"Start Spreading the News...I'm leaving today....."

And so that is how my favorite Frank Sinatra song goes..."New York, New York! " At least I think Frank is who sang it!
And actually we are leaving tomorrow, but the song says "today"----just let me ramble on.....we are all very excited....Well, Kristi is very nervous, Poor Sandy is very frustrated (and rightfully so, Sandy!!!) Raquel is our resident world traveler, she is ready. My Mom, well I suppose she is excited...and if she's not, she will be! Her first sight of Lady Liberty, how could she help but be excited!!! As for Jami, Shelby, Ashlie, Tyler and myself, well----we are thrilled! to say the least!

So, today when I had a few minutes, for entertainment I wrote this silly little poem. Guess you didn't realize I had such talent-

Twas the night before New York, and all out in Bostwick,
we were packing and packing like we had lost it!!!

Where are our gloves, and my hats from last year-
And Jami is thrilled, her high heeled boots are here!

Tyler is packed, his suitcase is loaded to the core-
I swear I don't think it will h old one thing more.

Shelby is calling, "Do you have our tickets and such-"
"Well, of course, Dear, I have them, I can keep up with much."

Ashlie is texting-"Mom, I am excited too,
Did Meme remember her gloves and her shoes?"

Kristi just rang, "I'm ready to go"
But Racquel and Sandy, they really need to know...
"what time is our flight?
And just where is Broadway?
We're thrilled too,
Tomorrow will be such a great day!"

Mr. Pignato, I'm sure is ready-- along with the Mrs.-
When we see them at the airport we will be blowing them kisses!

New York, here we come---
And we are glad to be back!
And show all the new ones,
there is NOTHING this town lacks!


Y'all have a happy and safe Valentine's Day! I will check in next week!

Laura

An Update!

Hello! What a month! Once again, I can't believe February is here...I am busy in the office (it is almost tax time, you know) I am busy in the studio... but I needed a break, so I thought I would fill you all in with what is happening.

First, let me tell you that WE are still busy working on the website update. Every step takes longer than I expected, and then I think of 100 other things I have questions about for the web-designer. Point is---it is a long process. It will be worth it in the end.

Secondly, I want you to know that I am literally counting the days (9 more to be exact!) until we leave for New York. I had such a fantastic time last year, that Shelby, Jami and I are going again. This time, thoug, Ashlie, My Mom, Kristi and friends-Raquel and Sandy are going with us. We will once again be joining the Palatka High School drama class up there. The forecast is cold and snowy. Perfect! We will be seeing Hairspray this time. I also have a little field trip planned to what is know as Martha Stewart's favorite store on Earth. It is right near where we are staying....more about that later.

Today (like every other day) I spent lots of my time playing with the dogs....Miss Ellie, Sandra Dee and Bessie. I only have pictures of Sandy and Bess, t hough, because Ellie (who is definately the prissiest one) won't allow me to photograph her. Aren't they too cute?

Thanks for reading!

Have a good night!

Laura