Orange Beach, AL

Another day in paradise. That's what my dad's wife says about Orange Beach, AL. We've been coming here for years and my mom & dad moved down here some time in the late 80s/early 90s...I've forgotten the exact year. So we made our journey southward to here yesterday and today has been wonderful.

We're staying in a condo on the bay called the Moorings. It's GORGEOUS. I really can't emphasize to you how nice it is....and if it were on the beach, it'd be un-affordable for us. But since it's NOT, we can afford it. Today we spent mostly at the pool...got a good start on a tan...Lynne (Dad's wife) came over to do some sun grazing with us and we had fun. We're alternating eating out and staying in to try to keep this vacation affordable. Today is an eating in day so I'm about to get up and whip up some rotini alfredo with chicken. Easy to do and few ingredients (I'm lazy and brought canned chicken)

All for now.

Elizabeth gets a haircut

Like most young girls, Elizabeth hates brushing tangles out of her hair...So today we went for the annual summer haircut. I think it came out cute. What do you think?

funny story

So i have a funny story...my oldest had just pitched a fit....and in exasperation, i say,
"Josh...what makes you pitch these fits??"
My youngest John says, "It's cause he doesnt have the holy spirit in him!" (he's fresh from Vacation bible school) and daughter Elizabeth pipes up, " I have the spirit in me! I got it Tuesday & Wednesday"
...Tue & Wed? How both days???
She replies, "in case it didnt work on Tuesday, I tried again on Wednesday" hehehehe

All thanks to "Sex in the City"

So, it all started from me going to see Sex & The City with the girls. There's a scene in it where they're all out sunbathing and everyone notices Miranda's hairs escaping from her bathing suit.

So while I'm taking a bath the other day, I thought to myself, "gosh I'd hate to have that happen to me" so I took razor in hand and swiped a little at the escape region of my legs etc. Two days later....a cyst has formed. And a day after that, it's doubled in size. It's painful to walk, sleep, etc. It's big, pussy etc. So I try to get in touch with my doctor, but it goes to voice mail hell. So I end up going thru my insurance provider book and finding a lady gyno in Athens who can see me QUICKLY. She looks at it but says she sees no head on it to puncture....gives me anti-biotics and tylenol-3 for the pain and says for me to come back today.

Now we're up to date. I went in today...she puts lydicane on it to numb it...but something in my alkaline makeup doesnt take the lydicane and it's not numbed...she inserts said scalple and i burst in to tears. God it hurt so bad. She got what she could, but between my hysterics and the lack of fluids coming out, she had to stop. It's still all puffy and way sore. But hopefully it'll drain it's self out over the next few days.

Poor Poor me.

Have a Lazy Fun Summer

Last day of school here in Barrow County. Our kids were later getting out than the other local schools due to construction last summer delaying their starting. Everyone had good years for the most part. All had a fun last couple of days.

We have Sharon staying with us now. She's been living in Columbus since Dale & I got married and has recently moved back to the Atlanta area. Until she gets a job etc. she's staying with us.

We've booked our condo for our summer vacation...going to Orange Beach again but not staying on the beach...actually staying in a new local that is on the bay. It was MUCH cheaper than the beach condos so we figure we can always drive to the beach. We'll be going June 21-28. Should be fun :)

Weight Watchers is not going well. I was AWOL for about a month and gained nearly 3 pounds. Bad Bad Gina.

They have opened our new subdivison pool and I couldnt be happier. It's like old times when as a kid we used to go up to my Aunt Marilyn's pool and spend all our summer days playing there. This is just about as convenient.

I'll post more pictures later. Have a lazy fun summer.