xo SWEETness xo

Kodak moment! After a long night at work Dingo thought she would snuggle up with Daddy while he slept the night off! Plus, ITS FREEZING OUT!!! We live in Florida don't we or did we move over night?



As they slept, I made a family recipe - black bottom cupcakes! They are one of my favorite desserts! They are the perfect combination of chocolate cake and cheesecake. Mmmm, you know your mouth is watering.

Poetry

So my sister in law (Ryan) thinking of me and Baleigh sent me this Haiku about a cat.

You never feed me.
Perhaps I'll sleep on your face.
That will sure show you.

You must scratch me there!
Yes, above my tail!
Behold, elevator butt.

The rule for today:
Touch my tail, I shred your hand.
New rule tomorrow.

In deep sleep hear sound
cat vomit hairball somewhere
will find in morning.

Grace personified.
I leap into the window.
I meant to do that.

Blur of motion, then --
silence, me, a paper bag.
What is so funny?

The mighty hunter
Returns with gifts of plump birds --
your foot just squashed one.

You're always typing.
Well, let's see you ignore my
sitting on your hands.

My small cardboard box.
You cannot see me if I
can just hide my head.

Terrible battle.
I fought for hours. Come and see!
What's a 'term paper?'

Small brave carnivores
Kill pine cones and mosquitoes,
Fear vacuum cleaner

I want to be close
to you. Can I fit my head
inside your armpit?

Wanna go outside.
Oh, poop! Help! I got outside!
Let me back inside!

Oh no! Big One
has been trapped by newspaper!
Cat to the rescue!

Humans are so strange.
Mine lies still in bed, then screams;
My claws are not that sharp.


It definitely fits us for sure. I even have some pics to prove it ....

Then in my "schooling" I wrote a poem that I thought I would share with you now since I am on this topic. Please remember I am NOT a poet and this was intended for my elementary education class! Anyway, here it is:

PAUL

There once was a creature so tiny, so small
To all those who knew him they call him by Paul
But to those up above who knew him not well
By another name they called him and that name was Mel

Paul would say again and again, "That is not my name."
But they would not listen, "He is playing a game."
He would stand at their feet while he started to yelp
But no one, not one understood or would help

To get their attention he tried many things
But to his disappointment, no luck did it bring
They would simply bend down and give him a pat
And say, "Here have a treat, you silly 'ole cat"

EsPresso - My Webkinz

So my newest addiction lately is Webkinz. 

My friend gave me my little turtle on February 1st and I love her! I named her EsPresso which I think is quite appropriate for a little turtle don't you think?

I have already got her bedroom set up for the most part and am working on the rest of her home. If you don't know about Webkinz its basically like the nanopets only they are online and better and totally safe for kids of all ages. You can play with them, feed them and play games with other pets (friends). TONS of fun. I feel like a kid again - lol. Thanks Rachel for introducing me to my little girl! 

Can the Freeze be over????

This weekend was BEAUTIFUL! It was perfect beach weather! So, on Saturday my brother-in law (Ricardo) and I went for a few hours.  

Um, Ricardo? Why is your towel so small???? - He said it looked bigger when it was at the house. LOL


Needless, to say it was a fun day hanging with him!

Sunday, Douglas and Erin (my sister) joined us. The day was just as gorgeous! We packed a lunch this time and stayed the entire day. 

I was very happy Douglas came and hung out with me at the beach because as many of you know he never comes to the beach. He turns into a lobster the second he steps into the sun! But this is how he spent most of his day, under the umbrella AND under a towel! LOL. He's a Drummond - what can I say, gotta love him.

It was an amazing weekend for the beach and am sooooo happy the weather is getting WARMER! - the freeze is over - I hope!

Valentine's Day- 2008 ♥

This Valentine's Day I began the day with my Best Friend, Leah. We went to brunch at one of my favorite places for breakfast foods - Dottie's. The pancake platter is the best. Then we hurried off the see Definitely, maybe. Very cute movie. Although I am not a huge fan of the child actress its one to add to the chic flicks. 

For dinner Douglas and I didn't really feel like battling the crowds - so we stayed in and invited my sister and brother in-law for a nice rib dinner; Jess al la grill and strawberry shortcake for dessert. It was a pleasant time had by all and glad to share the love! <3

Reality Check!

So we knew that Douglas' job puts him is somewhat of a dangerous situation every time he went into work. But I never "really" thought that the reality would make it to his store. But then I was sent this article this morning and realized that the horror was right around the corner. THIS COULD JUST HAVE EASILY BEEN HIS STORE! Douglas used to work here and it's the store that is 5 minutes from our home. It's a pretty scary thought and one I don't like to think about it but have to everyday he drives off to work. So please say a prayer for him and his store and all the pharmacists that really do put their lives on the line. Some people are in that much pain or just crazy enough to do anything for medication and drugs!

Florida Today Link 

Fire in McMinville, Tennessee

So many of you know by now that my mom's house caught on fire in Tennessee. I went to her town of McMinnville to help her clean up and try and salvage what there was left (which wasn't much). Everything smelled horrible! But with all your prayers and support we all have been able to make it through it! Thanks for all the love! 

Fun Filled Weekend

What a manly weekend - it was filled with guns, fighting and football.  Who would ever put those three words in a sentence with a Drummond, I know, but I did all three and enjoyed it. 

Saturday morning I went to a shooting range. Bang, bang shoot em up- ha ha... It was loads of fun and I had beginners luck! 

Saturday evening I went and watched the fight at a friends house. Very bloody, loads of fun. And of course, Sunday was Super Bowl Sunday - where Jessica and I party hopped to a few friends homes to catch the game (Jessica more for the commercials.) What a manly weekend!  

Whoonu ?

We had some friends over last night for GAME NIGHT! We had an fantastic time and it was a great way to start the weekend!