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)

Enjoy the movies

Nathaniel: "What in world are we going to do with all our time now that school has started."
Ann: "Do exactly what we are going now. Enjoying a good movie and life."
Nathaniel: "I know but I will miss Stacie and her crew. They are so funny."

Ann: "Do you want to get our snacks now or later? I feel like a ice cold beer."
Nathaniel: "It's not to crowded so we can go find our seats and I can come back."

Ann: "Are you sure? Once Southside With You starts I am not getting up."
Nathaniel: "We have plenty of time and you will be able to enjoy your beer, Honey"
Ann: "Then you better gets some M&M's too."

Nathaniel: "Remember our first date?"
Ann: "Yes I do, Player."
Nathaniel: "I wasn't player. I was so entranced by your smile."
Ann: "Yeah right, hee, hee. You liked alot of smiles back than."
Nathaniel: "Maybe so but your smile was the one that captured my heart."

Ann: "I have that affect on lots of people. What's are seat numbers?"
Nathaniel: "Seats 6 & 7 and yes I suppose you do. So get settled and I will go get the snacks."


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

Just so you know....

Ann: "Thank goodness, I'm almost done."

Doorbell Chimes

Rita: "Hmm, I don't hear Beauty."

Ann: "Hi Rita, come on in."
Rita: "Hi Ann, I hope you not busy. Where's Beauty? I didn't hear any barking."
Ann: "Kayla has her, you know she has a social life.  I just put on some coffee."

Rita: "I see your in your creative zone. Just sewing your heart out huh? Well wait til I tell you this."
Ann: "Hold on, let me get the coffee. It must be something really good."

Rita: "It is and your are not going to believe it either. Guess who Rex saw at the dog park. I'm telling you, you are not going to believe it."

Ann: "I can't imagine, who?"
Rita: "Dana! Yes, Dana. With her new man! Which tells me she not that busy with work hee, hee."
Ann: "Wow, didn't see that coming. Hmm, so all this time she been unavailable, she been with her new man? He must be a good catch."

Rita: "Rex's says he's retired form the Air Force or some force. Anyway, that why we haven't seen her around lately. Rex said they look really happy together and he has a big sheep dog named Maximus"
Ann: "Really? Sounds.....wait, you don't even have a dog so why is Rex at the park?"
Rita: "Who knows. He always doing something different. Now that he's retired he says he want to keep busy. Mind you, he just retired this month."
Ann: "He's still new to this. Once he adjust to not getting up, working late nights. Look at me and Nathaniel, we love it."
Rita: "I hear ya."

Rita: "So who is this fancy frock for? I do like the jacket."
Ann: "Something I have been working on. Would you believe I ran out of black thread for the dress. So I will have to finish the zipper later. I figured I might as well finish the jacket."
Rita: "Well you can always make me a jacket or two."

Rita: "Well, I better get going. Thanks for the coffee and cake."
Ann: "Thanks for stopping by."
Rita: "I'm just tickled about Dana. She always says she so busy with work."
Ann: "Sounds like Cara, hee. hee. Where are you headed anyway?"
Rita: "Your favorite place."
Ann: "Wait a minute. You come in here talking about Dana and your going to Macy's??? Let me get my purse and coat. Heck, I can always buy another shower curtain."

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

-- Author Unknown

Shopping complete...

BEEP!, BEEPPP!!

Mrs. Dotson: "Madison, I'm so glad you hung out with us today."
Madison: "Me too. Never thought it would be so much fun. I'm sure once Alan gets over the initial shock, he'll be ok."
Cara:  "Well, I like what you selected and whoever enters and win will love it too. Don't let my brother give you any slack about either. He makes good money too."

Mrs. Dotson: "Madison, I don't think he will give you any slack. He knows we sponsor the Christmas giveway."

Madison: "Mom, he is just like Dad. Always taking about a budget ann..."

Cara: "Budget!? Yeah right, with three kids. HAAAA , HAAA"

Madison: "ha, ha, Yes, a budget."

Alan: "Oh my goodness."

Cara: "Hey Brother!"

Mrs. Dotson: "Hi Honey, how are you today?"

Paris: "goo, ooo, cooo."

Madison: "Here that Munchkee. It's Daddy."

Alan: "All I see is boxes everywhere. Hi Mom. Cara. How much shopping did you do?"

Madison: "Not that much."

Mrs. Dotson: "We found so real nice things."

Cara: "Depends on how you want to look at, heee, heee. Anyhoo, we got to get going. Bye."

Alan: "What does she mean by that? Did Mom get out of hand at Macy's?"
Madison: "No not at all. Where the kids?"
Alan: "Still sleep. Oh no did she go crazy in Neiman's? You know that her other weakness."

Mrs. Dotson: "Boy, that was rude. Tnis is what we do, we sponsor the community giveaway. I think you're over reacting. He knows there is no limit to what we might purchase. So when the bill arrives it no big deal."

Cara: "Ha, you mean bills. Madison had a good time. Beside you have dad to contend with and I KNOW I don't want to be there."

Mrs. Dotson: "I know how to handle him, I'm not worried."

Alan: "Cara must be worn out. She sure was in a hurry to leave."
Madison: "Must be. I'm a little tired too. Let's head in."

Alan: "Well, I'm glad you had a good time. My sister is the shopping queen and she always find good deals."

Madison: "I agree and we really did find some good deals. I will tell you all about it later."

Have a great week everyone!

Enjoying the Day.

Akira: "Oh Honey, here comes Ann and Vanessa."

Koji: "I don't believe I ever met Vanessa."

Beauty: "WOOF!, WOOF!"
Dottie: "ARF!, ARF!, ARF!"

Ann; "Well hello. Good to see you both. It has been awhile."

Akira: "Hello Vanessa, so good to see you."
Vanessa: "It's good to see you too."
Akira: "I don't believe you ever met my husband before. This is Koji."

Koji: "It is so nice to meet you. I know my granddaughter Skipper adores you."
Vanessa" Thank you. I adore her too. It is so nice to met you."

Ann: "Beauty, get back here."

Vanessa: "I'll go get her."
Ann: "Thanks, she running around like she doesn't get out much."

Koji: "She is quite stunning in person."
Akira: "Yes, she is very beautiful."
Koji; "Captivating."

Koji: "Beauty has a gorgeous coat Ann. She must have a great diet."

Ann: "Yes, she eats very well. Her diet consist of everything, hee, hee."

Ann: "Hi there Dottie. Look at you. You have gotten big since the last time I saw you."

Akira: "Down Dottie. No, no."
Koji: "I'm sorry Ann, Dottie down. I don't won't her to get you all dirty."

Vanessa: "Oh oh, don't get jealous Beauty."

Akira: "I think it too late, Vanessa. Hee, hee."

Ann: "Oh Beauty, no need to be jealous. Mommy loves you."
Everyone: "Ha, Haa. Haa."

Koji: "We better get going Akira. It was nice meeting you Vanessa. Ann tell your husband I said hello and hope to you see you two soon."
Vanessa: "Nice meeting you."
Akira: "I hope to see you both soon. Ann I will give you a call so we can get together."
Ann: "Sounds good to me. Koji, we won't keep you any longer either. I need you to continue to keep Dotsville safe."
Koji and Akira: "Good Bye."

Ann: "I think Mr. Cheong was smitten with you."
Vanessa: "Hee, hee. Mrs. Dotson., ALL men are smitten with me, lol!
Ann: "Well you are gorgeous and being a famous model would cast that spell on men. The Cheong are really nice and I hope to hear from them soon. It would be nice to get together with them."

HAVE A GREAT WEEK EVERYONE!