Life in the D'oh!

STEVE JOBS DIES

2011-10-06T21:06:00.004-06:00

Steve Jobs, co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc., passed away on

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 at the age of 56.

“No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don't want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be, because Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. It is Life's change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new. Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.

Everything else is secondary.” – Steve Jobs

He made the ONLY phone that I could understand and use!!!

RIP Steve

Signing off: I am sad tonight - Anita

Let's Try It Again

2011-10-03T20:41:00.002-06:00

Went to Marie's daughter's wedding back on the Memorial weekend 2011. Had a really good time. There was a photo booth at the reception and we were all acting silly. Julie Stevens is the viking, Julie Franco is the model, Anita Fleming is the nerd in glasses and loves the horn, and Marie Miller is the Daisy.

IVE SAID IT BEFORE AND I'LL SAY IT AGAIN...

2011-04-21T15:29:00.002-06:00

Hey all, I've said it before and I'll say it again....I am going to start updating my blog again. I have been side tracked by the ever popular (and rightly so) Face Book! However, as much as I love Face Book it doesn't allow me to go on and on and on like I normally do.

Easter is right around the corner (this Sunday). The family is coming over to our house for the ham dinner. I must get the house clean for company...dang dog hair and dust...never ending...never ending and never ending.

Jim has been traveling alot lately for work. He went to Chicago for a week in March and then Stanford Univ in Calif, Philadelphia and Chicago again next week (all in April). He has to go to Las Vegas in May. He is also on the tail end of Univ of Phoenix. He all ready got his Associates last year and will have his bachelor probably around July and then he's thinking of getting his Masters. And he has done this in less then 2.5 years and has kept a 3.95 GPA....he sure has been busy lately.

Me on the other hand, I've been working at AVsuperstore.com for the last two years again. My real estate career never really took off so I ended up letting my license lapse. I am still also bookkeeping for Wire Speed. Same ol, same ol.

Now that spring and summer are coming around, there will be more to write about and more then likely some rants!!

Signing off: Anita

It Sure Has Been Awhile

2010-10-18T19:02:00.004-06:00

Hello again, it has been awhile since I blogged. I have been Face Booking all the time but I miss my blogging. We had a busy summer this year. Jim and I went to the Antiques RoadShow in Billings MT and found out we had alot of stuff that has sentimental value (the best kind as far as I'm concerned). The next weekend after that we drove to Rapid City SD for my cousin Sandy's daughter Rene's wedding!! Came back and spent about 5 days a the cabin and then I attended my High Schools 30 Year Class Reunion!!! Shout out to the Class of 1980!!! Love ya all!!

More Later....PS.....Thats Jim in the water....he LOVES the water!!

TIME FOR ANOTHER DUMB BLONDE JOKE

2009-06-02T12:41:00.001-06:00

Why do blondes always smile during lightning storms?
They think their picture is being taken.

Why did the blonde put lipstick on her forehead?

Because she was trying to make up her mind.

What did the blonde say when she saw the sign in front of the YMCA?
"Look! They spelled MACY'S wrong."

AWESOME PICTURE

2009-05-05T15:44:00.003-06:00

Jessica (who is pictured above) is the niece of our really good friends from California (Kevin and Tina). She did a glamour photo type session with a new twist. PIN UP GIRL!!! I think she looks awesome. She told me the dresses were purchased at a website called http://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/

I took a gander at the website and they have such cute clothes and accessories. Prices were not that outrageous either. Jessica just recently got married and her and her husband will be stationed in Germany sometime this year. I know what picture is going to be in his locker. LOL
Signing off: I just might have to do me a Pin Up Girl Photo Shoot Anita

TIME FOR ANOTHER DUMB BLONDE JOKE

2009-05-02T18:45:00.003-06:00

A blonde was driving down the road listening to the radio and was quite upset when she heard blonde joke after blonde joke. A little way down the road, she saw another blonde out in a field rowing a boat. The blonde stopped her car and angrily jumped out yelling,

"You dumb blonde bimbo! It's blondes like you that give the rest of us a bad name! If I could swim I'd come out there and give you what's coming to you!"

Happy Easter!!

2009-04-12T09:48:00.000-06:00

Today is the day the Lord has made....REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT!!!!

My Brother John and My Sister In Law Sandy

2009-04-02T20:06:00.001-06:00

TIME FOR ANOTHER DUMB BLONDE JOKE

2009-04-02T11:32:00.002-06:00

LOCKED OUT OF THE CAR

Two blondes lock thier keys in the car. One of the blondes tries to break into the car while the the other one watches. Finally the first blonde says "Darn, I can't get in the car!"

The other blond replies, "keep trying, it looks like it is going to rain and the top is down".

THE BIGGEST BUNNY EVER!!!

2009-04-02T11:24:00.001-06:00

PLEASE READ

2009-03-26T10:03:00.008-06:00

I friend of mine sent this article that I thought was a MUST read for everybody!

If you are an owner of a dog that belongs to a 'dangerous breed' category and you also have a small child please take this as a warning. Don't leave your dog with the child unattended under any circumstances. Only a little moment was enough for the following to happen

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WAIT FOR IT........

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Back From Phoenix!

2009-03-20T16:26:00.000-06:00

ARIZONA HERE WE COME

2009-03-08T18:40:00.002-06:00

My mom and I are flying out tomorrow for Phoenix Arizona for a little babysitting for a week. We are going to be watching Abby-11 years, Caleb-8 years and Elly-4 years.

Weather is suppose to be 75-80 degrees all week long so mom should be able to thaw out. However in my case, you all know how I feel about the heat so I may be having a melt down. Good thing they have a swimming pool. LOL!!!

Signing off: May have to get me some turquoise jewelry Anita

Nephew aka: Awesome Hockey Player

2009-02-23T11:45:00.003-07:00

Tyler at the playoffs in Phoenix Arizona!

Picture by my brother Brian (additional pictures can be found at http://www.orlovichphotography.com)
He is an awesome Hockey Player.....GO TYLER!
Signing off: Brrrrr why are hockey rinks so cold...Anita

Pearly Whites

2009-02-23T11:35:00.002-07:00

I got my teeth whitened a couple months ago. LOVE IT!!! My dentist is Dr. Dolby in Eagle Idaho and he and his staff, Cynthia, Robyn and Stacy are wonderful!

Signing off: Shade your eyes people when I smile...I GLOW..Anita

LOTS OF SNOW IN DONNELLY

2009-02-23T11:30:00.002-07:00

Jim and I took a drive up to Donnelly a couple weeks ago and it was beautiful! It was very cloudy and overcast in Boise but the mountains had blue crystal clear sky. There was a whole lot of snow up there. We had a good day!

Signing off: Dashing through the snow.....Anita

Angie Batis...I havent had time to call you back!

2009-02-09T20:57:00.001-07:00

AND YOU THINK YOUR ABSENT MINDED!

