Day 95 - Friends Make Life So Much Better!

Happy Sunday!


As I listen to the last few notes of Flower Duet, I can't help but wish for a better singing voice, but I'll keep imagining I've got what it takes! What a great song! I love music. Always have, always will. I introduced my parents to Abba. Yes, something is definitely wrong with that picture! :o) My 1st favourite band was The Emeralds - Bird Dance. I think I nearly drove my parents around the bend. Then it was Crystal Gayle, you know the country singer with hair to her ankles. Next came Cyndi Lauper & it was all downhill from there... There is very little that I don't listen to!


Anyhow, on another 'note'... Today was a wonderful day! I had a fantastic visit from the Burnett's! They were on their way back home & stopped in to introduce me to Baby Heidi! She was born on the 28th of December at a cost of -$20,000! Isn't socialized medicine wonderful!? Anyhow, we enjoyed a quick visit & then they had to hit the road. I'm not used to newborn babies. They scare me. They are so tiny & delicate. If you didn't know, Grace is NOT my middle name! I held her. I did okay. She didn't even cry. I guess the DMSO smell isn't that bad after all! :o) I'm thrilled they are closer & I am looking forward to visiting them in their new home in Pincher Creek once they get settled! Lookout Waterton, here I come again!


After they left, I piled on the puffy clothes & went to visit Joe at work. I'm so proud of Joe! He had the most unhealthy diet of anyone I have ever met. I have told him the only reason he's still with us is because he has such a wonderful sense of humour & outlook on life! Come on, slurpees for breakfast, microwaveable Kraft Dinner for lunch & Doritos some where in there, just to mix it up?!? He's now utilizing his iPhone to count calories & actually drinking non-carbonated beverages (even some water!) I didn't check the fridge, but I bet if I did, I might even find some green things, and I don't mean moldy! :o) He has set some goals & I'm so excited for him to keep going & stick to a MUCH healthier lifestyle change. GO JOE!!!! 


Tweet Pea & I walked home & quickly found the hotspots to warm up! Brrrr! Today was shot day. I waited until Mom came home (she went to visit Jeff) before I did the shot. Nothing bad has ever happened, but just in case, I didn't want to be alone. I told her to stay awake for another 15 minutes while I did the shot. I finish & half an hour later, no sign of Mom, the dog or the cat. I go into her room & she's reading a book. Adios is curled up at her feet & Valentina is curled up beside her. Hah! Some support! :o) 


That was pretty much the day. Of course, I spent a while on the phone & reading my book.  Found a few new friends on Facebook & thought about typing some emails. Only 2 more sleeps until I meet Jessica & then it's drumming time! I'm super pumped about the Tao: The Martial Arts of Drumming show I'm off to! I have heard that drumming can be very healing & I managed to snag the last front row seat, so let the vibrations begin! I took a Brazilian Samba class once & the music consisted of 4 drummers. I remember weeping when they began to hammer the rhythms as we danced around the room. Amazing! Anyhow, you'll undoubtedly hear all about it when I report back! 


Enjoy your evening & I hope this Monday is better than all the Mondays before! 


Love & hugs,
Maria & Valentina & Adios & Mom

xxxx

Proud Papa who really didn't want his picture taken! He has much to learn about Aunty Jill! :o) Thanks for being a good sport Mike! You can take my picture twice next time we visit! :o)

Thank goodness Heidi is a forgiving little girl! She didn't make a peep! Except that one loud rumble before I picked her up! :o)

Harrison enjoying Inspector Gadget's Go-Go-Gadget Neck!

Joe - holdin' down the fort at EVIC! He says Brad Pitt won't hold anything on him come July! Sorry girls, he's taken! You'll have to get through Dara & that ain't happenin'! I saw the last girl who tried! Not a pretty sight!

My support team - close by & ready to jump at any given moment in case of needle failure! :o)