A Little Hootie For My Sisters..lol.

I'm thinking of my sisters right now. I love you guys so much! Erin, can you believe our Mel is going to be a mommy?!

Mel..Can you believe that Erie Leigh is going to be a lawyer?!

I just can't believe us. I miss you terribly. Terribly.

If you have sisters..you know what I mean. I love my babies. I practically raised them..in the love department. Oh, and the eating and getting dressed part. I found Erin before she almost died. I used to have to take Melanie to the mall with me and my friends. Can you even imagine? So on all the ramps Mel would get pushed in her umbrella for nice rides down the ramps with no hands from me. :)

I just love you guys. Now, I know you think I'm lame and in my 30s...so you LOVE the HOOTIE I chose with you in mind.

XOXO
Christie

Memorial Day With Marines...

Have you ever spent a Memorial Day with Veterans? Well, today was a lovely day. I did spend it with Marines. I don't like to focus on the danger of war. I never sit on my high horse and preach anything.

My husband is a marine officer. He looks lovely in is dress uniform. I get in trouble for calling it a "beautiful outfit." Hmmm...Even today I said that during a memorial service on CNN. However, they really do have the most beautiful outfits..:)
I watched the "Wounded Warrior" that we had Tivo'd during the week. If you can watch it..or catch it somehow...I suggest it! It doesn't matter how you feel about the war. Wateching that documentary just brought it soooo home. My Major Dad was there. He did all of that. It scared me to death. I can't even imagine.

I am here to say to our warriors, wounded or not...Thank You. I'm full from the BBQ, crispy from the sun...but thankful to be with some men who sacrificed more than I think I am capable of doing.

I love you guys...
C

Summer Summer Summer O Fun...

So I'm thinking...Surprise, huh.

First of all let's recap my morning..

• Woke up to a foot in my face showing me a little pussy blister. Lovely. Huh.
• Went potty, brushed teeth, washed face....and through the entire time had 6 eyes on me. (Ava, Dog, And Little Dog.)
• Walked down to let the doggies out, make coffee, and feed the kids and dogs.
• Kids begged for pizza from last night. I gave in. Oh well.
• Read my email.
• Sipped my coffee.
• Sipped some more.
• Watched Good Morning America with my daughter.
• The oldest is still sleeping.
• The boy is occupied.
• A and I have looked, looked and relooked at the pussy little wanna be blister. UGH.
• Hmmmm and it's only 9:30

HAPPY SUMMER..LOL! A is making complete action filled list of everything she wants to do this summer. She kissed a boy yesterday and immediatly crossed that off her list. LOL. Lovely. She's planning all her trips, swimming plans, and play dates. God Help Me! She's the easy one. Let's now factor in my preteen! LOL. Holy Crap!!!!

OH and now Mocha (little dog) is eating a candle. Yummy! Ooooh Can't wait for him to throw it all up.

Here's something to share with you my shallowness. I don't sit around and watch soap operas, but I do TIVO a few. I do that for the witching hour. I watch them around 4ish and fold laundry or ignore the screaming kids. So, as I was doing a load around 11 yesterday and saw the Breaking News I watched. Ken Lay and Jeffrey Skilling were found guilty. Justice I thought, then it was followed by me thinking that they better not screw with my soaps..LOL! I'm so fucking shallow. Who cares, though. At least I know I am.

Ok..loving the DIXIE CHICKS new CD.

Here's a thought for you. Imagine what it's like when I go on my Rumsfeld rants. I'm told to just be quiet and not to go there. Hmmm.

My world is a sitcom. I could write enough to fill scripts for years.

Oh Sweeties. There's enough for now.

Love,

Christie

Gutts..

When is enough, enough. I wish I had gutts like they do.

I'm house hunting in Virginia Beach. I guess moving is one of those cathartic things. We purge, we pack...we move on to new things. I'm looking forward to the new things, but at the same time I'm anxious about it.

How does one put the anxiety away and just deal? I wish I were one of those people. I do have a close close friend who told me I analyze everything! LOL. Me? Analyze? LOL...wow..! LOL. Surprise? LOL.

I wish I knew how to not be the one who analyzing everything. Maybe things would be easier.

New Motto. Just do it. Stop thinking about it... Just do it.

Love you guys..
Christie

White Bread...

You want to lose weight...cut the white bread.

Ok..I know. I get it. I've done it. I look at anything white, whether it's sugar..flour..or bread..and yes I know it's not good for me.

Sooooo, what I'm about to tell you will is going to sound horrid. The way it makes me feel is giddy. In the moments since it happened...I feel dirty, but dirty in a good way!

I had the husband buy white bread the other day. Yes...white bread to go with the Salami and cheese I also had him buy. (however, he's not Italian in the least and totally bought the wrong salami.) LOL. Ok...I just had white toast, a banana..and coffee. OMG!!!! It's soooooo good. I feel the headache just going away as I type.

