Good Saturday Morning Cali

Good Morning Cali and a Happy Saturday to all of you!!! It was a glorious day out here in the desert yesterday and for that matter all this past week weather wise. Yesterday it was about 85 in general and it felt so good to soak up some sun. I already have tan lines from riding around with the top down in my car! And don't yell about sun exposure. I do wear a good block, just tan realitively easy!!! UuUuLaLa aka Mina is having surgery on Monday and literally has almost no support on her surgery page. Lets get on there and show this very scared gal some good Cali lovin: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/status.php? N=L1195102036 Also let's keep our fingers crossed and double crossed that April's surgery is going to fly in April too! Gives her another month of getting her iron levels up! Please also keep Lori C's aka beauty from ashes and her family in your prayers. They are going through quite an ordeal with her father. What he is going through is positively grueling. Yay to Miss Rocky making it to the losing side too! Let's not forget those marathoner's out there too....Kristin, Kevin and Scott B...I think it is so awesome what they are doing!!!! I admire them greatly for their hard work and dedication!!!   Weirdly feel out of touch here because I did not post the morning post as I was having problems getting on OH early in the morning. Although I was home yesterday, I did not read much either. I was trying to take care of myself as I had some poop happen at work due to other people's doings and I was so upset that I had to leave work and was advised by the union to take a few days off because my chest constricted to the point that I was gasping for air. I tried to see y PCP, but he is out of town. It really was all because it stresse me out and I take real issue when the admin lets others and themselves attack my intergrity. I teach at a school where the staff is very dysfunctional and for me to use that word...it is bad because it is always so easy to label people that way, but in this case very fitting. One of the main reasons I stick to myself. Anywho....you know I am going to enjoy my time off even though I do have to be somewhat responsible and finish the yearbook. However today, I get to watch Miss Ava as her mommy is working and her daddy wants to go to his trainers weight lifting competition. So I reluctently agreed  I tell you those little grandbabies make me feel so good no matter how much poop there is in my life. Ava was hilarious last night and is getting quite a personality on her. When the showed up for dinner last night...it was like this huge weight was lifted off my spirits and I was instantly happy! I also got to see Mr. Hunter this week..wow he is really growing and I will post some pictures of both of them later today.  So what are on your plans for the day? Hopefully something with a lot of fun!!! Have a great day everyone!!! PEACE OUT!!!  

Good morning Janine and Cali! I'm up and at em a bit early this morning. DH is off to work already and I couldn't get back to sleep for the life of me. I'm sorry to hear you had such a rough day the other day. I can only immagine how bad it truly had to be for you to walk out. Although I have never met you, I do feel like I know you pretty well and the dedication that you have to that school and those kids is not surpassed by anyone. I also have suspicions you are feeling a little guilty about taking time off. Please try not to. It might help to remeber we are no good to anyone if we don't take care of ourselves. Today will be the grocery store early then my mom, Sammi and I are headed over to Morro Bay to the leather shop. mom has a jacket she wants to see about getting altered and I have one the doggy ripped that I want to see about getting fixed. Then, we'll see about some lunch and head home just in time for a nap. Tomorrow I'll take Sammi to the grange for thier monthly pancake breakfast. Man that kid loves pancakes! We ended up fogged in on the coast all day yesterday. I'm hoping the sun breaks through sometime this weekend. I would like to take Sammi and Kandy and run them on the beach. I'm also getting excited because one of my dear friends is coming in from Mississippi later this week and will be staying with us for a couple of days. I miss her dearly and can't hardly wait to see her. Enjoy your sweet baby Ava time Janine! Sammi sends hugs and smooches to her online Neen. Hope everyone has a great weekend! Sue

Morning! Where is everyone???  Well, in typical weekend fashion- my two youngest were up at their usual time 615....that is even earlier than they get up for school!  grrrr.   But, they are excited because today we are going to my nieces house and they will get to see their cousins and some aunt and uncles.  I will just have to get my butt to bed early tonight. So, wow Janine~ sorry you had to go through some crapola at the school.  You teachers have so much on your plate as it is having to deal with all different types of KID'S personalities, that not having support from your administration can be nothing BUT frustrating.  I hope you can enjoy your time off~ of course, I know you will with your grand babies!!! Well, coffee just beeped telling me it is ready. I hope that you and everyone else in California has a great day/weekend.  The weather is gorgeous up here and the trees are blossoming (I think they are almond? No clue, but gorgeous!) If I remember grabbing my camera today, I want to try to take some pictures.  I wanted to do that last year- but it seemed that Spring sprung within a matter of days and the blossoms were gone. Anywho- later!

Good Saturday Morning Mz. J and all the Cali Crew! Not a lot on the schedule here for the weekend that one could define as "fun" except stopping over to visit our buddy Diane tomorrow hopefully. I spoke with her for a good while last night and she sounds FABULOUS I can say. Truth be told I am shocked at how well she is doing with her recovery so far. Talk about a trooper! Originally she was planning on having to be on bed rest upstairs for 2 - 3 weeks after getting home from the hospital. Nope, not her. She is already up and down the stairs a couple times a day and doing house cleaning. Her dad and Dougie have been down with the flu this past week which didn't help either. Anyway I can't wait to see her and share some laughs since that always helps you feel good doesn't it?          Gee, my coffee cup is almost empty so I need to get a refill and peruse the boards.    Have a glorious day everyone!!!      

Good Morning Everyone! Boy, the weather was just great yesterday!  I love days like that!   It ws my Grandon Tomis's 2nd real Birthday!  Yep, he's a Leapling!  Growing like a weed! Today we are having his birthday party at a bowling alley with his classmates from his special day class and friends.   It should be great fun.  This little boy is So special to my heart, he's so loving, caring and compassionet for an 8 year old.  And yes he can turn an ugly day into something wonderful! I think I should find out if I have been approved for my WLS in the next couple of weeks........I am done with all of the bloodwork, psych eval, x-rays, EKG and all of that. So right now I am in the excited  and scared, anxious phase!   So please, send the positive vibes my way! You all have a great, great day, and enjoy yourself! Jeni

Thanks for the prayer shout-out Janine... we sure need it!! And have a wonderful granny day w/Ava... enjoy the healing of a baby in your arms.... xoxo Lori