2009-02-09T20:49:00.002-07:00

I went to make a deposit at the bank the other day and when I got home, guess what was sitting next to me. I had to take it back the next day and I was very embarressed to say the least!

I started to do the dishes and I turned the water on, filled it with soap and then went to load the dryer. Well, I completely forgot about the water and when I came back....HOLY MOLY...I caught it just as it was going over the sink! Now tell me, where can I get some good "Mind" medicine. LOL

Signing off: Trying to stay focused Anita

OUR DURANGO HAS REACHED A MILESTONE!

2009-02-02T16:24:00.002-07:00

This is our 1999 Silver Dodge Durango (picture similar to ours). This weekend our Durango reached an awesome milestone. 100,000 Miles and Counting! Jim and I have never had a vehicle reach that many miles before so we were pretty stoked. Now lets keep our fingers crossed that the old SUV doesnt start going into the crapper. So far so good, only some minor work on it.

Signing off: Keep On Truckin....Anita

DANG DOG

2009-01-23T10:20:00.002-07:00

I went to go get lunch for Jim and myself yesterday. I decided to go get Quizno's. I brought the sandwiches home. I put my sandwich on a plate, I put Jim's sandwich on a plate. I took Jim's sandwich to him in the office (he was working through lunch). I went back to get my sandwich. There was only an empty plate. NO SANDWICH!! I look outside and Bohdan is enjoying my Quizno's sandwich! DANG DOG!

I GOT MY FIRST SPEEDING TICKET YESTERDAY

2009-01-23T10:15:00.003-07:00

BUT AT LEAST I WASN'T GOING THIS FAST!!!!!!

Signing off: Who wants to post my bail? Anita

Dumb Blonde Joke

2009-01-23T09:56:00.000-07:00

A Blonde is watching the news with her husband when the newscaster says 'Two Brazilian men die in a skydiving accident.'The blonde starts crying to her husband, sobbing 'That's horrible!!! So many men dying that way!'Confused, he says, 'Yes dear, it is sad, but they were skydiving, and there is always that risk involved.'After a few minutes, the blonde, still sobbing, says...

'How many is a Brazilian?'

2009-01-21T18:14:00.008-07:00

Poor, poor Barbie. She never had a chance. Her beautiful dress was shredded and her limbs were all but torn off. Even in this unfortunate state, she never stopped smiling!! Who could have done such a heinous crime................

These Two: AKA Barbie Killer and Barbie Killer Accomplice!

Signing off: Watch your Barbies, you just never know Anita

THESE ARE PRETTY FUNNY!

2009-01-20T10:27:00.000-07:00

I would venture to say that during times like these (for all of us) a little humor is in order. My wife and I are watching Who Wants To Be A Millionaire while we were in bed. I turned to her and said, "Do you want to have sex?" "No," she answered.I then said, "Is that your final answer?" She didn't even look at me this time, simply saying, "Yes." So I said, "Then I'd like to phone a friend." ...And that's how the fight began....********

After retiring, I went to the Social Security office to apply for Social Security. The woman behind the counter asked me for my driver's license to verify my age. I looked in my pockets and realized I had left my wallet at home. I told the woman that I was very sorry, but I would have to go home and come back later.The woman said, 'Unbutton your shirt'. So I opened my shirt revealing my curly silver hair. She said, 'That silver hair on your chest is proof enough for me' and she processed my Social Security application.When I got home, I excitedly told my wife about my experience at the Social Security office! She said, 'you should have dropped your pants. You might have gotten Disability, too'And that's how the fight began.....********

Saturday morning I got up early, quietly dressed, made my lunch, grabbed the dog, and slipped quietly into the garage. I hooked up the boat up to the truck, and proceeded to back out into a torrential downpour.The wind was blowing 50 mph, so I pulled back into the garage, turned on the radio, and discovered that the weather would be bad all day. I went back into the house, quietly undressed, and slipped back intobed.I cuddled up to my wife's back, now with a different anticipation, and whispered, 'The weather out there is terrible.' My loving wife of 10 years replied, 'Can you believe my stupid husband is out fishing in that?'And that's how the fight began.....********

My wife and I were sitting at a table at my high school reunion, and Ikept staring at a drunken lady swigging her drink as she sat alone ata nearby table. My wife asked, 'Do you know her?''Yes,' I sighed, 'she's my old girlfriend. I understand she took todrinking right after we split up those many & years ago, and I hearshe hasn't been sober since.''My God!' says my wife, 'Who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?' And that's how the fight began.....********

I rear-ended a car this morning. So, there we were alongside the road and slowly the other driver got out of his car. You know how sometimes you just get soooo stressed and little things just seem funny?Yeah, well I couldn't believe it.... He was a DWARF!!! He stormed over to my car, looked up at me, and shouted, 'I AM NOTHAPPY!!!'So, I looked down at him and said, 'Well, then which one are you?'And that's how the fight began.....********

A woman is standing nude, looking in the bedroom mirror. She is not happy with what she sees and says to her husband, 'I feel horrible; I look old, fat and ugly. I really need you to pay me a compliment.'The husband replies, 'Your eyesight's darn near perfect.'And that's how the fight began.....

GOOD LUCK MR PRESIDENT

2009-01-20T08:31:00.002-07:00

I want to wish President Obama

the Best for the future!

Lets hope his vision will be

realized and full filled.

The Great Hot Tub Fest of 2008

2009-01-17T21:07:00.000-07:00

CHRISTMAS COOKIES AND LEARNING HOW TO BEAD

2009-01-17T20:54:00.001-07:00

A Little Christmas Present

2009-01-17T18:32:00.003-07:00

This is me giving Julie a little XMAS present. It was a cute little box with some make up in it from Sephora. What was really cute about it, it had written on the bottom of the box

"Anita Vacation" LOL I saw that and had to buy it!

Signing off: Anita Vacation!

The Family Christmas Picture!

2009-01-17T18:10:00.002-07:00

In the back: Sandy, Nicole, Jessie, Julie, Abby, Amy and Brian

In the Front: John, Caleb, Rambo, Caroline, Elly, Paul, Chris, Tyler, Anita and Wally (Jim was with us in spirit but physically in Fernley NV)

Signing Off: Ho Ho Ho Anita

GOING THROUGH SOME OLD PICTURES

2009-01-16T23:55:00.002-07:00

This is a picture that Jim took a couple of years ago when he was flying home from a business trip. You can see the engine of the plane and then down below is part of Lucky Peak Reservoir. I always thought this was a pretty cool picture.
Signing off: Look out down belooooow Anita

I THINK I MAY HAVE A GHOST

2009-01-16T23:27:00.005-07:00

Ok, my sister Julie came over to take some face shots of me and after looking at all the pictures (she took about 50) a weird thing appeared. In about 8 of the pictures a dark shadow was on me. At first we were thinking that it was just her hand getting in the way or the camera strap or even her shadow, but when we looked closer, we noticed that it was kind of a transparent black and not solid. That leaves out strap or the hand. She had about 5-7 of the same exact pose (the only difference would be the tilt of my head) so if it were a shadow, it should have fallen on the picture the exact same way each time. Also we tried to duplicate it so a shadow would fall and we couldn't duplicate it!!!! WEIRD!!!!

