Everyone knows that The Gardener has a nickname for most folks...it's just the way she operates.
When MiMuffa was little, TGa used to sing The Muffin Man (a.k.a. The Muffin Girl) to her and the nickname Muffa was born. TGa had a flashback to her high school and college German classes thinking MY in German was MI (it's not, but TGa sure thought it was). Thus, MiMuffa (My Muffin Girl).
Then came niece #2 and based on her real name which begins with Mc, it was only natural that she become MiMac.
One Mi plus another Mi = The Mimis
After five boys, TGo's money was on more boys...he lost.
Friday, May 29, 2009
BAM - The Mimis
Here are photos of The Mimis from the Texas Tour 2009.
MiMuffa - this is one of TGa's all time FAVORITE pictures of Muffa. She was having so much fun at Grandma and BB's!
MiMac - this is at her pre-K end of the year program for parents. She was so excited to have Mom, Grandma, Uncle Golfer and Aunt Gardener there. She waved and blew kisses and had trouble sitting still. She eventually joined Grandma in the bleachers. :-)
MiMuffa - this is one of TGa's all time FAVORITE pictures of Muffa. She was having so much fun at Grandma and BB's!
MiMac - this is at her pre-K end of the year program for parents. She was so excited to have Mom, Grandma, Uncle Golfer and Aunt Gardener there. She waved and blew kisses and had trouble sitting still. She eventually joined Grandma in the bleachers. :-)
Monday, May 25, 2009
BAM - Photos of The Nephews
After not getting the camera out in Dallas for photos of KyleMAN and Mistletoe the super model, TG&TG found it and used it in Houston. As stated in the previous post re: Texas Tour 2009, TG&TG had the goal of seeing The Nephews and all were seen except Jeremy (who is on the mend) and great nephew Corbin...hope to see those two in October. Here are some photos...
Gerald, Tammye and great niece Kaylee.
Jon, Kristy and great nephew Keagan who at this point was done with TGa and the camera.
Keagan prior to having enough of the camera (TGa can get a little obnoxious w/ the camera...just ask Birdie.)
Charles, Denae and great niece baby Aubrey who will make her appearance around September 22.
Kevin, Heather and great nephew baby Landon.
Parents of these boys and Jeremy and The Mimis - The Speed Demon and Lady Rainbow.
Gerald, Tammye and great niece Kaylee.
Jon, Kristy and great nephew Keagan who at this point was done with TGa and the camera.
Keagan prior to having enough of the camera (TGa can get a little obnoxious w/ the camera...just ask Birdie.)
Charles, Denae and great niece baby Aubrey who will make her appearance around September 22.
Kevin, Heather and great nephew baby Landon.
Parents of these boys and Jeremy and The Mimis - The Speed Demon and Lady Rainbow.
BAM - Suckered in Again
During the first episode of each season of The Bachelor (or The Bachelorette), The Gardener says (typically from the dreadmill) "I can't believe I'm suckered in to watching this show again." Only one year did TG&TG boycott and not watch at all.
Well, after suffering through Jason's horrid grammar last season (it made TGa cringe and there were several posts about it on ABC's message board) here TG&TG are again watching another season of The Bachelorette. A mere two episodes in and TGa is crnging already. This time the faux pas belongs to ABC. Did any of you catch it? The clue in the kitchen said "If you want to win Jillian's heart, your going to have to lay it all on the line..." AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH
Painful, absolutely painful. YOUR going to have to lay it on the line? Ai yi yi. How did no one at ABC catch this? Clearly they need TGa on their payroll (or better yet, TGa's mother).
Well, after suffering through Jason's horrid grammar last season (it made TGa cringe and there were several posts about it on ABC's message board) here TG&TG are again watching another season of The Bachelorette. A mere two episodes in and TGa is crnging already. This time the faux pas belongs to ABC. Did any of you catch it? The clue in the kitchen said "If you want to win Jillian's heart, your going to have to lay it all on the line..." AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH
Painful, absolutely painful. YOUR going to have to lay it on the line? Ai yi yi. How did no one at ABC catch this? Clearly they need TGa on their payroll (or better yet, TGa's mother).
Saturday, May 23, 2009
BAM - Texas Tour 2009 and Birdie Update
TG&TG have returned from the Texas Tour 2009 and have lots of stories of ordinary adventures. Let's face it folks, it's just not pretty when the Garmin takes you places you don't think you should be and don't want to go back to. That place happened to be somewhere deep in the heart of Oklahoma. Oh my - that's all we're sayin'.
This post offers no details of ordinary adventures...just a quick overview of Tour stops. Pictures to be posted at a later date.
Stop #1 - Dallas for a visit with Sylvie and family. Mistletoe looks like a super model and the KyleMAN looks like....a man. We had a great time with them all and love playing Cranium with the kids. Girls - next time we must win!
