Sigh...

I REALLY do not have time to be here this afternoon, although I wish I did.  However, I want to share some INSIGNIFICANT news in the realm of serious things, but EXCITING nonetheless.  One of my favorite classics, GONE WITH THE WIND is on Instant Watch on Netflix!!!  I remember when I first checked out the book at the library.  I have read it so many times that I lost count.  Scarlett and I go wwwaaayy back to eighth grade.  I have a meeting tonight, or else I would put everything on hold for awhile, and go for a Southern Plantation visit!  So, if you are a Netflix viewer, and you have a couple of hours to spare this evening, feel free to kick back with some sweet tea and kleenex!  Enjoy!

We are having Christmas in July!

ACHHOOO!!! Summer colds are cruel and unusual punishment! ACHHHOO! They are a complete oxymoron! Colds should be for winter...when you can put on your fuzzy robe and bunny slippers and snuggle up with hot chocolate and your box of Kleenex! They should not be happening when the sun is shining and the water rides at Dollywood are calling!

The Summer Cold has hit us like a snowstorm in July! It all started with Landry. He started coughing BEFORE we left for vacation. It hung around the whole time that we were vacationing. (Our vacation started in Jackson, TN where we attended Tiffany McCoys wedding...then we headed to Mt. Vernon, IL and let the boys have some hotel swimming time. My WONDERFUL husband got the boys an adjoining hotel room so the two of us could have our OWN room. I love him! The adjoining doors stayed propped open the whole time...I was a little nervous with them over there, AND I snuck Landry into our room after he fell asleep, just in case he woke in the night. They swam until their toes were wrinkled and got their fill of Animal Planet. Then we headed to Laura's house in Plano. We ate, laughed, rested, had a day in Chicago, worked on Meg's wedding plans, picnicked, fished, had family portraits taken, churched, picnicked and fished some more. I got to thrift shop - ALONE - and get a pedi and mani with Amy!! And Clark also got to golf AND jet ski - without 3 boys tagging along! It was a wonderful, wonderful vacation!) On the looong drive home, Clark's throat started hurting and he sounded like he voice lowered several decibels. Once we got home Landry's cough got worse, and Clark went and spent what little vacation money we had left at the Pharmacy.

The next day I took Landry to the doctor to find out the he had bronchitis and a sinus infection. Clark continued to cough and sneeze. In the midst of all of this my mom has been diagnosed with another wintertime ailment - PNEUMONIA! She has been extremely sick. Riley and I started our sore throats,chills, cough and drippy noses yesterday.

THEREFORE, I am rebelling against summer! Last night, I got out my warm fuzzy robe and thick purple socks. I made hot chocolate for our sore throats, and have pulled out extra blankets for us to stay bundled up in. SO while the rest of you are enjoying the fun of summer...the Pressons are experiencing mid-December. I have even considering stringing some Christmas lights. KIDDING! AACHHHOOO!

The name says it all!

It's all in the name! I love unique names! If a store or a restuarant has a cool name then it automatically makes me want to GO! Clark and I had more discussions/arguments over what we were going to name our children than over anything else. Names are important. I work for a huge company (from my house, which is even cooler)...if I said the NAME you would know it...however, they work for many other smaller businesses. I have started jotting down some of my favorite names, and if I ever visit the state in which they are located - I might just have to stop in...

Full Yum Carry Out - you won't leave here hungry!
Get U Driving School - the name just says it all, doesn't it!
Marcella Wild - I once knew a girl named Marcella, and she was indeed W.I.L.D.
Wok N Roll - how cute is that??
Hairs 2 U
Flippin Pizza
Doodlehooper - not sure what they sell, but I think I need one!
Garden of Eat'n
Kum On Inn - They probably have a wrap around porch, with a granny in a rocker.
Talk of the Town - I can see the Steel Magnolia ladies visiting here!
Just Fur Pets
It's the Pitts by Richard Pitts - go Richard!
Zang Wang Dollar Surplus - ANY Dollar Store is fun - this one REALLY sounds fun!
Stuff UR Face - Avery might actually get FULL at this eatery!
Hello Georgous - Don't hate me because I'm beautiful!
The Full Belly Deli - LOVE this name!! So funny!
Off The Wall
Lock and Load
Johhny Garlic - If you visit, please leave Johnny a breath mint!
Big Fred's Burger Hut
Body Anointed Day Spa Christ - WHAT???
Socks II Shoes - cute - I like both!
Dunedin Meds of Canada - this struck me as funny, because its a company in Florida!
EIEIO - nuf said!
Eleanor's Bras & Breasts - hee hee!
Pure Hell Customs - NOT visiting this one!
El Taco Loco
Pink Fox - hmmm??? Might should stay away from here too.
Dung Day Spa - Seriously, would you want to go to a spa with the name DUNG in it???

Hope you have a fun Saturday. Open House at the Pressons tomorrow - so I will be cleaning up a storm!