Ahhh, good friends..

Ann: "Ladies, I'm so glad we were able to get together and catch up. It has been way to long."
Rita: "I so agree, especially on a beautiful day."
Akira: "I wish Dana was with us  today. Her job keep her very busy and that not good for the soul."

Rita: "Ok Akira, were are approaching your favorite store. I just want you to know that we are not going to judge you if you feel like splurging."
Ann: "No comment."
Akira: "Don''t worry if nothing catches my eye, then we're good."

(30 minutes later)

Rita: "I'm proud of you Akira. You didn't let The Loft get the best of you."
Akira: "There was absolutely nothing that appealed to me. That's not normal. I always find something. Even a piece of jewelry."
Ann: "Lately it has been hard to shop. I don't know what's going on. Let's see what Sak's has to offer."

Akira: "Ok Ladies, are we ready."
Rita: "I believe so. Ann are you? I mean the same, we are not going to judge you, hee, hee. "
Ann: "Today was really about hanging out, eating some good food and shopping. If Sak's lets us down, then I don't what to say."
Akira: "Ok, let's go in."

I loved playing with Barbies - that's why I didn't stop!- Brad Goreski

Just out and about..

Ann: "I'm so glad we had a chance to see Hidden Figures. That was such a good movie."
Rita: "It was really was, we should go see it again.."
Ann: "Oh we need to see John Wick, Chapter 2. That's another good movie we need to check out."

Rita: "You want get some coffee?
Ann: "That sounds like a good ideal."

Ann: "Did you want to stop in Nordstorm?"
Rita: "Nah. I don't have anything I need to check on."

Ann: "I know how you feel. I think we should stop by Nine West, you know just to take a quick look."
Rita: "Sounds good. Oh good, Starbucks isn't that crowded."

Rita: "What you would you like? I feel like a Caramel Macchiato."
Ann: "That sounds good. I'll take that too."

Rita; "Ok, I'll be right back. Is there anything else you you want me to get?"

Ann: "No the coffee will suffice. I'll got get out favorite table so we can sit and relax."

You must do the things you think you cannot do. 

Eleanor Roosevelt

It about that time...

(Ann on Bluetooth)

Nathaniel: "Well hello. I have been trying to get in touch with you since you left this morning. Even Beauty didn't stir when you left."

Cara: "Hey Dad!"
Rita: "Hi Nathaniel."
Ann: "I must have my phone on silent. Beauty had a good run this morning, she's good. What's going on with you?"

 

Nathaniel: "A whole lot. Stacie called and wants you to pick her up. Rachel called wanting to know if there was anything else she needs to pick up for you. Alan was trying to get me to watch the kids. Shawyna called because she couldn't reach you. I'm just trying to finish my laundry."

Ann: "Oh no Boo, I'm too busy for ALL that! Including the laundry, hee, hee."

Cara: "I'm not watching NOOO body."

Rita: "You two are funny,  hee, hee."

Nathaniel: "What a minute! Is that Rita?!
Cara: "Hee, hee."
Rita: "No it Rhonda. Rita's sister from another mother."

Nathaniel: "No wonder you've been busy and unable hear your phone. When you two get together the credit card bills are going to start flow like water out of the faucet. I'm not even go to start with the deliveries. I think we might be Amazon overflow facility."
Rita: "I think I'm kinda feeling some kind of way after that comment."
Cara: "Wow, Dad you got a lot of nerve. Why does every Chili's in a 20 mile radius know you personally?"
Ann: "Yes Honey, why is that?

Nathaniel: "Naw Ann. You said you and Cara were going to do some light shopping and with Rita, with you two, there is no such thing."
Rita: "Wow, you are really starting to hurt my feelings."
Cara: "I think I'm feeling some kind of way too Dad."
Nathaniel: "If the truth...."
Ann (interrupting): "You have managed to hurt my good friend and my daughter's feelings. There is only way you can make this all better."
Nathaniel: 'Hee, hee. Sometimes people don't like the truth. Hahahaa, aaahhaaa."

