Cute Shoes

Why can't designers make shoes that are as comfy as New Balance sneakers but look amazing? To heck with the heels, that ship sailed for me long ago but c'mon how about a pair or sturdy CUTE shoes that can be worn with a beaded gown?

I am going to check out Mills Fleet Farm today for shoes. You never know - they advertised ladies lace lingerie in their holiday flier. Seriously, right next to the guns and ammo was a picture of a pink and black teddy.

"Cute shoes" "thanks, I got them from MFF" hahahaha

Year in Review

2010 was a fine year. Sure, some stress with the political campaign, a few minor health issues but overall a fine year. On my FB page I did the automatic picture collage. What struck me right away is that I look goofy and wear a lot of hats. My daughter suggested in 2011 I may want to take pictures without hats.

C'mon, what fun would that be?

They - whoever they are say the way you spend New Year's Eve is an indication of the way the rest of your year will turn out. Last year we were asleep by 10:30 p.m. This year we are going to a black-tie gala so that means 2011 will be jam-packed with excitement, parties and that I get to play dress up more than once.

The problem with 2011 is that nothing rhymes. Twenty eleven, hope you don't die and go to heaven. Two oh one one - it's the year to get it done. See what I mean?

No new phrases have come to mind or come across my email like - wishing you health to spare, friends that care and chocolate that magically appears in your purse when you need it.

Thank you faithful blog reader(s) I will try to post more often in 2011 and endeavor to be funny, interesting or at least mildly amusing :- ) And, will try to get my graphics back!

Roast Beast

Remember how the Grinch is astounded that even though he stole ALL the trimming, trappings and wrapping Christmas still came? But then at the end of the story he carved the "traditional roast beast"

Are you required to have ham, or turkey on Christmas Day?

This year we have some empty-nester friends whose adult children are at "the other side" this holiday. The husbands request for Christmas dinner? PIZZA. Yes indeed .Much to the wife's dismay we are having pizza. We will have make your own pizza's for our Christmas dinner. I plan to make mine in the shape of a tree and have the pepperoni as festive decorations...watch for post-holiday pizza pictures!

Better late than never

Okay, pretend it is the day I was supposed to post...thanks for your understanding blog reader(s).

Mrs. Claus and Sassy the Elf were the highlight of the day at the Peace Plaza last Saturday. Yeah, Yeah - Santa was rescued by the fire department because he took a wrong turn AGAIN and ended up on the roof. C'mon Santa -program your GPS or find a female reindeer to lead the pack so you don't get lost.

Sassy the adorable elf and I strolled into the GALLERIA. (I don't care what the new name is it is the Galleria to me.) We had several pictures taken with adorable children. The we strolled down to the old City Hall and greeted, high-fived and threw snowballs at the crowd. We said Hey Old Man to Santa and he got in a sleigh with a cute young girl and her Grandma.

Then the fun really started!

In Santa's workshop Mrs. Claus read/told stories. How many times can you read "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" without getting sick of it? I don't know because it was fun every time. I did have to switch stories after about 2 hours because talking like the Grinch is tough on my voice.

The kids were attentive, polite, quite cute and gave me pictures they colored Seeing the excitement in their eyes was worth having cold feet. The kids who had runny noses or coughed didn't get to sit on my lap. hahaha - just kidding.

Next week is the big test when Mrs. Claus and Sassy perform for one solid hour for a group of physicians. Too bad the crowd won't be sipping brandy ahead of time, eh?

Stay tuned for pictures of future holiday appearances!

If I only had a brain...

Many years ago my Dad said to me: "Vicki Lou, I swear if you had a tattoo you would lose it" hahaha. I was going through a challenging time in my life and had a lot on my mind, I was juggling 2 jobs, being a single Mom so that was understandable.

Now my life is calm and stress-free.Then why would I forget to write something FUN on my calendar and miss it? Old age? Possibly. I missed going to a cooking class with a friend last night. Stink Stink Double Stink!

The question is now - did my friend save me any of the amazing holiday goodies they made last night?

Tomorrow's post: Mrs. Claus comes to town!!