White Bread, I Can't Believe It's not Butter, Coffee w/ half and half, a little sweet n low...and a banana. LOL. I feel flashback to the 80s coming on fast. LOL>

Oh who cares. It was yummy. I'm typing about it..it must have been good. I'm a loser..I know...typing about toast. LOL. Oh well...better than typing about all my funky dreams, who I'm missing and all the sappy crap!

XOXO
Christie

Monday Monday...

I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day, you Mommies out there.

I woke up to a fabulous breakfast in bed. Followed by the best sugared up breakfast, you can even imagine. Chocolate chips, syrup, waffles, toast, jam, lol...coffee, though. Very yummy. My sweet kids. They woke up so early to give me a special day. They had it planned it for a week. Sooooo cute!

My kids are out of school next week!!!!!! WTF! How did this happen so fast?!!!!!

SUMMER SUMMER SUMMER SUMMER! LOL.

Well, Happy Monday friends.

Love you..
XOXO
Christie

Just Breathing...

Do you ever have those lonely days.

I'm ok, but feeling lonely even though I'm not alone.

Call it the cycle. LOL...Aaaah the cycle.

I don't want to move.

I hate to start all over again.

I am blessed, though. Yes..I know all of that.

So, another weekend with the kids with out my partner.

Just Breathe Christie.

Just Breathe Christie....

And life goes on....
xoxo
C

Rain Rain Go Away...

Yes, it's raining! Again!

Doesn't the rain realize that when it comes down in buckets like this, that it makes the day very long with the kids? Ok, maybe I'm whining, but really...when will it stop..lol?!

Coffee is yummy this morning, banana is too, the Xbox controller is shot (i haven't a clue), and let's see...business is just moving along. I've been coming up with some new designs. I'll have to post some pictures so you, my lovely friends, can give me some input. I'm still doing the "Burpies" with new designs, though. I'm adding in a bag or two..carseat covers (yes carseats for children) and I have a few more ideas coming along. Designing is the part of my business I love.

Well, no dog poop or pee in the bonus room..lol..yeah TMI, but who cares. When it's raining and they manage to make it outside..then my morning rocks! Welcome to my world.

Hmmmm anything else...? Not much, I have to say. I'm just trying to do something good and that matters in my world. That's about it.

Love you..
xoxo
C

Coffee, Kids...and the Gas Station!

Coffee is important to me! We all know that. So, what happens when I run out of my creamer. I go into freak out mode. Yes..I planned the whole morning around an emergency trip to get the coffee creamer. Oh and let me add...horrid rain storm with lightning!

The kids blazed in getting dressed. I took the dogs out to potty in the rain. Oh, and while I had little Mocha outside, Reeses was freaked out and pooped and yes peed upstairs. UGH UGH UGH! He totally threw an obstacle into my emergency plan.

I took out the carpet cleaner. Washed the pee spot...and then I was off to brush hair and get things together. Mmmmmm the coffee smelled good. I had just enough half & half for one yummy cup. In 15 minutes I had us all together. We ended up at the gas station mini mart. HOW TACKY! I know. However, I know they have creamer. It's my emergency stop on quite a regular basis. LOL.

The kids got dropped off and I am sipping my yummy. I even have a bra on this early...LOL! Woohoo! I think I do more before 8:00 AM than most people do in a day. Hmmmm...
xoxo
Christie

The weekend is waaaay over!

Yes, I know that the weekend is over! LOL. Blogger just wasn't working with me!

Get this...first of all, the oldest girly can't stop talking on the phone. My mom must have gotten her revenge. That's the only thing I can think of at the moment. She wants to be a cheerleader. Hmmmmmmm...I don't even have words for this one. You just kiss them, love them...and root them on, I guess..LOL.

Ooooh I found a fabulous web designer. Hey, get this...he's even nice! Woohoo! You wouldn't think that's a big deal, but trust me...it is. I haven't found to many pleasant people in this business venture of mine.

Next...I'm so jealous of MD! She is going to Mexico. Have you seen her hot suit and outfits! She's one hot mama D.

Ok, so friends...enjoy a little JT and imagine a nice drink in your hand, sand in your toes..and sun on your skin.

Love you guys...
C

Happy Weekend..!

How does a weekend away sound? Anyone...Anyone?

Hmmmm a nice sandy beach, along with a few drinks, with umbrellas would do wonders.

Just some relaxing! Ok, I'd have to bring the kids..lol. No way on earth I could plan a getaway without them. LOL. They can frolic, I can relax...and still I'd sip some fruity colored yummy drinks.

Now...what should I make for dinner? I'm thinking tacos. I just don't have any salsa. Oh well, tacos it is.

Happy Friday!
xoxo
C

Finally!

My sister sent me this picture today! How funny is this?!

Well, it's perfect, actually, because I've been working on finding some good blog material. :) Yeah..I've sucked.