Ann: "Neiman Marcus it is!"
Rita: "I'm down."
Nathaniel:'WHOOAAA!"
Cara: "Buh-bye!"
CLICK!
Ann: "Ladies, let go to Fleming's Steakhouse for lunch then Neiman. I really need to give my husband something to talk about."

(Ladies laughing)

Courage, Pride and Determination.  That's what little girls are made of.
(Author Unknown)

School shopping and spending money

Cain: "Shar you do have most of your school items right?"
Shar: "Hmm, I don't know.  Let see."
Cain: "Your mother said you had everything."
Shar: "Did she say that? Oh Dad, noottttt rreeeaaalllllyyyy."

Rex: "Hey Cain! How you doing,"

Rita: "Goodness, could you be any louder. I know he heard you."

Ashley: "Hey Grandpa, I think everybody heard you."
Rex: "You two sound like some haters."

Rex: "Hey Buddy, how you doing?"
Rita: "Hi Cain. Excuse my husband."
Shar: "Hi Ashley, you look just like your mother."
Ashley: "Hi, Thank you, Hi Mr. Cain."
Cain: "That's ok.  I take it your school shopping too?"

Ashely:"We sure are. I'm going to go to all my favorite stores too."
Rita: "Yes. Ashley seems to have a long list."

Ashley: "It's not too long. Just the necessities."

Rex: "She can have whatever she wants."

Ashley: "Macy's it is!"

Rita: "Ahem"

Shar: "Ashley, you are one lucky girl! You can find alot of nice things in Macy's."

Cain: "Ohh, careful. This is our fourth trip! You might end up in trouble Rex."

Rex: "We have the list from her mother and I am sticking to it."
Ashley: "Grandpa, you said I can have whatever I want."
Rita: "He was talking to eat, hee, hee. You are not going wild in Macy's."
(Cain and Shar): "haaaaaa."

Ashley: "Grandma, I'm not hungry yet."
Rita: "I know sweetie."
Rex: "One that note, we better get going. It was good seeing you. Please say hi to your wife."
Cain: "Will do. It was good seeing you too. Tell your son and daugher-in-law I said hi as well."
Shar: "Bye."

Shar: "Hi Everyone. My name is Sharrell Evans but I go by Shar and this is my dad, Cain Evan. I was formally Mattel's HSM Sharpey doll. I have been in Dotsville for long time waiting on my parents to arrive. I arrived in my original outfit which you can see here and I was an $3.00 Ebay find. I am now loving my LIV articulated body so I have no complaints."

Cain: "Hello Everyone. As my daughter stated my name is now Cain Evan. I am Powerteam Elite Action figure and I arrived just a few days ago. I too was an $7.00 Ebay find. I am returning after a 18 month tour and I am so glad to be home in Dotsville."

Courage, determination, pride...that's what little girls are made of.

-- Author Unknown

A quick trip?

Ann: "Ok Rita, this doesn't look like the customer service area."
Rita: "I know, I'm just taking a quick look. I just like to check out the purses and shoes. You know just to see if anything peeks my interest."

Ann: "I see right now, we are going to be in Macy's longer than we should? I just want to "check" on the shower curtains. Nothing fancy, ya know."
Rita: "This is my favorite place to come and window shop. I'm impress by you anyway, holding back keeping yourself restrained. Your not even interested in looking at shoes."

Ann: "It just takes discipline. Let's just leave the shoes behind and head over to the Books-A-Million."
Rita: "I think your trying not to whip out that charge card, hee, heee. You seem a little antsy there."

Ann: "Not at all. I know how to restrain myself, hee, heee."
Rita: "Ohh, I see. Well, you know if we go this way will will pass your favorite department."
Ann: "I have no ideal what you mean."
Rita: "Riiggghhhttt. Let's go with that."

