My father-in-law passed away last night. We’ll be with family for the next week or so. I’ll blog later – it’s too hard right now.

He’s a beautiful spirit and isn’t in any pain now… I am so gonna miss him…

Love and Light,

Monica

… Chicken Butt! …

Update: 10/26/07 there’s a SHIRT with this saying… omgosh. Here’s the SITE go check it out… LOL! The site is called One Horse Shy. I’m gonna peruse right now…

… but I cannot sleep …

again

That’s okay though, there are so many wonderful things going through my noggin’ and I just can’t get enough of it all!

I thought I’d send this out to all of you

Tons of LOVE to you!

oh now I feel awesome….

hugs

~Mon~

I have the link to the side called “I Can Has Cheezburger?”. I have it in a RSS feed and I swear this person has me giggling daily. It’s a fun blog, and the photos they’ve allowed to be posted (I’m sure as long as you give them credit where credit’s due). So, here’s the credit!

This is one they did this morning and it’s really hit home right now… hee hee.  Bless you ‘Oh Blog Of I Can Has Cheezburger.  You made my day.

Much love!

~Monica~

Movie Information at the Cinema I went to in Dublin, CA

Well, here I go talking about another movie. BUT just had to on this one – The Movie Transformers. I laughed through this movie as well. I have to tell ya though, when I saw that this movie was coming out I believe I did the ‘ole *eye-roll* and sniffed “no WAY would I go to see THAT movie”. But it was a Saturday night, with the boys… and it was on the IMAX screen so, I went.

I’m so glad I did. The actor in this, Shia LaBeouf – reminds me of my son James. If you knew my kid… ya’d know why. Their humor is about the same. Flippin’ funny! There’s a part in this – if you’ve seen it – where there’s a bit of hiding going on (no spoiling) and I couldn’t see through the tears as I was laughing too hard.

Hey, I saw on imdb.com that Shia is playing in the new 2008 Indiana Jones movie. I’m SO there!

Anyway, it’s a very good film if ya believe it! And funny… no matter what the preview looks like. There are definately serious action in this movie too. I just happen to enjoy the sarcastic comedy in any movie. GREAT action actually. I think it’s out on DVD at this point here in the states… not sure about other places. We are usually the last to get things like movies I think. Dunno. Just see it if you can. And IMAX theaters is a good idea btw.

‘Nother Night at the Movies with Mon

Oh for the love of Pete!  (I don’t know who Pete is btw).  I have grass in my backyard!  OH my goodness I’m excited.  Really really excited. 

Here’s 2002 when I first moved in:

Here’s 2005 right after we got the puppy:

Here’s 2006 when the very last of the lawn was going:

Now, it looks better than the first one.  ’cause it’s new!  yeah!  I’ll take a pic tomorrow when there is sun.  We are making a doggy area on the side for the now *horse* size dog.  Okay, small horse… pony really. 

Not only do I have my lawn back thanks to the hubby (you are THE bestest!) but last night after I watered I noticed a frog looking up at me from the grass.  Oh my gosh I haven’t had frogs in the backyard since the destruction of the grass.  Oh yes… the frogs are back and I’m a happy gal.

  hugs

~Monica~

I said I’d explain why I bought the Lexus. For some reason I have a guilt issue with the car. Kinda weird but I do and I always feel like I have to explain. So here’s the reasons (careful I’m still in a whiney-I-can’t-leave-the-house-I-feel-caged-in mood)

1. It will last a looooong time ’cause it’s a glorified Toyota
2. It’s pretty
3. It talks to me
4. The seats are WAY comfy
5. It has a sunroof
6. I always wanted one (well, when they came out with this look)
7. I don’t wanna buy another car ANYTIME soon
8. My son’s friend’s momma works for the Auto Mall this was sold at and was AWESOME and assisted me in finding the perfect salesperson (yes, I said *Perfect* Salesperson)
9. It’s automatic everything
10. It has GPS (I can GO anywhere! and not get lost!)
11. With the maps feature, I feel *free* and can just go for a drive and not worry about getting lost
12. Yes, it turns heads (okay, I’m being honest)
13. It’s flippin’ fast for an ‘ole folks car (3.5L V-6 303 HP)
14. It was cheaper than the two vehicles I had (figure I just swapped two for one and for less $$ monthly is all)
15. ‘Cause I wanna!
16. Nice interior
17. It has a camera so that when you are reversing you can see exactly what’s behind you. THIS is awesome ’cause we have so many little kids in the neighborhood it makes me so nervous to back out… with the camera, I can see it all!
18. The headlights swerve with you in a turn… wait, I mean they TURN with you in a turn. LOL hmmm….
19. The fuel economy is better than the mustang City 21/ Hwy 29
20. The ride is Smoooooooooooooooothe

There…. it’s all out.

Oh gosh I am SO going crazy without being able to drive. Seriously. I feel absolutely CAGED at this moment. There’s a car, just 10 feet from me sitting in the garage. Wanna see it?

I’m going to be very specific here for a moment. This is not a bragging post okay? I’ve heard so many things about this car but they are not reasons I purchased it. I’ll go into it in a minute here. First and foremost I don’t CARE what kind of car it is… but let me just say, I’m in a bit of a *huff* right now ’cause I have a vehicle and I cannot drive it! ARGH!

On June 14th I got my license suspended on a medical suspension. Oh fer… I understand, I get it… but 6 months? (** Caution RANT starts here **) What is 6 months gonna do?! Will I be CURED in six months? No. Does it make anything safer? No. I get their reasons, and I’m all for protecting folks. But puhlease! (** Massive amounts of whining WARNING **)

The reason I showed ya the car is because it’s not cheap. SO I’m paying a fortune (yes, my decision I know) for the car to sit in the garage.

Oh, I can sit in it.

I can roll it down the drive way and then back into the garage…

I can ask my hubby to drive it so I can sit in the passenger seat.

(** Feeling Guilty Here Complaining right about – NOW **)

Okay, I guess my rant is over. But call me a whiner, or whatever first comes to mind… the fact is, I live in the middle of nowhere with no public transportation and I have to ask my husband for rides ANYWHERE. Yes, I’m feeling caged in. *humph*

Please forgive the rant… but I’m gonna pull my hair out.

I’m gonna put a counter on the side of my blog. It will look hideous, but it will count down the number of days until I can drive. Maybe it will make things better….

Mon
(a little down)

Stephen has always written stories and such and I was told that allowing him to blog might be a good idea for him. So, if anyone is interested… his stories, or beginnings are at Stephen’s Thoughts & Writings. He’s really anxious to think what other think. So if you are interested… please leave a comment.

Thanks!

Mon

I saw this on someone’s site and had to do it!