Hmmmm, let me just say this, It's expensive to start a business. Very expensive. Once you get your licenses, and everything legal with the state and federal government...get your name legal... find a good accountant to make sure everything is legal...find a partner to be the brains when yours isn't really working (and someone you can trust)...I could go on and on. The thing is..it costs money. It's not easy, friends. It's been consuming me and all of my time. I've dropped many balls and it's learning as we go. I love it, though. If you see a good small business...go and give them some business!

J(my partner) and I have worked our asses off the last few days (not to mention weeks) and I feel like we're almost there! Woohoo!

It's feels great to be on this side of good. I know you all know what I'm meaning. :)

XOXO

C

Sunday and Passion...

How can summer be around the corner? I'm loving it, though.

So, I've been sucking in the blog department, but I'm back. I'm feeling better and as ThursdayNext wrote about, the ghosts are no longer haunting my head. :) I soooo got that TN.

Coffee and a paper sounds good right about now. Here are some othere things that would be great...

• Mani and Pedis with my sisters
• Coffee and breakfast with Lori (even though she doesn't do coffee)
• Having the little weeds that pop up in my flower beds just all of a sudden disappear!!
• Waking up with all of my special friends in the same city a few minutes away!
• Getting all my music on my Ipod organized.
• Spooning all day during the rain!
• Tapping into that passion that has made me who I am...
• Peace for my mom...

XOXO...Wishing all of you are able to find your passion again....

Love,

Christie

Wednesday Already?

Things I'm looking forward to:

• Finding a Website Designer ASAP!
• Connecting with my bestfriend sometime soon.
• Getting the bod in shape for the summer.
• Listening to my music today.
• Yoga at the Y just relaxing.
• Surprises.
• The Beach.
• Hmmmmm...That's it for about now.

Life has just been different lately. Not bad, but different. I'm enjoying things and the way things are coming together.

Happy Wedding

It was a gorgeous wedding. My sister was amazing. Her gown was so beautiful and she was glowing the whole day and night. I wish you many years of love and happiness Melanie. I love you so much. I miss you, too.

Greetings From Cali...

How about a little Beach Boys! The REAL Beach Boys!
Every summer we would see them. I long for summers like that again!


I'm feeling soooo good right now! So Cal is home and I'm loving it.

We're relaxing and enjoying the weather. Ok, maybe not totally relaxing as we get ready for the wedding..but fun busy!

TTFN my friends....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIZZIE GIRL!!!!!
XOXO
Christie

What do you do when the kids are hungover?

That's right friends...kids that are hungover! The suger rush is over and the Peeps have disappreared from the baskets. BTW...I can't stand Peeps. LOL. My kids, however, love them! Oh and when did Easter become the "other" Christmas? There are even Easter circulars in the Sunday papers, including Toys R Us ads. It's just perplexing.

Soooooo let's see what else. I've been getting the house set up for the move. I love HGTV and all the "sell this house" stuff. I'm hooked. I cleaned out under all the sinks and next to the washer and dryer. I moved two bookcases in the living room and it really looks nice this way. The new Plantation Blinds look fabulous! Why couldn't I get him to do this a year ago.

Hmmmm...I'm not thrilled about Virginia, but what can I do?

So, that's all I have. Oh, and I'm going to California on Wednesday! Woohoo! Napa is off, but it will be revisited soon. My sister is getting married on Saturday, so it's a big week.

I hope you all had a beautiful Easter weekend.
XOXO
Christie

Peace on a Saturday Morning...

It's Saturday morning, calm and quiet.

Coffee is yummy...the paper is good...and the kids are playing nicely. How good is this? I'm glad we're having a nice morning. After yesterday and all the crap...we deserve a nice one.

I've got moving stuff to do today. Time is flying and I can't believe the house is going on the market in a month. Time is flying!

The Easter Bunny still has some Target shopping to do. LOL. If you get my drift. :)

Happy Saturday my friednds...
xoxo
C

Good Friday...

Friday Friday...what to say?

Yes we're going through with the move. There have been changes to the move, though. We have orders (military ways to say official move papers..lol.) It's going to be on the east coast and yest Tiny A...closer to you, but not as south as Georgia. Hmmmmm...guesses anyone?

Not thrilled with the state, but yes we'll be coastal. So, I'm looking for a house online and trying to find a good realtor. I love my realtor here. She's become one of my really wonderful friends. Maybe I'll be that lucky this time.

I went to church lit a candle and walked the Stations of the Cross today. I wanted to share it with the kids this year.

Other than that...it's just a quite Friday. Hubby is home and the Sierra Nevada is flowing into him. Ugh.

And life goes on friends....

XOXO
Christie

So Much Better...

The last blog looked sooooo dark. I think it made me not want to post, because I couldn't stand looking at it soooooo dark.

Well I'm house hunting and not wanting to move. You heard it straight from me. He's got all the realtors called and projects going, but I DON'T want to move again! LOL. It's life, though.

Today is a big day for Blooming Violets! We have a our Sales God who's starting to show our line to his customers! HUGE DAY! I can't believe I've become an LLC, have more than just me working, and this might actually take off big time!

Excited doesn't even begin to describe the emotion!

XOXO
C