Ann: "Rita, I must tell you something."
Rita: "Sure, is something wrong? You're looking a little flushed."
Ann: "Weeelll....yes and I'm about to do something about that right now."

Rita: "Ok, what is it? Do I need to call Nathaniel?"
Ann: "This is Macy's and they are ALL my favorite departments. Yes, I'm giving in. Look those towels are 60% off and the comforter sets were 60% plus an additional 15% with your Macy's card.
Rita: "Oh, Wow!, your super vision read the sign too? Jeez, even I didn't know that.
Ann: "Stand back!, it about to go down."
Rita: "Don't blame me for your addiction, hee. hee."
Ann: "Whatever, hold my purse."

Courage, determination, pride...that's what little girls are made of.

-- Author Unknown

Still Hanging

 

Ann: "Ok you know we have to stay strong as we walk to the Cheesecake Factory, so lets stay focus."

Rita: "You can go with that if you want to but I can't make no promises. I can think of a few things I need to get but I will try an refrain for your sake. Hee, heee."

Ann: "We are only having lunch and nothing more. God help us!"

 



 

Ann: "I think the restaurant is this way."
Rita: "It is but we have to pass the "Big M'. Hee, hee."
Ann: "Trust me that not going to be a problem, hee, hee.."

Rita: "Ok, I'm feeling weak. You no how much I like Talbots. I just have to go and a do a quick walk thru."

 

Ann: "I know, I know. Perhaps on the way back?"

Rita: "I think I need a fix now."

  

 

Ann: "We'll stop on the way back. Since Paris is sleep we don't have to rush."
Rita: "Deal."

Rita: "Do we need to put Macy's on the list. I know you have to go in the "Big M". I mean I don't want to twist your arm. Hee, hee.
Ann: "Oh that's without question. We will be going to Macy's!. See you didn't have to twist my arm."
Rita: "lol".

 

Rita: "Houston, we have a problem. They have a line already at the door?"
Ann: "The line is long but not that long. Oh well, might as well get in it."
Rita: "Your right, your right. I will need my strength for Talbots and Macy's"


HAVE A GREAT WEEK EVERYBODY.

Out and about.

Ann: "Rita I'm so glad you called me. You know we need to get together more often.
Paris: "mmmm,...dddaaa."
Rita: "I agree."

Ann: "First thing first, let's check the clearance aisle.

 

Ann: "I'm glad it's not that crowded today."
Rita: "I know, doesn't seem it will take to long to check on some cabinets."

Rita: "Wait, here is your favorite isle. I told Rex if he needed to know anything about paint to ask you. Especially for the kitchen."
Ann: "With you that would be simple. Your favorite colors are black and white."
Rta:  "I know right. Hee,  hee.  That is an endless conversation between me and Rex."
Ann: "I can't  help it I will pick up a brush in a minute."
Rita: "Rex painted the walls in the kitchen gray so I thought I would go with white cabinets and black marble counter tops."
Ann: "That would are nice!  Then all you would have to do is select a few bright colors to make it pop."
Rita: "Yes, I could do that. Hee, hee. It such a great base for me. I did promise him the new furniture will not be black." 
Paris: "mmaaaa, mmaaa,, dddddaaa."

Rita: "I think Paris knows I like black.  Ann, she is just as cute as she can be. Where are the other two?"
Ann: "If I told you, you wouldn't believe it. They are at home with my husband and they are still sleep. This one right here takes mini naps. She doesn't like to sleep to long."

Rita: "I think she sense we were going to be about and about. Hee, Heee."

Ann: "Yes, Baby Goo Goo likes to keeps up with me! Whenever I am around, all eyes are on me."
Rita: "I don't see anything that grabs me. So we might as well head out."
Ann: Do you want to head over to Ethan Allen while we are out this way or do you want to grab some lunch?"
Rita: "Let head over to Ethan Allen, With a new kitchen I could always use a new dining room set.
Ann: "Yes, we can look into that too!"

Have a great week everybody.