On the Road Again

It was time to head back home.  I was excited because I wanted to see my newest grand.  No one was in much of a hurry though to get going.  It was decided that we wouldn't try to beat the traffic but go late enough to avoid it.  You do not avoid California traffic....ever!  We left about 10:30 and stopped by a Harley Davidson store so that Carla could get Roger a gift.  The store didn't open until 11:00 and so we browsed in another store until it did.  We got back on the road and went around a few blocks and we were right back at our Hotel....it kind of felt like a bad dream...you know the kind where you can never get to where you want to be.  Actually the traffic wasn't as bad as when we were coming to California from Vegas but it was noon and we were just leaving.

The drive home wasn't that bad though.  We talked a lot and stopped a few times.  We sat down for dinner in Mesquite at a Pizza Hut and that is were Carla and I took our last picture together.  Patti was an awesome driver and got us home safely.  I think we dropped off Patti and Robin just after 1:00 am and then we got home just before 2:00.  It was a super fun trip and the only thing that could have made it better is for Robin to have felt good the entire time.  It would have been fun to share the fun we had with a few more sisters but other than that is was Spectacular!

Food For Thought Friday

Food 4 Thought Friday!
A little feast without the calories!!
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Breakfast: What three things made you the Happiest this week? Going to Disneyland with my friends. The birth of Sadie Lou Ropelato...my 8th grand. Feeling like a kid again...no responsibilities.
Lunch: What three things made you the saddest this week? Braxton had a panic attack while Kelsi was giving birth to Sadie and I wasn't there to help out.  Robin took a weird combo of meds and was falling asleep during breakfast, and was sick on Thurs. That I wasn't able to see Sadie the day she was born.
Dinner: What are some of your quirks (name at least 10) that most people don't know? I like the toilet paper to go down the back of the roll and not over it.  I am constantly checking my chin for whiskers and then I try to pull them out with my fingers.  I pull Larry's eyebrows out when we are driving. I raise my left eyebrow when getting my picture taken. (it's droopy)  I find myself imitating others if they have a little quirk. Like if someone licks their lips, I will start licking my lips. I like to have a stash of chocolate and money. (it gives me peace of mind) I like the garbage in car to be put in the doors and emptied when getting gas. (not the pockets behind the seats) I have to shower and shave my legs and arm pits every day or I go crazy. (a reason I refuse to go on a Trek) I'd rather get things done right away if I'm assigned to do something and prefer my kids to do the same. (dislike procrastinating) I think out loud sometimes. (quite often)
Midnight Snack: Name a flattering moment this week and a not so flattering moment. Phoebe the Photographer came up to us in California Adventure and commented on how Carla and Robin looked so serious but how I was sitting there with a big smile and that I radiated Sunshine. Trying on shirts in Disneyland..not so flattering thus the reason I bought shoes!
Recipe of the Week (instead of your recipe for life what is it just for the week?) Live your life each and every day.  Don't worry about the things you might miss but enjoy the moment you are in and the blessings you have. 

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