Stop #2 - Houston for a visit with The Golfer's family. This included The Poker Players and Lady Rainbow and family (her husband The Speed Demon and the Mimis). Other family members (all sons of Lady R and The Speed Demon) we were able to see this visit are:
Nephew Gerald, his wife Tammye and daughter Kaylee
Nephew Jon, his wife Kristy and their son Keagan (we were sad to not see their son Corbin)
Nephew Kevin, his fiance Heather and their son Landon (aka Chunkalunk)
Nephew Charles and his girlfriend Denae
WHEW! Unfortunately, we did not see nephew Jeremy who was involved in an unfortunate incident on Friday morning and had to have emergency surgery. He's resting at home now. Without a doubt, there is never a dull moment!
Get well wishes to Jeremy and AB!
While TG&TG were away, Birdie had his open heart surgery. TGa worried to extremes (naturally). The Gardener went up to the ICU to see him just as soon as TG&TG arrived home. There are several towers of equipment, two of which contain 10 IV pumps, 9 of which are working to pump medicine into Birdie. He's back to lots of tubes, the vent, and now has a pacemaker, too. Progress is a little slower than the doctors hoped but Nurse Jennifer told TGa tonight that Birdie had a good day. Birdie also had hernia surgery last week prior to the open heart surgery. Keep saying prayers for this little guy, he needs them.
That's it for tonight. TG&TG are slowly returning to their normal lifestyle. They were greeted in the driveway by The Wild Child who said "you've been gone a looong time!" and then, to TGa "I met another one of your friends." She met The Fighter who was on watering duty. :-) BTW - all of the peonies bloomed while TG&TG were gone and RTS came and opened the pool. WOO HOO - summer has arrived!
This post offers no details of ordinary adventures...just a quick overview of Tour stops. Pictures to be posted at a later date.
Stop #1 - Dallas for a visit with Sylvie and family. Mistletoe looks like a super model and the KyleMAN looks like....a man. We had a great time with them all and love playing Cranium with the kids. Girls - next time we must win!
Stop #2 - Houston for a visit with The Golfer's family. This included The Poker Players and Lady Rainbow and family (her husband The Speed Demon and the Mimis). Other family members (all sons of Lady R and The Speed Demon) we were able to see this visit are:
Nephew Gerald, his wife Tammye and daughter Kaylee
Nephew Jon, his wife Kristy and their son Keagan (we were sad to not see their son Corbin)
Nephew Kevin, his fiance Heather and their son Landon (aka Chunkalunk)
Nephew Charles and his girlfriend Denae
WHEW! Unfortunately, we did not see nephew Jeremy who was involved in an unfortunate incident on Friday morning and had to have emergency surgery. He's resting at home now. Without a doubt, there is never a dull moment!
Get well wishes to Jeremy and AB!
While TG&TG were away, Birdie had his open heart surgery. TGa worried to extremes (naturally). The Gardener went up to the ICU to see him just as soon as TG&TG arrived home. There are several towers of equipment, two of which contain 10 IV pumps, 9 of which are working to pump medicine into Birdie. He's back to lots of tubes, the vent, and now has a pacemaker, too. Progress is a little slower than the doctors hoped but Nurse Jennifer told TGa tonight that Birdie had a good day. Birdie also had hernia surgery last week prior to the open heart surgery. Keep saying prayers for this little guy, he needs them.
That's it for tonight. TG&TG are slowly returning to their normal lifestyle. They were greeted in the driveway by The Wild Child who said "you've been gone a looong time!" and then, to TGa "I met another one of your friends." She met The Fighter who was on watering duty. :-) BTW - all of the peonies bloomed while TG&TG were gone and RTS came and opened the pool. WOO HOO - summer has arrived!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
BAM - Softball
Look out....The Golfer played spring co-ed softball! It had been years since TGo had been on a team and when The Gardener's pals from work needed another guy for their team, The Golfer signed up! The first few games were....uh.....eye opening. After suffering an injury (no need to elaborate) TGo realized he really isn't as young as he used to be and now he understands what "rec league" really means.
Here's the team photo. The ordinary adventures were so much fun that TGo has signed on for the summer season!
Here's the team photo. The ordinary adventures were so much fun that TGo has signed on for the summer season!
BAM - Birdman
Here's an updated photo of Birdie in his March of Dimes shirt for the walk his Mommy did. Unfortunately, Birdie didn't get to go this year but maybe next year!
Birdman is now 5 1/2 months old and is a crack-up! The Gardener went to visit after work today and Birdie was a little flirt. He's funny and laughs and jibber jabbers; precious!
This coming Wednesday, Birdman has his open heart surgery. Thanks to all who continue to pray for this miracle baby!
Birdman is now 5 1/2 months old and is a crack-up! The Gardener went to visit after work today and Birdie was a little flirt. He's funny and laughs and jibber jabbers; precious!
This coming Wednesday, Birdman has his open heart surgery. Thanks to all who continue to pray for this miracle baby!
Saturday, May 2, 2009
BAM - The Heirloom Irises
The tulips are gone and all it has done for many, many days is rain. The Gardener stepped outside today in very tall grass to peak at what might be happening in the region which shall be referred to as "the experiment". Luck (or perhaps God on TGa's side?)!!! The irises transplanted from The Desert Dwellers' yard in Oz just before they moved to the desert have survived and are starting to bloom!
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