Hi Everyone...<br /><br />Glad everyone is safe from the earthquakes and tornadoes.  So very sad about all the lives lost and the devastation from the tornadoes.<br /><br />Well...all went well with watching Izzy.  She did have trouble taking a nap on Tuesday afternoon so grandma rocked her, and we just rested together in the rocking chair.  There&#39;s nothing like having a beautiful little baby fall asleep on your chest, and you just snuggle for an hour or so.  Went to the doctor on Friday and got caught in some heavy downpours so bad I could hardly see.  This doctor is quite a drive away.  Was so glad to get back home.  We are having some nice weather this week.  Should be in the upper 60&#39;s to 70, with some sun on most days.  <br /><br />We got some free tickets to see Michael Bolton on May 18th at a casino an hour North of us, so I&#39;m kind of excited to see him...should be a fun day.  We had a free room ticket, too, but, we waited too long to decide if we wanted to stay over, and the good places are all booked.  That&#39;s fine since I don&#39;t like to leave my kitties alone overnight.  One night is the longest that I have left them, and I let my daughter know we are going.  I&#39;m such a worry-wart...LOL  I am excited that we have our cruise for this Fall on the Oosterdam, and we have a group cruise in July of 2009 ...I just wish I could make the Cruise Crazies one, too.  I would soooo love to meet you all...maybe we will win the lottery by then and can come on the &quot;Connie&quot; too.  <br /><br /><br />Neck, shoulder and arm is a little better, but still can&#39;t do a lot.  I am seeing the orthopedic doctor tomorrow, and then have a physical in a week, so after I get all fixed up I want to start on a great exercise program.  We&#39;ll see what the doctors say. Am excited about the nice weather coming; it&#39;s been an awful long winter.<br /><br />Mary Lou...loved the picture of Cait and her new car...Congrats to her&#33;  Congratulations to Paige on her First Holy Communion&#33;  Would love to see the pictures.  Enjoy your time with Ashleigh and TJ.<br /><br />Tonia...congratulations on passing the test, and also on receiving your settlement.<br /><br />Jackie...so glad your back is better.  That is so nice that you got to spend time with family this weekend.  Time spent with family is the best, for sure.    Don&#39;t think I would want one of those elephants chasing after me.  LOL<br /><br />Sue...hope all goes well at the doctor&#39;s tomorrow and they can help you feel better.<br /><br />Maria...so nice that you got to spend time with the grandkids this weekend.<br /><br />Joey...it sounds funny when you say you&#39;re having a cold front come in there in CA. and it will only get to 70.    Seventy in the Spring here is a heat wave.  LOL<br /><br />Ed...loved the picture on the Azamara Quest.  Sounds like a wonderful ship.  Loved your review&#33;<br /><br />Hi Debbie and Jerry, and Gail and Debbie&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl...what a great job on your bamboo art project.  It looks great&#33;  Love the pictures&#33;<br /><br />Rose...my prayers are with your dad, and you and family&#33;  Happy Birthday to Adam&#33;  <br /><br />Steve...so sorry to hear of the devastation in Kansas City...so glad you and family are safe from the tornadoes.  Those buggers scare the heck out of me.  We get quite a few of them our way, too.  We had some damage to our home a few years back.  Only the roof and a couple of windows, though.  Hope you can straighten up from your S after all that hard work.   I hope Lynda can reschedule her jury duty...it sure came at a bad time.  <br /><br />Karla...hope your daughter held up well in the marathon.  <br /><br />Jen...love the picture of the kitties dancing.  The white one looks like he&#39;s doing the &quot;mashed potatoes.&quot;  LOL  Remember that one from back in the &#39;60s?  I was a good dancer back then but could never master that one.  LOL<br /><br />Rat...Yikes&#33;...no atomic chicken for me, thanks&#33;   <br /><br />Andrea...welcome aboard&#33;  I&#39;m so sorry to hear of all the devastation in Arkansas.  So glad you and family are safe&#33;<br /><br />Hope EVERYONE has a great day&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />