My herbs are a growing - sorta

I have been trying very hard to get my herbs to grow. And they seemed to be doing so great, at first. Then the oregano just seemed to stop and my mint never seemed to even start. =(
But at least the parsley, basil and especially the cilantro seem to be growing along fine. I'm trying! :- /

Great American Pie Festival

This afternoon Douglas and I spent with the family in Celebration at the Great American Pie Festival. The event was a never ending pie buffet, that's right, a NEVER ENDING pie buffet. It was amazing. There were so many flavors of pies that you can think of. Cherry, apple, chocolate silk, keylime and my favorite of the day: coconut creme. We left there with a sugar rush you can only imagine. lol. We tried to walk it off though by looking at the car show they had, which was kinda cool. They several DeLorean's on display (along with several others). But I highlight the DeLorean because they also decided to play the Back to the Future movie in their li'l theatre for the day. Celebration is really a fun town to visit. Douglas and I went there while we were engaged and it really brought back some great memories for us today.

Babysitting Cora

Last night I babysat my Best Friends daughter, Cora. It was a lot of fun! We went to dinner with Erin at Long Doggers, mmm. Then we went home for coloring, movie time and playing with the princesses. LOL. Yes, I said princesses. Its her favorite toys. All the Disney princesses in the form of plastic toys. Her favorite thing was to hide them but the best thing I thought was when it was time for bed and she actually lined all five of them up then covered them up with her blanket. Too sweet, really. Ahh, to be that little again. 

All kinds of critters

I spent the day with my BFF - Leah yesterday. It was great because we went to her doctors appointment and I got to hear her baby's heartbeat. It was very cool. We then headed to the Avenues to just hang out and well, shop. lol.  We were walking around and Leah went into Claire's while I waited outside when I found this little surprise!

Yup, a bird made a nest in the sign of Claire's. So I went in and told Leah that the bird made a nest in Claire's "a" hole. BWAAAHHA. She didn't think it was as funny as me, but I laughed pretty hard. But then again, I usually laugh at my own jokes even when they aren't that funny. =) 

I also babysat for my sister's babies. No she didn't have any her baby yet, these are her other babies - her kitties. They didn't get along so well with my babies but that was alright. We will have to teach the cousins how to play nice together I guess. ;) 

If, I looked rough in the pictures its because it was a rough day. Now, hang on before you judge. You don't know all of it. After all the fun and games we all went to exercise on the causeway and in the meantime a migraine had been brooding. So by the end of the day, nausea and dizziness set in BAD. Douglas was so sweet and took care of me, even my puppers knew I didn't feel good. (somehow Douglas took these pics and I didnt even know it. LOL. ) 

Spring Break: Friday

It was the last day of Spring Break today. Last day of sitting at the poolside and continual soaking up the sun. It was GREAT! For the evening Douglas and I went to Downtown Melbourne for the Family Fest where we just walked around a bit listening to music, looking at the vendors and then we stopped for some dinner at Island Pasta Co. We then came home to watch a movie (Antonement). It was a good close to a relaxing week! 

Spring Break: Thursday

Today is coming close to the end of my Spring Break. Again, it was spent by the poolside soaking up the rays of the very hot sun which I am truly thankful for the warm weather. I hear it is going to be cooler again next week so I am glad that is it nice and warm for my break.
The evening was spent with Erin and Ricardo and Leah and Cora coming for dinner. We made chicken fingers, potato casserole and caesar salad. For dessert I made brownies a la mode. Mmmm. It was a good night.

Oh yeah, I helped Erin set up a blog site of their own for "Baby Ovalle" tonight . I hopefully will get them to update it regularly on the baby so everyone can stay tuned. You can find the link in our "friends and family" links to the side.

Spring Break: Wednesday

Today is the third day of Spring Break and it was GOOORgEoUS outside! WAHOO! I was very excited to wake up to the beautiful sunshine and lack of rain. "Pool, here I come!" So, I packed my lunch box of cold waters and snacks and headed off to the pool again to soak in the rays. It was nice to sit and not have to worry about getting something done. 

