepting but she insisted. SHe says we will be doing a lot of traveling. Sounds great to me. Our cruise is not this weekend but next. Can hardly wait for that to. Oh gosh its late and past time for bed. Nite Nite.

Weekend with the grandkids.

I love having the grandkids over to sleep. They get along really well for the most part. If one is cranky then they may argue or cry but I never have any trouble with them. Friday night Tate would wake and cry because he had a earache and his brother Taylor would reach out for him in his sleep and hug him. Those moments mean the world to me. They love each other so much its beautiful to see. Here Tate is pulling Taylor in the wagon.

They got a new puppy this weekend. Its a small Dashound . It is so cute . I will be checking on it during my lunch out during the week while everyone is away. It slept here also on Friday night and was a good puppy till about 4:30 a.m. For some reason I did not pay attention to his crying and I just reached over the side if the bed and put him in bed with us. He slept there in my neck for awhile and then politely just walked down to my stomach and peeeeed on me! Not a way to endear him to me . That explains my weekend!.

WELCOME HOME CORA AND HENRY. GLAD YOU RETURNED SAFELY.

The scene of Nora Robert's movie "Tribute"

This is the house they used to make the movie of Nora Rob ert's book "TRIBUTE". It is located on the back road in Houma. I remember when they were making the film but did not know what it was about. Of her 3 movies, "ALASKA", the 2nd one was filmed at Oak Alley and ( I can't remember the name of that movie,)The Rouse camp on Lake Verrett. It was neat seeing these places in a movie. I thought all three movies were well done and I enjoyed them. Of course I am a huge fan of Nora Roberts.

MY BABIES

How are these two shots. My third entry for the garden contest. I like both of them

Good Friday celebration. Everyone was there just about with the exception of a few husbands that had to work. We had a beautifil day. Pictured here is Taylor, Callie, one of Dawn's beauties and Denise's daugthter. Can you tell I am getting so old I can't remember names. The weather held out but its changing now. Later

HE GAVE HIS ONLY SON FOR US

How is this photo for the Lenten season. I was passing the grave yard on the way home and just snapped a picture in passing. The shot was great. I'll have a use for that one day.

Busy busy busy with work and transcription at night. I am falling further and further behind and have no idea when I'll catch up. Well work by myself tomorrow , Nikkie in Lafayette for the weekend. Best get my bones to bed.

NEW FRIEND-AUTHOR SHELLIE TOMLINSON

What a wonderful treat today . I met Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, author of "SUCK YOUR STOMACH IN AND PUT SOME COLOR ON!". She signed my book and let me have my picture taken with her. She has a marvelous personality and a gift of making you feel like a friend instead of a stranger. I hope one day to meet her again.

It was visit the dentist day today . Thank goodness his only recommendation is to have a hard night guard made. Whew. I thought I was looking at a major expense of crowns.

Two more days and I have Tate and Taylor come over to spend the night. I can't wait. I miss them. Everyone should be together for Good Friday.

A CUTE VISITOR

Guess what was waiting for me at the back door today. Yep this nice little turtle was sitting on the carport when I walked out to go to work after lunch. I called Sam and he came out and we went closer . He nudged it with his foot but the little guy just spun around and stayed on the porch. I thought he (or she ) was cute. I forgot to ask Gonzo where it went after I left.

We had another busy weekend. On Saturday morning I joined Susan on another trip to Houma to visit Hobby Lobby and Michaels. As usual I had a wonderful time.

Sunday morning Samuel and I went to 8:00 a.m,. mass . The rest of the day we were home. Ray and Mary came by for the afternoon and we enjoyed that. We had not seen them in a long time. My cousin's daughter Leslie did really well in the 1/2 ironman race in New Orleans today . She finished the event in 5 hrs. and 45 minutes. She trained for the past wo years.

JUST CATCH UP

This was movie night with Bev. We went see "Stolen". Whew what a movie. It went so fact with the action that we felt like we had just sat down and it was over.

Note: This Sunday my cousin Rita's daughter Leslie will be doing the 1/2 Iron Man Race in New Orleans. She will have to swim 1.5 miles in Lake Ponchatrain, get out and ride a bike 56 miles from the Lake to Venetian Isle and back to the lake and then run 13.1 miles ending at Jackson Square. Should take between 6 to 8 hours. SHe has trained for 2 years. Good Luck Leslie.

Hair cut day tomorrow . Called the dentist today ugh. ( hate going to dentist). Have a busy schedule for the next month and then our cruise.