The Farmers Market... starting next week.,., Oh the memories

Oh Ya Beanies!!! Driving by the Arena today I realized that the Farmers Market starts next weekend. Which brought me back to some of the best memories and times I had on a Saturday. Selling Ty beanies with my Best Friend. Every Saturday morning we would get up at 5ish, meet at the arena set up, have a bacon and egger , then sell!! When we started this venture, a few , ok more than a few, people laughed at us. Well we showed them, it was probably the most money I have ever made in 4 hours. The best part , it was easy, and fun.. Sitting there with your best friend, getting caught up, and laughing our buts off.. maybe we even made fun of people walking back.., maybe... I remember feeling guilty taking the kids money. Some would come running over, with their zip lock baggy filled with change. They would smile and say, " I saved for 2 weeks so I can buy a beanie baby." Then Carrie and I would feel the guilt, reluctantly take the money, and say thank you... But for some reason when the morning ended, and we counted our earnings, that guilt faded ,,LOL.. We would smile, high five eachother and giggle. Ah it was fun!! I really miss those Saturdays but at least I have those memories. Yuu know I have started many little ventures since the TY days, but none have been nearly as fun, lucrative, or easy. It takes guts to take a chance .... "you miss 100% of the shots you never take" , Wayne Gretzky. I just love what he said because it's so true!! I am so glad we had our little business BEANIE FRIENDZIE, for 4 years!!!!!

Mothers Day and Baseball,,go together like ice cream and pie!!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO MY WONDERFUL MOM AND ALL MY SISTER AND FRIENDS!!! I know that Mother's day may be a little over done ,commercially , in our society., and for some mean absolutely nothing. I have never been one for celebrating "made up" holidays, but today I thought ,hmm if my family wants to make me feel special then I ought to take it! The homemade cards and magnets I love and cherish! That being said today is much like any other day, as I am just jetting to the baseball field, which will be my home for the next two months! I will flip burgers and smile at the kids, and encourage the team the best I can. It may not sound like a great Mother's day, but when I see my boys playing, and the enjoyment it brings them, I know its the only place I should be!!! So enjoy your day, anyway you can with your kids and be proud of yourself for the Mother you are!!! I challenge you today to write down three things that make you a great Mom, and reread it ,smile, and be proud!!!!!

My Lunch date.... My sister!!

She is your mirror, shining back at you with a world of possibilities. She is your witness, who sees you at your worst and best, and loves you anyway. She is your partner in crime, your midnight companion, someone who knows when you are smiling, even in the dark. She is your teacher, your defense attorney, your personal press agent, even your shrink. Some days, she's the reason you wish you were an only child. ~Barbara Alpert


Lunch today with one of my 4 sisters, so relaxing , fun, and what my Oldest sister would say " Good times, Good times." I am so lucky to have 4 sisters. Each one of them are unique and special. I have connections with all of them, each one of them I cherish and love. Sisters are forever and I am blessed to have 4!!! Cheers to you my wonderful sisters!!!!!

I Liked this

Too cute!!!

Candy Bags

That was fun... The three boys and myself set up an assembly line to stuff candy bags, for the baseball tourny this weekend. Something so simple ,and it was fun ,, not even any fighting LOL.. I know it wont last especially since its raining. I give it about 30 minutes and someone will be crying, fighting or yelling... Thats when I will want to have wine but its only Thursday. I am supposed to wait til Friday..... hm we will see!!!

Why do I always feel like I should be doing something?

Today I am tired and cold and just want to sleep. My minds says "NO" you should be doing something, anything. I dont want to exercise, I am too sore, I dont want to clean, I did that yesterday, I dont want to bake, or even move. I wish I could just do nothing. But I have guilt! Staying at home makes me feel like that way. Since I dont work, well one day a week, then I should be doing something productive. Other people can relax, but it seems I have some issues with it. Even at my massages I am never relaxed, always thinking what do I have to do next. I need help!!! LOL...... have to run more later...