Signing off: I think I may have to hire a Ghost Hunter Anita

MY FATTY FATTY HANDSOME BOY

2009-01-10T22:26:00.003-07:00

This is Wally!

He is my Chubby Wubby

Fatty Fatty baby!

He's pretty handsome though!

ANOTHER BAT STORY

2009-01-10T21:22:00.004-07:00

Friends, family, fine wine, a $30,000 investment and a year and a half of planning: it should have been the perfect wedding.
But Sydney couple Steve and Leigh Buttel claim unwanted guests — including maggots in their wedding bed and bedroom invasions by BATS — turned their wedding into a bride's worst nightmare.
The couple and family members arrived at Peppers Creek in Australia on Nov. 28, a day before the wedding.
The newlyweds had allegedly found maggots described by the groom as "the size of chocolate bullets" in their wedding bed and a dead BAT, covered in maggots, above their bedhead.
Other guests fled their room in the middle of the night when a BAT emerged from the fireplace and "flapped around the room."
The newlyweds abandoned their suite on the wedding night and sought refuge on a blow-up mattress on the floor of a cottage occupied by Leigh Buttell's father and grandparents.
This story is condensed from FoxNews.com

As you may or may not know, my family (Mom, Dad, Sister and Brothers) have a "hate...hate" relationship with BATS!! When I run across funny bat stories I will share them with you here. LOL

Signing off: A little too batty Anita

DOG PACK ATTACKS GATOR IN FLORIDA!

2009-01-09T16:11:00.005-07:00

At times nature can be cruel, but there is also a raw beauty, and even a certain justice manifested within that cruelty. The alligator, one of the oldest and ultimate predators, normally considered the "apex predator", can still fall victim to implemented 'team work' strategy, made possible due to the tight knit social structure and "survival of the pack mentality" bred into the canines.

See the remarkable photograph below courtesy of Nature Magazine. Note that the Alpha dog has a muzzle hold on the gator preventing it from breathing, while another dog has a hold on the tail to keep it from thrashing. The third dog attacks the soft underbelly of the gator.

Not for the squeamish!

Signing off: LOL-Soooooooooo Cute Anita

70% OFF COLDWATER CREEK WEBSITE

2008-12-30T11:35:00.003-07:00

Hey everybody,

One of the best stores for clothes is COLDWATER CREEK!! At the end of the year they always have a huge sale on everything in the store. Right now it is a 50% off. However, I have a coupon code that makes EVERYTHING 70% off in the store. It's awesome. Coldwater Creek has the best jackets and pants!!! I love em.

I just thought I would pass the goodness on to my friends. I got the coupon from my Sister-In-Law Amy (she is the best shopper around).

The code is WXH6446

Enjoy!!!!

Signing off: Shop Shop till I drop Anita

Oops, I forgot to tell you, you have to shop on line www.coldwatercreek.com and it is only good till January 5th (I believe)

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!

2008-12-25T09:58:00.001-07:00

SECRET IDENTITY

2008-12-11T20:01:00.003-07:00

I have been a little concerned about my old boss and friend from AVSuperstore. Back in October whenever I came in to visit the sides of his face were getting very very hairy! MUTTON CHOPS!! Oh no......is this a new fad? Was his cheeks just starting to get cold and he wanted built in warmers? Was he bitten by a werewolf and was starting to turn? I asked many many different questions but there was only one plausible answer.....

His secret identity was WOLVERINE!!!

Signing off: You need to get your nails cut Joel-Anita

Turkey Day

2008-12-11T19:54:00.004-07:00

This is my sister Julie and my brother John.

We were trying to get a half way decent picture of us. At least as good as it can get after eating the "THANKSGIVING DINNER"!!!!!

And this is the poor carcass after we got done with it!

Signing off: Anybody got a tums? Anita

I'VE BEEN SICK

2008-12-05T21:15:00.002-07:00

Sorry I have'nt written in a while. Jim gave me a cold just before Thanksgiving and I'm still trying to get rid of it. Cough Cough!!!!!

Hopefully I should start feeling better soon. Pray for me people, pray for me!

Signing off: Going to bed where I belong Anita

I AM NOW OFFICIAL!!

2008-11-21T16:33:00.005-07:00

I am now officially licensed with the State of Idaho to sell Real Estate and I have hired on with Keller Williams Boise.
I am very excited to start my new career! Sell Sell Sell!!!
Signing off: Anita: Real Estate Consultant

THIS IS WHAT YOU SHOULD DO!

2008-11-20T16:45:00.003-07:00

A HEART-HEALTHY PRAYER FOR THE HOLIDAY: BY UNKNOWN

Lord, grant me the strength that I may not fall

Into the clutches of cholesterol.

At saturated fat, I'll never mutter,

For the road to hell is paved with butter.

And cake is cursed and cream is awful.

And Satan is hiding in every waffle.

Beelzebub is a chocolate drop,

and Lucifer is a lollipop.

Teach me the evils of hollandaise,

of pasta and gobs of mayonnaise.

And crips fried chicken from the South,

Lord, if you love, SHUT MY MOUTH!

Signing off: All this talk of food is making me hungry: Anita

THIS IS WHAT YOU SHOULDNT DO!

2008-11-20T16:44:00.002-07:00

Love to Laugh!

2008-11-18T13:37:00.002-07:00

May your stuffing be tasty May your turkey be plump,

May your potatoes and gravy Have never a lump.

May your yams be delicious And your pies take the prize,

And may your Thanksgiving dinner Stay off of your thighs!

WHAT A PRETTY MERMAID!

2008-11-17T21:04:00.004-07:00

My niece Abby loves to act. Right now she is in a production of "The Little Mermaid" and was cast as Arials sister. This is a picture of Abby during one of her performances. Is'nt she beautiful! I want to say she takes after me, but she definitely takes after her mom and dad in the looks department. My mom and dad (Gma and Gpa) flew down to see her in the play. They just flew back in today and they both said Abby was wonderful. I cant wait for the family to come up for Christmas because they will be bringing a tape of the play, that way we all will get a chance to see Abby perform.

Signing off: To Be Or Not To Be, That Is The Question Anita

Tamarack

2008-11-14T16:37:00.003-07:00

This is me and one of my best friends in the whole world, Ann Singer. I have known Ann since the 7th grade. I used to take piano lessons with a minister's wife that lived down the street and Ann had her lessons right after mine. Well, lets say we didnt really like each other at first and she used to come early to make me nervous!! LOL
However, we ended up becoming the best of friends and even to this day I know she will always be there for me.

Ann, me and her daughter Missy went up to McCall and this is a picture of when we went up to Tamarack to take a look see. It was soooo pretty!

