houston we have a problem

This isn't looking so good.

And she thought she had a problem.

I haven't even gotten to my destination yet.

And yes, the animal print shoes - - they MUST go with me - not negotiable.

tomorrow - tomorrow - I love ya tomorrow

For those of you who may not know - I greatly dislike [actually hate] flying.

And we leave tomorrow for a super fun 12 hour one. .

This really stinks when your mom-in-law lives in London, your sis-in-law, niece & grandparents live in New Zealand, your bro-in-law lives in Australia, your parents go on a mission to Hong Kong [had to go there!!] and your mom-in law insists that every time you visit the UK we "must go somewhere else nearby since flights are so cheap from here" [at least they are cheap from SOMEWHERE] - so we scamper off to places like Italy & France. I realize this is a blessing [to be able to visit these places]. I still DREAD flying.

It's not even so much the smelly, stale, recycled air or the man across the way who snores like a freight train or even the "blankets" they hand out that seem to cover me as much as a wash cloth.

It's the water. It's all about the water. The flight to New Zealand takes place over about 96% water. Not sure why but I feel insanely more comfortable flying over mountain ranges.

What keeps me flying? Well other than the Pita who holds my hand 50% of the flight [the other 50% I try to be knocked out on something/anything - the drug of choice this trip ----- ambien - thanks Dr. Rada]. Oh and that I know I'll get to see this when we arrive:

rangitoto - beautiful.

So if any of you have an extra 60 seconds around 5pm tomorrow - a smallish prayer to the Big Guy upstairs - for a safe arrival - would be appreciated. ;)

And good news - it looks like my family & I will be in great hands with the crew members. Ummm help!

How many sisters [& brother-in-laws]. .

. . . . would think to bring you and your family one of these:

[for Peanut to decorate {check} and enjoy {check} for 2 days - since we will be missing Halloween this year]

And way too much [who am I kidding ;) ] of this:

And a WHOLE one of these:

[Rhubarb pie]

because your Hubby's Nana passed away?

Mine!

Thanks "Happy" & Dave for making us feel loved, cared for, adored, special & spoiled - - - you guys are wonderful.

Nana Watson

We lost our dear Nana Watson today.

Much of what the Pita is today is due to her.

We love you Nana.
Will will miss you.

eleven

[first, must give credit where it is due - thanks Amy, loved this idea]

Is roughly:

• how many loads of laundry I've done this week
• how many minutes I waited on hold this morning to talk to Nation-wide insurance [they are certainly NOT "on my side"]
• how many days it will take to fix my car
• twice as many days as "the other guys" insurance company will pay for my rental car
• how many miles I ran this morning
• how many credit/debit cards are in my wallet
• how many years - I most likely cut off my parents' lives by having to raise me
• number of years that separate Ann & I
• how many minutes it takes to walk from our house to Peanut's school
• how many scorpions are now in my "scorpion jar-vase"
• how many times Peanut told me she was super bummed she wasn't home in time to go see Ashley Tisdale [backstage] with Tiff last night.
• how many serves Peanut got over the net at last Saturday's game [yes, I count as she gets a little reward for each]
• how many more days the Pita has to get through before his assistant returns to work
• how much I spent on breakfast this morning
• how many minutes I can stand to watch rugby
• how many spud nuts I plan on eating on Halloween - [plus any she may try to sneak - no spud nuts for you - you hater!] ;)
• how many items I need to list today
• X 3 - how many jeans I own - - completely aware I have a problem, and I'm fine with it
• how many cards I received [seriously] from ward members from our talks [I'm quite sure my Mom handed out free stamps after sacrament meeting]
• the number of times I wipe my phone off each day [again, completely aware, this is odd - no need to point it out] - h1N1 - enough said.
• the number of years it took the Pita to become a US citizen. big shout out to the people in LA who shredded his paperwork & original marriage certificate - to make us have to start the whole tiring process over again.

• the number of years [exactly] that the Pita has made me the happiest woman ever.

"Good times - more to come". I love this man.

Suicide bombers? really?

So while I was up at 2:12 this morning, I should have just started working early....but NO, I apparently was bored enough to google my blog's name. [I know, I know, I live a sad/boring/sheltered life.]

And while [woooo hooo] I did see it......I also saw this:

* Those who quote "If you can't convince them, confuse them" are more dangerous than the suicide bombers. * nice.

I really liked the sweet quote by Harry S Truman.

"snottsdale"

Peanut: hey mom, it's sun glass day at school today
Mom: nice - I gave you three pairs a few months ago. wear one of those.
P: mom, this outfit is sooooooo Scottsdale, isn't it [apparently that's a positive - she looked VERY proud]
M: ummm yep - love the pink
P: mom, they are "rose".
M: sure - OK - rose, they are.
P: I love seeing the world through rose colored lenses - everything looks happy & girlie [y?] {sorry Amy, I have no clue on spelling, that one.}
M: I bet
[drive to school - she opens door - hops out and says]
P: I promise not to be Snottsdale in my Scottsdale glasses, Mom.

Good Luck with that, Peanut.

** PLEASE make note of the OH SO FASHIONABLE duck around her neck. **