Going away celebrations

A happy and fun part of moving away is Going Away Parties.

Last week the gals at work threw me a going away party.

Last night, several of my favorite friends joined me

at Spiros in Silverdale. Being with my friends is just about the best

way to spend time. Wonderful women who I love and admire.

Their friendship and forever influence in my life is felt.

I have no tears yet, because the reality of leaving has not

really hit yet. I know at some point I will lose it and have a good cry or two.

But until then, this is a very happy time for me to

celebrate with friends!

The second part of the evening was driving across

the street to Origami Sushi. They serve the best

fried bananas and ice cream. They have coconut, ginger, mango, red bean (tastes like cotton candy)

and a few other exotic flavors. My favorite is coconut ice cream.

So if you are looking for a new dessert experience.....

Check it out!

Little Miss Copper

It is official!

Our first granddaughter is on her way!

Mom and Dad = Shannon & Brian

Approximate due date = October 2013 (7th or so)

Am I excited? Why yes I am. To be honest though, I really had wrapped my head around having all grandsons and feeling honored about that. So I would have been just as excited to be expecting another grandson. What is important, of course, is that Mom and baby are healthy and strong!

The intricacies of Burke Waldron

After I sold my car, we needed to take Fred's car to the dealer for oil change & stuff. So we ended up borrowing my Dad's Camry. If you don't already know it, my Dad is all about comfort and customizing things to his taste. So his dashboard has been customized. The dash wasn't lit up enough, so he added these little spotlights.

Next his custom GPS stand.

Then his custom wiring.

Here is a closeup of the tiny spotlights he installed.

Here is his auxilliary unit for whatever he wants to add to his plug ins. 

You can only imagine what his work van looks like. This is what makes him unique and wonderful too.

It's baaacccckkkk!

Today Fred & I went back to our storage unit and brought our stuff back. It does look so much better boxed up though. I'm actually quite pleased that we have done so well to get lots done ahead of time. We are still waiting for the appraisal....hoping that all goes well. The Inspection was a breeze. Thank you Fred for all your hours of work and worry.

We even have a moving sale date set for next Saturday the 11th. I can't believe we are actually somehow making that happen. I didn't think it was possible. All of Fred's predictions are coming to pass. Shame on me for doubting.

We have a pile of moving sale stuff started too. Fred is working on the garage and shed today.

I've gone and done it!

Yesterday was the first time I have ever experienced Blu Berry Yogurt....I was impressed and know that I will be returning. There are too many options that simply do not go together. They must be selected in their own group of yumminess! Thank you Debbie for the treat.

Yikes

We accepted an offer on our house!

A Prince & his Harem

 Little Buddy and six of his cousins plus Mommy.