Birthdays, broken heart, and brrrrrr!

 The citrus soda 7-UP was created in 1929; "7" was selected because the original containers were 7 ounces. "UP" indicated the direction of the bubbles. Interesting fact for you to know... in case you are ever asked....

I love old ads....

 Flat 7up is what I would give my kids when they had the sick tummy.  We cool wash clothes when they had a fever.

Can you tell I got nothing today? Nothing!  Except maybe that today is my niece and nephews birthdays and I would like to acknowledge them!

Today is Kara's birthday! Here she is with her mama Libby (my sis)!

Today is Ronnie's birthday.... my nephew! Here is is 10 years ago with his wife Tiffany!

I heard some really sad news last night. I admit... I cried.  I called to wish Angela a happy birthday. She was in the shower so Kapono answered. We talked for a bit and then he had something to tell me. Angela's aunt has heart problems and had to go back to California for treatment with her doctor. Before she left.... they had friends over with a boy Makoa's age. Makoa beat him up. He wasn't nice. They feel he needs to play with kids his age to learn to play nice. I can't argue with that. They put him in a daycare. I am sad. Very sad. That's all I can say.

Don and Lois came over yesterday to visit!!! That was really nice! We never get visitors way out here so it was awesome! And Maddie, Dylan and Andrew all called yesterday. That was a nice treat! I love it when they call!

Papa is back to working every night for the next couple of weeks. We need the money but I will miss him so much.

Now this makes me angry!!!

 Four Americans taken hostage by Somali pirates -- including a couple from Seattle who were aboard the captured yacht -- have been killed by their captors, the U.S. military says.

Why can't they be stopped? Why can't the drug cartels in Mexico be stopped?  Where is Jack? Why can't he be real???

What to make with hamburger tonight?

Ok... this blog is ridiculous.  I have nothing left. Tapped out. I hope you all have a great day! Check out our weather COMING!!!!


KOMO WEATHER:
Those of you who have yearned for a La Nina-esque winter storm to rumble through Western Washington will get your wish in 24 hours.
Some of the snowiest -- and coldest -- weather so far this winter is heading to your backyard.
Random rain/snow showers will continue into Tuesday night.A Winter Storm Watch is now in effect for Wednesday and/or Thursday morning for the entire Puget Sound lowlands.
Seattle, Tacoma, Bremerton, and Olympia, are expected to get some accumulating snow of a few inches late Wednesday through Thursday morning, but at this point forecasted totals are not as high as areas to the north. (Still, 1-2" around the city during the commute is probably enough to cause issues.)
Thursday midday through the weekend
Return to a cold and sunny pattern for the end of the week. Highs on Thursday, Friday and Saturday will only be in the 30s with hard freezes overnight. Lows in Seattle will drop to the low-mid 20s with teens likely in the outlying areas.

MEMORY PICTURE:

Maddie and her mom... I love this picture taken 6 years ago today!

Andrew thanking Lauren for sharing her ice cream. 2-22-2005