More St. Pete Photos

St. Petersburg Welcomes You


The Don CeSar Hotel

The Salvador Dali Museum


We saw a good many McCain/Palin signs!! YAY!!

Watching the sun set from the balcony in our room.

St Pete Beach - a few early morning shots

On vacation!

We're on vacation!! We're on vacation!! We're in St. Petersburg, Florida on the 7th floor of a hotel in a room overlooking the gulf of Mexico. We got a late start, but that was okay - we're in relaxation mode, so we're just getting in and getting settled. Tomorrow, we are going to the Salvador Dali Museum.

Gas on the way down ranged from $2.23 - $2.39.

$1.71

I paid $1.71 at Wal-Mart tonight. Aunt Sally posted a comment on my last post that she paid $1.71 today at Ingles. Across the street, it was $2.35.

$1.74

So yesterday I get a text, the gas at Ingles and Wal-Mart is now down to $1.74!! Cars lined up at the pumps. Everywhere else, it is averaging $2.35.

Quad Birthdays

Happy Birthday to Jessie, Ralph, Leona and Susie!

Just Because

It was one of those just because gifts. One that touches your heart like no other. Months ago, Anna Grace called me, she was so excited, she had me a surprise. For one reason or another, we'd all be together, but we'd forget about the surprise. It was fun though, the anticipation of what could she have seen that made her think of me. Finally, on the day we took the trip to the American Girl Boutique and Bistro, Anna Grace gave me the surprise. The photo above is the front of the personalized gift card she made for me.



The note she wrote me.

The gift, and I absolutely love it! She nailed it, it is perfect for me, just my style. Thank you Anna Grace, this gift really means so very much to me. I think your art work is great. The personalized card is a treasure, and will stay on the cat, I can't bear to take it off.

I love you sweet girl. Aunt Jules

Purple Amethyst

How could something as simple as a package of Almay purple amethyst mascara mean so much to me? Well, it is because of the way I got it.

The other morning Chris and I were getting dressed for work. I was putting on my mascara, and he asked why was I having to work so hard to get it onto the brush. I told him it was because it was almost empty. In a little while, he picked up the tube and complained that he couldn't even read the small print anymore. He asked me what it said, so I read it off to him.

Fast forward. I get home from the HeartWalk and after a while, he arrives home. I went outside to meet him, and as we are walking in the house he said that "I got you something. It's just something stupid." He handed me a new package of mascara. It wasn't stupid to me, it almost made me cry it was so sweet. awwww...

Well, later on we were talking, and he gave me a few more of the details about what was involved with the purchase of the mascara. He and two of his co-workers were talking about priorities. The basic conversation went along the lines of making time for things for those who are important to you, doing the things you can. So, it became a mission, the purple amethyst mascara. The three of them went into 2 different stores until they found it. That's why a tube of purple amethyst mascara is so important to me. Thank you Chris and co-workers, you made me feel special.

$1.97

I got so excited about the $1.97 a gallon price, that I didn't take the time to realize that I could have used my Ingles card and gotten it for $1.94 a gallon. But I'm still happy to be able to buy the gas for under $2 a gallon. Just down the road in a neighboring town, the prices ranged from $2.41 - $2.58.

Happy Birthday Ruth

Happy Birthday to my friend Ruth.

Happy Birthday Ty!

Happy Birthday Ty! 14 years old. He's growing up so fast.

Happy Birthday Bebe

Happy Belated Online Birthday wishes Bebe!

Shopping

I went shopping yesterday with Chris's cousin Lynn. We went to North GA. Had a great time! The weather was wonderful. I wore my Sarah! (McCain/Palin) sweatshirt, and was stopped 6 times with compliments on my shirt.

I ended up spending the most in Harry & David - got some delicious goodies. Found some Grey Flannel for Chris. Got some soup bowls, a shirt and some cookie cutters. We ate supper at Pappa Deaux - great food. Love the crawfish.

I really enjoyed spending the time with Lynn - that was the best part of all.

On the way to pick Lynn up, I stopped to get gas, filled up at $2.62, stopped at the same gas station on the way back home to top off, it was now $2.53 a gallon. It cost $23.95 to top off.

$2.65

Gas is $2.65 where my parents live. 30 minutes away where I live, it is $2.96 - it is coming down.

Ty and PT

Ty has to start PT for his soccer injury. He is still on crutches, is out for the rest of the season - but he is improving.

AHA Heart Walk

Meet Bella. She is Kellie's dog. Kellie is the AHA director and coordinator of the Heartwalk.


Just a few of the tents at the Heart Walk.


The gifts I received for being one of the top 3 individual fund raisers. I raised $1330. My team's total was $1630. (lots of goodies inside)

Last I checked, the total was up around $96K. The goal is $135K, there's still time to reach the goal even though the "walk" has already taken place.

Kellie did a wonderful job! I think this was the best Heart Walk yet. This is my 4th Heart Walk.

American Girl Boutique & Bistro

October 12th - It's that time of year again - getting close to Christmas and BB decided we would make an earlier trip to The American Girl Boutique and Bistro this year in hopes of avoiding the disappointment of some little girls when the dolls or clothes they were seeking were sold out like last year. Also, we hoped the store wouldn't be as busy at it was last year when we went closer to Christmas. Well, the shelves were full, and the chosen dolls and outfits were available.

The store was busy - but not nearly as busy as it was last year in December.


FYI - you have to make RESERVATIONS at the bistro! Can you imagine?!?! They serve icecream and snacks, and they require reservations! And of course, when we attempted to make reservations, we were turned away with the "We're not taking any further reservations today." Come on! We drove 2 1/2 hours to get here, and last year the bistro was closed, so the girls were promised that if it was open, they could eat in the bistro. Oh well, country come to town... next year might be the charm.


Both girls chose "Felicity" (photo below). KB was bound, bent and determined she was going to have the exact doll and clothes that AG chose. BB got Felicity's pal Elizabeth for her house so there would always be a doll to play with.

Ty

My nephew Ty was injured in a soccer game today. Strained his inguinal ligament. Poor guy was in a lot of pain. Left the hospital on crutches. Told him he can get all sorts of sympathy from the girls.

Hope you feel better soon Ty.

$3.19

Gas is down to $3.19 here now.

Gas prices

My friend Rhonda from Oklahoma texted me this morning, she said gas there is $2.79 a gallon, it is $3.39 a gallon here...

Update on Jimmy

My friend Jimmy passed away about an hour ago. God Bless you Jimmy.

Boston Butt

I bought a smoked Boston Butt to support a fund raiser for the American Heart Association. I picked it up yesterday afternoon. It was SO good! We've already had 2 meals from it, and there is so much I'm sure we can probably get at least 3 more.

Go Sarah!

Watching the VP debates --- Go Sarah!

Jimmy

Jimmy is in my thoughts and prayers tonight, along with his family. He was critically injured in a motorcycle accident on his way to work this morning. A car pulled out in front of him.