Afternoon Selfie Time

Lil' Bike Ride

Took advantage of the nice sunny day and had Missy and Ava come over to work on riding her bike. Well, we got the helmet on and started to ride but she'd much rather pull the bike and ride it!

He's Mine

Let's talk about this little guy a minute. Dexter Morgan is the MOST loving cat in the whole world. He just wants to be with his Mama, sit on my desk or on my lap, so long as he's close to me. He's definitely my baby. 

Memorial Day Monday

What a wonderful end to a long Memorial Day Weekend! I had sushi lunch with Missy, Eli and Ava. Coffee with Irma and then a movie with Terry in an EMPTY theater!

Tipsy Mermaid

It was my turn to host the monthly get-together and I crafted a signature drink, well, I may have not created it, but I did look for a drink on google that was heavy on the rum. 

I was not disappointed in the Tipsy Mermaid!

Random Claire Visits

 I love a random visit from my niece Claire. Three days is still better than none! Of course, my brother, Claire's dad texted and said to NOT give her any alcohol unless she asked nicely... so this is the text pic we sent him after that....

25th Anniversary Vacation

It's not everyday that you get to celebrate 25 years of being married! Deep breath! It was April 27th, but with work schedules and life in general, we decided to leave a little bit later so we could be at Disney World's Hollywood Studios on May the 4th to celebrate on Star Wars Days! I mean, being at Disney Hollywood Studios ON May the 4th? Pretty darn priceless.. well at least to two Star Wars Geeks!

We got on the road SUPER EARLY and Terry, shall we say was not a big fan of my car game.. "A Serial Killer Lives There and Here's Why." We made the first stop at South of the Border, South Carolina. We stopped here 25 years ago on the way to get married in Dillon, SC. Had to get a quick photo shoot in in the same place where I stood all those years ago!

Made it to Florida super late. Found an open late diner style place to get some dinner. Got a GOOD nights sleep and got to Disney before 9 am.  It's good to be early and were able to get right on a few of the Star Wars rides in Batuu!

Apparently, there is more to Disney World than Star Wars.. Saw some other parts of the park too!

Ended the night with a little lightsaber fun...

Headed to Epcot for Day 2. Again, got there super early and got in as much as we could. Loved! :)

Day 3 brought us back to Disney Hollywood Studios...

Momma loves Dex and Dex loves Oliver

Bubbles with Ava

Ladies who Brunch

47th Birthday

My mom sent a Cat Mom t-shirt. I made myself a gluten free- keto cake!

 

Traditions

Continuing the annual tradition of spending Christmas Morning (AKA Missy-Mas) at the Capponcelli House. 

Disney World

People who make you smile

Baking with Ava

Christmas Morning at the Capponcelli's

Selfies with Aunt Michelle and Ava

 All the Peoples!

USS John C. Stennis 25th Reunion

It's not every day that an event like this happens and I am proud to say that I got to be a part of the fun!  25 years ago this week, the US Navy Aircraft Carrier, the USS John C. Stennis CVN-74 was commissioned. I was one of the crew that was stationed aboard along with my husband Terry.  As the Stennis was back in Norfolk, they invited the plank owners aboard to see the old girl. This was the day!

The hight before, we met a few of our close friends for dinner and drinks at the Norfolk Waterside area.

I can't post some of the pics from the inside of the ship, you know operational security and all! But here are some that I can share! 

Family Day at Hollins

Claire's college was hosting Family Day so Terry and I drove up and picked up her Dad (my brother Mike) on the way. She's a freshman at Hollins University and took us around campus and up to the Roanoke Star. We ended the weekend with a trip to Cracker Barrel!

An Evening of Poe

 What a lovely night at the Hunter House! (Victorian Museum in Norfolk - Link to site HERE) 

They hosted an Evening of Poe for Halloween and I just HAD to go! I love his work and the plan was to hear small sections read by various artists in different rooms in the house. We had such a great time!

Ava Pigtails

 Baby Ava let me put pigtails today.