The lawn guys at my sister's apartments were there today doing, well, the lawns and at one point the guy that works in the office came out to talk with them. This was their conversation:

Office guy: "My wife tries to talk to me about her work but I never understand it. Its too much smart stuff."

Lawn guy: "Yeah, that's when its Miller time. " 

chuckles from both

Office guy: "I just don't get all that intelligent talk I'm only a laborer." 

Lawn guy: "I know I know. "

Now I am listening to this in my own chair laughing my butt off thinking to myself, they are outright admitting they are not as smart as their wives. Really? 

Anyway thought I'd share that little story. 

Douglas came out to sit with me for a little while today too!!! He went to the library and got himself a book and found himself some shade and we spent the rest of the day with each other poolside. Ahhh, what a way to spend the day! 

Spring Break: Tuesday

Today was much better for a break than yesterday was for sure. I headed to the pool in the morning and planned to stay there for several hours maybe even read some of my book that I have been intending to get into. And I do mean "read", not listen (for those that know that I listen to most of my books).  The weather cooperated beautifully - and there was no ducks this time landing in the pool to pay me surprise visits. So by 2:00, I felt I had spent a sufficient amount of time out in the sun and should probably head back in if I wanted to attempt it again tomorrow and not be burnt. 

For the rest of my day I gave my Puppers a bath, spray painted my latest treasure I found this past Saturday at a yard sale (look for more details in a further blog) and went grocery shopping. Not a bad day, huh? 

Then Douglas and I went to dinner with some friends and finished the evening off with Marble Slab ice cream. YUMMY! What a great Spring Break and its only Tuesday! Hope everyones day was as wonderful. 

Spring Break: Monday

So far my first day of Spring Break consisted of taking my car to get an oil change, eating breakfast with the Brother in law, taking him to get his oil change- his truck that is, exercising on the causeway and coming home to Erin and Ricardo's appartment to find it being flooded by water from upstairs. Did you notice none of it included hanging by the pool and RELAXING? I did. The whole day was chilly and cloudy. I was very bummed. Maybe on Tuesday the weather will cooperate. 

Its no rubber ducky

Ok, quick story. I was laying by the pool yesterday afternoon when I hear this "splash", then a quiet "quack quack".  I was like what in the world??  I look up and in the pool was a DUCK! No joke! A duck flew into the pool and was quacking at me. LOL. Then as quickly as it came, it flew away.  It was the silliest thing. I took pictures to prove it. 

Busy - but We are Here!

WOW! It has been so busy this past week.  Sorry I haven't even had the chance to sit here and share with you everything. So I will now try and cram it all down here... so, grab your favorite beverage maybe a snack and indulge in our past adventures of the week. 

Its definitely yard saling time again and my sister and I are at it FULL FORCE! We went the last two saturdays in a row. We got up bright and early (7:30) to hit the road and grab the great deals in our town. Tips for yard saling:

1. Look the night before online for sales . This way you can plan ahead and make your road map

2. Look for "community" yard sales. These are the best because this way you can park your car and walk to a few, bring your treasures back to your car drive a little more and do the process again without driving all over town. Its really the best. 

3. NEVER pay ticket price

If you have other great tips - please let us know. 

We found some really great stuff !!!! 

Douglas and I also spent our "spare time" going to one family birthday party after the other. Note to self: "try" to plan not having our baby born in March/April time frame. LOL Geez, there were a lot. But it was great to have all the family times. Happy Birthday (Feliz Cumpleanos) to Arnaldo, Trevor, Daisy, Doris, and Donavin - I hope I didn't forget anyone. 

UPDATE on ERIN and her Pregnancy: 

She is doing great. She has and ultrasound at the end of the month that we are all pretty excited about.  We have taken to walking the causeway together which is rather fun - very windy. The pelicans are kinda yucky but the view is nice and there is this really pretty flower, oh and its good exercise. (wink) 

I have also been keeping busy with work - finally. It seems like the jobs are picking up! I am enjoying it. =) I am excited that this week is SPRING BREAK though. Looking forward to laying by the pool! 

Thanks for hanging in there for this long read, hope you enjoyed your snack and drink!