My last prom ever.

My longtime readers (all 4 of you) will remember how many prom dresses I've purchased over the last five years….9? 16? 42?

Well, mostly people will  remember me whining about how I never NEVER went to a prom.

Actually, I never attended a high school dance.

woe.is.me.

Heck, I'm making up for it now, so lets skip that pity party for a moment. 

Linds had her last prom this past weekend….and this might be my favorite dress yet. 

I also need to note that this is the most expensive dress yet…. 

Five minutes on the highway towards the East coast to purchase it, I was pulled over by a trooper and given a ticket for dark tint on my windows. 

Yep, I'm an outlaw of great proportions.

Thelma and Louise

I'm so proud of Lindsay for so many reasons…..and the fact that she 'let her boyfriend go' a few weeks before prom is one of them. (after 1& 1/2 years!) 

The fact that she knows what is best for her isn't always the easy path is a very mature move. 

I made these two from scratch!

 She went to prom even though she wasn't very excited for it at the moment. 

I'm proud that she followed through knowing that if she didn't go, she'd regret it later.  

Plus, to let that dress just hang in the closet would be an actual crime!

She is the bomb.com

This week we have senior awards night, band awards night, finishing two virtual classes, plus those real classes and finishing her volunteer hours to seal her scholarships.
Can you believe she graduates in a few weeks….and starts college a few weeks after that?

My head….it's a spinnin'!

Our new baby!

I had 5 minutes to put this post together, so don't criticize too much.
Or at all.

I'm really earning my nickname this week. Busy busy busy Bee.

But I can't let another day go by without sharing with you our big news.

I'm a Grandma!!!!!

I know, I know....it just kinda 'happened' as these things do.

I've himmed and hawed about it for a while, but I finally caved and I love the little booger!

Isn't that a sweet baby?

Oh, wait, that baby is almost 21!

THIS BABY:

Here he is investigating my Petunias. (When he is in the brown state…it means he's a bit nervous-don't worry, a minute later he was green again)

 Lolo has been asking for a chameleon for over a year. With her impeding 21st bday coming up, she has been begging, pleading and she won't deny that there were tears of JOY when she saw him the first time.

I'm a sucker for the tears. 

Since she's already looking into graduate schools and WILL take her baby with her, I caved.

Zim is named after Phillip Zimbardo; the well know Psychologist. Of course YOU knew that!

Lolo (the college nerd) and Zim her baby. Yes, he looks similar to Grumpy Cat. 

Zim is a veiled chameleon. His color variation is not like those on TV. He is also easier to keep than those more colorful chameleons on tv. 

THAT is not to say, he is easy to care for. He requires different lighting/temps during the day/night. We've provided him with natural plants in his habitat and he needs food (live crickets/meal worms) daily. This isn't an easy critter to care for.

I have some cute video of him that I'll share at some point.

Guess what's happening this weekend??

PROM!

My  Lindsay's last prom!!!!

And of course, I'll share photos next week.

Have a great weekend!

Happy Mother's day to all you nurturers, caregivers and Chameleon moms!

I found some crotch pretties in the yard.

A few years ago I shared with you a secret that I'd learned from some green thumb friends.

The secret is….placing your non flowering orchids in the crotch. Of a tree. 

And it works. Over and over again. 

People love to give orchids as gifts, but they only bloom inside (for me) for so long…then outside they go to be one with nature. 

Well, the blooming is happening now…as it does several times a year. 

This one is in one of the oak trees along our driveway. 

Luckily we have several trees that do contain crotch space. 

MOST of our trees though are palm trees….

and you know what they say about palm trees: They are crotchless. 

Heathens. 

This one is in a large oak in the back yard….our family's favorite tree. 

Also in our favorite oak tree in the back yard. 

They are neighbors!!

We had a nice weekend. Getting things done around the house and the Coach and I donated a lot of $ to Costco yesterday. {Our freezer/fridge is filled!} 

It's getting hot 'round here…..but we haven't melted yet…..but I'm stocking up on deodorant!

Did you find anything interesting growing in crotches lately?

Ok, that sounded bad.

Did you see any interesting sights this weekend?

My talents will never cease to amaze you.

 A few months ago someone mentioned to me that hula hooping burns calories and after a few weeks of daily hooping you'll resemble a super model...minus the crabby face and cocaine addiction.

So, I purchased one from here-I got the 3lb version and I've been using it when I workout at home.
(Lets not share this with the peeps at my old people gym, they might get jelly that I still have my original hips)

It's actually fun and easy to do while watching the boob tube. After a few days, I was able to go both directions. I know. I too was impressed with myself. I can do 15-20 minutes easily.
I shot a quick video just in case you didn't believe I'm a professional hooper now.

The bad news is I'm not resembling a super model, although I've perfected the crabby/hungry face.
The good news is I've been approached by 1 circus and 2 carnivals for side work.
Suz the Hellacious Hooper….coming to a town near you.

So, have you hooped lately?

Have a great weekend!!