Signing off: I love the Mountains Anita

SEPHORA MAKEOVERS

2008-11-14T16:20:00.002-07:00

Wednesday, Misty, Leonora and I went to Sephora to look at all the great make up they offer. Misty and I decided to get makeovers and boy did we have a great time. Colleen the make up artist was very nice and she did a wonderful job. She even told us all about how she started her rostafarian hair and how she maintains it. It was very very interesting!

Sophora doesnt charge for the make overs and they even gave us a little baggy of samples to take home. I LOVE THAT STORE!!

Signing off: Mirror Mirror on the wall, who's the fairest in the mall ANITA AND MISTY

SCARVES!!!

2008-11-11T21:21:00.003-07:00

I am going through a scarf phase!! I love em!!! All the different colors and textures. Scarves must be in style this season because I see them everywhere. So if you see me out and about you will probably see me wearing a scarf!

Signing off: All Tied Up Anita

MY MOM AND I WERE JUST TALKING ABOUT THIS

2008-11-10T14:26:00.005-07:00

This is so wierd. My mom and I were just talking about this picture. How nobody ever really knew for sure who the two people were. I love this picture though. What a wonderful way to say "War is Over"!!

NEW YORK (AP) -- A 90-year-old who says she's the woman being kissed by a sailor in Times Square in one of World War II's most famous photographs reunited in town with the Navy on Sunday -- days before she is to serve as grand marshal of the city's Veterans Day parade.
Edith Shain of Los Angeles, donning a white nurse's uniform like the one she wore back in 1945, went to see the musical revival of "South Pacific" and posed for pictures, being hoisted off her feet on stage by five of the actors in their Navy whites.
On Tuesday, she'll ride in the parade at the head of a contingent of World War II veterans.
The "South Pacific" event was a touching reminder of history, but very different from August 15, 1945, the day Shain recalls that she joined thousands of people whooping it up after Japan surrendered. Right there on Broadway and 45th Street, a sailor suddenly grabbed and kissed her -- and the moment was caught by Alfred Eisenstaedt, a Life magazine photographer.
His picture from V-J Day became one of the 20th century's most iconic images. But Eisenstaedt didn't get the names of either party, and efforts years later by Life to identify them produced a number of claimants, says Bobbi Baker Burrows, a Life editor with deep knowledge of the subject.
About 1980, Shain recalls, she wrote a letter to Life, identifying herself as the woman in the nurse's uniform. Eisenstaedt wrote back and later visited her in California and gave her a copy of the photo. But Eisenstaedt, who died in 1995, was never sure that Shain was the woman in the photo, Burrows said.
Because of renewed interest in the subject, she recalled, "Life decided to run an article saying, `If you are the sailor or the nurse in the picture, please step forward."'
"We received claims from a few nurses and dozens of sailors, but we could never prove that any of them were the actual people, and Eisenstaedt himself just said he didn't know," she said.
Even the fact that Shain stands only 4 feet 9 isn't helpful in analyzing the photo, in which the sailor has her in what looks more like a death grip than an embrace, with both of their faces obscured.
By her own account, Shain said she could not identify the bussing boy in blue.
"I went from Doctors Hospital to Times Square that day because the war was over, and where else does a New Yorker go?" she said. "And this guy grabbed me and we kissed, and then I turned one way and he turned the other. There was no way to know who he was, but I didn't mind because he was someone who had fought for me." Watch a WWII veteran's memories »
At least three veterans still lay claim to being the kissing sailor, and at least one other woman has claimed to be the nurse. But Shain, who left nursing to become a kindergarten teacher in Los Angeles for 30 years, appears to hold the edge -- by virtue of persistence, an effervescent charm and unabashed patriotism.
"As for the picture," she says, "it says so many things -- hope, love, peace and tomorrow. The end of the war was a wonderful experience, and that photo represents all those feelings."

IT WAS A JOKE

2008-11-10T09:43:00.000-07:00

I have not been selected to appear on South Park!! It was a joke!!

GO BSU GO

2008-11-07T21:16:00.001-07:00

GO BRONCOS GO!!!! WIN WIN WIN

I'm Famous

2008-11-07T21:01:00.003-07:00

Well most of you know that I do enjoy a good South Park episode once in a while. As luck would have it, I was asked to host an episode where all the boys: Cartman, Kenny, Stan and Kyle all fall in love with my character. It should air sometime in 2009.

I was able to sneak out the publicity photo so you could take a sneak peak before it airs. I must say I had a really good time doing the show and I will let you know well in advance what day it will be showing. That way you can mark it on your calenders. LOL

Signing off: It was a slow day in Eagle Anita

SOUTH PARK OBAMA EPISODE

2008-11-06T18:58:00.004-07:00

Last nights South Park episode was so funny. I have a link to a clip of the episode below:

From The Huffington Post:

It didn't take long for the notoriously-fast-working folks at South Park to lampoon President-Elect Obama. Last night's episode featured the president-elect, Michelle Obama, John McCain and Sarah Palin. The episode, "About Last Night," revolves around an Ocean's 11-style plot to steal the Hope diamond.

http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/209726/

Signing off: Need to learn how to link properly Anita

HI JOEL

2008-11-04T21:00:00.001-07:00

You finally visited my blog!!
:)

TRAFFIC JAM IN DONNELLY IDAHO 2008

2008-11-04T15:19:00.002-07:00

Ann, Missy and I were on our way up to Tamarack Lodge in Donnelly Idaho when we ran into a little traffic jam. The shepherds were bringing the flock down from the higher elevations to the lower pasture. We were kind of stuck amongst all these sheep and pack horses/mules and dogs for about 45 minutes. It was a pretty awesome sight.

Signing off: Me with no mint jelly Anita

ANOTHER TV SHOW BITES THE DUST!

2008-11-04T14:37:00.006-07:00

KING OF THE HILL IS BEING CANCELLED!!

Yahoo News: Los Angeles-

Final episodes of the half-hour series, now in its 13th year, likely will air during the 2009-10 season, Fox said Friday. The network recently ordered 13 new episodes, and animated series have a long production schedule.

Jim and I have enjoyed this show for quite awhile. From Bobby's "That boy just ain't right" shinanigans to Peggy's sooo bad Spanish and her Spapeggy to Hank and the guys "Yup" in the alley way. Will we ever know how Luann's and Lucky's little baby turns out? Will Bill ever get remarried, and speaking of that what ever happened to Kahn's Mama that Bill was dating? Will Bobby and Kahn Jr. ever get hitched. Will Dale ever realize that Joseph is John Redcorn's biological son? And will Boomhower EVER learn how to speak comprehensible ENGLISH!! LOL

It is a funny cartoon and it is family friendly. Jim and I enjoy most of the "Adult" cartoons: The Simpsons (of course), Family Guy, American Dad, South Park, Futurama, Spongebob Squarepants but I must admit most of them leave alittle bit to be desired in the "Everybody in the family can watch it" catagory.

KING OF THE HILL.....YOU WILL BE MISSED!

