NOT GUILTY!

Or should I say acquitted?  Yesterday afternoon a jury in Orlando, Florida acquitted Casey Anthony of killing her daughter Caylee.  It was one of those cases, similiar to the OJ Simpson case where you just know she is guilty.  But it could not be proven.

How does a mother not feel that something is off if her daughter is gone for 30 days?  The jury felt that it was circumstantial.  Do normal people google Chloroform and other death related searches?  Once again, circumstantial.

All in all, it makes me very sad for this little girl who never got to see her 5th birthday.  Or her 10th or her 21st.  And I think about what her little eyes must have been doing as she was looking at the woman (her mother) who killed her.

Casey Anthony will answer in time. 

Happy 4th of July!!!!

As with years past we years past we headed to the Yarian's for their annhual 4th of July block party.  And this year was no exception....  Although this year it had to be in the 100's!  But we made the most of it with nice cool refreshing drinks and company. :-)

Jo and I racing one another in the bounce house. 

and yep.... I won. :-)

The 4th of July is also Corey's birthday!  Happy Birthday Corey!

Don't we look cute. I do need a longer arm. 

And Rich got iced! Hehehehehehehe

Me and my little (or not so little anymore) Emma.  Such my sweet girl!

And us being silly!!!! I hate it when she crosses her eyes... FREAKS ME OUT!

I might have had a Skinnygirl margarita.  (insert evil laugh here!)

Fireworks!!!!

And more fireworks.  They are pretty....

And sparkly!!!!!

Happy 3rd of July!

Ya all knew I can never keep up a blog!  So here is another start...

Rich and I decided that we would have our own little picnic last night to honor 4th of July before we went and celebrated with friends today. 



My hubby... the lean, mean grilling machine!



Our little backyard BBQ.... One of these days we will get a proper set of table and chairs...

Daisy being pissed that she isn't part of the festivities!



Yumm..... Carne Asada.



Give me food, dag nab it!

Me and my Skinnygirl.  Friends forver!

Happy Birthday Grandma!

Today is a special day in our lives as it is my Grandma Fern's 90th birthday.

Although the last couple of years have not been the easiest on her, we are grateful that she was able to see her 90th birthday and hopefully a few more after that!

Happy Birthday Grandma!  I love you!

Look how happy Grandma looks!  It must be cause the handsome guy next to her!

The son she loves more than anything in the world.  And he is not only an awesome son, but an amazing father!

Daughter-in-law and Mother-in-law.....might not always be the easiest of relationships, but  my mom has done the most outstanding job in helping Grandma... Mom, you rock!

Her favorite (and only!) Grandson!  He does her proud!

Me and Grandma.....  You know, she was wearing heals until only a few months before she turned 90....  Its in my blood, obviously!

Looking forward to spending her 91st.....


Love you Grandma Fern!

Congratulations!

To Mr. & Mrs. Dave Abrams! 

I was lucky enough to attend the wedding of my very good friend Becky a couple of weeks ago.  And since I am slow on the blogging... I am just now getting to wishing them all the happiness in the world!

Becky and Dave pledging their love for one another

The newest Mr. & Mrs!!!!!!

Ahhh.... Love!

From left to right... me, Becky, Harmony & Lisa.  The ironic thing?  Lisa and I have known each other since the 4th grade!  And we hadn't seen each other in 17 years.  She still looks the exact same! :-) Love being able to re-connect with old friends!

I want to wish Becky and Dave a lifetime of happiness and love!  Love you both!

Happy Valentine's Day!

I just wanted to wish all my lovely friends out there a very Happy Valentine's Day.

This is a very special Valentine's Day for me as it is my first as Mrs. Rich Lansdale.

Our first moment as husband and wife

I love you more than anything in this world.  And I am so happy to be your wife.


HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Sadness

Yesterday morning a friend of mine's dad died.  He had cancer.  I hate cancer.  It took away a grandfather that I never got to meet.  My grandmother is a survivor of breast cancer but it took one of her breasts away.  I have a good friend who is also a breast cancer survivor but because of that horrible disease she can no longer have children.

It is a sucky disease.  One day they will find a cure.  I just hope that one day is sooner than later before it takes any more good people from this life.


Kelly, I hope your dad is resting in peace now.  He is in a better place and looking down on you with all the love in the world.