Sisters by Choice!

I love this girl!  Tonya and I chose each other to be sisters.  We have been friends since we were really little. We've played dolls together, raised kids together and continue to love spending time together.  

I took Tonya to lunch today for her birthday.  Her birthday was a month ago and this is the soonest we could go.  We went to Rainbow Gardens which is always a great place to eat and visit.  We beat the crowd today.  Only two other ladies were there when we got there but there was a crowd when we left.  It was yummy as always.

We had a little fun in the shops afterwards.  We got a little crazy.  I wonder if our kids are embarrassed?  I would have been but there will come a time when the kids will realize this is healthy and good.  We really are young at heart!  We were taking pictures when Tonya noticed a sign that said pictures weren't allowed.  Actually after seeing the first sign we noticed them every where.  We talked to the lady working there and she said she would leave so we could have our fun. And.....we did have some fun!

It's surprising how being a little crazy can brighten the day!  Who knew a pair of wacky glasses or silly hat could be so fun?  We laughed and thought we were so funny!  I still think we are funny!

When we were through exploring one shop we headed over to the other shop.  I didn't notice any signs saying we couldn't take pictures so we just continued to have our fun.  Dang it's fun making memories with my sister/friend.  I like growing old with her.

From toddlers, to teenagers, to young brides, to "fat momma's", to where we are now.  I am thankful for the journey with Tonya.  We have always been there for each other.  We support and encourage each other.  We celebrate the good times.  We cry together through the hard times.  We laugh when it's over and rejoice for the experiences.  We are sister by choice and I love my sister!

Memory of Mine (Honeycomb)

One of my memories as a child was a treat we called Honeycomb.  When ever my grandma Bessie came to visit,  my mom and her would go get Honeycomb.  I know we had it other times too because my mom really liked it.  And because my mom and grandma really liked it....I did too.  I loved how airy and crisp it was.  I loved the thick layer of chocolate surrounding it.  I buy Honeycomb now whenever I can find it.  The name has changed to Sea Foam...and really the Sea Foam I have found and bought isn't quite as yummy.  It's not as fluffy and crisp...it's more dense.  It is still good and I will continue to buy it for the memories.  This picture is how I will remember the Honey Comb from my childhood.

I remember one time my mom bought a nice size bag of Honeycomb and hid it under her bed.  We had a little dog named Stretches and she found it and got into it.  I know my mom was quite disappointed when she found out that Stretches had got to the Honeycomb.  I remember laughing about that.

Mmmmmmmm I love memories like this!  I love Honeycomb!!!