Signing off: I watch too much TV Anita

WE VOTED!!!!

2008-11-04T14:12:00.003-07:00

We took advantage of our Right To Vote!!!

It's going to be real interesting to see who ends up winning this election. I hope who ever it is will be able to do THE VERY BEST for our country! We need somebody we can believe in again.

Signing off: I hope our two votes counted-Anita

WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON

2008-11-03T17:00:00.002-07:00

Great Goggley Mooggley...............

Apparently the National Weather Service said we had a Tornado touch down in Eagle. It was around the Floating Feather/Eagle Rd area. I was watching Channel 7 News and a lady and her husband whipped out the camera and was able to take a pretty good picture of it. So far it didnt do any damage. By golly Dorothy...we arnt in Kansas anymore!

Signing off: Hang on....Anita

DONT FORGET TO VOTE BY TOMORROW NOV 4

2008-11-03T09:02:00.001-07:00

You can also go to www.canivote.org and check to see if your registered. It also has alot of information on the voting process.
Signing off: Vote Vote Vote Anita

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYBODY!!!!

2008-10-30T19:11:00.000-06:00

TRICK OR TREAT CANDY QUIZ

2008-10-29T11:09:00.003-06:00

The Trick or Treat Candy Quiz
Quiz by Stepfanie Romine, Staff Writer Sparks People.com

Trick or Treat: 2 mini Reese's cups are lower in calories than 2 pieces of taffy. Treat! 2 mini Reese's cups are lower in calories (80 calories, 5g fat, 10g sugars) than 2 pieces of taffy (110 calories, 1g fat, 24g sugars).

Trick or Treat: 6 Whoppers malted milk balls are lower in fat than 1 Fun Size Snickers bar. Trick! A Fun Size Snickers bar (45 calories, 2g fat, 6g sugars) contains 2 fewer fat grams than 6 Whoppers (60 calories, 2.5g fat, 8g sugars).

Trick or Treat: 22 pieces of candy corn contain fewer calories than a Fun Size Almond Joy bar. Trick! A Fun Size Almond Joy (100 calories, 5g fat, 19g sugars) is surprisingly lower in calories than 22 pieces of candy corn (140 calories, 0g fat, 28g sugars).

Trick or Treat: Which Fun Size candy bar contains the most fat? Snickers/Kit Kat/3 Musketeers. A Kit Kat has 2.5 g fat; the other two bars each contain 2 grams of fat.

Trick or Treat: A Fun Size 3 Musketeers bar is lower in calories than 14 gummi bears. A Fun Size 3 Musketeers bar (70 calories, 2g fat, 11g sugars) contains half the calories of just 14 gummi bears (140 calories, 0g fat, 22g sugars)!

Trick or Treat: One Fun Size bag of M&M's contains 120 calories. A Fun Size bag of M&M's contains 110 calories, 5g fat and 13g sugars

Trick or Treat: A quarter cup of Sun-Maid yogurt-covered raisins is lower in calories than one Fun Size bag of Skittles. A 1/4-cup serving of these yogurt-covered raisins has 130 calories while a Fun Size bag of Skittles has 80.

Which is the lowest-calorie peanut treat? 2 Mini Reese’s Cups/1 Fun Size bag of Peanut M&M’s/1 Fun Size Butterfinger bar/1 Fun Size Pay Day bar. Two mini Reese's cups contain just 80 calories. Calories in the other treats are as follows: Peanut M&M's (93), Butterfinger (100 calories), and Pay Day (90 calories).

Trick or Treat: A Fun Size pack of Starburst (2 chews) has more calories than a large banana. Starburst candies have 140 calories; a large banana has 125.

Signing off: Gee, I have a hankering for some candy Anita

IDAHO REAL ESTATE SCHOOL-OCT 6-17 2008

2008-10-28T17:30:00.004-06:00

This is a picture of me and my classmates from the Idaho Real Estate School. We have Victoria, Alan, Trevor, Brad, our instructor Mike, Brittnay, Noah, Kristie, Leonora, Paula, Alicia, Anita, Shelly, Troy and Alana.

It was an intense two weeks but like I said before, Mike was an awesome instructor!! Paula is suppose to get us all together for drinks so I hope she comes through soon!

Signing off: Just call me schoolgirl Anita

WHO SELLS THIS MIRROR?

2008-10-25T20:34:00.002-06:00

Our Poor Little State Senator!

2008-10-25T20:15:00.002-06:00

Well I just about laughed my "you know what" off when I found this cartoon. When Jim was traveling alot last year he had enough miles that he ended up in first class and he often found himself seated next to Larry Craig on the plane. After the Senator's little mishap in the restroom we used to ask Jim if he ever saw the Senator tapping his foot and stuff like that. LOL!!! I'm afraid there were alot of jokes at Larry Craigs expense. However, I say if your a public figure and you're going to do STUPID stuff like that, your "Fair Game"!! I wonder if Happy Feet was the Senators favorite movie? LOL

Signing off: Glad I'm not a Senator Anita

I PASSED!!!

2008-10-23T15:31:00.004-06:00

YIPPY!!! THANK YOU...THANK YOU...THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

I passed my Federal and State exam. So that means I now only have to interview with a broker (I want to interview with John L Scott). And if they sign my little piece of paper saying that I can work in their brokerage firm, then I can take my four exam certificates, my brokers signature paper, my high school diploma (where ever that might be hiding) and my finger prints and I can go get my license!

I have a friend who has been in the business for 20 years who works for John L Scott and she is going to mentor me. So she will show me the ropes and hopefully show me some tricks of the trade!! My friend Angie who works for Group One also invited me to interview with her broker also. She says he is fabulous!! Gee, it's so nice to be wanted!! LOL

I hope I don't have to take too many more tests in the future....I don't think my nerves could take anymore! I am so happy I passed and I am looking forward to starting a new career in the Real Estate Market!!!

Signing off: Anita (99% Real Estate Agent)

IM NOT QUITE BACK YET

2008-10-22T17:51:00.001-06:00

OK, I passed last Fridays exam. I missed all five math questions but I was still able to pull a passing grade.

TOMORROW I TAKE THE FED AND STATE EXAM FOR MY LISCENSE!!!

KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED! PRAY FOR ME PEOPLE...PRAY FOR ME.

Sooooo Funny!

2008-10-12T10:55:00.002-06:00

This was on my Daily Trivia the morning.

A pregnant Goldfish is called a "TWIT" LOL hahahhhahahahha

Signing off: Anita (Glad I'm not pregnant)

One Test Down, Three To Go!!

2008-10-11T20:35:00.005-06:00

Hi Everybody, Sorry I haven't posted in a while. As you know, I started Real Estate School last Monday and I took the excellerated course which crammed 90 hours in to 10 days. Up at 6am, (which is not my hour of choice to get up) and out of school at 6pm. Long days thats for sure. Not too much time to do anything else.

