Picture-wise at least! For today. I know you came here thinking I’d be talking about force factor, but you are wrong. I am going to talk about pictures, instead.

May 1 My other new hat I am totally buying this one, too. On Saturday, it shall be mine. And I will be wearing a hat and ridiculous shoes to church on Sunday. Period. Because I can rock a hat and the pictures prove it.

May 2 Do they make this in Hot Wheels? Cause, this truck, it is totally suh-weet, and I want one.

May 3 Oops Sometimes it happens.

May 4 Grandmother’s rose is blooming This is the rose bush in my yard. I planted it in honor of Grandmother the summer after she died. Interestingly enough, I woke up Christmas morning to find one perfect bloom at the very top of it. But this picture is actually from like, 3 weeks ago, just like the date says. I didn’t snap the other one. When I took this, there were actually 5 roses on the bush, all fully opened and stunning. Which I know doesn’t sound like a lot, but there are still only 2 real stems on my “bush”.

May 5 Butterfly Again, I shoot what I see, and on this day, I saw an orange butterfly on a very red car and it amused me.

Have you seen these?

You must pick one up. Use the money you would have spent on anti wrinkle crème if you must, because this baby is so good, it will take years off your face. No frown lines left at all, seriously. Wonderful chocolate, wrapped around the sweetest, softest caramel ever. I got this one free when the clerk at Walgreens forgot to ask me if I wanted one, then I bought two more. And now I can’t find them anywhere. And I am seriously Jonesin’ over this candy bar. If you see them, will you send me some?

So, That One came and picked up his phone and we got blueteeth. Or whatever you call a multiple of the ear thingies that go with cell phones. Now, I can knit and talk at the same time without getting a crick in my neck. And he can drive and smoke and drink coffee without using his knees to steer. Yay!

I love me a clearance sale, don’t you? On this day, I scored this jewelry box for fifteen bucks. I was able to take my hand-made stuff out of the baggie I was storing it in, and I’ll have room for my good stuff when I get it off layaway. Yay me!

And ya’ll, I am wearing that jewelry. I look at that box every morning and say “time to decorate myself” and then I do. It just feels so good!

On this day, I had Michael put up this shelf that I bought on clearance months ago. And then I put this plaque on it, which I also bought on clearance. I tried to put some pictures on it, but …. the only ones that really fit are ones of my grandparents, and I am not sure that’s what I want there, so I took them down. I’m thinking that I may just put some candles up there. I have some in pretty burgundy jars that may look just right. Yep, you guessed it, bought them on clearance. The upside to working in a store is that you catch a lot of great sales. This is also the downside to working in a store.

That’s me, ya’ll! Well, except for the little shoes part–I’m still a 7.5 there, if you haven’t finished your shopping for me yet, LOL. But I totally hacked off my 16 year old today when I complained that my pants were too loose in the leg. You know, the pair from the girls department. That led to a very disappointing discussion (for her) of the difference between a girl’s 14 and a ladies 14. I still can’t believe the girl wanted my pants. I guess that means my fashion sense has improved a bit, LOL. And do you know the coolest part of fitting into girl’s sizes? The length! Oh my word, the pants are the right length!!!!

But back to shoes, which I am sure you knew we would get back to eventually, cause you know I love me some shoes! Will you look at these girls boots? Aren’t they the cutest things? You know pink is my favorite color, and a fairy, too? I could totally rock that! Too bad for me they only go up to 12.5. I do, however have a little girl who loves pink as much as her mama, and they’d fit her next winter. One of the perks of having many assorted daughters: better living through vicarious footwear! It’s a good life.

Halloween will be here before you know it., so it’s a good idea to start looking for kid’s costumes, today. Selected themes and characters are limited in quantity and based on demand, could run out of stock very quickly. This is particular true with kids sizes 4-6 which is by far the most popular. Determine who you will be buying for; baby or toddler costumes, girls, boys and what their size is. What is your childs favorite character…is it a princess or a super hero? There are many different styles, sizes and accessories available now in stock. So if you don’t get a start on it now, your child will undoubtedly give you that frumpy look of dissatisfaction as they wear a costume two sizes too big.

Instead of purchasing the same old regular style costume, pick up a deluxe style costume package, which includes extra accessories such as tiaras and muscle chests, and make your child’s Halloween a day to remember. If your daughter likes Hannah Montana, there are several types of costumes for you to look at. Hannah Montana costumes including a gold metallic jacket with the Hannah Montana logo, a matching tunic top, black cropped leggings, and a glittery belt. Costumes come in different sizes ranging in sizes from 4-10. Stars Wars costumes are always a very popular year in and out for boys and girls, babies and toddlers. A Jedi Knight is great for the hero, but Darth Vader is by far the most popular for Halloween. Kids love the dark mask, as well the light saber accessories. Princess Leia is still a classic choice for all girls and little princesses. Star Wars costumes all are available to babies, too! http://HalloweenCostumes4Kids.com/

So, wow, it’s May already and next Sunday is Mother’s Day. My family is making plans already, and at work, the ladies’ clothes and flowers are just flying out the door. I’m not expecting a big to-do this year, really, though a little window shopping never hurts my feelings, LOL.

One thing I find a little irritating is how many stores are marketing kitchen ware and crock pots for Mother’s Day. Seriously, what’s up with that? Do you know how your mother got to be a mother? She started out as a GIRL. She probably still likes girly things, yk? Jewelry, bubble bath, all that sort of stuff.

Over at Gemz N Gold, they have the right idea. They are selling pretty baubles at good prices, and they are including this pretty red jewelry box with your purchase. Take it from this mom: if you are considering a vacuum or dishes, back up. Don’t do it. Give your mother a gift for herself, not a gift for the house. It’s not called House Day, after all, now is it?