Out with the old...in with the new!

We moved in 3 years ago, with our beautiful 'Bisque' colored Maytag refrigerator. All the appliances in the kitchen were white. Ugh! Well, we started by replacing the shallow, stainless steel sink with a nice deep 'Bisque' colored sink and a sort of bronze colored faucet. Looks real nice! Then, the microwave went on the fritz, so what was I to do but to replace it with a nice 'Bisque' colored Maytag? But, why buy just a microwave when you can get rebates for getting a dishwasher too? Well, now there is a nice, and very quiet, 'Bisque' Maytag dishwasher purring away under next to my nice, deep 'Bisque' colored sink. Then, there we were, for several months suffering, having to look at that last eyesore of that wrong-colored white range amidst all the beautiful new 'Bisque' appliances. So, at last, with a stroke of a computer key, a lovely, new GE 'Bisque' colored gas range has replaced that poor, misplaced white range.

If you see no difference in these two pictures, please do not tell me, as I am lavishing in the fabulous enjoyment of having all matching 'Bisque' colored kitchen appliances! (They make the pickled oak cabinets almost bearable! Pickled Oak? What were they THINKING?)

Oh yeah...now THAT's what I'm talkin' about!

It's me again...

Koty aka Victoria's Dashing Dakota, the world's goofiest dog! Don't let the haircut fool you, he IS a Shih Tzu, he's just disguised as a short-haired something or other.

And then there is Taz, the Perfect Persian. Just look at that face! (...that IS her happy face!)

My sister the photobug...and they thought I was bad! Ha!

My azaleas are blooming!

Daylight savings time, and it's also that time of year. The very short time we get to enjoy the vibrant bursts of color brought on by various varieties of azalea bushes. It's really sad they they only last a couple of weeks, and that is provided we don't get a MONSOON sort of rainstorm that beats them too a pulp and knocks them to the ground. So far...so good!

Okay...some pictures worth waiting for!

Our church sponsors an Upward Basketball program. This was our first year, and it culminated in an awards service on Saturday night. The special guest speaker for the evening was none other than Tim Tebow, freshman quarterback for the Florida Gators. He hung around afterwards to sign jerseys, shoes, hats, balls, and even a cell phone! It was a great evening.


The coolest thing about Tim Tebow, is that he loves the Lord and loves sharing that He is the most important thing in his life, even more than winning a National Championship. What a great role model for our children! Serving the Lord is where it's at, and giving Him praise for what He does for us everyday. We had drawings for autographed Gator items!

Here's Desiree, Tori & Sarah with Tim Tebow.

Tori got him to autograph her boyfriends Gator hoodie! What do you want to bet he won't ever forget her!

After taking pics all night, it was MY turn! My uncle will LOVE this!

Before and After....

I just went to boring old work...but Taz and Koty had a grand day!

Koty, before....

and After....Isn't he handsome? Can you see him shivering?? :-) Fortunately for him, the weather will warm up a bit this week!




If it weren't for his bottom tooth, I don't think we would have known him! He's pretty tuckered out now. I'll bet he sleeps really well tonight!










Then there's Taz...before:
and After....

She's been hiding under the bed since she got home. I think she's embarrassed. I can't imagine why???

Allen actually managed to get them both in the same frame.

"Hey cat, whut r you lookin' at? You look just as naked as me!"

I'm still here!

I haven't dropped off the face of the earth...just took a little trip. Since my last post, we have done a Valentine Banquet, and gone to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg TN for a few days. Here are some pics of our various activities.

Then there was ice, and later snow!

They still had their 'Winterfest' going on, complete with cool lights and stuff.

Check out this upside down mansion! It's actually a hands-on science museum of sorts.

Then we went to Pigeon Forge, TN. Other than being sick the first half of the trip, we had a great time! This was ice on the side of a mountain.

My brother made this cake, complete with flashing lights on top of the little cars! It went for auction at over $250.00!

My daughter...what a ham!

And yet...more progress...

We are now on Round 27. Not too bad. It's a little off, but not bad for an ambitious attempt by a novice!