My instructor Mike Gamblin is the best! This man should be a motivational speaker. He has made everything we are learning very interesting. I am very thankful I choose his school to get my education from. (By the way Angie B, if you read this, he remembers you from when you took his class).

One thing I have learned......there is an art to studying and retaining information. And I do NOT have that gift!! That's why I THANK GOD I have a great instructor. And if it wasn't for Jim (hubby) trying to drill the math into my head I know I would be floundering.

But..........I am happy to say I passed my first test on Friday and I got a 96! I even got the ONE MATH QUESTION correct! Though I did have to put it on the back burner and come back to it later because it was frustrating me to no end. I was the last one to finish but I didn't care, I wanted to make sure I didn't rush anything. What's the saying? "Last but not least" LOL

So Monday I start Module II. I am excited to find out what we learn next. Oh by the way, my instructor looks JUST LIKE Anthony Perkins. And then one of my classmates looks exactly like Patrick Stewart (John Luc Picard from Star Trek) and another one looks just like the mom from Gilmore Girls. LOL

So I probably will not write anything next week either because I only have so much time to study, but I will let you know if I pass or not next Friday. WISH ME LUCK!!!!

Signing off: Almost an Agent Anita

I'M TOO OLD FOR SCHOOL

2008-10-05T21:23:00.002-06:00

Can you believe it, I start school tomorrow morning at 8am-6pm for two weeks. I haven't been in a school type situation since hiring on with the airlines back in 1984. I will let you know how I am progressing and hopefully I will be full of wonder and enthusiasum! LOL It should be pretty interesting to learn all the ins and outs of the Real Estate Market.

Signing off: School Girl Anita

IM GLAD HE'S NOT MY DENTIST!

2008-10-05T21:13:00.002-06:00

Dentist Who Hates It When That Happens: Anne Greer filed a lawsuit in June against Winter Park, Fla., dentist Wesley Meyers over the death of her father last year during procedures to secure his dentures with implants. During the October 2006 visit, Meyers had accidentally dropped a screwdriver down the patient's throat, which required a colonoscopy to remove. The man returned the following year to give Meyers another chance (against his daughter's wishes), and during that procedure, Meyers accidentally dropped a torque wrench down his throat, creating problems that ultimately proved fatal. [WKMG-TV (Orlando), 6-22-08]

Signing off: Brush my teeth everyday Anita

THESE CARS ARE SO CUTE!

2008-10-03T10:00:00.002-06:00

These Smart Cars have got to be the cutest things on earth! I wonder if they will catch on here in the US. They are pretty popular in the European Market. I remember seeing them when Jim and I were in London about four or five years ago. To me it looked like a double lounge chair on wheels. LOL
Signing off: Smart Anita

THIS IS HOW I'M FEELING TODAY!

2008-10-01T09:43:00.002-06:00

Seven Things You Do Not Know About Me

2008-09-30T15:58:00.002-06:00

My friend Angie tagged me today so I guess I am now IT.

1. I wanted to be an Archeologist when I was young. But as I grew older I realized that Idaho probably didn't have a market for Archeologists. And at that time I was not planning on moving from Boise.

2. When I was in sixth grade my favorite singer was Cher. I just loved her! I would listen to her albums (yes the old fashioned vinyl kind) and sing and sing and sing. I also liked the Sonny and Cher show!

3. I am always trying out different homeopathic remedies. I have finally found a couple that are going to be long term. JUS and Calli/Fortune Tea.

4. I hate housework! I'm sure most people don't like it but I really really truely hate it. I'm sure I must have been a princess in a former life time and had maids and servents that cleaned up after me.

5. I am a very shy person. I would give anything to be able to chit chat with anybody about anything. You know how some people can go into a room and just start chit chatting, I on the other hand freeze up like a clam.

6. If I could choose one profession to be good at I would love to be a famous writer. I would love to write books and articles and screen plays. However, I do not know the first thing about writing and where you get ideas and where you would even start. So I blog instead which has been so much fun!

7. I always wonder what I would have been like if my parents had stayed in California instead of moving to Idaho when I was six. What kind of friends would I have had? Would I have been a problem child? What would I be doing now for a living? Who would I be married to? Questions like that. But let me tell you....I wouldn't have traded growing up in Boise for anything.

OK, now I am suppose to tag my blog friends. Unfortunately (besides Angie who tagged me) I only have one other blog friend and her name is Tancy (and Tancy just started a new job being a school teacher and her and her husband are right in the middle of remodeling their home and they have four active kids so I'm not sure if she is going to have time to write about herself).

And last but not least, I don't know how to do a link to another page. So I think as far as this tag is concerned I'm OUT!

LOL

Memory Sisters at the Farmers Market

2008-09-29T17:39:00.006-06:00

There are a couple of sisters that own a company called Memory Sisters www.memorysisters.com and they have a booth down at the Farmers Market. They hand paint on fabric and one of their most popular items is the Goddess Scarf that is silk and in the form of a Goddess. However you can only see the Goddess if you lay it out flat otherwise it looks like a beautiful multi colored silk scarf when you are wearing it.
About a month ago, I finally decided to purchase one of these beautiful scarfs (which are pretty expensive-but worth every penny) and as one of the sisters was wrapping up my purchase she said "Make sure you come back and let us know what kind of Goddess stories you encounter".
Well, I brought my purchase home, showed Jim and he said it was "Nice" (guys don't appreciate hand painted silk scarves like woman do) and then I put the scarf on my dining room table. The next morning I woke up and I was looking out the window to the back yard and I see something laying on the ground that was very colorful! OMG!!! I shouted and ran outside (in my PJ's) and there was my poor Goddess Scarf laying in a big heap.
Bohdan had taken it off the table and I'm not sure which dog did it but one of them ended up chewing off the top part of my scarf. The poor poor Goddess, she didnt even have a chance to adorn my neck before being chewed up!
When I was at the market last Saturday, I stopped by the Memory Sisters booth and told them my story. "A terrible tragedy" they said with a twinkle in their eyes and I could tell they were trying really hard not to laugh. They did chuckle though. One of the sisters said they could make me a commemorative scarf by hand painting the tragic scene onto a new scarf. I might just have to have them do that and have Jim get it for me for Christmas!!! LOL
Enjoy the pictures!
Signing off: Goddess Anita

Boise City Farmers Market

2008-09-29T17:14:00.003-06:00

Mom, Billie and I went down to the Boise Farmers Market on Saturday. The older ladies LOVE their fig jam and the Jam Lady that has a booth down at the market apparently makes the best fig jam around. Not that I can attest to that because you are not going to get me to eat fig jam.
Anyways, we had a lot of fun. Tasting the samples, drinking a little wine, watching the shows and of course people watching. There are a lot of interesting people out there.
Signing off: Farmer Anita

My Family Will Appreciate This Story!

