Meet Charlie!

Dear Mema,
As I was heading up to the coffee shop today, I ran into a little something! After no one wanting to take him home, and being followed around by this kitten.. I decided to take him! This little something, I have named Charlie, or also known as Sir Charles. He's a very funny one... In his spare time he like to follow me around and meow until I pick him up and carry him around, chase his tail and run up and down my hallway. He also likes to cuddle to the point where he knocks his head strait into yours. My first bonding point with charlie was when I gave him a bath just in case of fleas when I brought him home. He did not agree with that situation and attacked the sink faucet at least ten times; however, he did enjoy the blow dryer after! Love, love, love you and have a safe trip!
Love, emh

My Dad

Dear Mema,
The news around the bush this week is all about Dad...and him retiring. Now, let me  say this, we both know the family isn't anywhere close (matching sweaters are SO out of the question), and may not be any time soon.I do want my Dad to know that I am proud of him- not for teaching me how to make spaghetti (although, I am a champ at making it!), but for doing everything,and I mean EVERYTHING he needed to do to serve the country. So, in that case of things, let me say how proud I am of you Dad, for staying strong for our country- even when things were hard and falling apart at home. For sacrificing Christmas, Easter and Birthdays of my brothers and I to serve and make sure that our country is safe for everyone. Even if I was upset (lots of tears, stomping, door slamming etc..), and never understood why you had to leave so often... I do now and I'm beyond thankful (still not talking about the spaghetti). So, thanks Dad and Congrats- you rock and if I were there, I'd so give you a geek stamp.
Love, emh

What is up with this?

Dear Mema,
Are you ready for this hurricane? Everyone in Milton is starting to go nuts! Sand bags everywhere! Grandma has already told me, yes, told me.. how I have to come stay with her because if I don't, I won't make it. I kindly refused, but said if she needs anything, I'll be there. Not to mention, did you feel the earthquake? Boss lady and I were in the middle of a rush and everything started moving! Crazy! Well, be safe and be ready! After all, it is getting closer to 2012. Ha!
Love, emh

Only in Milton

Dear Mema,
As "Riley" and I were walking back from dinner, we saw the most... out of all... most hilarious thing! This picture, taken by bodies (the gas station) contains the proof of an older lady that has toilet paper.... and lots of it... stuck in her pants! I don't know if she planned on saving some for later, or made an oops by leaving the whole roll in her pants. Finally, when she was told that she had a tail of cotton white dragging behind her, she quickly pulled it out and ran. Mema, I don't think I've ever laughed so hard. Hope this makes your day- as it did mine.
Love, emh

.... great.

Dear Mema,
As I was on my way to the beach last night, I kinda well.. got into an accident. Don't worry! I'm okay, and the license and insurance free driver is too.... awesome, right?  What happened was- when I went to turn into the turning lane, he slammed on his big metal truck breaks while going strait. There for, the passenger side of my beautiful red car is messed up. Thank goodness that I have a friend that does amazing jobs on body work! This does mean two weeks without a car and being stuck in the merry town of Milton. However, Grandma did claim that I can borrow her hot pink and blue bike. I just may find my way to the beach on that! Hope all is well. Love, love, love you!
Love, emh

Where the cool people are

Dear Mema,
This week has been so long, and so full of cruddy news. Our poor cook at the cafe today had to put up with me getting it all.. and I mean all out today. After being on the grumpy side, I decided that it would be best to squirt our cook, "Ernie" with water.... and I did. I pulled the old-fashion hole in a water bottle trick and soaked him down after a disagreement we had about pickles on a tuna sandwich. Ernie, completely surprised that I actually shot him all down his right side decided he was then going to throw me in the pond behind the full-of-laughter cafe. He swiped me up using only one arm (this is where being petite is a problem); luckily, it did not work, after all, I am alive! This is where I say how lucky I am that I have such a wonderful job. In a way, it has to do with my fascination of food, which I believe I get from you. After all, you did teach me a lot, so thank you!
Love, emh
(up above is a picture of a note that our regulars left us... have to love them!)

Friends, Family & Promises.

Dear Mema,
I just read this article that I really enjoyed. Listed in the magazine is Life Lessons. It states-
Rule #1- Act like a 9 year-old.... (ha,ha,ha check!)
Rule #2- Stop giving advice.........(in other words....... RUN!)
Rule#3- Keep your promises.......(common sense; what everyone should follow)
Rule#4-Be happy........................(check! check! check!)
I guess, in summary that I could say is that if you're friends, you should stay true blue. If you're family, it should only be  nothing but the truth. Now, I know we may not be the closest family, but I know we do our best... even if there's a mean, green bolder in the way! Love, Love, Love you!
Love, emh