Yep, That's What I Want.....

 

Hey Yall! Sorry about my serious lack of posts lately. We have been in undisclosed location doing some necessary things for the new house. However, we are back in beautiful Maine where the leaves are turning the most beautiful colors. I am really really gonna miss all this when we get to undisclosed location. And I might even miss typing undisclosed location, but probably not.

And for all you curious loyal readers, all three of you, we are nearing the day when Mr. Frannycakes says I can disclose the undisclosed location.

The movers are coming to pack up all of our stuff on Saturday. They will become our new best friends for a scheduled three days. Then we head to undisclosed location which might have been disclosed by that time. Maybe.....

Until then, I think I need another drink......

More Pics....

 

A Little Looky

 

Happy Birthday Julianne!

Hey Yall! Today is the blessed day of Julianne's birthday. She is 22 years old! 22!!!!! This is so hard to believe. It seems just like yesterday that she came into our lives. And we have never been the same. Happy Birthday Ju Ju! We love you very, very much!

 

Six Sixty Three

 

Nice number.....

You Likey?

 

Me likey.......

Happy Birthday Vickie!!!!!

 

Hey Yall!!! Today is Vickie's Birthday and even though I can't tell you how old she is, I can tell you it is midway between 55 and 60. But I can't tell you the real number because, you know, old people start losing their sense of humor about how old they are getting.....

In case you can't tell which one is the Birthday Girl, look to the right. And in case you are wondering who the other two are, it would be Dick's other sister Debbie and his momma. Nice looking family, aren't they?

Happy Birthday Vickie!!! Hope you have a good one!!!

Happy Retirement Merwin!

Hey Yall! Today is a very special day! Our friend Merwin and his wife Shirley are retiring today. Oh Happy Day! They are going to take a nice long vacation at Pawleys. Frannycakes is extremely jealous! I couldn't find a picture of Merwin on my computer, but Mr. Frannycakes has graciously allowed me to post a picture of him that strangely resembles Merwin so if you see anyone that resembles this picture, please tell him Happy Retirement and that Frannycakes sent you!


Happy Retirement Merwin!

I HAVE A SECRET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Yall! Long time no talk! I feel like I have been in the car all summer! We just got back Saturday from SC. Julianne's internship ended so we helped her drive back to the frozen tundra. Oh yeah......it isn't frozen yet, but it's just a matter of time!

Are you waiting to hear my secret? Huh? Well.....We didn't win the lottery....bummer....I am not pregnant....hahahahahaha! I haven't gone on a diet, again, yet....Chris hasn't graduated, but he will in May!!!!

Nooooooooo! This is really, really, really exciting! WE ARE MOVING!!!!!! And even though I can't tell you where yet, I can tell you that it is not in the north or the west. Thank goodness. I need to get back with people that talk like me. Well, kind of like me because nobody talks like me!

Nothing like a little teaser is there? I promise that the minute Mr. Frannycakes gives me the okay, I will be right back on here with ALL the details.....Until then....Tootles!

Quote of the Day

"Like the old joke goes, President Obama isn't a doctor, but he plays one on TV," said House Minority Leader John Boehner.

Thanks for the quote John!

A Little Scary and A Little True

Hey Yall! I received this quote from a friend today.....


"Joe Biden makes Dan Quayle look like Stephen Hawking"

Vacation Part Two

The Jackson Family!



Virginia, Callie, Zippy, Henry & Reese



Callie, Henry & John



Chris & Linley



Christopher



Al E. Gator



Mr. Frannycakes in his new kayak!



Virginia, Jamie, Lesley, Julianne & Mary Ann



Prepared for fun....2 tubes and a can of cold beer!



Lesley & Grace Darling



Mary Ann, Elaine & John



Mary Ann & John



Jamie, Lesley & Grace Darling

Scenes from a Vacation Part 1

Hey Yall! Why do vacations go by so fast? We had a fabulous vacation at Pawleys Island. This year we rented a house on the creek. I have to say that it worked out wonderfully for my family and the two other families that were with us. We mostly layed out on the dock and some kayaked and tubed. We had beautiful views and lots and lots of delish food. It was great to be together as a family. Here are some pictures that Mr. Frannycakes took. He is a wonderful photographer.

Don't Be Jealous

Hey Yall! Don't be jealous.....it is 62 degrees here. I know a few of you are not capable of not feeling jealous, but it really doesn't become your glistening with sweat faces. Really.

Happy Birthday Chris!

Hey Yall! Sunday was Christophers' 25th birthday! Wow, that is so hard to believe! Since we had to leave early Sunday morning, we celebrated his birthday on Saturday night. These are some pictures that Dick took that afternoon. Hope you enjoy

I'm Back!!!!!!

Hey Yall! I have received so much grief from family and friends for not posting that I decided that I had better get back to work and post. I can't guarantee that it will be very interesting. In some ways is seems like nothing has been happening, then in other ways it seems like it has. I will let you decide. Don't go blaming me if you are completely bored....you were warned!

Mr. Frannycakes and I got back to Maine early this morning.....around 2 am. We left Pawleys Island at 5 am. You do the math. Frannycakes has been in a fog all day. This afternoon, I got lazy on the couch and did some snoozing. It was glorious. And as usual, it will not affect my ability to sleep very well tonight. I love having that ability.

Where have we been? Well, we headed down to St. Marys a month ago. Gran Gran, Mr. Frannycakes mother, decided to take a last minute, vacation to the hospital. We couldn't let everyone have a good time without us, could we? Thankfully, it was a quick vacation.

Dick came home and went on some business trips and then came back down to get ready for our nephew's wedding. Our entire family came and it was nice to have all the kids together. The wedding was beautiful.

Next came our vacation. We rented a house on the creek at Pawleys Island. I only went out on the beach once. The rest of the time we sunned on the dock. Dick had his kayak and the Benson's brought their john boat. We had a bunch of floats and some of the group floated down the creek. I think everyone had a great time. Have I mentioned how wonderful the food was? It has spoiled Mr. Frannycakes. Withdrawals will be hard for him.

My parentals came for a few days when we moved into the house. It was great to have them with us. I had stayed with them for a month. My bedroom looked alot like it did when I was growing up. Hopefully it has recovered since I left.

Gran Gran and Debbie and Vickie came up the last part of the week. This was one of the first times they have been able to come with us. Hopefully they will be able to come again next summer.

This was a very condensed version of our summer so far. I will be post pictures for the next few days so you can see exactly what I have been talking about.

Talk to you soon!