2008-09-27T17:34:00.003-06:00

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — It wasn't just the caffeine that gave an Iowa woman an extra jolt after she had her morning coffee. It was also the bat she found in the filter.
The Iowa Department of Public Health says the woman reported a bat in her house but wasn't too worried about it. She turned on her automatic coffee maker before bedtime and drank her coffee the next morning.
She discovered the bat in the filter when she went to clean it that night. The woman has undergone treatment for possible rabies.
Health officials say that the bat was sent to a lab but that its brain was too cooked by the hot water to determine whether it had rabies. (From the Associated Press)

Ok Family, this could be us the next time we are up at the cabin!!!!!

Signing off: Anita-Anti Bat

I AM SO SO SAD!!!

2008-09-27T08:24:00.002-06:00

One of my favorite actors has died today. Here is what CNN had to say: Legendary actor Paul Newman dies at age 83
Paul Newman, the legendary actor whose steely-blue eyes, good-humored charm and advocacy of worthy causes made him one of the most renowned figures in American arts, has died, his spokeswoman told CNN today. Newman was 83. He died of cancer Friday at his home in Westport, Connecticut, said spokeswoman Marni Tomljanovic

This is a picture of him in Cool Hand Luke. It was one of my favorite movies. Especially the scene where he eats hupteen dozen eggs and his stomach starts swelling. LOL

He will be missed!!

Signing off: Anita-A little bit sad today

MOM TOUCHED A SNAKE!

2008-09-26T22:17:00.002-06:00

LOL, man if you know my MOM you know she HATES snakes with a passion!!!!!!

I however, was able to make her touch one that was in the pet store at the mall. She touched it for about 2 seconds but it was enough for me to snap a picture and thus make history in the Orlovich Family!

MOM TOUCHED A SNAKE.....AND LIVED TO TELL ABOUT IT!

Signing off: Anita the Snake Charmer

RAMBO

2008-09-26T22:04:00.001-06:00

Here are some more pictures of little Rambo. He has a new shirt that has a skeleton dog that says "Bad To The Bone" on it and he looks just too cute!

My MOM

2008-09-25T13:15:00.002-06:00

I found a black and white picture of my mom standing by an old car (I believe she is in her early 20's) and my friend Jeremiah helped me color it and take the car out. When mom's birthday rolled around last December I put it in the paper with a little poem.
Mom looks sooo cute!

Maxine: My Favorite Old Lady

2008-09-25T13:10:00.002-06:00

It's a slow news day in the Fleming household. Jim is trying to recoup from his cold and I'm being the supportive wife (as usual). LOL!!!!!!!

Here's a funny Maxine: In honor of the next Holiday Coming up:

"If midnight is called THE WITCHING HOUR

then 6am should be called THE BITCHING HOUR!!

Oh Maxine, you kill me

Signing off: Witchy Anita

HALLOWEEN COSTUME IDEAS

2008-09-24T11:10:00.003-06:00

Below are some costume ideas for Halloween that I ran across. Some are very creative, some are gross and some are cute and some are just plain funny! Enjoy

2008-09-24T10:43:00.000-06:00

THERE BY THE GRACE OF GOD GO I

2008-09-23T18:18:00.001-06:00

Poor little guy (and I use that term loosly). And I thought I was having a fat day!

SCHOOL

2008-09-23T18:12:00.003-06:00

I went today and paid my tuition for Real Estate School. I start on Oct 6th and the classes are from 8am-6pm for two weeks. I am really excited but I am a little apprehensive about the math part. Math is not one of my best subjects but hopefully it won't knock me for a loop and I will be able to handle it! (Keep your fingers crossed).

Signing off: Anita-Want to buy a house?

THE FLY

2008-09-20T12:59:00.003-06:00

This is exactly how I felt last night (except I was laying in bed reading my book instead of in the kitchen)!

This big huge fly kept buzzing by me and then dive bombing me. It would perch itself on my window ledge (the tall one) and then just stare at me and the dogs. Then it would do a "fly by" (no pun intended) and you could feel and hear it's BUZZZZ BUZZZZ BUZZZ and then it would come back around and do a dive bomb!

I tried swatting at it but I think it was laughing at me. Wally tried to catch it and eat it, but it just squirted itself with steak sause and said to Wally "Nice try Fat Boy" "You'll never catch me"! Bohdan just slept through the whole thing.

I finally turned the light off and went to sleep because it was so distracting I kept losing my place in my book. But needless to say, I slept with my head under the covers. Who wants to wake up to a mouthful of fly!

Signing off: Anita-who is buzzed off

THE COLLAR

2008-09-20T12:51:00.005-06:00

We finally got new neighbors to the east of us (the house has been sitting empty for almost three years) and Bohdan has never seen anybody over there prior to this.
Well the new neighbors also have a dog (Sadie, a cute Chow/Shepherd mix) and when ever she comes out or comes over to the fense, Bohdan and Sadie have a barking match. Of course Bohdan's bark can be heard all the way to the moon (but more importantly-the HOA Presidents house).
We had to do something drastic, THE BARK COLLAR! It works when in use. Bohdan has just learned that whenever he wears the collar he shouldn't bark, however when the collar is off, its free reign! Grrrrrrrrrr

Zapped

2008-09-20T12:49:00.001-06:00

Here is Bohdan getting zapped with his new Bark Collar. Poor Guy!

CRAZY CAKE

2008-09-19T10:16:00.006-06:00

This comes from one of my favorite blogs: Cake Wrecks http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/

I've recently been accused of hatin' on the cupcake cakes. Alright, you got me: I guess I can't hide the truth any longer, and it's time for me to come clean. [sigh] Ok, here goes:Hi, my name is Jen, and I hate cupcake cakes.Why? 'Cuz they're ugly.Don't believe me? Keep reading.For Shara's birthday her son asked the baker to make a "happy monkey cake" ala Curious George. Now, as a reminder for those of us who haven't watched Saturday morning cartoons in a while, here's what Curious George looks like:

And here's what Shara got for her birthday cake:

So apparently what the decorator heard was "Curious George after he's been flattened by a cement truck". That, or maybe he/she was going for an homage to Teen Wolf:

After he was flattened by a cement truck.

Man, I laughed and laughed and laughed!! If you have a chance you have to check out this blog because some of the cakes that are posted are so funny. Also she puts some really cool cakes on there as well.

Signing off: Anita-Monkey Girl

MY CRAZY SISTER-IN-LAW

2008-09-18T17:35:00.002-06:00

OK Amy, this is for you. My sister-in-law is one of the sweetest persons I know. She always makes time to mug for the camera (hence the picture) and then doesnt mind if the picture is posted. She is always doing for others and has a great attitude about life. She loves her kids with all her might (as well as loving my brother Brian) and she is a wonderful witness to her faith. She is one of those types of people that gives from her heart.

Signing off: Anita the brown nosing sister-in-law

FREE GIVEAWAY!!!

2008-09-18T16:22:00.003-06:00

Suzanne from http://www.justanotherhangup.blogspot.com/ is giving away this BEAUTIFUL bag and all you have to do is leave a comment on her blog. And while you there, take a look at the wonderful purses and D-Wipes that she offers for sale. And if you don't know what a D-Wipe is you will have to go just to find out what it is. LOL

I would say "Good Luck" but I want to win it for myself! Hahahahahah

Signing off: Anita with the beautiful purse (hopefully)

CORN MAIZE TIME

2008-09-17T16:40:00.004-06:00

There was an interesting article in the "Idaho Statesman" today about the annual Halloween Corn Maize. Every year a farmer has their corn field artisticlly designed into a maize and then charges an entrance fee and WA-LA they make a little money. I would almost bet the farmer makes more money doing the maize then just selling his corn outright. (As long as the weather holds out that is). Here is the "Idaho Statesman's" article. Owned by Kuna residents Jim and Hillary Lowe, the 10-foot-high MAiZE has been designed this year in the likeness of presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain, with the caption, "Left or Right?

I'm afraid I will not be going. I have been in a maize once (over in England) and I NEVER would have found my way out if the people on top of the hill finally took pity on me and gave me the directions out. I will have to find those pictures and post those...that was a pretty fun trip!

Signing off: Cornhusker Anita

2008-09-16T15:35:00.003-06:00

Tyler is Julie and Chris's oldest. And he is the oldest nephew on my side of the family! He is 16 and he now has his drivers license. Holy Moly has time gone by fast! Tyler is extremely passionate about sports. His two games are Hockey and Baseball. He does very well in both sports and has been been on the traveling teams for both sports for quite a few years as well as the regular seasons. He also LOVES to play poker. (I know he gets that from his mom because she also LOVES to gamble)! I just want to tell Tyler, be careful driving because you are irreplaceable!

2008-09-16T15:26:00.002-06:00

My sister Julie and her husband Chris have two kids. They prefer not to have their kids pictures on my blog so I will use stick figures to represent them. However, let me make this quite clear, my niece and nephew are much prettier and more handsome then what is represented.

What can I say about Jessica (aka Jessy). She is 14 years old and in high school and is a fashionista! This girl loves clothes. I think she gets it from both her Grandma's genes. Shopping for clothes, shopping for shoes, shopping for accessories. When Jessy was younger she did Karate and worked her way up to a black belt. For the last couple of years she has prefered tennis as her sport of choice and she is doing very well and she wins lots of matches. She also enjoys drawing and her new passion is baking. She did all the deserts for her Aunt Mel's party about six months ago and made sugar cookies (that riveled Martha Stewart) and cupcakes that looked like flowers. They not only tasted good but looked fantastic!

2008-09-14T20:01:00.002-06:00

This is my niece Nicole. She is 12 years old (her Birthday Picture) and she is my oldest brother John and my sister-in-law Sandy's girl. She is quite the athelete. She is on the swim team at the "Y" and she is always winning her meets. She excelles on the harder strokes like the Butterfly. She is also an accomplished "gamer". As in the Nintendo DS and XBOX 360. She loves wolves and has a huge collection of Webkinz. She is one smart little cookie as she is always bringing home excellent grades from school.
PS-Do you see the blue hair. WHAT A WILD CHILD!! lol
As soon as I get some more pictures I will make a little slideshow of Nicole.
Signing off: Anita

2008-09-13T18:33:00.001-06:00

NEICES AND NEPHEWS

2008-09-12T18:34:00.008-06:00

Since Jim and I do not have kids, I am going to tell you a little bit about my nieces and nephews. I will start with my youngest brother who now reside in Arizona. Brian and Amy have 3 kids........

The oldest is Abby (or Abigail Grace) and she is almost 11 years old and in the 5th grade. I know how parents brag about their kids being smart, but she really truely is smart. I think they call them "Gifted Children". She also can act and she sings like an angel and has been in school plays and also professional productions. She also loves horses and takes horse back riding lessons.

The middle child is Caleb and he is 8 years old and in the second grade. He is a Brian "Mini Me". He is all boy! He is really interested in guns and hunting. Whenever I go visit we ALWAYS have to go to Cabelas. The land of mecca for the hunting crowd. He is also a very good artist. He loves to draw. Whenever Calab visits, him and I always have to watch "Willow" because we both love the trolls and dragons and the little brownies!

The youngest is Elly (or Elizabeth May) and she is 4 years old and in pre school. This little cutie patootie loves going to school. It's the highlight of her day. She is also the most girly-girl I have ever seen in my life! She has almost every Disney Princess Dress and of course all the shoes and tiaras and wands that go with them. She also has more energy then the Hoover Dam!

The fourth child is their new dog RJ the Mastiff/Boxer mix. He is all muscle and loves to cuddle. Him and Elly fight like cats and dogs sometimes, but all the kids just love him and I know he is very protective of his family.

Signing off: Anita: Tomorrow the next set of kids

LET US NEVER FORGET

2008-09-10T23:39:00.005-06:00

"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

Signing off: Anita

VERY UNPOLITICALLY CORRECT

2008-09-10T22:37:00.004-06:00

This joke comes from a friend of mine (who shall remain nameless unless she wants to take credit for it in the comments section)! LOL

Jose and Carlos are Panhandlers......

They panhandle in different areas of town.

Carlos panhandles just as long as Jose but only collects 2 to 3 dollars every day.

Jose brings home a suitcase FULL of $10 bills, drives a Mercedes, lives in a mortgage free house and has a lot of money to spend.

Carlos says to Jose, 'I work just as long and hard as you do, but how do you bring home a suitcase full of $10 bills every day?

Jose replies 'Look at your sign. What does it say'? Carlos' sign reads, 'I have no work, a wife and kids to support." Jose says, "No wonder you only get $2-3 dollars a day."

Carlos replies..."So what does your sign say." Jose shows Carlos his sign...

It reads, "' I only need another $10.00 to move back to Mexico

Adios: Anita

OUR MILITARY BOYS

2008-09-10T21:31:00.005-06:00

This is our nephew Matt Proctor. He is serving in the Marines and is stationed in Twenty Nine Palms. Matt lived with us in his Junior Year in High School and we always knew he would do well and we are very proud of him! Stay safe Matt!!!!!

This is our nephew Ryan (Thats Jim's brother and Sister-In-Law Jane also). He is serving in the Navy and he looks quite handsome in his uniform! Stay safe Ryan!!!!

Our newphew Adam just enlisted in the Marines and starts Bootcamp this week. Here is a little story that Jane (and mother of these fine young men) emailed us the other day:
While we were all at dinner Friday night, an anonymous patron paid for our meal because Matt was in uniform, and they wanted to thank Matt for serving our great Country. And yes our country is great. Democrat or Republican, and the next time you see someone in a Military uniform, please give them the same respect and thanks that strangers have shown MY boys.(yes I'm crying again) Please keep them in your prayers. Love Jane
I know I speak for all of my family as well as all my blogger friends: We will most definately keep the boys in our prayers!!

Signing off: Anita